Former Auburn head coach Gene Chizik is expected to accept a job with North Carolina as defensive coordinator, sources have told ESPN’s Joe Schad.
Chizik was at the helm for the Tigers from 2009 to 2012 and won the national title in 2010. He amassed a 33-19 overall record.
But after going 3-9 in 2012, Auburn agreed to pay Chizik a buyout of $7.5 million when he had $10.8 million left on his contract.
The Tar Heels finished this season with a disappointing 6-7 record and lost to Rutgers 40-21 in the Quick Lane Bowl.
Chizik, meanwhile, had been working as an analyst for ESPN’s SEC Network since August.
Chizik is known for his defensive prowess, but would have his work cut out for him in trying to resurrect a Tar Heel defense that ranks near the bottom of the FBS in most statistical categories.
No official statement on the potential hire has been released by UNC at this time.
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