Auburn coach Hugh Freeze faces mounting pressure after a 10-3 loss to Kentucky, extending the team’s struggles to 1-5 in the SEC.

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze faces growing pressure after a 10-3 loss to Kentucky, extending the Tigers’ struggles to 1-5 in the SEC and 4-5 overall. Despite a strong defense, the offense has faltered, producing just 241 yards and no touchdowns, with quarterback Ashton Daniels struggling in his first start. Fans booed Freeze, chanting “Fire Hugh,” as his 6-16 SEC record and .272 winning percentage—the worst among Auburn’s SEC coaches since 1951—fuel speculation about his future. A $15.4 million buyout remains if he’s fired after 2025, though the cost decreases annually. The team’s next game is against Vanderbilt, with a bye week approaching, potentially offering a window for a decision.