Auburn Fires Head Coach Hugh Freeze Amid 5th Losing Season

Auburn University has fired head football coach Hugh Freeze following a disappointing 10-3 loss to Kentucky, which dropped the Tigers to 1-5 in SEC play and highlighted ongoing offensive struggles. Freeze, who was in his third season with Auburn and had a 15-19 overall record, failed to improve the team's performance, with Auburn winning just six of 22 SEC games under his leadership and showing inconsistent offensive execution. The Tigers' offensive woes were evident throughout the season, including a notably poor showing against Texas A&M and Georgia, culminating in fan dissatisfaction and chants for Freeze's firing during the Kentucky game. Auburn's leadership vacuum and dysfunction have been criticized by analysts and former players, with calls for a broader overhaul of the football program's decision-makers alongside Freeze's dismissal. Looking ahead, there is speculation that Auburn may pursue Jon Sumrall, the successful Tulane head coach, as a potential replacement, aiming to restore competitiveness and eventually reach the College Football Playoff. Interim coaching duties will be handled by second-year defensive coordinator DJ Durkin as the program seeks to stabilize and rebuild.