Auburn football’s head coach Hugh Freeze has faced increasing pressure after a disappointing second season, with the Tigers finishing 5-7 overall and 2-6 in SEC play. With no bowl game in sight, an analyst from Saturday Blitz, Andrew Boardwine, believes the solution might involve Freeze restructuring his contract to secure his future at the helm.
After a challenging year, Freeze’s $20 million buyout remains a significant hurdle, especially for a program already reeling from recent coaching changes. Boardwine suggests that Freeze could help the program by deferring part of his salary or lowering his buyout to free up resources for roster and staff improvements, particularly in the NIL space.
While Freeze has made strides in recruiting, his tenure has been marred by accountability concerns and a string of on-field disappointments. If he were to restructure his contract, it could signal his commitment to rebuilding the program while buying Auburn time to avoid another costly coaching transition. Whether Freeze will agree to such terms remains to be seen, but it could be a crucial move for his Auburn future.
