Iowa State confirms Chizik's hiring at Auburn

Iowa State just released a statement saying Gene Chizik has accepted the position as Auburn's head coach.

Here is ISU athletic direcotr Jamie Pollard's quote:

"Gene Chizik confirmed for me today that he is accepting the head coaching position at Auburn. I'm disappointed for Iowa State fans and student-athletes that he has chosen to leave our program after only two seasons. I understand that Auburn is a dream job for him, but the timing and the way it played out has been hurtful and disappointing. Although this is a signficant set back, we will get through the challenge because the Iowa State University athletics program is far greater than one person."