Overview

• John Cohen told AL.com a coaching change is “not my expectation at this point” following Auburn’s three-game slide.
• He added he would “never say never” and compared his outlook to a car that may not always start, indicating continued monitoring.
• Cohen outlined key metrics for any decision, citing locker-room buy-in, recruiting through the portal and high schools, player improvement, and visible effort.
• Hugh Freeze is 14-17 through two and a half seasons, with the Tigers 3-3 after losses to then-ranked Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Georgia.
• CBS Sports reported Freeze’s buyout at about $15.4 million, a notable consideration as other programs, including Penn State, have recently made midseason changes.