One name being considered to replace Freeze as the full-time head coach is Jon Sumrall, the head coach of the Tulane Green Wave. Sumrall has an impressive coaching record, with an 18-7 record during his two seasons at Tulane and a 23-4 record from his two years with the Troy Trojans.

For weeks, speculation has surrounded the Auburn Tigers’ hunt for a new leader, but the trail now appears to point in one clear direction. Tulane head coach Jon

Last week, it appeared Auburn was expected to name Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall as head coach. That might change.

Five-star wide receiver Jase Mathews offers a show of support for Auburn before playing Alabama in Week 14. The 5-6 Auburn Tigers are gearing up for a Week 14 matchup against the 9-2 and No. 10-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. It’ll be the Tigers’ third game since the firing of head coach Hugh Freeze on Nov. 2.

A former Auburn Tigers All-SEC team member is making his push for Canton. Offensive tackle Willie Anderson was named among the 26 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 Class. This is the sixth time that he has been named a finalist.

From offensive scheme changes to quarterback controversies, the Tigers' "what if" season ended with a heartbreaking Iron Bowl loss despite Bo Jackson's Heisman campaign.