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After a dismal offensive performance against Kentucky, DJ Durkin is carefully evaluating all three quarterbacks before making a crucial decision for Saturday's game at Vanderbilt.
AUBURN, Ala.- The 20th-ranked Auburn Tigers are set to host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the Tigers’ season opener for the 2025-2026 campaign. Auburn Tigers on SI has you covered on how to watch, odds, and a small preview of tonight’s matchup.
The Pavia-Freeze rivalry had been set to resume on Nov. 8 at FirstBank Stadium, with Vanderbilt football hosting Auburn after losses from both programs on Nov. 1. Vanderbilt and Auburn are set for a 3 p.m. kickoff in Nashville, televised by the SEC Network.
Auburn ranked 90th or lower in the FBS in total offense in two of Freeze’s three seasons -- the third one only lasted six games -- but during the one in which Auburn didn’t, 2024, the Tigers finished 120th in the FBS in turnover margin.
Auburn fired coach Hugh Freeze after the Tigers lost for the 12th time in their last 15 Southeastern Conference games.
Auburn football won't be dealing with any health-related surprises against Kentucky on Saturday. Here's the game's final SEC availability report.
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John Cohen spent a sleepless Saturday night taking notes and reviewing footage after fans chanted for Freeze's dismissal during the Kentucky loss where Auburn scored just 3 points.
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Hugh Freeze was fired on Sunday. Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin will serve as the interim head coach, according to Auburn Athletics.
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Following a change in leadership, Auburn brought back 15 starters and reached the national title game the next season. The right hire could spark a similar turnaround and turn Aubun's frustration into redemption.
Hugh Freeze is mulling a quarterback change. The Auburn coach, who started Ashton Daniels against Kentucky on Saturday night, said at half the coaches will discuss a change at quarterback in the 3-3 game.