Coaching longevity isn’t easily attained in the toughest conference in the land. Every other SEC school has changed coaches at least once since Nick Saban arrived at Alabama in 2007. In fact, league schools have made 24 coaching changes since that time.
Since the start of the 2007 season, no less than 235 head coaching changes have been made at Football Bowl Subdivision schools, according to data compiled by CollegeFootballPoll.com.
Here’s a look at the turnover in the league:
ARKANSAS
Coach in 2007: Houston Nutt (1998-2007)
Coaches since: Bobby Petrino (2008-11), John L. Smith (2012), Bret Bielema (2013-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
AUBURN
Coach in 2007: Tommy Tuberville (1999-2008)
Coaches since: Gene Chizik (2009-12), Gus Malzahn (2013-present)
National championships in last 10 years: 2010
FLORIDA
Coach in 2007: Urban Meyer (2005-10)
Coaches since: Will Muschamp (2011-14), Jim McElwain (2015-present)
National championships in last 10 years: 2008
GEORGIA
Coach in 2007: Mark Richt (2001-15)
Coaches since: Kirby Smart (2016)
National championships in last 10 years: none
KENTUCKY
Coach in 2007: Rich Brooks (2003-2009)
Coaches since: Joker Phillips (2010-12), Mark Stoops (2013-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
LSU
Coach in 2007: Les Miles (2005-16*)
Coaches since: Ed Orgeron (2016)
National championships in last 10 years: 2007
*Fired midseason
MISSOURI
Coach in 2007: Gary Pinkel (2001-15)
Coaches since: Barry Odom (2016)
National championships in last 10 years: none
OLE MISS
Coach in 2007: Ed Orgeron (2005-07)
Coaches since: Houston Nutt (2008-11), Hugh Freeze (2012-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Coach in 2007: Sylvester Croom (2004-08)
Coaches since: Dan Mullen (2009-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
SOUTH CAROLINA
Coach in 2007: Steve Spurrier (2005-15*)
Coaches since: Will Muschamp (2016)
National championships in last 10 years: none
*Retired mid season
TENNESSEE
Coach in 2007: Phillip Fulmer (1992-2008)
Coaches since: Lane Kiffin (2009), Derek Dooley (2010-12), Butch Jones (2013-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
TEXAS A&M
Coach in 2007: Dennis Franchione (2003-07)
Coaches since: Mike Sherman (2008-11), Kevin Sumlin (2012-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
VANDERBILT
Coach in 2007: Bobby Johnson (2002-09)
Coaches since: Robbie Caldwell (2010), James Franklin (2011-13), Derek Mason (2014-present)
National championships in last 10 years: none
NOTE: Missouri and Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012
