< Previous20 STATS COMPARISONS AUBURNTIGERS.COM AUBURN STATS LEADERS RUSHING ATT NET AVG TD LONG AVG/G Jeremiah Cobb 27 195 7.2 3 46 97.5 Jackson Arnold 25 142 5.7 2 27 71.0 Damari Alston 16 84 5.3 1 11 84.0 PASSING CMP-ATT-INT PCT YDS TD AVG/G Jackson Arnold 35-45-0 77.8 359 3 179.5 Deuce Knight 2-5-0 40.0 20 0 20.0 RECEIVING NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/G Cam Coleman 8 100 12.5 0 23 50.0 Eric Singleton Jr. 7 84 12.0 2 30 42.0 Horatio Fields 8 68 8.5 1 11 34.0 DEFENSE UA A TOT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS Keyron Crawford 8 3 11 3.0-20 3.0-20 Xavier Atkins 9 1 10 4.0-14 2.0-9 Sylvester Smith 8 1 9 1.0-5 0.0-0 SOUTH ALABAMA STATS LEADERS RUSHING ATT NET AVG TD LONG AVG/G Kentrel Bullock 47 234 5.0 3 20 117.0 PJ Martin 11 58 5.3 1 9 29.0 Bishop Davenport 15 52 3.5 1 14 26.0 PASSING CMP-ATT-INT PCT YDS TD AVG/G Bishop Davenport 29-38-0 76.3 397 4 198.5 RECEIVING NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/G Devin Voisin 15 221 14.7 3 65 110.5 Miller McCrumby 5 61 12.2 0 32 30.5 Anthony Eager 4 30 15.0 1 34 30.0 DEFENSE UA A TOT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS Darius McKenzie 6 10 16 0.0-0 0.0-0 Wesley Miller 8 8 16 1.0-5 0.0-0 Caleb Dozier 3 12 15 0.0-0 0.0-0 Here is a quick look at the top team statistics for the Tigers and Jaguars. Quick Look n Total Touchdowns 119 n Rushing Yards 531383 n Passing Yards 379405 STATS COMPARISONS22 2025 HOMECOMING COURT AUBURNTIGERS.COM Name: Mallory Holland Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering (Samuel Ginn College of Engineering) If you could play any position in football, what would you play? I would choose quarterback. Growing up with two brothers and a neighborhood of boys, I was always tossed into whatever sports game they were playing. I was designated as the quarterback when we played football so the boys could wrestle and tackle each other for the ball. At first, I was hesitant to play but I quickly learned to love the position. Being the quarterback taught me a lot about teamwork and how to handle pressure even in the middle of a backyard game. To this day, I still love practicing my spiral. I think that the role of quarterback perfectly reflects who I am: someone who loves bringing people together and always trying to deliver my very best. What is your major and what made you decide to pursue it? My major is industrial and systems engineering. I decided to pursue this path because of my lifelong love for Disney World. As a child, I was captivated by the magic of Disney. As I grew older, I realized that all that magic was made possible by the hard work of engineers. In my profession, I want to be someone who helps create experiences that bring joy to others while solving complex problems behind the scenes. Industrial and systems engineering has allowed me to combine my love for people with my love for problem solving. I’ve discovered a passion for making systems work better, more efficiently and with purpose. What is your favorite Auburn tradition? My favorite Auburn tradition is rolling Toomer’s Corner. There’s nothing quite like celebrating a big win with thousands of fellow Auburn fans all united in joy. Some of my sweetest childhood memories are of my dad teaching me how to properly roll a tree after a victory. If you could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, who would it be? I would choose Tim Cook. I would love to step into his shoes to have a glimpse of what it is like to lead one of the most influential and innovative companies in the world. Mr. Cook, an Alabama native who also majored in industrial and systems engineering at Auburn, is an inspiration for me personally. To experience a day in his life and to see how the CEO of Apple leads his company and interacts with people daily would be fascinating to me. What does it mean to be on the Homecoming Court? Being on Auburn’s Homecoming Court is one of the greatest honors of my Auburn journey. I still remember being a little girl at tailgates, looking up at the college students and dreaming about the day I would get to be a student here. For me, this isn’t just about standing on the field, it’s about representing everything that Auburn means. Miss Homecoming represents Auburn in a way that honors Auburn’s past, celebrates its present and helps to shape its future. It is about being a bridge between students, alumni and the Auburn Family. What has been your favorite class at Auburn? My favorite class at Auburn has been calculus. I’ve always loved math, and this class challenged me in the best way. It was a course that not only strengthened my problem-solving skills but also showed me how much I truly enjoy tackling complex challenges. This class also helped build the foundation of my academic journey in engineering. Describe Auburn to someone who has never been here. To someone who has never been to Auburn, I would say this: Auburn is more than a college. We are a family. The moment you set foot on campus, you feel it. It’s in the way people smile at you on the concourse, the way professors take the time to know your name and the way thousands of fans come together in Jordan-Hare Stadium to cheer as one. Auburn is a place where you can come exactly as you are and feel seen, loved and valued. It’s a place that shapes you, challenges you and welcomes you with open arms. Once you become part of Auburn, the Auburn spirit never leaves you. Name: Kaylee Laplante Hometown: Oxford, Alabama Major: Public Relations (College of Liberal Arts) If you could play any position in football, what would you play? I would definitely be the kicker. During the Homecoming process, I had the chance to meet Hudson Kaak and Alex McPherson and even learned how to kick a football. My campaign slogan is “Kick It with Kaylee.” I can’t imagine a better position on the field for me! What is your major and what made you decide to pursue it? I chose to major in public relations to develop strong communication and management skills. I plan to attend law school next fall to become a criminal defense attorney, and I believe these skills will help me effectively serve and advocate for the communities I work with. COVER FEATURE BY: TAYLOR SHIREY MEET THE 2025 HOMECOMING COURT24 2025 HOMECOMING COURT AUBURNTIGERS.COM What is your favorite Auburn tradition? Tiger Walk is my favorite Auburn tradition. It’s such a special moment for the Auburn Family to come together and support our athletes before a game. I remember watching from my dad’s shoulders as a little girl and later having the opportunity to lead Tiger Walk beside Aubie. It’s one of my favorite parts of gameday and such a core memory of my time here. If you could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, who would it be? I would walk in my mom’s shoes for a day. I’ve never known anyone with more grace, patience or genuine love for others. She meets people exactly where they are, listens with compassion and supports them in the ways they need most. Spending a day in her shoes would teach me invaluable lessons about forgiveness, empathy and kindness. If I can grow to be even half the woman she is, I’d say I did a pretty good job. What does it mean to be on the Homecoming Court? Being on Homecoming Court means being part of one of Auburn’s oldest and most meaningful traditions. As a transfer student, it’s been incredibly special to share my Auburn journey with the student body and hear about others’ paths to Auburn. This university has loved me back in more ways than I could have ever imagined, and it’s such an honor to represent it in this way. What has been your favorite class at Auburn? My favorite class at Auburn has been family communication with professor Jeremy Walden. He taught us about family dynamics, the science behind healthy relationships and how to raise children to become well-rounded adults. I learned so much about how different people communicate, and those conversations will stay with me long after graduation. Describe Auburn to someone who has never been here. Auburn is more than just a university — it’s a family. It wraps you up like a familiar hug and comforts you in a way that nothing else can. No matter where you are in the world, the moment you hear “War Eagle” you’re instantly reminded of this special place. Name: Ashley May Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Major: Marketing (Harbert College of Business) If you could play any position in football, what would you play? I would want to be a kicker. I have danced my whole life, and I think it would be fun to take something I’ve trained in for years and try to bring it onto the field! What is your major and what made you decide to pursue it? I am majoring in marketing with a minor in professional sales. Growing up, I was always both creative and analytical. Marketing allows me to perfectly blend both passions. I also enjoy connecting with people and building relationships, which is why I recently added a professional sales minor. What is your favorite Auburn tradition? Singing the Alma Mater after every football game has to be my favorite tradition. No matter how the game turns out, the Auburn Family puts their arms around one another and sings to the school we love the most. It connects current students, alumni and Auburn fans across Jordan-Hare Stadium, reminding us of what values our university stands on! If you could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, who would it be? I would love to get to walk in my dad’s shoes for a day. My dad is the most selfless person that I know and continually makes sacrifices for our family. Getting to see how he provides for us daily would be so encouraging and eye opening to me. Not only this, but he also has poured into so many great relationships in his life, and I would love to learn more about him through those relationships. What does it mean to be on the Homecoming Court? Being able to represent Auburn in this way means the world to me. The incredible experiences and growth that I have experienced over these last three years are a testament to how incredible Auburn is and how incredible its people are. Being able to have a platform to encourage the student body and to grow deeper with the Auburn community have been the biggest gifts during this time. I am beyond grateful to get to have this experience and to be able to learn from it! What has been your favorite class at Auburn? My favorite class that I have had the privilege of taking here at Auburn has been personal selling. I got to take this course during the second semester of my junior year. Prior to it, I did not have any interest or knowledge about sales. After learning about the importance of relationship building and connecting with others in sales, I was immediately drawn to it as those are two important values in my life. After the course, I decided to add a minor in professional sales to continue strengthening my knowledge in this field. Describe Auburn to someone who has never been here. From its welcoming community to its beautiful campus, Auburn is a place for everyone. Whether we are cheering on the football team in Jordan-Hare Stadium, saying “hey” to one another on Hey Day or enjoying a day of classes, the Auburn Family shows up and supports one another. With its deeply rooted traditions and excellent academics, Auburn is the perfect home for college students to grow and for alumni and fans across the country to come back and visit. 