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Auburn Fires Coach Hugh Freeze After Disappointing Season

11/4/2025

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Hugh Freeze, Auburn University's head coach, was fired after a 10-3 loss to Kentucky.
He leaves an overall 15-19 record and 6-16 in SEC play.
The dismissal includes a $15.8 million buyout.
Interim coach DJ Durkin will lead Auburn for the remaining games.
Freeze may take a break to focus on health as he battles prostate cancer and could pursue opportunities at UAB or Arkansas.

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Story summary

Hugh Freeze, Auburn University's head coach, was fired after a 10-3 loss to Kentucky.
He leaves an overall 15-19 record and 6-16 in SEC play.
The dismissal includes a $15.8 million buyout.
Interim coach DJ Durkin will lead Auburn for the remaining games.
Freeze may take a break to focus on health as he battles prostate cancer and could pursue opportunities at UAB or Arkansas.