Breaking-News: 5 SEC Teams Joining Kentucky Football on the Naughty List – Who’s Getting Coal This Holiday Season?

As the holiday season rolls in across the SEC, some football programs may find themselves facing a disappointing season, with coal in their stockings instead of bowl game invitations or playoff dreams. Kentucky isn’t the only team having a rough year—here are five other squads joining the Wildcats on Santa’s naughty list:

1. Alabama Crimson Tide
   Three losses in a single season? For Alabama fans, that’s a nightmare. New head coach Kalen DeBoer took the reins with high expectations, but defeats to Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt have left the fanbase grumbling. If Alabama struggles again next year, DeBoer could find himself under even more scrutiny.
2. Ole Miss Rebels
   This was supposed to be the breakthrough year for Lane Kiffin and his team. With a stacked roster and a strong start, the Rebels had their sights set on a playoff berth. But after losses to LSU, Florida, and even a struggling Kentucky team, their hopes of postseason glory evaporated faster than snow in Mississippi.
3. Mississippi State Bulldogs
   A tough season for the Bulldogs, who finished with a disappointing 2-10 record under new head coach Jeff Lebby. With losses piling up, the fanbase is left wondering if the offseason will bring a much-needed change at quarterback or any optimism for the future.
4. Oklahoma Sooners
   Welcome to the SEC, Oklahoma! The Sooners’ debut season in the conference was a harsh reality check. With a 6-6 overall record and a 2-6 conference mark, Oklahoma quickly learned that life in the SEC isn’t as easy as it seemed. For next season, they’ll need to focus on strengthening their play in the trenches.
5. Auburn Tigers
   Hugh Freeze’s return to the SEC coaching scene wasn’t the fairy tale Auburn had hoped for. Missing out on a bowl game with a 5-7 record, Freeze’s first season at Auburn fell flat. As losses piled up, fans are hoping for a brighter future next year—perhaps with a new playbook under the Christmas tree.

This holiday season, SEC fans are hoping that Santa delivers better performance, renewed hope, and fewer teams finding themselves on next year’s naughty list.