Well, you had fair reasoning. As it turns out, those same observations you made also fit this being nearly a done deal days ago when WKU fired their coach.
What's the serious likelyhood? Would be so Auburn to pay a guy 32 million because you didn't want him to leave the year before, then still end up with a great coach.
If they’re going to pay 32M to buy out Malzahn, I’m assuming it’s because they’re not having to budget a buyout for his replacement. I’d imagine they’d owe Clemson or Penn State several million to take Franklin or Swinney. No such bounty attached to Stoops. Auburn finna hire a damn national champion, and we’re going to promote from within again.
Auburn's meddling boosters still care about winning. UT's meddling boosters care about being in charge.