Report: Malzahn to coach Arkansas St.

Published Dec. 13, 2011 11:20 p.m. ET

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A person familiar with the negotiations says Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn will be the next coach at Arkansas State.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night, confirming earlier reports that Malzahn will return to the state where he made a name for himself as a high school coach before leaving for college football.

Arkansas State has scheduled a 3:30 p.m. news conference on Wednesday to introduce its new coach. Former Red Wolves coach Hugh Freeze left the school last week to become the new coach at Mississippi.

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