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Auburn Signs USF Linemen Cole Best and Cole Skinner to Reinforce Interior Offensive Line

The additions bring Alex Golesh's transfer class to 25 with the portal window closing Jan. 16.

Overview

  • Best, a recent starter at center for South Florida, has one year of eligibility after logging significant snaps since 2021.
  • Skinner, a 6-foot-5, 325-pound guard who played multiple spots on USF’s line, also arrives with one season left to play.
  • The pair become the latest players to follow Golesh from USF, raising that subset to 13 transfers.
  • Auburn is rebuilding after losing all five projected 2025 offensive line starters and 12 linemen overall, with Best and Skinner addressing interior needs.
  • Earlier portal additions included tackles Stanton Ramil and Joseph Simmons, and Monday’s signings also featured QB Tristan Ti’a and CB Shamar Arnoux to reach 25 total transfers.