Coach News Today — September 13, 2026

It's been a thrilling day in the world of sports, with plenty of action-packed moments that have left fans on the edge of their seats. The college football scene saw some major upsets, with Michigan pulling off a stunning comeback against No. 11 Oklahoma, thanks to a late interception and go-ahead touchdown. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes suffered a tough loss, with their fourth-quarter collapse leaving coach Day and his team reeling. Utah's Whittingham, on the other hand, was quick to defend his player Underwood after their upset win over the Sooners, showing the kind of support and camaraderie that makes college football so compelling.

But it's not just college football that's making headlines today - the NFL is also abuzz with news, including the revelation that the Jaguars and WR Washington are unlikely to agree on a deal before the season kicks off. And in a fun twist, the winner of Akron's 'OC For A Day' contest got to experience the thrill of calling plays, although their drive ultimately ended in a fumble. On the international stage, Team USA is celebrating a big win over Spain, which has propelled them into the FIBA World Cup final. With so much excitement and drama unfolding across the sports world, it's a great time to be a fan - and an even better time to be a coach, with plenty of lessons to be learned from the triumphs and setbacks of these talented teams and players.

Today's signal:
• 'This one hurts': Day's Buckeyes fold in fourth quarter (espn.com)
• Source: Jags, WR Washington unlikely to agree to deal before season (espn.com)
• Whittingham backs Underwood after upset of No. 11 Oklahoma (espn.com)
• Michigan thwarts Mateer, No. 11 Sooners with late INT, go-ahead TD (espn.com)
• Akron 'OC For A Day' contest winner sees drive end with fumble (espn.com)
• Team USA pulls away late vs. Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final (espn.com)