Did Hugh Freeze Just Lose The Locker Room? I Auburn Football Podcast

The Auburn Tigers are at a breaking point. After the Georgia loss, everything from Hugh Freeze’s play-calling to the SEC officiating has fans questioning what’s next. In this episode, Mike Gittens and Rex Castillo dive deep into the chaos surrounding Auburn football — from DeMario Alston’s controversial redshirt decision to whether Hugh Freeze still has control of the locker room. Freeze’s postgame tone turned defensive, and you can feel the tension boiling over. Auburn sits 0–3 in SEC play, and the offense still can’t find rhythm. Meanwhile, Alston’s decision not to waste a year of eligibility has been mischaracterized as quitting, and Mike breaks down the real story behind that situation. With Missouri, Kentucky, and Alabama still looming, Auburn’s margin for error has vanished. Auburn’s defense continues to show heart, but the offense’s lack of execution is crushing their chances. Combine that with a run of baffling officiating — including multiple calls that changed the Georgia game — and the frustration in the fan base is palpable. This week’s Auburn Express dives into what accountability looks like inside a program that has been given every resource to succeed. Mike Gittens unpacks whether Hugh Freeze’s system is still salvageable and if the Iron Bowl could become the make-or-break moment for Auburn’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices