Auburn has fired head coach Hugh Freeze after two-plus seasons, a number of media shops reported on Sunday.
The report comes at some point after the Tigers (4-5, 1-5 Southeastern Convention) dropped a 10-3 choice to Kentucky. Chants of “Fireplace Hugh!” had been audible within the second half.
“On the finish of the day, I am annoyed, too,” Freeze stated after the loss. “Everyone knows that once we join this. We settle for it. I like what we’re doing right here, however we’ve not gotten the outcomes.”
Freeze, 56, fell to 15-19 total and 6-16 within the SEC throughout his time with Auburn. He be owed $15.4 million in buyout cash.
Freeze, who was recognized with prostate most cancers earlier within the yr, was coach at Liberty for 4 seasons earlier than taking the Auburn gig after the 2022 season. He additionally has held Division I teaching jobs at Arkansas State (2011) and Ole Miss (2012-16) and has a 98-62 report.
A number of media shops reported defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin is anticipated to serve in an interim head teaching function.
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