“We’re thankful to be partnering with Nike. Mr. Knight and his wife Penny have known them for years,” Freeze said during his SEC media day conference. “I’ve never worn sneakers with a suit before, but I felt like it was appropriate to celebrate our turnover and partnership with them that began July 1.”

Following two straight losing seasons to kickoff Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze’s tenure, it’s “prove it time” on the Plains in 2025.