Hugh Freeze has upgraded Auburn’s offensive talent on the recruiting trail and reclaimed play-calling duties.
A head coach known for his acumen on that side of the ball hopes it all translates into far more production after the Tigers’ attack — especially the passing game — sputtered last season, his first leading the program.
Freeze thinks the culture and chemistry of his team has also improved going into his second year on the Plains.
“I think we’re on the right track,” said Freeze, whose 6-7 showing was only the second losing season in his 11 years as a college head coach. “But what does that mean in win-loss total this fall? I’m not sure yet.”
Quarterback Payton Thorne, running back Jarquez Hunter (the team’s leading rusher in 2023) and tight end Rivaldo Fairweather return, but the receiver corps is almost all new, led by Penn State transfer KeAndre Lambert-Smith and freshman Cam Coleman, a prized recruit.