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 running back Jeremiah Cobb (23) runs the ball during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn football injury update: Who is limited in fall camp?

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze shakes hands with wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (4) during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze shares major Malcolm Simmons update

Jul 15, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold answers questions from the media during SEC Media Days at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Auburn football QB Jackson Arnold sends strong message on season expectations

July 15, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold speaks to a radio interviewer during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

Two Auburn football players named to Maxwell Award watchlist

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football HC Hugh Freeze on what it's like to coach WR Cam Coleman

Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) runs after a catch against the Georgia Bulldogs in the third quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Analyst reveals how Auburn football WR Eric Singleton can improve draft stock

University of Central Florida Head Coach Gus Malzahn goes on ESPN on the second day of Big 12 Media Days in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, July 13, 2023.

Former Auburn football coach deemed biggest difference-maker for Alabama-FSU matchup

July 19, 2022; Atlanta,GA, USA; Paul Finebaum talks on a television set during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News

Alabama At Sec Media Days

Paul Finebaum reacts to former Auburn football coach Rhett Lashlee's SEC jab

July 15, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze talks to a radio personality during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

Auburn football adds former NFL exec to scouting and personnel department

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes (6) runs the ball during the Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Wadley leads Maplesville 18-0 at halftime.

4-star edge Jaquez Wilkes commits to Auburn football

2025 SEC Football Media Days

Auburn Tigers News: Football hires assistant GM, adds Middle TN to 2027 schedule

Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; SEC Nation analyst Paul Finebaum looks on prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

Paul Finebaum believes this matchup is Auburn football's most important game

Maplesville's Nehemiah McCary (4) is taken down in the backfield by Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes (6) during the Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Wadley defeated Maplesville 37-7.

Committing today: Auburn football edge target Jaquez Wilkes

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a deep pass before running it into the end zone for a touchdown as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Six Auburn football players voted All-SEC, plus preseason poll results

Auburn Tigers offensive line coach Jake Thornton during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

4-star legacy offensive tackle commits to Auburn football

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) talks with coach Brent Venables after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Quotes of Note: Brent Venables, Oklahoma players on Auburn football QB Jackson Arnold