BREAKING NEWS: Freeze Inks New Deal

Deal's Details

Hugh Freeze, the newly appointed head coach at Auburn University, has signed a lucrative contract that will net him a total of $40 million through 2030. The details of the six-year deal, which were released by the university, reveal an annual base salary of $6.5 million for Freeze, who was previously the head coach at Liberty University.

Buyout Option

However, reports indicate that Freeze's contract includes a provision that allows him to leave Auburn if he receives a job offer from a "Power Five" conference. This buyout option, which reportedly becomes active on October 28, 2022, could potentially pave the way for Freeze to depart Auburn at a later date.

Reaction from Auburn

Auburn Athletics has expressed confidence in Freeze's ability to lead the Tigers to success. An athletics official commented, "Hugh Freeze is a proven winner with a track record of excellence. We believe he will bring championship football back to Auburn."