Auburn coach Hugh Freeze battling early stage prostate cancer

Field Level Media|published: Fri 28th February, 17:37 2025

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze greets fans during Tiger Walk before Auburn Tigers take on Oklahoma Sooners at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, the university said Friday.

Auburn said Freeze's cancer is in the early stages and is "very treatable and curable."

Freeze, 55, will continue with his coaching duties while undergoing treatment.

"Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer," the school said in its announcement. "Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors have advised that it is very treatable and curable.

"He will continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities, and with forthcoming proper treatment, is expected to make a full recovery. Coach Freeze is incredibly appreciative of our medical professionals and has asked that we use his experience as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing and scheduling annual health screenings."

Freeze has an 11-14 record after two seasons at Auburn. The Tigers went 5-7 last season and didn't qualify for a bowl game.

Freeze was coach at Liberty for four seasons before taking the Auburn gig after the 2022 season. He also has held Division I coaching jobs at Arkansas State (2011) and Ole Miss (2012-16) and has a 94-57 record.

Auburn's spring drills are slated to begin in late March.

--Field Level Media