Auburn athletic director John Cohen is hiring Rhett Hobart as deputy athletic director. Hobart announced on Friday via Twitter.

“My love for Mississippi State and its people runs deep, which makes this a bittersweet post to type,” Hobart said on Twitter. “Next week, I will wrap up this chapter; very thankful for time spent working at my Alma Mater. I’m thrilled to soon be headed to The Plains to join @AuburnTigers as Deputy AD!”

Hobart returned to Mississippi State in May 2022 as Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs after spending two years at Wake Forest, where he was Associate Athletic Director, Fan Experience & Brand Development.

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Cohen was the MSU athletic director from 2016 to 2022 before getting hired by Auburn president Dr. Chris Roberts to replace Allen Greene. Hobart was at MSU for eight years before going to Wake Forrest in 2020, serving in several roles for the Bulldogs.

Hobart graduated from Mississippi State in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and, in 2014, with a Master of Business Administration.

Nubyjas Wilborn covers Auburn for Alabama Media Group