This week, ESPN counts down the most attractive coaching jobs in college football. There will inevitably be a number of SEC schools near the top, but that doesn’t mean every job in the conference is easy. As we kick off our three-day roundtable series, we ask the question: Which SEC job is the toughest?

Edward Aschoff: LSU

When you’re in such a talent-rich area of the country as the one in which the SEC finds itself, there are more than just a couple jobs with a ton of upside. I’m going with LSU. The state is overflowing with talent, and you can pluck guys from neighboring Texas and Mississippi. Les Miles has been one of the SEC’s best during his time in Baton Rouge, and a lot of that has to do with the top-tier, in-state players he’s been able to keep at home. It certainly helps there isn’t another in-state school LSU has to worry about on the recruiting front. LSU also has one of the country’s most passionate fan bases, and there’s no shortage of resources or money to help LSU stay on elite footing.

Sam Khan Jr.: Missouri

Nobody is going to confuse Mizzou with the Alabamas, Floridas and Ohio States of the world, but the job has potential. SEC membership means a lot to its newest members -- Missouri and Texas A&M -- and the Tigers have experienced on-field success quickly, with two SEC East Division titles. Gary Pinkel wins consistently in CoMo, even without high-ranking recruiting classes, but there are reasons to believe Missouri can be even better. The Tigers have signed five-star talent before (they signed Terry Beckner Jr., the No. 2 player in the ESPN 300, this month; Dorial Green-Beckham was the headliner of the 2012 class). The staff recruits its own state well and shows a good ability to unearth gems outside the state. The athletic department finances are in good shape: The Tigers were in the black in their first two SEC seasons, and Mizzou upgraded Faurot Field last year and is working on plans for a new football facility on the south side of the stadium. They have resources (see: Mizzou's helicopter), and the SEC East is in such flux right now, with no true dominant teams, so the potential for Missouri to put a strong foot forward in the coming years is there. They're off to a good start with their recent success.

Chris Low: Tennessee

Even though it might not rank among the top three or four jobs in the SEC, the Tennessee head coaching job is still one of the most attractive ones in college football. The Tennessee brand has endured nationally despite all of the down years over the last decade. The same goes for the Volunteers' rich tradition, and with the money that has been spent on facilities over the last couple of years, Tennessee can match up with anybody in the country when it comes to player amenities. The newly expanded football complex is a true Taj Mahal, and Neyland Stadium remains one of the most iconic venues in the country. Even though the state of Tennessee doesn't compare with some of the other SEC states in terms of sheer talent, the Nashville area is booming and producing more talented prospects than ever before. When Hall of Fame coach Phillip Fulmer was fired following the 2008 season, he had gone to five SEC championship games in his previous 11 years. Everything's in place for Butch Jones to take the Vols and their rabid fanbase back to national prominence.

Greg Ostendorf: Texas A&M

There’s not much room to go up at Texas A&M -- not when the job is ranked among the top 15 nationally (No. 1-24 comes out Wednesday). But I believe it is on its way to becoming one of the premier jobs in college football, a top-five caliber job. Texas A&M will always have Texas to compete with, but its move to the SEC went a long way in leveling the playing field. Some might even argue the Aggies now have a slight advantage. The school is currently wrapping up $500 million in facilities renovations that include new locker rooms, training facilities, coaches' offices and a face-lift to Kyle Field. A&M is the only SEC school in the Lone Star State, which is an automatic sell in recruiting, not to mention its proximity to Louisiana. The SEC tradition isn’t there yet, but that will change over time. All the Aggies have to do is start winning. But with the right coach, they can not only win but win big.