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.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) reacts after a play against the Florida Gators during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Chad Baker-Mazara's transfer from Auburn given harrowing designation by SEC analyst

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

USA Today writer shares encouraging prediction on Hugh Freeze ahead of Auburn's make-or-break 2025 season

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's Landon Duckworth (1) and Jackson's Chris Payne (5) talk during a timeout during the game with Cherokee County at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Elite in-state quarterback locks in official visit with Auburn football

Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Luke Deal (86) catches a pass for a touchdown as Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) defends during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn Tigers News: Tight end enters transfer portal, Luke Deal earns mini-camp invite

Feb 1, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) handles the ball in front of Brigham Young Cougars forward Mawot Mag (0) during the first half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball gets major news from top-rated transfer

Sep 21, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Eugene Asante (9) chases Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Which Auburn players have signed as undrafted free agents after 2025 NFL Draft?

Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) hurdles Alabama A&M Bulldogs defensive back Elijah Eberhardt (13) as Auburn Tigers takes on Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Which Auburn football players were selected in the 2025 NFL Draft?

Dec 26, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas State Bobcats quarterback TJ Finley (7) throws a pass against the Rice Owls in the second quarter at Gerald J Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Former Auburn football quarterback's career takes another tumultuous turn

Auburn Tigers catcher Ike Irish (18) runs from third base to home to score a run for the Tigers in the third inning as the Texas Longhorns take on the Auburn in the first game of a three-game series on Thursday night at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 17, 2025.

Auburn baseball looking to improve offense versus Mississippi State

Auburn Tigers kicker Alex McPherson (38) warms up during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn Tigers News: Alex McPherson set to return, transfer destinations for former Tigers

Oct 28, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; The facemark of Tulane Green Wave defensive back Rayshawn Pleasant (25) reflects his teammates as he warms up before a game against the Rice Owls. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Former Tulane cornerback brings experience to Auburn football position group

Mar 8, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Jackson Koivun lines up a putt on the second green during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Auburn Tigers News: Golf heads to SEC Tournament, Bruce Pearl on Elyjah Freeman

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts after a play against the Florida Gators during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball HC Bruce Pearl is looking for this in the transfer portal

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Sam Turner (18) drops a pass defined by Auburn Tigers defensive back Kayin Lee (4) during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Sam Turner shares impact from Auburn football transfer Eric Singleton, Cam Coleman's guidance

Dec 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Chance Westry (11) looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Disappointing ex-four-star Auburn recruit commits to UAB in transfer portal

Florida A&M football player James Ash (0) poses in the locker room with the trophies the team won during the 2023 season.

Former Florida A&M defensive lineman commits to Auburn football