Daniel John Durkin [1] (born January 15, 1978) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Auburn Tigers. He was formerly the head coach for the University of Maryland. Durkin began serving as the head coach of the University of …

Jan 30, 2024 · Auburn football reportedly plans to hire DJ Durkin as defensive coordinator. Here's what to know about the 46-year-old coach and his past.

DJ Durkin was named defensive coordinator at Auburn on Jan. 31, 2024. Durkin comes to Auburn after spending the past four seasons in the Southeastern Conference, including the last two...

Feb 12, 2025 · Earlier this week it was announced that Auburn football defensive coordinator DJ Durkin signed a contract extension with the Tigers. Reports indicate that the deal extends a year beyond his original contract, keeping Durkin on the Plains until 2027, and he will be paid a base salary of up to $2.5 million in 2025.

Feb 11, 2025 · Auburn Tigers defensive coordinator DJ Durkin cashes in with a lucrative new contract extension to help thwart advances from Ohio State.

Feb 10, 2025 · Auburn defensive coordinator DJ Durkin's recent contract extension at Auburn will make him one of the highest paid coordinators in college football. Durkin, who agreed to a contract extension earlier this month, will now make a base salary of $2.5 million per season.

Feb 11, 2025 · AUBURN, Alabama (WKBN) – The Montgomery Advertiser is reporting that Boardman native and current Auburn University defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin has received a $2.5 million contract...

Feb 10, 2025 · Auburn DC DJ Durkin has signed a new contract, which the Advertiser obtained via public records request Monday. Here's all the latest on his new deal.

Mar 13, 2024 · AUBURN — Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze hired DJ Durkin in January to be his second defensive coordinator on the Plains. Durkin, who was a co-DC at Ole Miss from 2020-21 and the DC...

Feb 10, 2025 · Auburn defensive coordinator DJ Durkin has received a one-year contract extension, along with a pay raise, according to a copy of the contract obtained by AL.com through a public records...