Coach News Today — October 26, 2026

The sports world is reeling with some major developments across the NFL and beyond. In the NFL, teams are navigating the ups and downs of the season, with some considering big changes and others riding out the struggles. The Raiders, for one, are "thinking about everything," according to coach Mike Kubiak, including a potential quarterback switch as they try to turn their season around. Meanwhile, Colts coach Shane Steichen is taking a more patient approach, saying he's not mulling a QB change despite Sam Jones' recent struggles.

Injuries are also making headlines, with Thunder guard Jalen Williams stretchered off the court after suffering a significant leg injury. On the other hand, some teams are finding ways to persevere despite adversity. The Vikings, for example, are riding a 6-0 streak despite a lagging offense, with coach Kevin O'Connell saying his team is "not far off" from finding its rhythm. The NFL MVP conversation is also heating up, with our latest poll of execs and coaches revealing the top five candidates so far. And in college football, Baylor made a shocking move, firing coach Dave Aranda just a day after a tough loss to Kansas - a reminder that in sports, change can come quickly.

Today's signal:
• Kubiak on QB switch for scuffling Raiders: 'We're thinking about everything' (espn.com)
• Thunder guard Williams stretchered off after suffering significant leg injury (espn.com)
• Who are the early front-runners for NFL MVP? We polled execs, coaches for the top five candidates (espn.com)
• Colts' Steichen says he's not mulling a QB change despite Jones' struggles (espn.com)
• 'We're not far off,' O'Connell says as Vikings reach 6-0 despite lagging offense (espn.com)
• Baylor fires Aranda day after first loss to KU since 2007 (espn.com)