Rockford (IL) Auburn football names new head coach
On Tuesday morning, Rockford (IL) Auburn High School announced who will be their new head football coach for the 2026 season. [ $19. 99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Per the announcement via social media on X, formerly known as Twitter, the has tabbed Hosea Harris as the program’s next head coach.
Harris has already served in many capacities at the school already like as the offensive coordinator, head baseball coach and as an assistant on the boys basketball team. With over 25 years of experience in RPS205, Coach Harris brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our Football Program. He has served as Head Football Coach at both Middle and High school levels.
Coach Harris has had a hand in growing many of Auburn’s athletic programs including previous roles as Varsity Baseball Head Coach and Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator at Auburn. He currently serves as a Student Mentor, Athletic Coordinator, and Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach at Auburn. Congratulations to our new Head Football Coach at Auburn High School, @HoseaHarris01 !
Coach Harris brings a wealth of knowledge to the position and we are excited to see him back in action on the football field! pic. twitter.
com/uZIXqoDYgV — Rockford Auburn High School (@Auburn_AD) May 5, 2026 The Knights have gone through eight straight seasons finishing at or below the . 500 mark, with the last time the program had a winning record was 2017 when Auburn finished with a 8-2 mark. Now Harris will be tasked with aiming to lead the squad to a winning season this upcoming fall after only winning a game a year ago.