Auburn Hires Hugh Freeze as Football Coach

Upside on the Field

Auburn has hired Hugh Freeze as its next football coach, a move that comes with upside on the field. Freeze, who was previously head coach at Ole Miss from 2012 to 2016, is known for his offensive prowess. He led the Rebels to three bowl games in four seasons, including a victory in the Sugar Bowl in 2015. Freeze is also a strong recruiter, having signed several top-rated prospects during his time at Ole Miss.

SEC Return

Auburn is bringing Hugh Freeze back to the Southeastern Conference as head coach of the Tigers. Freeze, who was previously head coach at Ole Miss from 2012 to 2016, is a familiar face in the SEC. He led the Rebels to three bowl games in four seasons, including a victory in the Sugar Bowl in 2015. Freeze is also a strong recruiter, having signed several top-rated prospects during his time at Ole Miss.

Five Weeks In

Five weeks into his tenure as Auburn's 31st head football coach, Hugh Freeze has made a positive impact on the program. He has brought a renewed sense of energy and excitement to the Plains, and he has already made several key changes to the Tigers' offense. Freeze's up-tempo, spread offense is a stark contrast to the slow-paced, run-heavy attack that Auburn ran under previous head coach Gus Malzahn. Freeze's offense is designed to put points on the board in a hurry, and it has the potential to be one of the most explosive offenses in the SEC.