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Hugh Freeze, Auburn Agree to Reported 6-Year, $39M Contract as Head Coach

Liberty and Freeze Part Ways

Hugh Freeze is leaving Liberty University to become the head coach at Auburn University, according to multiple reports.

Details of Contract

The reported contract is for six years and worth $39 million, which would make Freeze one of the highest-paid coaches in the SEC. The deal includes a $6.5 million annual salary, according to contract details released.

Freeze's Success at Liberty

Freeze has been the head coach at Liberty since 2019, and he has led the Flames to a 34-15 record in three seasons. He was named the FBS Independent Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2021.

Challenges at Auburn

Freeze will face a number of challenges at Auburn, including a tough schedule and a fan base that is expecting success. The Tigers have not won an SEC Championship since 2010 and have not played in a New Year's Six bowl game since 2013.

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