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It’s a massive season for Hugh Freeze and Auburn.

It may seem like a college football cliche to say that teams should take a leap in Year 3 of a coach’s tenure, but it’s just a way to put a positive spin on putting someone on the hot seat.

There are built-in excuses in Years 1 and 2, but those go away in Year 3.

So does the patience of your boosters and fans, especially at massive programs like Auburn.

All of this is to say that few teams will be under more pressure than the Tigers to get a win in Week 1.

They’re 2.5-point favorites on the road at Baylor, who also have a coach facing some pressure.

Auburn vs. Baylor odds

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