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Hugh Freeze rolls Toomer’s Corner after Mississippi State victory
By Mark Kern
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Hugh Freeze hasn’t had the easiest start as the new head coach at Auburn, but the Tigers ended their 4-game losing streak by defeating Mississippi State, 27-13. The win was the first SEC win for Freeze at Auburn and he made sure to enjoy the evening and roll Toomer’s Corner.
The Tigers were in desperate need of a victory, after they started the season 3-0 but then lost 4 straight games. Quarterback Payton Thorne had by far his best day as the quarterback for Auburn, as he was 20-of-26 for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Auburn ground game was also very good, as the Tigers rushed the ball 36 times for 186 yards.
We win, we ROLL ? pic.twitter.com/mlgQOUyHvd
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) October 29, 2023
Running back Jarquez Hunter carried the ball 17 times for 144 yards.With the win, Auburn is back in position to make a bowl game in Freeze’s first year. The Tigers have a very winnable game next week, as they host Vanderbilt next Saturday.
They have games at Arkansas and then against New Mexico State before ending the year at Alabama in the Iron Bowl. Getting to a bowl would be a solid first year for Freeze, and may even have him back hanging out at Toomer’s Corner with the students.
