Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze announces that he has cancer
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze walks onto the field before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze has announced that he has an early form of prostate cancer.
The university announced on social media that Freeze’s cancer was caught early, and his doctors say it’s both treatable and curable.
Freeze plans to continue with his normal coaching duties and responsibilities. The university says he expects to make a full recovery.
“Coach Freeze is incredibly appreciative of our medical professionals and has asked that we use his experience as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing and scheduling annual health screenings,” Auburn said in a statement.
Freeze is 55 years old and is entering his third season leading Auburn’s football team.
The Auburn Family is with you, Coach Freeze 🧡 pic.twitter.com/sYKWT4eJeV
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) February 28, 2025
