Coach News Today — August 23, 2026
Missouri to be without RB Hardy in season opener and more — today's coach signal.
The sports world is buzzing with a mix of injury updates, roster shakeups, and tributes to fallen legends. As teams gear up for the new season, they're facing setbacks and making tough decisions. Missouri is set to take on its season opener without running back Hardy, while Vikings quarterback McCarthy got a taste of the action but left with some concerns after getting "banged up" in a preseason loss. Meanwhile, the Falcons are heating up their quarterback competition, with Penix now fully cleared to take on the challenge.
In other news, Texas has parted ways with linebacker Smith due to a conduct issue, and the boxing world is mourning the loss of former world champion Tete. As the college football season approaches, fans are eager to see how teams will stack up. To get you ready for the postseason, we've got projections for all 46 playoff games, including the highly anticipated College Football Playoff. Stay tuned for more updates, analysis, and insights as the sports world continues to unfold.
Today's signal:
• Missouri to be without RB Hardy in season opener (espn.com)
• McCarthy starts, gets 'banged up' in Vikings' loss (espn.com)
• Penix fully cleared as Falcons ramp up QB1 battle (espn.com)
• Texas dismisses LB Smith for detrimental conduct (espn.com)
• Tete, former world champ, killed in South Africa (espn.com)
• Projections for all 46 postseason games, including the College Football Playoff (espn.com)