College Football’s HOT SEAT entering 2026: Which CFB coaches must WIN to keep their job?

While SEC Media Days are still underway in Tampa, Florida, Andy released his newest rendition of college football’s hot seat ahead of the 2026 season. With a number of names on the list, who can realistically coach their way off this list? Can Lincoln Riley finally crack the code at USC? Will Bill Belichick ever be successful at North Carolina? Will any resources be given to help these coaches? Listen in as Andy & Ari break down the entire list here.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:55) Presenting Sponsor

(2:25) Intro: CFB Hot Seat

(3:11) Andy’s Entire List

(6:43) Lincoln Riley, USC

(13:13) Revisiting the Odyssey

(15:34) Bill Belichick, North Carolina

(29:00) Mike Norvell, Florida State

(33:37) Not on the list? Dabo Swinney

(35:46) Bill O’Brien, Boston College

(39:45) Deion Sanders, Colorado

(44:12) Shane Beamer, South Carolina

(49:19) Closing out the entire list

(50:49) Are we SLEEPING ON Gunner Stockton?

(1:05:55) Josh Heupel’s New Confidence

(1:08:47) Tennessee, most passionate fans?

(1:12:23) Closing out - see you tomorrow!

 

Once Andy & Ari complete the hot seat list, the fellas dive into who Andy met with at SEC Media Days. Watch here as the guys discuss Georgia QB Gunner Stockton and if we are sleeping on the Bulldogs.

 

Going back to day one of SEC Media Days, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel appeared relaxed and confident down in Tampa yesterday. Should we take note of this? Are the Volunteers going to be a sneaky good team in the SEC this year? The fellas discuss.

 

Thanks for watching! See you tomorrow from day 3 of SEC Media Days!

 

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