Rewinding everything Hugh Freeze said as Auburn prepares for Kentucky

After another head scratching loss, Hugh Freeze and Auburn football are once again forced to pick up the pieces as they prepare for another road game.

The Tigers are coming off a 21-17 loss to Missouri, in a game where Auburn led by as much as 14 in the third quarter. Now, Auburn goes back on the road to face Kentucky, another struggling team coming off a loss.

Freeze is scheduled to address reporters at 11 a.m., follow along here for updates:

  • Freeze starts by saying he thinks the players are “playing really hard,” but they have to “figure out how to finish.”
  • Freeze mentions that in 32 years of coaching, he has only had one losing season.
  • Freeze mentions the drive in the third quarter where Auburn missed a short field goal, saying they should’ve had a touchdown there. Said Robert Lewis sent out a text after the game taking accountability after dropping a pass in the endzone on that drive.
  • Freeze credits the young defensive backs and their technique, but said fatigue seemed to affect their technique on the final drive of the game against Missouri.
  • Freeze reiterates that he remains confident in the staff and the players.
  • Freeze says “it’s a challenge,” when asked about managing his role in the offensive game planning along with other head coaching duties. Added that he, offensive coordinator Derrick Nix and quarterbacks coach Kent Austion have all shared play calling duties.
  • Freeze says they’re going to evaluate the left tackle position this week. Percy Lewis was benched after one possession against Missouri for Dillon Wade.
  • Freeze says he wanted to take more shots against Missouri, but wanted to prioritize getting the ball to Jarquez Hunter more and avoid mistakes.
  • When asked about how the offense is adjusting to the new formations and motions, Freeze says “Yes and no.” Adds that he thought most of the new stuff he put in was pretty successful against Missouri.
  • Freeze says if Auburn has a field goal opportunity within 35 yards, Alex McPherson will take it going forward. McPherson has yet to appear in a game this season.
  • Freeze says Cam Coleman has been good as a deep threat, but said he needs improvement on his intermediate routes. Said he would‘ve had chances for two more catches against Missouri, but didn’t execute the route correctly.
  • When talking about the lack of taking shots against Missouri, Freeze says he doesn’t mind the pressure, but just wants to “do the right thing for your kids at the right moment.”