Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer, according to statement posted by the university on X (formerly Twitter).

The statement said the cancer was detected early, and the doctors advised that it is “very treatable and curable.” According to the statement, Freeze will “continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities, and with forthcoming proper treatment, is expected to make a full recovery.”

Freeze, 55, just finished his second season as Auburn’s head coach and his 12th as a head coach in Division I. Prior to Auburn, he spent time as head coach at Liberty, Ole Miss, Arkansas State, NAIA Lambuth University and Briarcrest High School in Tennessee.

In his two seasons at Auburn, Freeze holds a record of 11-14 and has a career record of 94-57.

Auburn is currently scheduled to start spring practice on March 25. The annual A-Day Spring Game is scheduled for April 12.

Peter Rauterkus covers Auburn sports for AL.com. You can follow him on X at @peter_rauterkus or email him at [email protected]m