Coaching change
Auburn hires Hugh Freeze
Auburn hired Hugh Freeze as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachBryan Harsin9-12
After
New head coachHugh Freezefrom Liberty (2019-2022); Liberty finished 8-5 in 2022
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 17th of 131 in 2022. Next: 21st, 22nd.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12th of 130 | top 25 | 9-4 |
| 2020 | 12th of 127 | top 25 | 6-5 |
| 2021 | 14th of 130 | top 25 | 6-7 |
| 2022 | 17th of 131 | top 25 | 5-7 |
| 2023 | 21st of 133 | top 25 | 6-7 |
| 2024 | 22nd of 134 | top 25 | 5-7 |
| 2025 | 23rd of 136 | top 25 | 5-7 |
More facts
- Hugh Freeze succeeded Bryan Harsin (9-12), who left on October 31, 2022. Wikipedia, dated October 31, 2022
- Hugh Freeze came from Liberty (2019-2022). Wikipedia
- Cadillac Williams had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated October 31, 2022.