Auburn football coaching search 2025: Candidates, hot board, names to watch

The Auburn Tigers have dismissed head coach Hugh Freeze following a home loss to Kentucky, bringing the team's record to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in the SEC this season. Freeze, previously successful at Arkansas State, Ole Miss, and Liberty, concludes his tenure at Auburn with a 15-19 overall record and a 6-16 mark in conference play. Auburn now joins the competitive search for a new head coach, alongside other programs such as LSU, Florida, and Penn State.

Among potential candidates, Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key is highlighted as a strong contender due to his ties to Alabama and his successful tenure with the Yellow Jackets. Key, who became Georgia Tech's head coach after serving as interim in 2022, has led the team to an 8-1 record this season. His contract includes a buyout of $4 million if he leaves before 2029. Auburn's search is part of a broader trend of coaching changes across major college football programs this