Auburn’s Hugh Freeze Has a Strong Record in Bowl Games

Here's how Freeze has faired in his trips to the postseason.

Author:
Lance Dawe
Publish date:
Nov 16, 2023 12:41 PM EST

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Auburn football is officially bowl eligible.

The Tigers (6-4, 3-5 SEC) are coming off of a dominating performance over Arkansas in Fayetteville. The 48-10 smattering gave Auburn their sixth win and their first postseason berth since 2021.

With two games left in the season (New Mexico State, Alabama), Freeze and Auburn have a chance to finish with their most wins since 2019 with one more victory.

According to major outlets, the Tigers should be on their way to a postseason matchup better than the Birmingham Bowl, where Auburn found themselves two season ago.

Nov 11, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) scores a touchdown and looks back at Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Lorando Johnson (1) during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

Freeze is no stranger to bowl games, having taken his team to the postseason in 10 of his 11 seasons (he did not coach Liberty's bowl game in 2022).

Here's a look at his overall track record in bowl games, and how his teams performed in each.

2011 (Arkansas State) - GoDaddy.com Bowl vs Northern Illinois

The Red Wolves could only muster 28 yards rushing in a 38-20 loss.

2012 (Ole Miss) - BBVA Compass Bowl vs Pittsburgh

A well-rounded rushing attack and a pair of created turnovers aided Ole Miss in a convincing 38-17 win.

2013 (Ole Miss) Franklin American Mortgage Bowl vs Georgia Tech

Ole Miss won 25-17 after being up 23-7 late in the third quarter. The Rebels out-gained the Yellow Jackets 477 to 298.

2014 (Ole Miss) - Peach Bowl vs TCU

An ugly 42-3 loss for the Rebels, who turned the ball over four times. They also collected four of their own, but was unable to capitalize like the Horned Frogs.