Auburn special teams coordinator Tanner Burns will coach nickels in addition to his special teams duties at Auburn, according to a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Burns joined Auburn’s staff prior to the 2023 season, spending the last two seasons as special teams coordinator. Prior to his time at Auburn, Burns coached special teams and outside linebackers at Liberty.

Auburn’s special teams had an up and down season in 2024, making just 12 of 22 field goals and struggling with penalties on kick and punt returns. However, the unit only gave up 3.1 yards per punt return, improving in coverage from the 2023 season.

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