Auburn Coach Hugh Freeze Diagnosed with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

The 55-year-old coach will continue his duties while undergoing treatment, with doctors optimistic about a full recovery.

Hugh Freeze, Auburn University's head football coach, has been diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer.
Doctors have stated the cancer is highly treatable and curable due to early detection, and Freeze is expected to make a full recovery.
Freeze will maintain his regular coaching responsibilities as he undergoes treatment, including leading the team into spring practice beginning March 25.
The coach emphasized the importance of annual health screenings, urging others to prioritize their health through regular checkups.
Freeze has previously managed coaching duties while dealing with health challenges, including a 2019 incident when he coached from a hospital bed following back surgery and a staph infection.