Hugh Freeze
Biography
Hugh Freeze was hired as Auburn's head coach in 2023 but was fired on November 2, 2025, after a 4-5 start to the season. His three-year tenure ended with a 15-19 overall record and a 6-16 mark in SEC play. Despite strong recruiting efforts, Freeze struggled to produce wins in the competitive SEC West, leading to his dismissal following a disappointing loss to Kentucky.
Achievements
- Auburn Head Coach (2023-2025)
- 15-19 overall record at Auburn
- 6-16 SEC record
- Previously successful at Liberty and Ole Miss
- Fired November 2, 2025 after Kentucky loss
Notable Iron Bowl Games
Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-24 victory in a hard-fought Iron Bowl, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Alabama defeated Auburn 28-14 in Kalen DeBoer's first Iron Bowl as head coach, with Jalen Milroe leading the Crimson Tide with 3 rushing touchdowns in a dominant performance at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This victory marked Alabama's fifth consecutive Iron Bowl triumph and DeBoer's perfect 3-1 record against ranked teams in his debut season.