Much of the excitement surrounding Auburn’s football program came via the recruiting train this summer, as the Tigers compiled a list of the Top 6 2025 recruiting classes to go along with the nation’s top-ranked commitment group in 2026. The enthusiasm about the upcoming seasons makes it easy to forget that Hugh Freeze has an extremely talented young Tigers contingent ready to make an impact this fall.
These freshmen, along with point guards on both sides of the ball like Kayin Lee, [autotag]Jarquez Hunter[/autotag]and Eugene Asante could help Auburn surprise some people in 2024. Bleacher Report writer David Kenyon certainly believes so, as he has Hugh Freeze’s team listed as his No. 1 team that could alter the championship races this season.
While Kenyon isn’t sure if Auburn will be able to compete in the College Football Playoff, he mentions that the Tigers’ schedule is filled with opportunities against SEC teams competing in the Playoff. This calendar, which is the sixth most difficult in the country, includes away games against Georgia, KentuckyMissouri and Alabama as well as home clashes with Oklahoma It is Texas A&M.
Auburn isn’t likely to win enough in the conference to compete for a playoff spot, but a few big wins in games where the Tigers will be considered underdogs could shake up the college football landscape. Even with that said, the Tigers certainly have enough talent to run at a lower rating if the quarterback [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag] can improve and a young defense proves to be wise beyond its years.
Hugh Freeze will lead his team into the 2024 season later this month when the Tigers host Alabama A&M on August 31.
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