Overview
- Madi Freeze said her father was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer in February and that his health declined in the months before his dismissal.
- She said he has been cleared to have needed procedures and that surgeries are now scheduled.
- Auburn issued a thank-you to Freeze and said the search for the program’s next leader begins immediately.
- Freeze finished 15-19 over nearly three seasons, with this year’s team at 4-5 overall and 1-5 in the SEC after several close losses to ranked opponents.
- Reports cite a buyout of about $15 million, and the New York Post reported that former Penn State coach James Franklin is expected to pursue the vacancy.