Four Big 12 football coaches face pressure entering 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

As the 2026 college football season begins, several Big 12 coaches are under scrutiny due to underperforming teams. Dave Aranda from Baylor enters his seventh year after a disappointing 5-7 season, while Colorado's Deion Sanders struggles with a 3-9 record. Scott Satterfield at Cincinnati is coming off a lackluster season, and Lance Leipold of Kansas must build upon a single winning season. These coaches face challenging schedules and recruiting hurdles that could determine their futures with their respective programs.
- •Dave Aranda, Baylor: 5-7 record, defense struggled.
- •Deion Sanders, Colorado: 3-9 record, health issues affected performance.
- •Scott Satterfield, Cincinnati: Ended season on five-game losing streak.
- •Lance Leipold, Kansas: Only one winning season in six years.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Big 12 football coaches enter 2026 on hot seat
"Four Big 12 coaches are under pressure to turn things around after several lackluster seasons in their current roles.
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