Coach News Today — August 21, 2026
Kubiak keeps QB race going: 'Got another week' and more — today's coach signal.
The sports world is buzzing with big news across the NFL and college athletics. In the NFL, the quarterback competition is heating up, with the Minnesota Vikings' head coach Kevin Stefanski's counterpart, Mike McCarthy, saying his team is still evaluating their QB situation, while Gary Kubiak echoed a similar sentiment, indicating that his team has "got another week" to decide on their quarterback. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are dealing with the fallout from intense practice brawls, with both teams being fined $500K.
In college news, the Oklahoma Sooners are locking in their future, as sources confirm that OU has reached a new six-year contract with head coach Brent Venables. On the other hand, the Utah Utes are facing off against a different kind of opponent - the University of Michigan and a member of head coach Kyle Whittingham's own family. Utah has filed a lawsuit against Whittingham's brother, alleging that he played a role in Whittingham's departure from Michigan. In other news, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is making waves off the court with his latest shoe collaboration, showcasing Filipino artistry. And as fantasy football drafts approach, get ready to strategize with our latest running back tiers.
Today's signal:
• Kubiak keeps QB race going: 'Got another week' (espn.com)
• Anthony Edwards' latest shoe put Filipino artistry on full display (espn.com)
• 🏈 Fantasy football running back tiers (espn.com)
• Cowboys, Saints fined $500K for practice brawls (espn.com)
• Sources: OU, Venables reach new 6-year contract (espn.com)
• Utah sues Whittingham's brother over U-M move (espn.com)