Auburn football just detonated the coaching carousel again, and this time, the conversation centers on Hugh Freeze, his buyout battle, and whether Auburn waited too long to pull the trigger. In this episode of The Auburn Express, we break down why the Freeze era crumbled, who’s to blame for the delay, and what’s next for a proud program that refuses to settle for mediocrity.

Fans are fired up, and rightfully so. Auburn’s leadership played it safe for too long. When the play calling changed hands, the entire offense suddenly came alive — proving Freeze might’ve been standing in his own way. The real question now: can D.J. Durkin be “the guy” to restore Auburn to championship relevance?

We dive deep into the Hugh Freeze contract drama, including why John Cohen’s comments suggest Auburn may not pay the full buyout. There’s smoke around potential contract violations and behind-the-scenes tension that may have sealed Freeze’s fate long before the Missouri game.

This episode also takes aim at the lazy national narrative that Auburn is a “bad job.” That’s nonsense. Auburn is one of the best-supported programs in college football, with elite facilities, NIL backing, and fans who never quit. If anything, Auburn expects excellence — and after years of frustration, the demand for a championship-caliber coach has never been louder.

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