Auburn coaching candidates: Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin among options to replace Hugh Freeze

Auburn University has dismissed head football coach Hugh Freeze during his third year with the program. Under Freeze, the team recorded a 15-19 overall performance, including a 6-15 record in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. The decision to part ways with Freeze marks the upcoming search for Auburn's fourth head coach in five years. Freeze, who previously coached at Ole Miss, was unable to replicate his past success and failed to secure a winning record at Auburn, nor did he achieve a victory against rival Alabama.

Auburn now looks to rebuild its football program amidst the competitive landscape of the SEC, which includes powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia. The next head coach will inherit a team with a history of national success, having won a national championship in 2010 and reached the title game in 2013.

Potential candidates for the Auburn coaching position include former Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, known for his national championship win at Florida State and his recruiting prowess; former Penn State