Auburn Coaching Change | D.J. Durkin Takes Over After Hugh Freeze Firing I Auburn Football Podcast

BREAKING: Hugh Freeze has been fired as Auburn’s head coach — and Mike G joined Paul Finebaum on the Paul Finebaum Show to break down exactly what went wrong and what comes next for the Tigers. In this segment, Mike G lays out how Auburn’s offense completely collapsed under Freeze, why John Cohen finally had no choice but to pull the plug, and what interim head coach D.J. Durkin must do to keep Auburn’s season from spiraling further. As Mike tells Finebaum, this wasn’t about talent — Auburn’s defense played at an elite level, holding every opponent under 24 points all year. The problem was leadership and quarterback development. Freeze never found the right guy or the right system, and that indecision sank the offense. Auburn’s failure to score a single touchdown in four straight games was the final straw. The conversation also turns to what’s next. Could Durkin earn the full-time job if Auburn finishes strong? Or will names like John Summerall and Rhett Lashlee dominate the coaching search? Mike G breaks down the top candidates and what traits Auburn has to prioritize after this mess. Paul Finebaum pushes the discussion deeper — asking whether Auburn remains an elite job in college football and what it will take to attract a proven winner. Mike G doesn’t hold back in explaining why Auburn’s facilities, fan support, and NIL backing make it one of the best opportunities in the SEC. If you care about Auburn football and where this program is headed next, this is a must-watch breakdown straight from The Paul Finebaum Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices