With news breaking on Sunday afternoon that Auburn had fired Hugh Freeze after 34 games as its head football coach, the school's athletic department confirmed the move with a statement from athletic director John Cohen.
“I have informed Coach Freeze of my decision to make a change in leadership with the Auburn Football program. Coach Freeze is a man of integrity, and we are appreciative of his investment in Auburn and his relentless work over the last three years in bolstering our roster. Our expectations for Auburn Football are to annually compete for championships and the search for the next leader of Auburn Football begins immediately.