In this episode of Auburn Express, the conversation heats up around Hugh Freeze and Auburn’s declining momentum on the recruiting trail. While Auburn football fans anxiously await signs of life before SEC Media Days, speculation around Freeze’s time on the golf course is sparking heated debates. Sports Illustrated reports he played 10 rounds in 20 days — but is it really affecting Auburn recruiting?

We break down the implications of these offseason optics, debate whether golf is just a convenient scapegoat, and analyze how Auburn’s two straight losing seasons have impacted booster support and national perception. Recruiting is tough when results aren't backing up the pitch — and Auburn fans are rightly frustrated. With just 7 commits by late June, the Tigers are sitting dead last in the SEC.

However, it's not all doom and gloom. Auburn landed a big commitment from former five-star Jacoby Matthews, bringing much-needed experience and leadership to the defense. We also preview a favorable upcoming schedule with winnable games that could flip the script for Hugh Freeze’s third season.

Can a strong start put Auburn back on the map and revive their recruiting pipeline? Or will skepticism and slow progress continue to cloud the program’s future?

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