Former Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin has found a way to make headlines once again, this time by trolling his former team after their heartbreaking loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl. Following Auburn’s 28-24 defeat, which saw their hopes of upsetting the Crimson Tide slip away in the final minutes, Harsin took to social media with a pointed message that many are interpreting as a subtle shot at the Tigers’ struggles.
Harsin, who was let go midway through the 2022 season after a tumultuous stint at Auburn, posted a tweet that seemed to underscore his frustrations with the program. “Some teams just can’t handle the pressure when it counts,” he wrote, alongside an eye-roll emoji. While he didn’t mention Auburn directly, the timing and tone of the post led many to believe he was commenting on his former team’s inability to close out a pivotal rivalry game.
The Iron Bowl was another bitter defeat for Auburn, who had a lead over Alabama for most of the game. However, costly mistakes—including a late turnover—allowed the Tide to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. With the loss, Auburn’s season came to a disappointing end, highlighting the same issues that plagued them under Harsin: a lack of consistency in high-pressure moments.
Harsin’s cryptic post raises questions about whether he still holds lingering tension with Auburn, a program that fired him after just one season. While it could be seen as a lighthearted jab, it also reflects the unresolved frustration Harsin likely feels from his time in Auburn. Whether or not this marks a deeper resentment remains unclear, but it’s safe to say that Harsin’s time at Auburn left a lasting impression—both on and off the field.
