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.

Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze watches his team warm up before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Hugh Freeze shares surprisingly optimistic outlook on Auburn football recruiting

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts after losing to the Florida Gators in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball: 2025 NBA Draft results for former Tigers

Nazareth Academy quarterback Peyton Falzone, right, watches warm ups with Bellefontaine quarterback Tavien St. Clair prior to the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

After shocking flip, Auburn football adds 2026 quarterback

Vanderbilt Commodores running back AJ Newberry (23) is tackled by Auburn Tigers linebacker Demarcus Riddick (16) 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.

Former Auburn football commit gives harsh reason for Georgia flip

Auburn Tigers offensive line runs drills during Auburn Tigers football practice at the Woltosz Football Performance Center at in Auburn, Ala., on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Auburn football makes history with international offensive line 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 loses pair of 2026 commits to neighboring rivals

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Cherokee County's Tristan Brown (4) tries to hang on for a tackle as Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) pulls away at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Which Auburn football targets are committing soon?

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldric Faulk (15) and Amaris Williams talk between drills during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football DL target Vodney Cleveland announces commitment today

Wake Forest v Virginia Tech

Two Auburn football players named in CBS Sports' Top 50 NFL Draft prospects

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) controls the ball against Florida Gatorsguard Denzel Aberdeen (11) 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

Bruce Pearl reveals Auburn basketball backup plan if Tahaad Pettiford chose NBA Draft

Players lineup during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Former Alabama QB shares surprising prediction for the 2025 Auburn football season

Nov 16, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze greets fans during Tiger Walk before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

CBS Sports sends strong message on Auburn football's bowl chances

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Marcus Harris (50) celebrates after making a stop in the backfield during the A-Day spring practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Auburn football continues to prioritize in-state recruits in class of 2027

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

2025-26 SEC opponents announced for Auburn basketball

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

By the Numbers: Comparing 2024 stats from Auburn football's Payton Thorne and Oklahoma's Jackson Arnold

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

Auburn football gaining ground in No. 1 safety's recruitment