In just the first half of his second start for Auburn on Saturday, Ashton Daniels completed 14 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown.
Jackson Arnold, the previous starter who was recently benched for Daniels, had fewer than 177 passing yards in 6 of his 9 appearances this season.
Daniels also had 53 rushing yards and a touchdown in a first half that was dominated by Auburn on Saturday. The Tigers, playing their first game since firing coach Hugh Freeze, led No. 16 Vanderbilt 20-10 at the break.
Daniels also had a 51-yard rushing touchdown that was taken off the board because of a holding penalty. Auburn still managed to cap that drive with a touchdown — part of a string of 4 straight possessions to begin the game that ended with points.
For weeks, Auburn’s offense was an anchor weighing the team down. The Tigers went into Week 11 ranked 103rd nationally in scoring. South Carolina was the only team in the SEC that was worse on a per-play basis than Auburn, which went into the weekend averaging 4.9 yards per play.
Auburn averaged 7.7 yards per play in the first half against Vandy.
Was Freeze tanking the offense? Did he just pick the wrong quarterback? Auburn fans were scratching their heads on Saturday while watching an actually-functional attack. Of course, that bewilderment turned to social media barbs and jokes.
Arnold caught some of it. Freeze caught most of it.
Was Hugh Freeze actively tanking this offense?Auburn is up 14-3 on Vanderbilt after walking down the field. Ashton Daniels is 8-9 passing for 129 yards and a touchdown, and has 38 rushing yards and a score.
— Nathan King (@NathanKing247) November 8, 2025Ashton Daniels and the Auburn offense already looks better than last week … even though it was a script.
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) November 8, 2025Hugh freeze and Jackson Arnold must be seething
— Rando Randerson (@randoranderson7) November 8, 2025If Hugh freeze never contacts Jackson Arnold, they might go 9-3 on the plains
— Cayden McFarland (@caydenmc) November 8, 2025They have real players, held back by hugh freeze and Jackson Arnold t.co/lUKqTwiyVl
— kam (@jarvislaundry) November 8, 2025Remeber when Freeze wanted Jackson Arnold out of the portal instead of a bum like Fernando Mendoza? Good times.
— gAUlf (@gAUlf_WDE) November 8, 2025Me watching a 1st-time play caller score with ease with a backup QB and knowing Hugh Freeze wasted this season: pic.twitter.com/MDoYjvkUf0
— Carter Byrd (@CarterByrd13) November 8, 2025I think you simply sue Hugh Freeze for damages and emotional distress, take it to court, and just hit play on the first half offense vs. Vandy as your case. No buyout granted. Freeze actually pays Auburn back millions of dollars. Freeze goes to jail for embezzlement.
— pablo escobarner (blue check) (@PabloEscoburner) November 8, 2025I can't believe I'm saying this, Hugh Freeze might have been a worse coach than I realized… pic.twitter.com/VKTlRVwy2T
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 8, 2025Auburn fans praise Ashton Daniels, mock Hugh Freeze over first half vs. Vandy Saturday Down South.
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