Auburn HC Hugh Freeze fired, according to reports. latest:
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- Auburn HC Hugh Freeze fired after 4-5 season record and 1-5 SEC play performance.
- DJ Durkin named interim head coach; Auburn seeks new permanent leader after three-year tenure.
UPDATE: Athletic Director of Auburn University, John Cohen has released a statement: “I have informed Coach Freeze of my decision to make a change in leadership with the Auburn Football program. Coach Freeze is a man of integrity, and we are appreciative of his investment in Auburn and his relentless work over the last three years in bolstering our roster. Our expectations for Auburn Football are to annually compete for championships and the search for the next leader of Auburn Football begins immediately.”
Auburn Football’s Head Coach Hugh Freeze has been fired.
On3Sports confirmed Freeze was fired Sunday, November 2, 2025.
The firing comes after a 10-3 loss against Kentucky at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 1st, making Auburn 1-5 in SEC play, with a 2025 season record of 4-5.
Freeze became head football coach in November 2022, leading the football program to strong recruiting success but mixed on-field results.
in 2023, the Auburn Tigers finished 6-7. In 2024, the Tigers finished with a 5-7 record, missing a bowl game and continued struggles in SEC play.
Freeze was initially hired to revive Auburn’s offense and restore national relevance, but through two and a half seasons, progress has been uneven.
According to multiple reports, Defensive Coordinator DJ Durkin will be selected as interim head coach.
Auburn University and the football program has not issued a statement at this hour.
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