Coach News Today — October 25, 2026

The sports world is buzzing today with thrilling matchups and surprising upsets. In the MLB, the Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series with a late-inning rally against the Rays, showcasing their determination and skill under pressure. Meanwhile, in college football, BYU's Paki Sitake had a bone to pick with a roughing the kicker call in a tough 2OT loss to UCF, but acknowledged that the Knights simply "bested us" on the day. Elsewhere, NC State has parted ways with head coach Dave Doeren after a 3-4 start to his 14th season, a move that's sure to send shockwaves through the ACC.

Injuries are also making headlines, with the Eagles set to face the Cowboys without their top two wide receivers, DeVonta Smith and Quez Watkins. The Longhorns are also dealing with mounting injuries, including the loss of RB Smothers, which couldn't have come at a worse time after a tough upset loss to Cincinnati. Speaking of which, the Bearcats pulled off a major upset over No. 8 Texas Tech, led by French's 4 TD passes, a performance that's sure to turn heads in the college football world. With all these developments, there's no shortage of excitement and drama in the world of sports - and we're breaking it all down for you today!

Today's signal:
• Brewers rally vs. Rays to take 2-0 lead in World Series (espn.com)
• BYU's Sitake disputes roughing the kicker call in 2OT, but UCF 'bested us' (espn.com)
• Doeren out at NC State after 3-4 start in 14th season (espn.com)
• Eagles missing top two WRs as Smith, Wicks ruled out vs. Cowboys (espn.com)
• Cincinnati upsets No. 8 Texas Tech behind French's 4 TD passes (espn.com)
• RB Smothers ruled out as injuries mount for Longhorns (espn.com)