After the shocking news that Alabama head coach Nick Saban will officially retire his post, the SEC is still widely regarded as the most competitive conference in college football, regardless of Saban’s future absence.
This year, Texas and Oklahoma will enter the conference, growing the SEC to a 15-team league in the new age of realignment and “Super Conferences” have formed, making every aspect of recruiting much more competitive in the coming seasons.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, just a week removed from the Longhorns’s close loss to Washington in the CFP Playoffs, has the program in tip-top shape heading into 2024, especially with the return of starting quarterback Quinn Ewers.
Due to roster attrition through the transfer portal this offseason, things may be more difficult for Oklahoma and head coach Brent Venables. However, transitioning to one of the toughest conferences in a country bar none. For Texas A&M, new HC Mike Elko already has things rolling, acquiring 21 players through the transfer portal, and is set to host a long list of 2025 recruits this coming weekend.
The team at Aggies Wire has compiled our own cohesive SEC head coach rankings for all of you to analyze and criticize during the winter months. Enjoy!