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.

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 has 'unbreakable' connection with Auburn football WR coach Marcus Davis

MRA's Case Thomas( 2) tries to break a tackle by Hartfield's Bralan Womack (2) in Madison, Miss., Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Which recruits are officially visiting Auburn football this weekend?

Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) runs with the ball against Auburn Tigers cornerback Jay Crawford (23) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Auburn football, Wesley McGriff make strong impression on 4-star CB

Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Josh Cuevas (80) turns upfield after a catch as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Alabama Crimson Tide leads Auburn Tigers 14-6 at halftime.

Auburn football closing the gap for 5-star tight end

Oakland's Craig Tutt (1) reaches for a pass during a spring football practice at Oakland on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Auburn football exceeds expectations for 4-star safety

Ramsay s Jayden Martin runs the ball and is pursued by Gulf Shores' Jamichael Garrett (7) during the 5A AHSAA State Championship Game in Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

4-star linebacker backs off Auburn football commitment

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's Landon Duckworth (1) runs the ball against Cherokee County at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Auburn football program in final two for elite in-state QB prospect

Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) is tackled by Auburn Tigers safety Jerrin Thompson (1) and linebacker Austin Keys (6) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Will Deep South's Oldest Rivalry be played at night? Auburn football kickoff windows released

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze greets fans during Tiger Walk before Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

John Cohen sends strong message on Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze's future at AU

Oct 20, 2018; Oxford, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive linemen Nick Coe (91) and Derrick Brown (5) sack Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Auburn football draws even with Alabama in recruitment of 4-star DE

Georgia Tech v Virginia Tech

Auburn football source makes bold statement on transfer offensive tackle

DeSoto Central’s Eric Perry (1) stiff arms Houston’s Ben Killebrew (8) as he runs with the ball during the game between Houston High School and DeSoto Central High School in Southaven, Miss., on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Auburn football lands 3-star RB, eighth 2026 commit

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Bryce Cain (6) is tackled by Auburn Tigers safety Jahquez Robinson (30) during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn football pulls off massive flip, lands in-state 4-star safety

Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Martel Hight (25) breaks up a pass intend for Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Auburn Tigers 17-7.

Auburn football pushing hard for in-state tight end Xavier Tiller

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

SEC foes battle for 4-star Auburn football wide receiver target

Nov 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) catches a pass against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesImages

CBS Sports tabs Auburn football WR as one of SEC's most impactful transfers