According to the website Football Scoop and Phillip Marshall of 247 Sports, Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson has been fired.
The firing comes one day after Auburn suffered a double-digit loss to Alabama, finishing the season 8-4 one year after going all the way to the BCS National Championship game.
Malzahn said that he felt it was time for the program to move in a different direction.
"At this time I felt it was best for our program to make a change with our defensive coordinator," Malzahn said. "Ellis is a true professional and I would like to thank him for his contributions at Auburn."
Johnson said that he knows why Malzahn felt he had to make the move.
"This is part of the business and I totally understand," Johnson said. "I did think we were good in several areas, but overall it wasn't good enough. I'm disappointed for our players, but this is a results business. I want to thank Coach Malzahn and Auburn for the opportunity the last two years."
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