Greg Sankey called the criticism golf narrative following Auburn coach Hugh Freeze “misplaced.” The SEC commissioner, who joined “The Opening Kickoff on WNSP-FM 105.5, talked about the balance needed in the lives of his football coaches.

Former Florida standout Chris Doering has stepped up to defend Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, amid growing criticism of Auburn’s recruiting struggles for the 2026 class. Doering, now an SEC Network analyst, addressed the backlash directly during his recent appearance on the “McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning” show.

The Auburn Tigers took the main stage at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday to preview the upcoming season and discuss expectations heading into year three of the Hugh Freeze era.

Much like the President of the United States, Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze has come under fire for playing too much golf on the job. After several high-profile decommits and a dismal 2024 campaign that saw the Tigers go 2-6 in SEC play and fail to qualify for a bowl game for just the fourth time this century,

It didn't take long for Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze to respond to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin's jab. The SEC Media Days have been spicy thus far, and Kiffin's willingness to call out Freeze's golf game was a funny moment on Monday.

Hugh Freeze has proven himself a virtuoso in excuse-making, but he shelved those abilities at SEC media days and welcomed expectations for Auburn.

Here's a rundown of the biggest storylines from Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze's podium appearance at SEC media days.

Hugh Freeze Opens Up About Mounting Pressure Before Crucial Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 college football season could be crucial for many prominent coaches at major universities.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer needs the rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less.