Power Ranking All 14 SEC Coaches: Saban and the Rest
![Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates as he leaves the field following a win against the LSU Tigers in a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates as he leaves the field following a win against the LSU Tigers in a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/9962310322ab23ca0fadc26cbf9bcb747763acf7b87021813278fc1aae02c28f.jpg)
7. Kirby Smart – Georgia
Record at School
8-5
Ranking Justification
The college football landscape has yet to see a Nick Saban protegé take the next step. Smart had a decent first year at Georgia, but he hasn’t done much as of yet to separate himself from the pack in either direction. He went 8-4 in year number one. There are a lot of SEC coaches that would take that record no questions asked.
A true freshman quarterback isn’t often a recipe for SEC success. Jacob Eason returns a year wiser and should give Bulldog fans some reason for optimism.
Worst Loss
A 31 point loss to a team that didn’t make a bowl game. Ouch.
Best Win
Zero offensive touchdowns and they still beat a top 10 team.