Quarterback Byrum Brown transferring from South Florida to Auburn

By Canadian Press on January 6, 2026.

Quarterback Byrum Brown apparently is following coach Alex Golesh from South Florida to Auburn.

A little more than a month after Auburn hired Golesh away from South Florida, Brown is making a similar move. Brown reposted on his Instagram account an On3 social media post announcing that the quarterback is transferring from South Florida to Auburn.

Brown has thrown for 7,690 yards and 61 touchdowns while also rushing for 2,265 yards and 31 scores over the last four seasons at South Florida.

He completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,158 yards with 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He also rushed for 1,008 yards and 14 touchdowns on 175 carries while helping South Florida go 9-3 in the regular season.

Brown opted out of playing in the Bulls’ 24-10 Cure Bowl loss to Old Dominion and entered the transfer portal.

He had a similarly productive season in 2023 before a lower leg injury limited him to five games in 2024.

Brown completed 64.8% of his passes for 3,292 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while rushing for 809 yards and 11 touchdowns on 203 carries in 2023.

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