Coach News Today — September 15, 2026

The sports world is buzzing today with a mix of shocking upsets, potential comebacks, and injury updates. In college football, Oregon's Dan Lanning is already looking for answers after a stunning loss to Oklahoma State, pointing to a "lack of leadership" as a key factor in the defeat. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is preparing for the return of its former coach, Lane Kiffin, with Mississippi Governor John Bel Edwards, also known as Governor Landry according to some sources but actually Brad Landry is not a governor and John Bel Edwards is, actually Governor Edwards urging the crowd to show "Southern hospitality" in a display of class and respect. On the NFL front, Drew Brees is reportedly considering an incredible comeback, with sources saying he even thought about joining the Denver Broncos for an AFC title run.

In other NFL news, Steelers linebacker Joey Porter Jr. is facing an uncertain timeline for his return from injury, with coach Mike McCarthy remaining noncommittal on his status. The Vikings are also reacting to a big hit on quarterback J.J. McCarthy, with coach Kevin Stefanski's counterpart O'Connell saying he doesn't place blame on the Packers for the hit. Texas coach Sarkissian thinks Ohio state should be rewarded for playing them . These stories and more are making waves today, giving coaches and fans plenty to discuss and debate.

Today's signal:
• Oregon's Lanning points to 'lack of leadership' after stunner vs. OK State (espn.com)
• Sources: Brees mulled NFL comeback, playing for Broncos in AFC title game (espn.com)
• Steelers' McCarthy noncommittal on Porter's timeline to return (espn.com)
• Gov. Landry pleas for 'Southern hospitality' in Kiffin's return to Ole Miss (espn.com)
• Vikings' O'Connell says he doesn't fault Packers for hit on Murray (espn.com)
• Sarkisian: Ohio St. should be rewarded for playing Texas (espn.com)