Golf or Gridiron Hugh Freeze Out

Auburn Tigers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Hugh Freeze’s exit from Auburn marks the third coaching change since 2020, fueled by a struggling offense and a viral meme: his golf game overshadowing his coaching. With just 15 wins in three seasons and a dismal 6-16 SEC record, fans felt his passion was on the course, not the field. CBS Sports even joked he was “last seen on a golf course.” Enter Alex Golesh, tasked with fixing the culture and execution — not just recruiting. He’s already signaling golf isn’t his focus, and with a low bar to clear, his grit and consistency could win over fans and rebuild a program in need of a reset…