Multiple outlets are reporting that Gene Chizik will hire Tulsa's Gus Malzahn as Auburn's next offensive coordinator. An official announcement is expected this afternoon.

Malzahn has spent the last two years at Tulsa, where the Golden Hurricane have put up gaudy offensive numbers. Tulsa is second in the nation, averaging 565.1 yards per game.

Chizik promised to install an offense that runs the ball. the Golden Hurricane ran for 254.8 yards per game this season.

The 43-year-old Malzahn spent 14 years as a high school coach in Arkansas, leading five teams to the state championship game and winning three titles.

He joined Houston Nutt's staff at Arkansas in 2006. The Razorbacks went 10-4 thanks to the running back duo of Darren McFadden and Felix Jones. Malzahn left amid reports of tension with Nutt about the team's offensive direction.

Here's a brief bio:

Alma Mater: Henderson State '90
Birthdate: October 28, 1965
Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.
College Coaching Experience: 3 years (2006-08). Entering second year at Tulsa.
Playing Experience: Played two years at Arkansas (1984-85). Was a two-year letterman as a receiver and punter and started one year at Henderson State (1988-89).

Some numbers:

Arkansas 2005 (pre-Malzahn): 360.6 ypg, 25.7 ppg

Arkansas 2006 (Malzahn's first year): 378 ypg, 28.9 ppg

Tulsa 2006 (pre-Malzahn): 388.4 ypg, 27.7 ppg

Tulsa 2007 (Malzahn's first year): 554.9 ypg, 41.4 ppg