Auburn’s Hugh Freeze diagnosed with prostate cancer, will continue coaching duties

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the school announced Friday.

The school said Freeze’s cancer was detected early, and doctors have advised “that it is very treatable and curable.”

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Freeze, 55, will continue his normal coaching duties and responsibilities while he is being treated. Auburn is expected to begin practice in late March.

The school said “with forthcoming proper treatment” Freeze is expected to make a full recovery.

“Coach Freeze is incredibly appreciative of our medical professionals and has asked that we use his experience as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing and scheduling annual health screenings,” the school said.

Freeze is entering his third season as Auburn’s coach. He is 11-14 with the Tigers. In 12 seasons as a major college football head coach with Arkansas State, Mississippi and Liberty, Freeze is 94-57.