College football coaches face pressure entering 2026 season

As the 2026 college football season begins, several head coaches are identified as being on the hot seat. Notable names include Lance Leipold of Kansas, Dell McGee of Georgia State, and Deion Sanders of Colorado. Each coach faces significant pressure to improve after disappointing past seasons, with most needing to secure bowl eligibility to retain their positions. Leipold must build on a nine-win season from 2023, while McGee needs to show progress from recent poor performances. Sanders aims to turn around a lackluster record in his third year at Colorado. Coaches' fates could hinge on early-season successes in the Big 12 conference.

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