Howard University head football coach Larry Scott is leaving the Bison program to join Auburn University’s coaching staff as tight ends coach, marking a major transition for one of the most visible programs in HBCU football. The move comes as Auburn continues to finalize its staff ahead of the upcoming season, while Howard prepares for another leadership change at Howard University.
Scott, who has led Howard since 2020, helped elevate the Bison’s national profile during his tenure, guiding the program through competitive seasons that kept Howard consistently in national HBCU football conversations.
Larry Scott’s Move From Howard to the SEC
Scott’s transition back to the Southeastern Conference places him on Auburn’s staff as tight ends coach, returning him to a Power Five sideline after several seasons leading at the HBCU level. His departure from Howard and new role at Auburn were first reported in coverage detailing the coaching move and its implications for both programs, as outlined by ClutchPoints.
The move was later reflected in Auburn’s official coaching staff updates and SEC-focused reporting as the Tigers continued to round out their offseason hires, confirming Scott’s addition to the staff in coverage tied to Auburn’s coaching changes at 247Sports.
Impact on Howard University Football
Scott’s departure creates a notable vacancy for Howard, a program that has remained one of the most recognizable brands in HBCU football. During his tenure, Scott helped stabilize the program and guide it through nationally relevant moments that sustained attention around Howard football and its place within the HBCU landscape, continuing a legacy tied closely to Howard University.
The university is now expected to begin the process of identifying its next head coach, with a focus on sustaining momentum while navigating the evolving landscape of Division I and HBCU football.
Auburn’s Addition and What Comes Next
For Auburn, adding Scott brings veteran leadership and proven positional expertise to a staff focused on offensive development. His background coaching tight ends at the Power Five level aligns with Auburn’s emphasis on physicality and versatility as it prepares for the season ahead.
Scott’s move also reflects a broader trend of HBCU coaches transitioning into prominent Power Five roles, underscoring the continued influence of HBCU football within the national coaching pipeline.
As Howard prepares for its next chapter and Scott begins his new role at Auburn, the move stands as another example of the growing intersection between HBCU programs and major college football opportunities.