Auburn briefing: Five-stars on the horizon for Hugh Freeze?

Auburn recruiting is in a dramatically different world than it was even 10 months ago.

The Tigers have done a complete 180 underneath Hugh Freeze and now find themselves landing or staying in the running for some big-time prospects.

Getting the commitment of a five-star player would speak volumes as to how things have changed. Getting two would be even more incredible.

Five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman has received a prediction to commit to Auburn, according to On3. The Tigers feel good about their chances with Coleman.

They also feel good about their chances with another five-star receiver; Perry Thompson, who is currently committed to Alabama. There have been rumors swirling about Thompson potentially flipping away from the Crimson Tide. He expects to make a decision before the start of his senior season.

Another five-star has managed to stay in the picture for Auburn. KJ Bolden, the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2024 class, will attend Big Cat Weekend on July 29th, sources have confirmed to Auburn Daily.

You can read about Bolden here.

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Between TJ Finley and Robby Ashford quarterbacking Auburn a season ago, the Tigers only had nine touchdowns through the air.

One of these touchdowns was thrown by running back Jarquez Hunter, meaning the quarterbacks only threw for eight touchdowns a season ago.

What does Payton Thorne do for Auburn's ceiling in the passing game? Read about it here.

The SEC/Big 12 Challenge is being replaced with the SEC/ACC Challenge this college basketball season. Find out who Auburn's first opponent of the challenge is here.

Cort Bradley, a backup offensive lineman, has left the team. Take a look at Auburn's current o-line situation here.

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Shoutout Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer for a great piece on Payton Thorne as a runner during his time at Michigan State, and how Freeze and Montgomery may utilize him in the ground game.

the numbers will tell you that Payton Thorne averaged 1.6 yards/carry at MSU

but college stats are flawed

for this Film Room, I went back through all of his true rushing attempts — and I found a quarterback who can be pretty dang effective on the ground https://t.co/aOHPqZBV9X
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) June 28, 2023

It's a paid article, but checking out getting a subscription to the Auburn Observer is well worth your time and money.

Auburn kicks off the 2023 season at home against UMass. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.

Here's a look at the entire 2023 schedule:

Sept. 2nd vs UMass

Sept. 9th at California

Sept. 16th vs Samford

Sept. 23rd at Texas A&M

Sept. 30th vs Georgia

Oct. 14th at LSU

Oct. 21st vs Ole Miss

Oct. 28th vs Mississippi State

Nov. 4th at Vanderbilt

Nov. 11th at Arkansas

Nov. 18th vs New Mexico State

Nov. 25th vs Alabama

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