CROSSROADS: Auburn has a major decision to make with Hugh Freeze

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🗓️ 22 October 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Auburn Tigers football faces a crossroads as Hugh Freeze's future hangs in the balance. Is the embattled coach's time running out, or will he get another chance to turn things around? Host Zac Blackerby and guest Spencer McLaughlin dissect Auburn's recent struggles, exploring why Athletic Director John Cohen hasn't pulled the trigger on a coaching change. They analyze potential interim scenarios, including the pros and cons of elevating defensive coordinator DJ Durkin. The duo also compares Auburn's performance to other SEC programs and previews the crucial upcoming matchup against Arkansas. Tune in for an in-depth look at Auburn's quarterback situation, offensive woes, and whether the Tigers can salvage their season against the Razorbacks.

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0:00.0	I was asked on a national podcast, what is Auburn waiting for regarding the decision with Hugh Freeze?
0:11.8	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:16.9	Part of the Locked on podcast network, your team every day. Yes, welcome on into Locked on Aub Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:21.6	Yes, welcome on into Locked-on, Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:25.9	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked-on
0:28.7	Auburn your first listen every single day.
0:32.7	Hopped on with Spencer McLaughlin over at Lockdown College Football or National College Football Show.
0:38.3	Of course, at any time something bad is happening in Auburn, he wants to chat about it.
0:43.3	Here's that conversation.
0:44.5	It's right into it, Zach.
0:45.5	What is Auburn waiting for to dismiss Hugh Freese as the head coach?
0:49.0	I mean, I think it depends on who you ask.
0:51.3	I mean, from the outside looking in, it certainly seems like John Cohen,
0:55.6	Auburn's athletic director,
0:57.3	is not ready for him to go.
0:59.5	It does seem like everyone else appears ready for it to go.
1:03.6	I was surprised that he was not let go this past Sunday.
1:06.9	I was genuinely surprised.
1:09.8	Auburn's in a unique spot where, like, they have a clear cut interim in DJ Durkin, who's been a head coach before, who's been, you know, an excellent defensive coordinator up to this point this season. He's been great. He's been great every step of the way. But they have not pulled the trigger yet, Spencer. And so I think after
1:29.7	every loss, it'll be like, okay, is this the one? Is this the one? You know, we'll see if it eventually
1:36.0	happens. Here's what I wonder. Is John Cohen actually looking at Arkansas with an interim
1:42.8	slash interviewing head coach in Bobby Petrino and saying,
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