Mary Kate Hughes

Mary Kate Hughes

Joined: Jan 11, 2021

Mary Kate is the site expert at Fly War Eagle and has been writing about the Tigers since January 2021. An Auburn native, she grew up watching Auburn sports and graduated from Auburn in 2020 with a degree in Media Studies.

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze watches on during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze explains A-Day format

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) and Deuce Knight (9) throw the ball during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football QB Deuce Knight exceeding expectations in spring practice

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) runs the ball during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football WR Perry Thompson is ready to take things to the next level in Year 2

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Quientrail Jamison-Travis (97) celebrate his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 48-14.

Former Alabama commit likes Auburn football coaching style

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) tries to evade a tackle by Cherokee County's Tyson Wood (8) at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Top running back Ezavier Crowell sees good fit with Auburn football

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Mason Murphy (76) blocks California Golden Bears defensive lineman Darius Long Jr. (right) during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

USC transfer sends strong message on Auburn football offensive linemen

Cederian Morgan, Class of 2026 wide receiver of Benjamin Russell High school in Alexander City, Alabama, catches a ball during the 2024 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson in Clemson June 5, 2024. Morgan, 38th overall ranked in the ESPN300 2026 recruiting ranking list, announced on social media X (formerly known as Twitter) Clemson offered him June 5, 2024.

5-star WR Cederian Morgan visits Auburn football ahead of summer official visits

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball freshman Tahaad Pettiford declares for the NBA Draft

Feb 8, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) moves to the basket as Auburn Tigers guard Denver Jones (2) defends during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball's Denver Jones looking forward to rematch with Walter Clayton Jr.

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) shoots the ball defended by Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo (9) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball is "the team to beat" for Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga

Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Toby Okani (5) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

UCF transfer Keyshawn Hall commits to Auburn basketball

Mar 29, 2019; Kansas City, MO, United States; Auburn Tigers forward Chuma Okeke (5) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Chuma Okeke reacts to Auburn basketball's return to the Final Four

Pike Road's James Caver (2) helps break up a pass intended foir Booker T. Washington's Marquez Daniel (4)during their game in Pike Road , Ala., on Friday November 3, 2023.

Pair of 4-star wide receivers enjoys visit with Auburn football

Feb 8, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden talks with Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl before their game at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball HC Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden on facing each other in Final Four

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze walks toward the sideline during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Auburn football HC Hugh Freeze reacts to first spring scrimmage

Mar 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers celebrate after winning the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Quotes of Note: Auburn basketball wins Elite Eight, heads to Final Four