The Sporting News’ Bill Bender just released his annual ranking of the coaches in college football, and after a ten-win season, Mark Stoops made a significant jump. Stoops came in at No. 33, up from No. 53 last season and No. 65 in 2017.
Thirty-three is pretty good, but only seventh best in the SEC:
1. Nick Saban, Alabama
3. Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M
4. Kirby Smart, Georgia
8. Dan Mullen, Florida
15. Ed Orgeron, LSU
19. Gus Malzahn, Auburn
33. Mark Stoops, Kentucky
36. Will Muschamp, South Carolina
37.