Hugh Freeze’s Auburn Tigers finally got back in the win column with a hard-fought victory over Arkansas. The 33-24 result marked their fourth win of the season and their first SEC victory after dropping four straight games.
The defense came up big in the second half, forcing multiple turnovers that turned the game around for Auburn. However, the win hasn’t done much to calm the growing frustration around Freeze’s leadership.
On social media, a large section of the fan base insists that the win changes nothing. They argue that beating a struggling Arkansas team isn’t enough to erase months of underperformance. Many Auburn supporters have made it clear they would rather see Freeze fired than celebrate what they view as an empty victory.
“Fire Hugh Freeze! Do what Florida did and fire him after a sloppy win (sloppy offense/great defense),” a fan wrote.
“Don’t let this Auburn (Defensive) win distract you from the fact that Auburn needs to fire Hugh Freeze,” a fan WROTE.
Don’t let this Auburn (Defensive) win distract you from the fact that Auburn needs to fire Hugh Freeze.
— Sonny Amos Banjo III (@ThaRzzl) October 25, 2025
“Fire Hugh Freeze. It’s not even funny or interesting anymore. Just fire him and move the hell on,” a fan wrote.
“fire hugh freeze @JohnCohenAD,” a fan wrote.
“Fire Hugh Freeze into the sun. Please. I cannot do it anymore,” a fan wrote.
“Fire Hugh Freeze anyway,” a fan wrote.
Fans continue to express disappointment in the team’s overall play and direction this season. Despite the win, many believe the same issues that plagued the Tigers in previous weeks, poor starts, inconsistent execution, and questionable coaching, remain unresolved.
Hugh Freeze’s Replacement If He Gets Fired
While Hugh Freeze continues to push for support from Auburn’s decision-makers, talk of a potential replacement is already heating up. For now, he remains the Tigers’ head coach, but that could change quickly if the administration decides a new direction is needed.
Tulane’s Jon Sumrall has emerged as an early favorite to take over the program, should Freeze be dismissed. Analyst Josh Pate believes that losing games could accelerate the process, aligning school leadership to make a coaching change sooner rather than later.
“Nothing aligns people behind paying a lot of money to get rid of someone like losing football games. So, if that happens Saturday against Arkansas, I think you’re going to see those wheels in motion,” Pate said on ‘Josh Pate’s College Football Show.’
Sumrall isn’t the only name in the mix, though. Penn State’s James Franklin has also been loosely connected to the job. Still, many insiders view Sumrall as the frontrunner to step in if Auburn decides to end the Hugh Freeze era.
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