Tim Banks, who on Monday was dismissed from his job as Tennessee’s defensive coordinator, is set to join former Vols offensive coordinator and current Auburn head coach Alex Golesh on The Plains as a defensive assistant, according to multiple Thursday morning reports from Auburn media.

New Auburn head coach Alex Golesh has talked since he was hired about the wealth of resources he now has at his disposal on the Plains.

Auburn head coach Alex Golesh discussed the program’s decision to decline the bid at his press conference on Monday, explaining how choosing not to play another game this season was the best option all around for the staff (or lack thereof), state of the locker room, and more importantly, the players.