The Auburn Tigers fired Hugh Freeze earlier this month. Though they have not found a replacement, new reports signal the coaching search has been progressing.

Auburn is one of the least-discussed SEC coaching openings amid the noise around Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his flirtation with Florida and LSU.

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Still, the Tigers are a key program in the storied conference. It has been a while since they reached the heights of their success with star quarterback Cam Newton, though they have remained competitive for stints and continue to attract high-caliber talent.

Following the dismissal of Freeze, Auburn is looking for the next man to elevate the program, and the search is beginning to narrow into a shortlist.

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