Alex Golesh ranks No. 50 in The Sporting News coach rankings for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Auburn's first-year head coach Alex Golesh is rated No. 50 among FBS coaches in The Sporting News' preseason rankings. This marks an improvement from his last year’s position at No. 92 while coaching South Florida. The rankings are led by Indiana's Curt Cignetti at No. 1, with Kirby Smart as the top SEC coach at No. 2. Golesh aims to revitalize Auburn football after the team has struggled for three seasons, achieving only 15 wins under former coaches. He is expected to enhance the program's culture and is already seeing positive momentum in recruiting, currently holding a No. 12 ranking for the 2027 class.
- •Alex Golesh ranks No. 50 in The Sporting News coach rankings.
- •He improved from No. 92 while at South Florida last year.
- •Auburn has not had a winning season since Gus Malzahn was head coach.
- •Golesh is tasked with changing Auburn's football culture.
- •Auburn holds a No. 12 ranking in the 2027 recruiting class.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Where is Alex Golesh in The Sporting News coach rankings?
"The first-year head coach at Auburn is in the upper tier of The Sporting News' preseason head coaching rankings.
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