Here's a rundown of the biggest storylines from Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze's podium appearance at SEC media days.

Hugh Freeze Fires Back at Golf Criticism Amid Auburn’s Recruiting Struggles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Hugh Freeze-led Auburn Tigers currently hold the country’s 78th-ranked 2026 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

Keldric Faulk has seen the critical headlines and heard all the “hot seat” rumblings regarding Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze facing a potential make-or-break Year 3. And, much like the popular Michael Jordan meme from Netflix’s “The Last Dance” documentary,

With things still being in the early stages, Freeze avoided giving an extensive comment on Auburn’s deals through NIL GO, deferring to Cohen. However, he did use it as an example of why he thinks Auburn’s rev-share and NIL strategies are the right ones.

Hugh Freeze Opens Up About Mounting Pressure Before Crucial Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 college football season could be crucial for many prominent coaches at major universities.