SEC Coaches Ranked by career wins

SEC Coaches Ranked by career wins

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SEC Coaches Ranked by career wins

The SEC is home to some of the best coaches in college football. National champions, conference championships, and College Football Playoff appearances galore. Six schools have a new head coach this season, three of whom came from the Group of Six to the SEC, one who is on his fifth head coaching stop, one who has a few games under his belt, and one who will make his head coaching debut in 2026.

Alex Golesh, Ryan Silverfield, and Ryan Sumrall made the jump to the SEC after success in the AAC, while Will Stein’s run as an offensive coordinator at Oregon gave him the opportunity at his first head coaching job. Lane Kiffin had a nice run at Ole Miss, but it wasn’t enough, so he left for LSU. Taking over in his wake is Pete Golding, who navigated the Rebels to a pair of College Football Playoff wins before a back-and-forth last-second loss to Miami.

Here’s a look at how the SEC’s coaches stack up in career wins at the FBS level.

16. Will Stein, Kentucky – 0

Kentucky head coach Will Stein talks to the fans during the Kentucky Football spring game on April 18, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; at Kroger Field.

Career Winning Percentage: .000

Bowl Record: 0-0

15. Pete Golding, Ole Miss – 2

Mississippi promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach after Lane Kiffin left for LSU. Golding was in his third season with the Rebels and served as Alabama's defensive coordinator before.

Career Winning Percentage: .667

Bowl Record: 2-1

14. Jeff Lebby, Mississippi State – 7

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby on field against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .280

Bowl Record: 0-1

13. Alex Golesh, Auburn – 23

Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh leads his team during Tiger Walk before Auburn Tigers A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Career Winning Percentage: .605

Bowl Record: 2-0

12. Clark Lea, Vanderbilt – 26

Vanderbilt players and coach Clark Lea celebrate after defeating Auburn in overtime at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Career Winning Percentage: .419

Bowl Record: 1-1

11. Brent Venables, Oklahoma – 32

Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables watches during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .615

Bowl Record: 0-4

10. Shane Beamer, South Carolina – 33

Aug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer wears the Old Leather Helmet after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .524

Bowl Record: 1-2

9. Mike Elko, Texas A&M – 35

Sep 13, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko celebrates after the game against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .686

Bowl Record: 1-2

8. Jon Sumrall, Florida – 43

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall and the team blasts out onto the field before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Career Winning Percentage: .782

Bowl Record: 1-2

7. Ryan Silverfield, Arkansas – 50

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield talks to his team after their spring game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Career Winning Percentage: .676

Bowl Record: 4-0

6. Kalen DeBoer, Alabama – 57

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer gestures during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Alabama won 34-24.

Career Winning Percentage: .770

Bowl Record: 3-3

5. Eli Drinkwitz, Missouri – 58

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz of the Missouri Tigers reacts to a play against the Massachusetts Minutemen in the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Career Winning Percentage: .659

Bowl Record: 2-3

4. Josh Heupel, Tennessee – 73

Nov 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .723

Bowl Record: 3-5

3. Steve Sarkisian, Texas – 94

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 22: Head Coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns arrives for a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Career Winning Percentage: .631

Bowl Record: 5-5

2. Lane Kiffin, LSU – 116

Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .686

Bowl Record: 4-4

1. Kirby Smart, Georgia – 117

Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart lifts the SEC Championship trophy after the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Career Winning Percentage: .848

Bowl Record: 9-4

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