The Auburn Tigers are off to another brutal start in SEC play, and the frustration is boiling over. After abandoning the run game against Baylor and finishing with only one rushing yard in the fourth quarter, fans and analysts alike are questioning Hugh Freeze’s offensive scheme. Auburn sits at 0–3 in the SEC for the first time in program history, and the pressure is mounting.

The numbers don’t lie. Auburn’s offense is far more efficient when running the ball 50–55% of the time. Yet, despite averaging over four yards per carry, Freeze leaned heavily on QB draws and long-developing passing plays that stalled drives and left fans shaking their heads. Pro Football Focus grades confirm what everyone saw: this offense is broken, and Freeze hasn’t found answers.

Adding fuel to the fire, a former Auburn player publicly stated that the offense is overly simplistic and blamed the head coach for wasted offseason time and lack of motivation. That sentiment—that Auburn will never win big with Freeze—is growing louder. Fans expected a redemption arc after his Ole Miss exit, but instead, they’re watching a squandered opportunity at one of college football’s proudest programs.

The Tigers now turn their attention to Georgia in what feels like a must-win matchup, though confidence is low. Freeze’s record against ranked opponents and rivals is alarming, and unless drastic changes happen fast, apathy is going to take over the fanbase.

Auburn football deserves better. The players deserve better. The fans who invest their time, money, and passion deserve better. The question is simple: can Hugh Freeze fix it, or is Auburn doomed to another disappointing season?

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