Coach News Today — September 6, 2026
Michigan avoids upset on Hail Mary after controversial call and more — today's coach signal.
Big-time college football games can turn on a single play, and today we've got a couple of examples of that. Michigan's thrilling comeback win over Minnesota was capped off by a stunning Hail Mary touchdown pass from JJ McCarthy to freshman Bryce Underwood, sending the Wolverines into a frenzy. But it wasn't without controversy, as a key call on the game's final drive sparked debate - will this be a turning point in the season for Jim Harbaugh's squad?
Meanwhile, No. 2 Oregon had its own close call, escaping Boise with a hard-fought win that coach Dan Lanning called a "wake-up call" for his team. The Ducks' survival sets up a potentially huge matchup on the horizon, but for now, they're just trying to regroup and refocus. Ohio State, on the other hand, looked sharp in its latest outing and is now gearing up for a massive showdown at Texas - could this be the game of the year? We've also got some notable news on the recruiting front, as well as a couple of nods to gridiron greats, with WVU retiring the jersey of record-setting QB Garrett White and Jim Tressel being enshrined in Ohio State's ring of honor.
Today's signal:
• Michigan avoids upset on Hail Mary after controversial call (espn.com)
• No. 2 Oregon gets 'wake-up call,' survives Boise (espn.com)
• Bryce Underwood delivers stunning TD on Hail Mary in Michigan's comeback win (espn.com)
• Ohio State rolls, set for 'monster game' at Texas (espn.com)
• WVU retires record-setting QB White's No. 5 jersey (espn.com)
• Tressel enshrined in Ohio State's ring of honor (espn.com)