## Auburn vs. Arkansas Postponed, Hugh Freeze Among Those Blamed **Auburn, Ala.** - Saturday's highly anticipated football game between the Auburn Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks has been postponed. The reason reported in a joint statement, is due to COVID-19 issues within the Razorbacks' program. Sources close to the program told ESPN's Pete Thamel that the decision was made after three players tested positive for the virus this week. **Immediate Fallout** The postponement is a major blow to both teams. Auburn was looking to continue their momentum after a thrilling win over Penn State last weekend while the Razorbacks were hoping to bounce back from a tough loss to Georgia. **Impact on the SEC** The postponement also has implications for the Southeastern Conference. Auburn's game against Arkansas was originally scheduled for October 2nd, but now the Tigers will have an open date that weekend. Arkansas is scheduled to play Missouri on October 2nd, but now the status of that game is up in the air. **Head Coach Hugh Freeze** The postponement comes at a time when head coach Hugh Freeze is under fire. The Razorbacks have struggled to a 2-3 start to the season, including a 4-0 loss to Georgia over the weekend. Freeze has been criticized for his team's performance. Sources tell ESPN's Chris Low that there is growing unrest within the program and that Freeze's future could be in jeopardy. **Upcoming Schedule** Auburn returns to action on October 9th when they host Georgia. Arkansas plays Florida the same day.
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