"Total coaching malpractice": Calls mount for Hugh Freeze's firing from Auburn fans after disastrous loss to Texas A&M

Maliha
NCAA Football: Auburn at Texas A&M - Source: Imagn
NCAA Football: Auburn at Texas A&M - Source: Imagn

Hugh Freeze’s Auburn lost 16-10 to No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday. Nearly halfway through his third season, Freeze’s record stands at 14-16, 5-13 in the Southeastern Conference, 1-10 against ranked opponents and 0-6 on the road against ranked programs.

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During Saturday’s game, Auburn managed only 177 total yards, and the school's sole touchdown came after a 73-yard interception return gave them the ball at the 2-yard line. The Tigers averaged just 3.1 yards per play, which matched their lowest offensive output under Freeze.

Fans are seemingly done with Freeze after seeing AU's offensive struggle in Week 5.

“I am forever an Auburn man. I am done with Hugh Freeze. This was total coaching malpractice from a guy who ‘allegedly’ is an offensive guy,” a fan said.
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“Our non-existent 2-minute offense is criminal. Pathetic Hugh Freeze,” one said.
“Hugh Freeze is a terrible play caller, I did not want him as our head coach, and I am disappointed in our board of trustees,” a person said.

Meanwhile, calls for Freeze’s firing also intensified following the loss.

“It’s a good day to fire Hugh Freeze. Way too much talent on this team to be this horrendous. But hey at least Hugh beat Saban when these players were 3 years old right?!🤣🤣🤣 go get Dabo,” a fan said.
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“For an “offensive minded” and “quarter back whisperer” head coach in Hugh Freeze to have -2 yards total yards in the 4th quarter is definitely fire worthy if you ask me,” one said.
“It’s time!!! Fire Hugh Freeze Get a winner who has accomplished more in his worst year than freeze in his best,” a person said.
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USA Today reports that Freeze’s buyout if fired without cause would be about $16.25 million as of Sunday.

Hugh Freeze shares his feeling towards Auburn's brutal loss in Week 5

Auburn has not recorded a winning season since 2020, nor has the program won a bowl game since 2018. This year initially showed promise, as Hugh Freeze led the team to a 3-0 start with victories over Baylor, Ball State and South Alabama.

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However, AU has since slipped to 3-2 after losing two consecutive games. After Saturday’s loss to Texas A&M, Freeze accepted responsibility for the squad's performance.

“Very disappointing and difficult,” Freeze said postgame. “Our kids are playing too hard. Offensively, that was unacceptable. Our defense played their tails off, well enough to win the game.
“We have 2 weeks to prepare for Georgia and we’ll take that time to re-evaluate everything related to our offense and how we prepare — personnel and everything. This isn’t on Jackson (Arnold) or any other player. It’s on our staff, and that starts with me, to fix it. It was just unacceptable today.”

Auburn will enjoy a bye week before hosting No. 5 Georgia on Oct. 11.

Edited by Maliha
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