Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer
02/28/2025
By Chris Marler
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer, according to a report from On3’s AuburnLive, released Friday afternoon.
Hugh Freeze diagnosed with prostate cancer, ‘full recovery’ expected https://t.co/Z75ZmuOWmx via @on3sports
— Auburn Live (@AuburnLiveOn3) February 28, 2025
The official Auburn Football Twitter account released this statement on the news.
“Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors have advised that it is very treatable and curable,” the Auburn statement read. “He will continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities, and with forthcoming proper treatment, is expected 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.”
Freeze is heading into year three at Auburn. So far, he’s pieced together an 11-14 record. The Tigers are set to begin spring practice on March 25, with their spring game set for Saturday, April 12.