Coach News Today — October 20, 2026
Sources: Auburn dismisses star linebacker Atkins and more — today's coach signal.
The world of college and pro football is dealing with a fresh wave of injuries and roster shakeups. In the college ranks, UCLA is set to be without quarterback Iamaleava for the remainder of the season after he underwent left knee surgery. Meanwhile, Auburn has made a shocking move, dismissing star linebacker Atkins from the team. Florida State is also stirring up controversy, with head coach Norvell speaking out against a penalty that negated a touchdown against Miami, calling it an "absolute joke".
The injury bug has also bitten the NFL, with the Rams losing star wide receiver Adams for 6-10 weeks. On the other hand, some teams are dealing with underperformance rather than injuries. The Broncos, for instance, are struggling on offense, but according to head coach Payton, quarterback Nix isn't in danger of being benched. As teams navigate the challenges of the season, they'll need to adapt and make tough decisions to stay competitive. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on CoachNews.
Today's signal:
• Sources: Auburn dismisses star linebacker Atkins (espn.com)
• Left knee surgery to end season for UCLA QB Iamaleava, Chesney says (espn.com)
• Left knee surgery ends season for UCLA QB Iamaleava, Chesney says (espn.com)
• Banged-up Rams lose star WR Adams for 6-10 weeks, McVay says (espn.com)
• Broncos not considering benching Nix amid offense's struggles, Payton says (espn.com)
• FSU's Norvell says penalty on negated TD vs. Miami 'absolute joke' (espn.com)