Coach News Today — September 20, 2026
After loss, LSU's Kiffin shows 'gratefulness' for Ole Miss tenure and more — today's coach signal.
The college football world is buzzing after a thrilling Week 3 that saw several top teams go head-to-head in high-stakes matchups. In the SEC, Lane Kiffin expressed gratitude for his time at Ole Miss after a hard-fought win over LSU, while his counterpart at LSU, Brian Kelly, will look to regroup after a tough loss. Meanwhile, Alabama coach Nick DeBoer is focusing on starting strong after a late rally against Florida State, and Kentucky is feeling confident after a major upset over Texas A&M - enough to inspire some good-natured trash talk on social media.
Beyond the gridiron, the sports world is also abuzz with news from the professional ranks, where the NFL is making changes to its videoboard policies after a viral post from a former coach. And in college hoops, Creighton just landed a major coup with the commitment of top-ranked recruit Gordon, a prized point guard prospect. As coaches at all levels know, it's the little things - like adapting to new rules and building strong rosters - that can make all the difference in achieving success. Today's headlines offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of coaches across the sports landscape.
Today's signal:
• After loss, LSU's Kiffin shows 'gratefulness' for Ole Miss tenure (espn.com)
• Ole Miss coach Golding: Beating LSU 'sweet' but not 'our Super Bowl' (espn.com)
• DeBoer wants Bama to 'start faster' after latest rally vs. FSU (espn.com)
• 'Gigged 'em': Kentucky's jab after Texas A&M upset leads top trolls of CFB Week 3 (espn.com)
• NFL changes rules governing videoboards after ex-coach's viral post (espn.com)
• Creighton lands PG Gordon, highest-ranked recruit in history (espn.com)