Ark. St. confirms Malzahn as head football coach

JONESBORO, Ark. -- An Arkansas State University official says Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn will be the new football coach.

Sports information director Jerry Scott said Wednesday that Malzahn will be introduced as the new coach during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

The 46-year-old Malzahn has served as Auburn's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for three seasons, helping the Tigers win the national championship last season. He was awarded the Broyles Award last season as the top assistant coach in college football.

Malzahn will replace Hugh Freeze as head coach of the Red Wolves. Freeze left the school last week to take the job at Mississippi.

Arkansas State (10-2) will play Northern Illinois in the Godaddy.com Bowl on Jan. 8.