Auburn Football QB Shakeup | Should Hugh Freeze Have Benched Jackson Arnold Sooner? | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn football is in the middle of one of its wildest quarterback storylines in years. In this episode of The Auburn Express, the crew dives deep into how Hugh Freeze’s commitment to Jackson Arnold may have been the fatal decision that derailed the Tigers’ 2025 campaign. From the early-season struggles against Oklahoma and Georgia to the turning point versus Missouri, this discussion lays out exactly where things went wrong — and how a stubborn coaching approach cost Auburn key games. Fans have been calling it for weeks, and now it’s clear: Deuce Knight might have been the better choice all along. When Knight finally took the field, Auburn’s offense came alive. His poise, footwork, and ability to extend plays showed the kind of difference-making presence the team was missing. So why didn’t Freeze make the switch earlier? Was it bias, NIL promises, or fear of backlash? The conversation gets real, breaking down everything that led to this major turning point in Auburn football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices