Kentucky's Will Stein ranked last among SEC head coaches

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Kentucky's Will Stein ranked last among SEC head coaches
Summary

Will Stein, the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, has received unfavorable rankings from On3, placing him as the lowest among SEC head coaches. Stein, who previously served as the offensive coordinator at Oregon, was hired after Mark Stoops ended his decade-long tenure with Kentucky, a period that included two ten-win seasons. Despite Stein's strong recruiting efforts, his lack of head coaching experience raises concerns. The Wildcats have struggled in recent seasons, accumulating a 9-15 record over the past two years. Stein's ability to adjust and improve the program will be closely monitored moving forward.

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  • Will Stein is Kentucky Wildcats' first-year head coach.
  • He ranked last in SEC coach rankings by On3.
  • Kentucky ended a 10-year era with Mark Stoops as head coach.
  • The Wildcats have a 9-15 record over the last two seasons.
  • Stein has begun recruiting effectively despite his inexperience.
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  • 10:31 PMYahoo SportsWill Stein ranked as SEC's worst head coach by popular media site
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The Kentucky Wildcats hired first-year head coach Will Stein this offseason, and he isn't being given much love by a recent On3 ranking.

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