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Hugh Freeze says South Alabama is a football team that can 'scare the heck out of you'

Auburn takes on South Alabama this Saturday as the odds-on favorite. A 3-0 start would mean a huge deal for Hugh Freeze, who, when entering the 2025 season, was a hot-seat candidate.

Yet, Freeze feels that Major Applewhite's team could flip the script on the Tigers if they make even one wrong play.

"I know South Alabama's a very quality football team for G5 that can scare the heck out of you," Freeze said when talking about facing an in-state rival.

"I think it's good for the state, and it's good for football as a coach.