This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/auburn as Jon Sumrall Reportedly Trending Away From Auburn in Final Days Before Announcement. The Auburn Tigers may have received potentially devastating information regarding their coaching search on this Iron Bowl Eve.

One of Auburn's top candidates has reportedly set a date for when he plans on making a decision regarding his future

One name being considered to replace Freeze as the full-time head coach is Jon Sumrall, the head coach of the Tulane Green Wave. Sumrall has an impressive coaching record, with an 18-7 record during his two seasons at Tulane and a 23-4 record from his two years with the Troy Trojans.

Auburn football is in danger of becoming Nebraska. It needs an exorcism after this Iron Bowl. Two coaches with Alabama roots would be good fits.

Auburn, which fired Hugh Freeze earlier this season, should only be focused on one candidate for its open job, according to Greg McElroy.

Last week, it appeared Auburn was expected to name Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall as head coach. That might change.

By Wednesday, an SEC coach told FootballScoop, "I don't know what Lane (Kiffin) is going to do, but it ain't going to be Florida."An NFL assistant coach and multi

As Auburn prepares for the Iron Bowl, Jon Sumrall remains the top target, but D.J. Durkin’s QB gamble and upset chances could change.