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Auburn football is still reeling from its controversial Week 4 loss to Oklahoma, where a blown officiating call gifted the Sooners a touchdown in a game the SEC later admitted should have gone differently. Athletic Director John Cohen issued a statement Thursday, saying he was “extremely disappointed” after conversations with Commissioner Greg Sankey. The disputed […]

Hugh Freeze and Auburn may have lost last week’s highly anticipated matchup against Oklahoma, but the Tigers’ coach believes the Sooners aren’t as good as his team’s next opponent. Days after the 24-17 defeat in Norman, Freeze seemed to both praise upcoming foe Texas A&M and diss Oklahoma in the same breath. “Hugh Freeze says […]

Auburn football endured a brutal Saturday following Oklahoma snatching 10 sacks. Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze watched his team join the wrong side of Sooners history after the loss. Now Freeze is dishing out blame for the lack of protection for Jackson Arnold. Where does the blame lie? Freeze bluntly pointed in two areas via […]

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze didn’t sugarcoat what went wrong after his team’s 24-17 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. While the Tigers had moments to stay competitive, their miscues on special teams quickly flipped the game in the Sooners’ favor, and Freeze made sure to call it out. “Undisciplined. Bad decisions. Put […]

Auburn football received a massive boost from its newest star wide receiver Thursday. Eric Singleton Jr. will run against Oklahoma. Singleton entered Thursday questionable ahead of the battle of unbeatens. But Pete Thamel of ESPN confirmed that the WR will be in action against the Sooners. Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze helped lure in a […]

With the Auburn football team taking on the Oklahoma Sooners in a huge matchup this weekend in the sport, the program does face some concern with the latest injury report. As Auburn football quarterback Jackson Arnold faces Oklahoma, his top pass-catcher is in question, with the status of wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. in flux. […]

Week 4 of the college football season has some massive games. One of those is No. 22 Auburn taking on No. 11 Oklahoma in a battle of undefeated SEC teams in Norman. It also marks Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold’s return to Oklahoma. Arnold began his career in Oklahoma before transferring to Auburn this offseason, so […]

As the Auburn Tigers football team prepares for their Week 4 matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners, head coach Hugh Freeze made headlines — not for looking inward, but for offering unexpected praise to a conference rival. With the College Football Playoff debate heating up in the second year of its expanded format, Freeze called Oklahoma […]

The Auburn Tigers showed some areas of concern in their season opener. Hugh Freeze his team make big plays on the way to a 38-24 win over the Baylor Bears, but there was a lot to improve. After a 42-3 blowout of the Ball State Cardinals, the level of worry is lower around Auburn. Jackson […]

The popularity of name, image, and likeness(NIL) deal has grown exponentially over the last few years. Athletes that used to play college sports for no compensation outside of their scholarships are now enjoying big paydays. Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze has leaned into the new era with his team. Wide receivers Cam Coleman and […]

Auburn football dealt with the injury bug following the Ball State game. Head coach Hugh Freeze watched two of his Tigers running backs get dinged up. Are the duo healthy enough for South Alabama? Freeze helped drop updates there via Justin Hokanson of On3/Rivals Monday. “Freeze says RB Durell Robinson had an odd reaction where […]

It is season three for Auburn football under head coach Hugh Freeze. Auburn is set to face Baylor in its opening game of the campaign. This could be a make-or-break season for Freeze, as the team hit the transfer portal hard and look to return to contention in the SEC. Auburn was a perennial contender […]

Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers made a huge recruiting splash in the secondary, landing the commitment of Bralan Womack. Womack announced his commitment to the Tigers on Thursday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. He chose them over the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas A&M Aggies, and Florida Gators. “I’m home! Let’s work! WDE,” Womack said […]

With the 2025-26 season about to begin, ESPN released a list consisting of who they believe are the top 100 players in the country. The Auburn Tigers are one of the more notable programs in the nation, as they had two players named on the list. Auburn had one player named as the No. 100-ranked […]

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze has big expectations for his program this season. Freeze has had some struggles in his tenure, and this is a pivotal season for the coach. He is teasing a new plan for how he will approach his team’s first game, against Baylor. Freeze was asked by reporters if he plans […]

Hugh Freeze is beginning his third season as the head coach of the Auburn football team. Freeze brought in Jackson Arnold to be the new quarterback for the team this offseason. This may be a make-or-break season for the head coach after two subpar seasons for the Tigers. It means every decision takes on a […]

Auburn football is entering a make-or-break season for Hugh Freeze. The Tigers have been uninspiring during their first two seasons. Still, this year, they spent a lot, bringing over a loaded transfer portal class to add an influx of talent, highlighted by the addition of Jackson Arnold at quarterback after he came over from Oklahoma […]

Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers have been through some tough campaigns in past years. However, defensive back Sylvester Smith believes it will be different this time around. Freeze is entering his third year at the helm, leading the Tigers since 2023. They went 11-14 after two seasons with him, handling the hardships of being […]

Auburn football enters the 2025 season with massive expectations. Head coach Hugh Freeze went on a spending spree to get an enormous class from the transfer portal and in the 2025 recruiting class. However, off-field distractions have popped up, with former four-star recruit Hollis Davidson III getting arrested for a felony drug charge as fall […]

The Auburn Tigers football team opened its latest SEC practice amid rising expectations, as head coach Hugh Freeze works to lead the program back to prominence in the upcoming season. Following consecutive losing seasons, each practice is now closely under the microscope, with Auburn players and coaches facing mounting scrutiny from fans and media alike. […]

