Fansided · Sep 15, 2025
Mark Stoops hot seat meter: Why a win did little to cool things down
One tune-up win doesn't change the stakes: for Mark Stoops, the season truly begins again in South Carolina.
Toledo v Kentucky | Michael Hickey/GettyImagesA win is a win, but in the high-stakes world of SEC football, not all wins are created equal. Kentucky’s 48-23 victory over Eastern Michigan stopped the bleeding after a tough start to the season, but it did little to alleviate the pressure on head coach Mark Stoops.
Last week, following an anemic offensive display, we had the Stoops Hot Seat Meter cranked to a blistering 5 out of 5. After simplifying the offense and securing a comfortable win, where does the meter stand now?
Mark Stoops Hot Seat Meter: 4.5 / 5 (Extremely Hot)