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Auburn Given College Football Playoff Warning After Firing Hugh Freeze

Auburn Given College Football Playoff Warning After Firing Hugh Freeze

Summary

Auburn University fired Hugh Freeze as head coach after a disappointing season with more losses than wins. Auburn is searching for a new coach who can help the team compete for championships, but navigating the current market for top head coaches might be difficult. Athletic director John Cohen is leading the search for someone who can improve the team's chances to reach the College Football Playoff.

Key Facts

  • Auburn University's football team fired head coach Hugh Freeze after a 4-5 season record.
  • Freeze's overall record with Auburn was 15 wins and 19 losses over three seasons.
  • Athletic director John Cohen said Auburn aims to compete for championships.
  • Auburn has won eight Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships and two national titles since 2004.
  • Finding a new head coach may be tough due to competition from other schools like LSU and Florida.
  • Auburn's program is considered the third-best available coaching job in the SEC at the moment.
  • Tulane's Jon Sumrall and former Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher are potential candidates for the Auburn job.
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