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Auburn Ends Skid With Arkansas Comeback as Freeze’s Job Status Remains Scrutinized

Athletic director John Cohen urged steady improvement after the 33-24 road win, signaling support that stops short of a full reprieve.

Overview

  • Auburn beat Arkansas 33-24 to snap a four-game slide and notch its first SEC victory of the season, moving to 4-4 overall and 1-4 in league play.
  • Hugh Freeze benched starter Jackson Arnold late in the second quarter for Ashton Daniels, who went 6-of-8 for 77 yards and helped steady the offense.
  • Rayshawn Pleasant’s 49-yard interception return with 9:15 remaining stood as the game-winning score after Auburn had trailed 21-10 at halftime.
  • Cohen told CBS Sports the Tigers need to "keep getting better," citing second-half offensive struggles even as the defense fueled the turnaround.
  • National reports continue to place Freeze on the hot seat, with some coverage noting that discussion of a reported $15 million buyout could depend on upcoming results.