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 bald eagle Independence flies during practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

Auburn Tigers on SI shares unbelievable update on Jordan-Hare Stadium ticket sales

Hartfield's Bralan Womack (2) and the Hawks take on MRA in Madison, Miss., Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Committing today: Auburn football 5-star safety target Bralan Womack

Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) throws the ball during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze provides update on backup QB battle

Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Former NFL and Auburn Tigers quarterback Cam Newton cheers in the student section against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Auburn Tigers News: Retiring Cam Newton's jersey, DL indefinitely suspended

Oct 26, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies running back Durell Robinson (11) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Rice Owls in the second half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Auburn football running back ready to 'crash out' this fall

Kansas State at Tulane

Auburn football DB Rayshawn Pleasant finds value in challenging fall camp

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze talks with quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

Behind the scenes of Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze's thrown visor

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze talks with offensive coordinator Derrick Nix during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

Auburn football HC Hugh Freeze defends play-calling plans for 2025

An autograph session following the Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

What are the new college football rule changes in 2025? 14 rules fans need to know

Wake Forest v Virginia Tech

Auburn football teammates rallying around talented offensive tackle

Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) dives at the goal line and is stopped by Auburn Tigers safety Sylvester Smith (19) and defensive back Kayin Lee (4) as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Arkansas Razorbacks lead Auburn Tigers 7-0 at halftime.

Auburn football DB settling into leadership role amid heavy competition

Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) throws the ball during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn football QB coach Kent Austin says Deuce Knight is 'ahead of the curve'

Greene County wide receiver Jase Mathews has been named to the Clarion Ledger 2025 Dandy Dozen.

Recruiting recap: Auburn football adds elite 2026 wide receiver

Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) runs with the ball against Auburn Tigers safety Sylvester Smith (19) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Challenging Auburn football fall camp increasing confidence in sophomore safety

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) runs through plays during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn football wide receiver Perry Thompson is 'balling' ahead of sophomore debut

Auburn Tigers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) catches the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn Tigers 28-14.

Committing today: 4-star Auburn football wide receiver target Jase Mathews