Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze Contract Buyout Details Revealed
Auburn University’s football program faces significant financial implications concerning head coach Hugh Freeze’s contract buyout. Should the university choose to terminate him after the 2025 season, they would owe him approximately $15.4 million. This figure decreases annually, based on the terms of his contract.
Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze Buyout Details
Hugh Freeze signed a six-year contract in November 2022, which extends through the 2028 season. The buyout structure is as follows:
- After the 2025 season: $15.4 million
- After the 2026 season: $9.75 million
- After the 2027 season: $4.87 million
- After the 2028 season: $0 million
Payment Terms and Contract Benefits
If Freeze is fired on December 1, 2025, Auburn will need to pay him $406,105 each month until January 31, 2029. The contract also includes various benefits that enhance Freeze’s compensation:
- Annual provision of a new car
- Coverage for gas, service, and insurance
- Tickets to a private suite during home games
- Full access to a country club, including coverage of monthly dues
Hugh Freeze’s Coaching Record
Currently, Hugh Freeze earns $6.75 million per season and has three years remaining on his contract. He was brought in to revitalize a program that has not seen a winning record since 2019. However, in his tenure at Auburn, Freeze has faced challenges.
As of now, Freeze’s record stands at 15 wins and 19 losses, including a disappointing 6-16 in SEC play. This season, Auburn has struggled in conference games, with a current record of 1-5, earning their only victory against Arkansas last week. Despite showing defensive strength, allowing only 18.6 points per game, the offense has faltered, ranking second-to-last in the SEC with an average of 340.6 yards per game.
Before joining Auburn, Freeze had notable success at Liberty, including four consecutive winning seasons, and at Ole Miss, where his team achieved a top-10 ranking.
