Auburn university tigers head football coach Hugh Freeze signs new contract with Alabama Crimson after terminating deal with team concerning payment

Hugh Freeze’s Contract with Auburn University

In November 2022, Auburn University announced the hiring of Hugh Freeze as its head football coach. He signed a six-year contract with an annual base salary of $6.5 million, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The contract includes performance incentives that could significantly increase his earnings. For instance, Freeze can earn $150,000 for each SEC win starting with the fifth conference victory in a season. Additional incentives are tied to achievements such as conference championship appearances and victories, bowl game appearances, and national championship milestones. Notably, winning the national championship could add up to $3 million to his annual compensation.

Alabama’s Coaching Situation

As of April 14, 2025, Nick Saban remains the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. There have been no reports or announcements regarding a change in leadership or any contractual agreements between Hugh Freeze and the University of Alabama.​

The assertion that Hugh Freeze has signed a new contract with Alabama after terminating his agreement with Auburn is unfounded. Freeze continues to fulfill his role as Auburn’s head football coach under the terms of his existing contract. Any claims suggesting otherwise lack substantiation from credible sources.