Auburn AD Outlines Coach Search After Freeze Firing, Interim Durkin Steps In

What AD John Cohen said about Hugh Freeze firing, Auburn football's coaching search

Here's a rundown of what AD John Cohen's said about his decision to fire Hugh Freeze and what's to come with Auburn football's coaching search.

John Cohen press conference

Watch Auburn athletics director John Cohen speak to the media Monday following the firing of head coach Hugh Freeze on the Auburn Undercover Youtube channel. Cohen discussed the failures of Freeze's tenure and what he's looking for in the next head coach.

Auburn AD outlines coach search after Freeze firing, interim Durkin steps in

Hugh Freeze was fired on Sunday. Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin will serve as the interim head coach, according to Auburn Athletics.

Auburn interim coach DJ Durkin, Athletic Director John Cohen address future of football program

One day after Auburn fired head football coach Hugh Freeze, interim coach DJ Durkin and Athletic Director John Cohen are speaking to reporters about what’s next for the Tigers. Freeze was fired during his third season on The Plains. He was 4-5 overall this year and 1-5 in the SEC. The final straw was a 10-3 nighttime loss at home to Kentucky. READ: Hugh Freeze Record at Auburn, by the numbers READ: Hugh Freeze issues statement on his firing Cohe…