Coach News Today — September 28, 2026
Bucs QB Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI and more — today's coach signal.
The world of college and pro football was shaken up yesterday with a couple of scary injuries that have teams holding their collective breath. In a concerning turn of events, two quarterbacks went down with significant injuries - Oregon's Moore suffered a concussion after taking a hit while sliding, and Tampa Bay's Mayfield dislocated his thumb and is set to undergo an MRI to assess the damage. These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the risks that come with playing at the highest level.
As teams navigate the challenges of the season, coaches and players alike are dealing with the aftermath of these injuries. Oregon's coach Lanning was visibly upset with a hit he deemed 'disgusting', while Minnesota's Fleck was all smiles after sharing a memorable moment with a senior Gopher player during a Big Ten road win. Meanwhile, Chargers coach Harbaugh made it clear that Jameis Winston is his number one quarterback, even if the team adds another QB to the roster. As the season heats up, coaches and players will need to adapt and respond to the ebbs and flows of the game.
Today's signal:
• Bucs QB Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI (espn.com)
• Ducks QB Moore sustains concussion from hit while sliding (espn.com)
• Harbaugh: Winston is QB1 even if Giants add another QB (espn.com)
• Fleck shares bloody memorable moment with senior Gopher after Big Ten road win (espn.com)
• Fleck shares bloody good moment with senior Gopher after Big Ten road win (espn.com)
• Lanning decries USC's 'disgusting' hit after Ducks' Moore knocked out of game (espn.com)