The 2026 college football season is nearing, and with it comes questions about which coaches are on the hot seat. In the Southeastern Conference (SEC), there are 16 coaches whose job security varies greatly. This season, there are six new coaches in the SEC, including Lane Kiffin, who previously coached at Ole Miss for six years.
Coaches with High Job Security
Kirby Smart, the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, has high job security due to his past successes, including two national championships. Clark Lea, the head coach of Vanderbilt, also has high job security after leading the Commodores to a 10-win season in 2025. Mike Elko, the head coach of Texas A&M, and Eli Drinkwitz, the head coach of Missouri, also have relatively high job security due to their recent successes.
Coaches on the Hot Seat
Shane Beamer, the head coach of South Carolina, is on the hot seat after a disappointing 4-8 season in 2025. Another subpar season could lead to his dismissal. Other coaches, such as DeBoer, Heupel, and Venables, are also under pressure to perform well this season.
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