Latest Hugh Freeze News
Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3 in opener
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Payton Thorne threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, and Auburn opened its season with a 73-3 victory over in-state FCS opponent Alabama A&M on Saturday night. Thorne wasted no time in taking advantage of his new wide receivers, tossing...
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Auburn gets season started against Alabama A&M,with new group of receivers
Alabama A&M at Auburn, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/SEC+) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 49 1/2. Series record: Auburn leads 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Auburn doesn't have a lot to gain from a season-opening game against an FCS...
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Auburn QB Payton Thorne returns for Year 2 surrounded by a more talented supporting cast
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are banking on a better season from quarterback Payton Thorne, and they’ve certainly surrounded him with more talented playmakers. Thorne’s pedestrian passing numbers, lack of consistent targets and sometimes poor pass protection helped...
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Auburn hoping for offensive improvement with help of new playmakers, same QB
Hugh Freeze has upgraded Auburn's offensive talent on the recruiting trail and reclaimed play calling duties. A head coach known for his offensive acumen is hoping that translates into far more production after a debut season when the offense sputtered, especially the passing game. ...
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Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair...
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