Sankey said on an appearance on “The Opening Kickoff” that criticism of Freeze has been “misplaced.” “It’s healthy for me to go outside and play golf,” Sankey said. “I think the criticism (of Freeze) is misplaced.” Sankey recalled a conversation he once had with former Florida and South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier.

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.

Hugh Freeze is in unfamiliar territory as he heads into year three as Auburn's coach.The former Arkansas State, Ole Miss and Liberty coach only had one losing season in his decade as a Division I head coach,

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.

Auburn kicks off the 2025 campaign with an interesting Week 1 matchup — a true road game against the Baylor Bears. It’s an intriguing starting point for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers entering a pivotal season in his tenure.

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.

The Auburn Tigers overhauled their quarterback room in the offseason, but it could be in for some changes again after 2025.