UH’s Etheridge going to Auburn

Zac Etheridge, who spent the past two seasons as cornerbacks coach at Houston, was named to the same job on new coach Bryan Harsin’s staff at Auburn.

Etheridge was credited with mentoring UH cornerbacks Marcus Jones, who was named an AllAmerican this season, and Damarion Williams, an All-AAC selection.

In other news:

• Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing a new, five-year deal that cuts his guaranteed compensation but gives him an opportunity to make up for the financial loss if he can start winning championships.

• Boise State is finalizing a deal tomake Oregon defensive coordinator Andy Avalos its new head football coach, sources told the Idaho Statesman.