Auburn Football Coach Alex Golesh to Speak at SEC Media Days on July 21 Auburn football head coach Alex Golesh will make his first return to his former city as a head coach during the SEC media days event on July 21, 2026. The Southeastern Conference officially announced the schedule for this year’s media days on April 8, 2026, confirming Golesh’s appearance on Day 2 of the event in Tampa, Florida. While specific times for his session have not been disclosed, the event will feature a lineup of coaches from across the league. The SEC media days schedule, released in alphabetical order, includes the following coaches: Brent Venables (Oklahoma), Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Will Stein (Kentucky), Josh Heupel (Tennessee), Alex Golesh (Auburn), Clark Lea (Vanderbilt), Kirby Smart (Georgia), Shane Beamer (South Carolina), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Kalen DeBoer (Alabama), Mike Elko (Texas A&M), Pete Golding (Ole Miss), Jeff Lebby (Mississippi State), Ryan Silverfield (Arkansas), and Steve Sarkisian (Texas). Golesh’s position in the schedule places him after several other coaches, including those from Oklahoma, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Georgia. Golesh’s appearance marks a significant moment for Auburn, as he will be speaking in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, where he previously served as an assistant coach. The media days event, held annually in Tampa, provides a platform for SEC coaches to address media inquiries, outline team goals, and preview the upcoming season. While the exact timing of Golesh’s session remains unspecified, the event’s structure typically allows for multiple sessions across the two-day event, with each coach’s availability determined by their team’s calendar and logistical arrangements.#tampa_florida #auburn #sec_media_days #alex_golesh #montgomery_alabama
Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko to Address SEC Media Days in Tampa The 2026 SEC Media Days, set to take place in Tampa, Florida, from July 20 to July 23, will mark the first time the event is held in the Sunshine State. The conference’s annual gathering, which brings together all 14 SEC head coaches, will be hosted at the Tampa Marriott Water Street and JW Marriott. This weeklong event serves as a platform for coaches to preview their teams’ upcoming seasons, outline strategic priorities, and engage with media outlets covering college football. For Texas A&M, the occasion carries particular weight as the program continues its ascent under head coach Mike Elko. Elko, who led the Aggies to their first College Football Playoff appearance in 2025 and secured double-digit wins for the first time in program history, will speak on Wednesday, July 22, during the event. His session will coincide with appearances by other prominent SEC coaches, including Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Florida’s Jon Sumrall, and Ole Miss’ Pete Golding. The Aggies’ participation in the media days underscores their growing national profile and the expectations surrounding their 2026 season. Elko’s focus on discipline, player development, and a culture of excellence has been central to the program’s recent success, and his remarks are expected to reinforce these priorities. The timing of the media days aligns with Texas A&M’s spring football operations, which have been a critical phase in the team’s preparation for the 2026 season. Spring ball, a staple of college football programs, allows coaches to evaluate players, refine schemes, and build team cohesion. For Elko, the spring has been a period of strategic emphasis, as the Aggies continue to integrate new talent and refine their identity as a competitive force in the SEC.#texas_amg #mike_elko #sec_media_days #tampa_marriott #jw_marriott
