On September 21, Hugh Freeze and the No. 22 Tigers are storming into Oklahoma for their first-ever crack at the No. 11-ranked Sooners. But it’s not just about the matchup. It’s about banged-up rosters, a quarterback facing his old crew, and a head coach dropping updates like a fax machine. Ahead of their SEC season-opener, Freeze didn’t just talk strategy — he threw down a reality check about his depth chart and gave the latest on his walking-wounded squad.

Auburn’s been patching itself together since South Alabama. Key Tigers like Damari Alston , Malcolm Simmons , Rayshawn Pleasant , and Champ Anthony all sat out. Add to that No.1 transfer portal wideout Eric Singleton Jr. , Jay Crawford , and Amaris Williams , who tapped out mid-game. Freeze didn’t sugarcoat it either.

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