File photo: Kevin Zenz/Iowa State Daily
Reports say ISU football head coach Gene Chizik has taken the head coaching job at Auburn University. Photo: Kevin Zenz/Iowa State Daily
Former ISU football coach Gene Chizik has been fired, Auburn announced on Sunday.
Chizik, who was hired by Iowa State in November 2006, spent two seasons in Ames, going a combined 5-19 before leaving the team to take the head coaching position at Auburn University.
While at Auburn, Chizik won a National Championship during the 2010 season. After going 3-9 this season, the school decided to relieve Chizik of his duties.