Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, the program announced on Friday.
The announcement said doctors caught the cancer early, and Freeze is expected to make a full recovery. The post didn’t specify when Freeze was given the diagnosis. He will still maintain all coaching duties for 2025.
‘Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors have advised that it is very treatable and curable,’ Auburn’s post read. ‘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 is set for his third season with the Tigers, who start spring practices on March 25. He has an 11-14 record through two seasons at Auburn, however, he brought in an influx of talent and the Tigers are expected to make strides in 2025.
Freeze added Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold this offseason, along with hauling in the No. 8-ranked transfer portal class, according to 247 Sports.
The 55-year-old has also held head coaching duties at Arkansas State, Ole Miss and Liberty before being hired by Auburn ahead of the 2023 season.