Before every college football season, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman releases his annual “College football Freaks List.” He released the 2025 edition on Monday, and three Auburn football players made the cut. The Tigers are getting ready for a massive season with a lot of pressure on the program and head coach Hugh Freeze, and it’s clear that […]

The 2025 Auburn football team has a lot of potential this season. Head coach Hugh Freeze has dominated the recruiting trail through the transfer portal and high school ranks. This is a big year for the Tigers because it can make or break Hugh Freeze’s career with Auburn football. As fall camp starts, one big […]

Hugh Freeze is optimistic in helping Jackson Arnold take the next step for the Auburn Tigers after an underwhelming stint with the Oklahoma Sooners. Arnold spent the first two years of his collegiate career with the Sooners, making 10 starts after 17 appearances. He has a 5-5 record when he starts, completing 198 passes for […]

The Auburn football team secured a big commitment on Monday as four-star EDGE Jaquez Wilkes announced that he will play for the Tigers. Wilkes is one of the best players in the 2026 recruiting class, and he chose the Tigers over Texas A&M, Miami, Alabama, and many more elite programs. Auburn isn’t having a ton […]

Auburn Tigers football head coach Hugh Freeze has come under fire this offseason, not for play-calling or player development, but for spending time on the golf course. As the program works to rebound from a rocky year, Freeze’s perceived lack of urgency has ignited criticism from fans and media alike. But now, SEC Commissioner Greg […]

The Auburn Tigers are dealing with a serious off-field issue just weeks before the 2025 college football season kicks off. Sophomore wide receiver Malcolm Simmons was arrested in Lee County on a felony charge of domestic violence involving strangulation or suffocation. The arrest is another concerning development for Auburn under head coach Hugh Freeze, as […]

SEC media days are happening this week, and every school has been making headlines, including Auburn football as a big wildcard in the conference. Head coach Hugh Freeze got aggressive in recruiting, especially in the transfer portal, and brought in a lot of key players, with the most significant piece being Jackson Arnold under center. […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin knows what is expected of him when he takes the podium at SEC Media Days. Reporters hang on his every word, ready to build a story around the latest eye-opening or humorous soundbite that comes out of his mouth. He met expectations on Monday, giving thoughtful responses while […]

AJ McCarron didn’t waste any time unloading on Hugh Freeze’s recent remarks about Auburn’s recruiting program. During a no‑holds‑barred chat on the “The Dynasty” podcast, the former Alabama quarterback delivered a blunt verdict. “Hugh Freeze is full of s–t,” McCarron exclaimed. The 34-year-old veteran, who co‑hosts the show with Chris Stewart and Trent Richardson, said […]

The 2025 college football season is almost here. The offseason in this sport is one that feels like forever, as the cold winter months last a lifetime. Now, the summer months are underway, and that means that football is close. In less than two months, the 2025 college football season will be here, and it […]

Auburn football is searching for its first quarterback commit for the 2026 class. The Tigers are now close to landing a dynamic four-star. All after Ole Miss struck out on attempting to land this talent. The Southeastern Conference program landed in the final two for Landon Duckworth. The 6-foot-3 QB even canceled a future official […]

Auburn football earned a huge college football recruiting win to start the week of June 9. Hugh Freeze and the Tigers flipped a four-star defensive back originally heading to Florida State. Safety Jaylen Scott dipped out of FSU and instead chose the Southeastern Conference school. Scott revealed his decision to Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover […]

Auburn football enters its third season under head coach Hugh Freeze. It was just the second time since 2013 that Auburn did not play in a bowl game. It is time to look at the 2025 Auburn Football schedule and make predictions for their upcoming season. Auburn struggled to start last year. They opened up […]

Hugh Freeze has been the head coach of the Auburn football team for two years now, and he has not experienced a lot of success with the program. Auburn finished with a 6-7 record in Freeze’s first year, and last season was even worse. The Tigers finished 5-7 in 2024, and they failed to qualify […]

When Auburn football landed Jackson Arnold in the transfer portal, the talent was always there. After a rough showing at Oklahoma, he returned to the SEC, where head coach Hugh Freeze was a little skeptical. With some of the quarterback competition, Arnold didn’t seem to shy away from it. As a result, Freeze was real […]

Auburn football didn’t spend Easter searching for eggs. The Tigers searched for talent in the college football transfer portal. And came away bolstering their front seven. Head coach Hugh Freeze and company reeled in two incoming defenders. Linebacker/edge rusher Caleb Wheatland arrived first to the Southeastern Conference program, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Auburn then […]

Auburn football just received brutal college football transfer portal news Saturday. The Tigers are losing experience on the backend of the defense. Auburn is losing starting safety Terrance Love to the portal, with Hayes Fawcett of On3 revealing the decision. Love has two years of playing eligibility left. He’ll grab attention in the spring portal […]

The Auburn Tigers are back in the NCAA Final Four, and football head coach Hugh Freeze is excited. Auburn took down the Michigan State Spartans 70-64 in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday. With the win, they returned to the Final Four for the first time since 2019. It also marked […]

Auburn football is set to have one of its key assistants leave this offseason. Head coach Huge Freeze will likely be on the hot seat entering 2025 and must show immediate results next season. The Tigers have posted consecutive losing records in his first two years leading the program. In 2024, Auburn failed to qualify for […]