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Auburn's Struggles Continue: Coach Freeze's Job in Jeopardy

10/21/2025

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Auburn University is in turmoil after a 23-17 double-overtime loss to No. 16 Missouri, its fourth straight SEC defeat.
Hugh Freeze, Auburn's head coach, has a 1-12 record against ranked teams, fueling questions about his job.
Auburn's defense limited Missouri's leading back to 58 rushing yards, while the offense struggled.
Perry Thompson showed promise, but concerns about recruit appeal grow as Auburn sits 3-4 and 0-4 in the SEC.

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Auburn University is in turmoil after a 23-17 double-overtime loss to No. 16 Missouri, its fourth straight SEC defeat.
Hugh Freeze, Auburn's head coach, has a 1-12 record against ranked teams, fueling questions about his job.
Auburn's defense limited Missouri's leading back to 58 rushing yards, while the offense struggled.
Perry Thompson showed promise, but concerns about recruit appeal grow as Auburn sits 3-4 and 0-4 in the SEC.