BREAKING: Auburn football just added one of the best wide receivers in the transfer with huge commitment to Hugh Freeze

Auburn football has made a significant addition to its roster by securing one of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal, Horatio Fields from Wake Forest. Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirmed Fields’ commitment to the Tigers. According to 247Sports, Fields was the seventh-ranked wideout available in the portal. Standing at 6’3″ and weighing 205 lbs, he caught 39 passes for 463 yards and four touchdowns in the 2024 season, with two years of eligibility remaining. This move is seen as a positive step for head coach Hugh Freeze’s third year, providing the program with another key weapon to build momentum.

The Tigers are building an elite receiving core around Jackson Arnold

While Jackson Arnold is an elite talent, he struggled in his first year as an SEC starter. At Oklahoma, the sophomore quarterback led the least explosive passing attack in the conference, averaging just 167.6 yards per game. Due to his lackluster performance, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables benched Arnold several times. Hugh Freeze’s future with Auburn ultimately depends on whether he can maximize the potential of his new starter.

Freeze’s first two years with the Tigers have been disappointing. Auburn has posted consecutive losing seasons and missed out on a bowl game this year. Due to these struggles, Freeze is projected to enter 2025 on the hot seat. This situation is unfortunate, as Auburn’s head coach has been a successful SEC coach in the past. However, there’s still time for the program to turn things around in 2025.

Overall, Auburn is heading into a critical 2025 season that will likely determine the fate of its coach. The Tigers do not necessarily have to make the College Football Playoff, but if significant improvement is not made under Hugh Freeze, Auburn may be looking for a new coach once again.