SEC Hot Seat: Which Coaches Are Coaching for Their Jobs in 2026?

<p>The temperature is rising across the SEC. In this episode, Kendrick and Dion rank the conference’s hottest coaching seats entering the 2026 season. Is Shane Beamer coaching for his job at South Carolina? How many wins does Jeff Lebby need at Mississippi State? Have Josh Heupel and Tennessee reached their ceiling? And despite their success, how much pressure are Kalen DeBoer, Steve Sarkisian and Brent Venables facing?</p><p>The guys separate coaches in legitimate danger from those dealing with championship-level expectations, establish the win total each coach needs and predict who could become the SEC’s first coaching casualty of 2026.</p>