Hugh Freeze's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 19, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Hugh Freeze.

Hugh Freeze is an American college football coach currently serving as the head coach for Auburn University since 2023. Details on his prior coaching career and any controversies associated with him are not included in this summary due to the word count constraint.

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1969: Top-10 Finishes

In 1969, prior to Hugh Freeze's arrival, Ole Miss last had top-10 finishes in a final poll.

1990: NJCAA Academic All-American

In the spring of 1990, Hugh Freeze became an NJCAA Academic All-American for Northwest Mississippi Community College.

1998: Regional Championship

In 1998, Hugh Freeze led his team to the regional championship at Briarcrest Christian School, continuing a streak from 1995.

2001: Regional Championship

In 2001, Hugh Freeze led his team to the regional championship at Briarcrest Christian School.

2002: State Championship

In 2002, Hugh Freeze led his team to the state championship at Briarcrest Christian School.

2004: Second State Championship

In 2004, Hugh Freeze led his team to their second state championship at Briarcrest Christian School.

2005: Sun Belt Conference Title

In 2005, prior to Hugh Freeze's arrival, the Arkansas State Red Wolves last won the Sun Belt Conference Title.

2009: Best Regular Season Record

In 2009, Hugh Freeze led the Lambuth Eagles to their best regular season record in school history, finishing 11-0.

2010: Offensive Records Broken at Arkansas State

In 2010, as offensive coordinator, Hugh Freeze helped the Arkansas State Red Wolves break nine school offensive records and significantly improve their offensive rankings.

2011: Head Coach at Arkansas State

In 2011, Hugh Freeze served as the head coach at Arkansas State, leading the Red Wolves to a 10-2 record and their first Sun Belt Conference title since 2005.

January 5, 2013: BBVA Compass Bowl Victory

On January 5, 2013, Hugh Freeze led Ole Miss to a 38-17 victory over the University of Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl, finishing the season with a 7-6 record. This was Ole Miss' first bowl game since 2009.

2013: National Signing Day and Music City Bowl Win

In 2013, Hugh Freeze received national attention on National Signing Day with the fifth-ranked recruiting class. The team finished with a 7-5 record in the regular season and defeated Georgia Tech in the Music City Bowl.

2014: Peach Bowl Appearance

In 2014, Hugh Freeze led the Ole Miss Rebels to a 7-0 start and finished the regular season 9-3, earning them an appearance in the 2014 Peach Bowl, their first major bowl appearance since the 1970 Sugar Bowl.

2014: Grant Teaff Coach of the Year Award

In 2014, Hugh Freeze won the Grant Teaff Coach of the Year award by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

September 19, 2015: Victory Over Alabama

On September 19, 2015, Hugh Freeze's Rebels beat Alabama 43-37, making him only the third SEC head coach to defeat a Nick Saban-coached team in back-to-back years.