Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze received some excellent news this past Saturday, fresh off an upset win against Texas A&M; news that will likely help elevate the program’s future.

On November 25, 247Sports’ Tom Loy submitted a Crystal Ball projection for Auburn to land five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord.

Offord is committed to playing for coach Ryan Day and Ohio State. If the Buckeyes can defeat Michigan in Week 14, they will face top-ranked Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game.

Meanwhile, despite a disappointing season for the Tigers, 2024 can be salvaged with an upset win in this Saturday’s Iron Bowl against Alabama. Head-to-head, the Tigers have lost the last four meetings and don’t have the benefit of hosting this year’s matchup.

The Tigers are 5-6 entering the season’s final week. They need one win to qualify for a bowl berth.

Hugh Freeze encouraged his Auburn commits and recruits to remain set on playing for him

In a now-viral video posted across Auburn’s social media channels, Freeze made his intentions crystal clear: win, and they will come.

“Hurry up and get here,” Freeze yelled as he surrounded his team.

The Tigers’ win against the Aggies was their second in a row, which came weeks after the team stumbled during a skid. It was their second home win since Sept. 14, followed by four straight losses before upsetting Kentucky.