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 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

Nov 25, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai (5) gains yards after catch as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Dante Trader Jr. (12) and linebacker Caleb Wheatland (44) pursue during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Auburn football adds veteran linebacker from transfer portal

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Kevin Overton (1) secures a loose ball during the second half against the Florida Gators during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Former Texas Tech guard becomes third transfer to join new-look Auburn basketball

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers place kicker Ian Vachon (90) kicks for a field goal against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Auburn Tigers News: Baseball to face No. 1 Texas, kicker enters transfer portal

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) watches on during Auburn Tigers A-Day football practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Auburn football HC Hugh Freeze sends strong message on Jackson Arnold's potential

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) holds the ball 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 locks down JUCO big man for 2025-26 season

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs the ball against Auburn Tigers nose tackle Jalen McLeod (35) and linebacker Demarcus Riddick (16) during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Auburn football Head Coach Hugh Freeze talks spring transfer portal priorities

Auburn Tigers defensive back JC Hart (20) breaks up a pass intended for Auburn Tigers wide receiver Jay Fair (5) during the A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Auburn football loses multiple players to transfer portal after spring practice

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

5-star DB Bralan Womack sets commitment date after Auburn football A-Day visit

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 freshman QB Deuce Knight embraces bigger role in spring practice

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

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze explains A-Day format

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) and Deuce Knight (9) throw the ball during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football QB Deuce Knight exceeding expectations in spring practice

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) runs the ball during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn football WR Perry Thompson is ready to take things to the next level in Year 2

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Quientrail Jamison-Travis (97) celebrate his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 48-14.

Former Alabama commit likes Auburn football coaching style