Coach News Today — September 16, 2026
No. 8 Rebels treating Kiffin's return as just 'another week' and more — today's coach signal.
The sports world is buzzing with big news, and we're diving right in. College football is front and center, with Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin seemingly unfazed by his return to Oxford, as the No. 8 Rebels prepare to take on another tough opponent, treating his comeback as just "another week." Meanwhile, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't having an easy time either, with quarterback Quinn Ewers' backup, Arch Manning, making headlines for an "insensitive" reaction to a violent AI-generated video.
But the biggest story in college football may be coming out of Columbus, where Ohio State coach Ryan Day is vowing to make some "hard decisions" after a stunning collapse against Texas. It's a harsh reality check for the Buckeyes, and fans will be eagerly awaiting to see what changes come next. And while we're on the topic of high-pressure jobs, the Premier League is always a hotbed of managerial drama. With the new season underway, our Hot Seat Index is ranking all 20 teams by the likelihood of their managers getting the axe first - some coaches are on much shakier ground than others.
Today's signal:
• No. 8 Rebels treating Kiffin's return as just 'another week' (espn.com)
• Horns' Manning apologizes for 'insensitive' reaction to violent AI video (espn.com)
• Day: Ohio State 'to make some hard decisions' after Texas collapse (espn.com)
• Hot Seat Index: Which Premier League managers will be fired first? All 20 teams, ranked! (espn.com)