Tony Elliott releases statement on Auburn coaching rumors

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A few reports were out Friday that Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was going to interview for the vacant Auburn head coaching position this weekend.

However, that was not true as Elliott released the following statement to ESPN's Marty Smith to refute the reports.

“Contrary to reports I saw (Friday), I have not been contacted about the head coaching job at Auburn and am not scheduled to interview for that position.”

Elliott didn't want the rumors to distract from the task of the ACC Championship on Saturday.

“While I typically wouldn’t address this in this manner, I felt it was important to set the record straight for the young men in our program. My focus currently remains 100% on our team & the opportunity we have to face a great Notre Dame team for the ACC Championship Saturday.”

Good job by Elliott to keep the focus on his players and the championship game today.

DC Kevin Steele still has key supporters at #Auburn in his corner but I'm hearing the Tigers also are interested in speaking w/ #Clemson's Tony Elliott and Brent Venables for their coaching vacancy in addition to Steve Sarkisian & Billy Napier. Lane Kiffin also could be in play. https://t.co/YgksADRsfe

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 19, 2020

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