There has been much handwringing among Auburn's fanbase, and even outside observers, about the offseason that Hugh Freeze and his program are having. It's not much different than the typical worry that plagues fans leading up to the season, but this particular brand of worry isn't entirely unfounded.

With things still being in the early stages, Freeze avoided giving an extensive comment on Auburn’s deals through NIL GO, deferring to Cohen. However, he did use it as an example of why he thinks Auburn’s rev-share and NIL strategies are the right ones.

It is no secret that Auburn football is in a rough patch when it comes to recruiting, dropping to No. 89 after being in the top 25 just over a month ago. What is the major source of the issue? Head coach Hugh Freeze and athletic director John Cohen addressed the concern during a speaking event on Wednesday.