"A college coaching agent recently put it best when discussing Auburn, a program that won the national title in 2010 and played for another three years later, but also has fluctuated sharply in performance and endured more than its share of dysfunction. "There is something about the place that has an incredible draw, because you know what it can be," the agent said. "There is always a window where you can justify taking Auburn.""
"For Hugh Freeze, the Auburn job was a no-brainer. A chance to return to the SEC, flex his recruiting prowess and ideally compete for College Football Playoff spots. While the Freeze hire was controversial, it made sense from a football and "fit" standpoint. Freeze had elevated Ole Miss in performance and recruiting, and twice beat Nick Saban's Alabama teams at a time when practically no one else did."
Auburn combines past national success with recent inconsistency and episodes of dysfunction. Hugh Freeze returned to the SEC to lead Auburn but never won more than six games in a season and could not replicate his Ole Miss offensive success. Freeze was fired after a loss to Kentucky, finishing 15-19 in just over two seasons. Auburn retains advantages including location and a passionate fan and donor base, and the program no longer contends with Nick Saban at Alabama. Multiple coaching candidates are expected to be considered as Auburn navigates another transition.
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