The Jordan-Hare Stadium was full to the brink on October 18. After all, it was the (Auburn) Tigers vs the (Missouri) Tigers face-off. Unfortunately, Hugh Freeze and Auburn went home with a 17-23 loss. Eli Drinkwitz’s Missouri struck first in double overtime with a touchdown run, then slammed the door on Auburn with a clutch fourth-down stop to seal the win. This marked the fourth loss in a row for Freeze and co. So one can fathom the frustration, right?
During the post-game presser, the Auburn head coach said, “I know we’re close, and I know we’re gonna get over the hump… We’re close, but I know people are tired of hearing it. I’m tired of saying it.” Sure, every loss came against ranked opponents. But do the fans care? No way. That’s cold comfort for Tiger fans who thought Freeze w