It came after offensive coordinator Derrick Nix spoke with reporters on Monday, and broke down Auburn’s play-calling structure. Nix said he’s in charge of first downs and drive starters, quarterbacks coach Kent Austin does third downs and Freeze, "has the authority to overrule anything we say or do."

Lane Kiffin jumped at the opportunity to troll Auburn for deploying an unorthodox play-calling strategy in 2025.