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She’s active in Women in Technology and Sports Analytics student organizations.28 HEAD COACH HUGH FREEZE AUBURNTIGERS.COM Hugh Freeze became the 31st head football coach in Auburn history in No- vember 2022. Freeze has more than three decades of continued coaching success, including head coaching ex- perience that has led to conference ti- tles, nationally ranked recruiting classes and bowl appearances at multiple stops during his highly decorated career. In Freeze’s first season at Auburn, despite a shorthanded roster, the 2023 Tigers posted a 6-7 record and earned a Music City Bowl berth. In 2024, the Tigers continued to build on and off the field. Every home game was sold out for the second consecutive season as fans embraced Freeze’s brand of football and Auburn garnered top 10 recruiting class- es for the 2024 and 2025 campaigns. Freeze came to Auburn from Liber- ty University, where he was head coach from 2019-22. Freeze led the Flames to four bowl games and a 34-15 record. Freeze experienced similar success at each of his head coaching stops prior to Liberty that include Lambuth Univer- sity (2008-09), Arkansas State (2011) and Ole Miss (2012-16). Freeze led each school to double-digit win seasons, while helping Ole Miss to a top 10 national fin- ish in 2015. His on-field coaching record in 14 seasons is 114-61. Liberty was just one of five FBS teams in the country to win a bowl game each season from 2019-21, joining Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Louisiana. It was the second team in NCAA history to win a bowl game during its first three full sea- sons at the FBS level, all coming under Freeze’s leadership. Freeze guided Liberty to a 10-1 overall record in 2020 and the team’s first-ever national ranking as it finished No. 17 in the country. That season, Liberty had the best start in program history (8-0), tied the program record for wins (10) and de- feated two Power 5 programs in Syracuse and Virginia Tech. For his efforts, Freeze was a finalist for the George Munger Col- legiate Coach of the Year Award. Known for his fast-paced offensive style, Freeze’s 2020 Liberty team set a school record for rushing yards in a season (2,776) and ranked No. 9 in the country in rushing offense. Liberty also ranked No. 15 nationally in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 11 in to- tal defense (317.7 yards per game). The Flames were one of three teams in the country to rank in the top 20 in both total offense and total defense in 2020, join- ing Clemson and BYU. Spearheading Liberty’s outstand- ing offense in 2020 was former Auburn quarterback Malik Willis, who burst into the spotlight leading the nation in rushing yards (944) and touchdowns (14) by a FBS quarterback. Willis earned All-America honors, was named to the Davey O’Brien Award Quarterback Class of 2020 and was on the 2020 Maxwell Award watch list. The Flames posted an eight-win sea- son in 2021 after facing eight bowl-eli- gible teams during that campaign. Lib- erty’s defense finished the 2021 season ranked No. 7 nationally in passing yards allowed, No. 11 in total defense and No. 24 in scoring defense. Offensively, Lib- erty finished 2021 ranked No. 25 in the country in scoring offense and No. 8 in passing yards per completion. Leading the charge for the Flames in 2021 once again was Willis, who was a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Na- tional Quarterback Award and the Max- well Award and a top 10 candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Willis was a third-round draft pick of the Ten- nessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft. In 2022, Liberty finished the regu- lar season 8-4 with wins over Arkansas and BYU; three of the four losses came by a combined five points. The Flames earned a berth in the Boca Raton Bowl. While head coach at Ole Miss, Freeze took the Rebels to bowl games in three of his five seasons, including wins in the 2013 Music City and the 2016 Sugar bowls. Freeze’s time in Oxford was highlight- ed by a 10-3 campaign in 2015, the pro- gram’s first 10-win season since 2003. The Rebels won their first four games of the 2015 season, including a 43-37 road victory over No. 2 Alabama, Ole Miss’ first win in Tuscaloosa since 1988. The Rebels were ranked as high as No. 3 in the national polls in both 2014 and 2015 and finished in the national Top 10 for the first time since 1969 after the Sugar Bowl win. Ole Miss was ranked in the top 25 for 45 weeks over Freeze’s five-year tenure, including a string of 27 straight weeks in the polls for the first time since 1957-62. Freeze collected four nationally ranked recruiting classes at Ole Miss. In 2013 and 2016, his recruiting classes ranked in the top five nationally, the best in program history. Freeze and his staff developed 20 players who earned all-SEC honors, in- cluding All-Americans Cody Prewitt, Senquez Golson, Robert Nkemdiche, Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell and Trae Elston. HUGH FREEZE HEAD COACHNext >