Latest Hugh Freeze News

Auburn hires longtime defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run defense

Jan. 31, 2024 18:32 PM EST

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has hired former Maryland head coach and Texas A&M defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run his defense. Freeze announced the move Wednesday. Durkin was with the Aggies the past two years after two seasons at Mississippi and has also...

Auburn hires Derrick Nix away from Ole Miss as offensive coordinator

Jan. 17, 2024 15:54 PM EST

Longtime Mississippi assistant coach Derrick Nix is headed to Auburn as offensive coordinator and running backs coach. Auburn announced the hiring of Nix, who was the Rebels' associate head coach, along with quarterbacks coach Kent Austin on Wednesday. Tigers coach Hugh Freeze fired...

One-time Auburn starting quarterback Robby Ashford commits to South Carolina

Jan. 16, 2024 14:25 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One-time Auburn starting quarterback Robby Ashford has committed to South Carolina, he said Tuesday. Ashford posted his pledge to the Gamecocks on social media, saying, “Gamecock Nation, whatever it takes, let's do it.” Ashford spent the...

Auburn's Freeze not keeping offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery

Jan. 05, 2024 14:53 PM EST

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has fired offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery after one season together. Freeze made the announcement on Friday after the Tigers finished 6-7 and struggled offensively, especially in the passing game behind former Michigan State...

Edwards runs, throws for a TD as Maryland routs Auburn 31-13 at Music City Bowl

Dec. 30, 2023 18:56 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Locksley has been at Maryland long enough to know that his Terrapins have to earn everything. The transfer portal along with name, image and likeness deals have only made the challenge tougher. So Maryland showed Saturday the best answer comes on the...

Bonded by loss, Liberty rides a strong connection into Fiesta Bowl against Oregon

Dec. 30, 2023 13:37 PM EST

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — Liberty's quick rise has culminated with the best season in the program's short history. The Flames are undefeated, have a Conference USA trophy back home in Virginia and will play in a New Year's Six bowl for the first time in Monday's Fiesta Bowl...

Maryland, Auburn using Music City Bowl as 2024 preview with so many new faces

Dec. 29, 2023 15:45 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Maryland coach Michael Locksley sees bowl games like a movie trailer for coming attractions, now even more true with the transfer portal, the early signing period and players opting out for the NFL draft. Locksley gets his preview Saturday in the Music City...

No Taulia Tagovailoa for Maryland as Terps face Auburn in Music City Bowl

Dec. 29, 2023 13:45 PM EST

Music City Bowl: Maryland (7-5, Big 12) vs. Auburn (6-6, Southeastern), Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Eastern (ABC). Line: Auburn by 6½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Auburn leads 2-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? ...

SEC Signing Day: Georgia grabs top class after five-star flip, followed by Alabama

Dec. 20, 2023 18:34 PM EST

The Southeastern Conference, currently chasing its fifth consecutive national championship, racked up another collection of talent and a couple of five-star quarterbacks on Wednesday. Georgia coach Kirby Smart is bringing in the nation's top-ranked class, just ahead of playoff-bound...