Auburn’s loss to Kentucky was the breaking point. Chants of “ Fire Freeze!” echoed through Jordan-Hare before the final whistle even blew, signaling what everyone already knew. Hugh Freeze ’s time on The Plains was up. Less than 24 hours later, Auburn made it official. The HC was out after a fifth SEC loss in six games and a sputtering offense that couldn’t find the end zone. But before anyone else could tell his story, the man told it himself.

In a reflective Instagram post on November 2, Hugh Freeze penned what read like both a farewell and a plea. “ As I reflect on my time here at Auburn, I’m filled with gratitude and humility. Serving as the head football coach at this incredible university has been one of the greatest honors of my career .” He also credited the player

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