Auburn Names Hugh Freeze as New Head Football Coach

From Ole Miss to the Plains: Freeze Returns to SEC

Auburn University has appointed Hugh Freeze as its 31st head football coach, marking a significant moment in the storied history of the program.

A Seasoned Leader with a Checkered Past

Freeze, 54, brings a wealth of experience to Auburn, having previously served as head coach at Middle Tennessee State University, Arkansas State University, and the University of Mississippi. However, his tenure at Ole Miss was marred by NCAA violations, leading to his resignation in 2017.

Despite the controversy, Freeze has a proven track record of success on the field. He led Ole Miss to its first back-to-back bowl wins in program history, and his teams have consistently ranked among the nation's most productive offenses.

Auburn has been searching for a new head coach after firing Bryan Harsin in October 2022. The university is hoping that Freeze can bring a winning culture to the Plains and reignite the program's former glory.