General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 25, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
College Football Upsets
Chaos continued across the Top 25 as Ohio State espn.com moved into the No. 2 spot after BYU's fall, and Miami was the only top team to keep its position. UCF upset No. 2 BYU espn.com in double overtime, with BYU coach Kalani Sitake disputing a roughing-the-kicker penalty that extended the game. Texas overcame a 21-point deficit espn.com to beat No. 7 Ole Miss, snapping a two-game skid, and Week 8's unpredictable results espn.com left analysts searching for which conferences to trust. Cincinnati and UCF espn.com also headlined the week's upset highlights.
Coaching Changes
Baylor fired Dave Aranda espn.com the day after a loss to Kansas, its first defeat to the Jayhawks since 2007, and the program is now weighing candidates. Oregon dismissed offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer espn.com after its third loss. NC State also parted ways with Dave Doeren espn.com following 14 seasons in Raleigh.
Playoff Picture
The latest College Football Playoff projection espn.com shows Utah rescuing a difficult day for the Big. Texas also suffered a blow as star left tackle Trevor Goosby espn.com was ruled out for the rest of the season, while Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy espn.com returned to practice for the first time since being shot at a concert. Notre Dame's CJ Carr espn.com watched his brother Tommy make his first start for Michigan during his bye week.
Basketball & WNBA
The WNBA Finals espn.com are tied 2-2 after the Valkyries stole Game 4 on the road, while the Dream face a scheduling problem as the venue for Game 6 is in doubt espn.com. In the wake of front-office departures, the Indiana Fever espn.com are now searching for direction after their president stepped down and the general manager was fired.
Motorsport & Other Sports
Kimi Antonelli espn.com started from pole and went on to win the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Moto GP's Australian round was cancelled due to weather bbc.co.uk at Phillip Island. In the UFC, Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan espn.com cemented their legacies at UFC. Snooker's Kyren Wilson bbc.co.uk claimed his second Northern Ireland Open title in three years, and Jake Jarman bbc.co.uk became the first British male gymnast to win two individual medals at the World Championships.
Cricket & Rugby
England lost to Pakistan bbc.co.uk after a last-wicket stand, with Shadab Khan's 113 proving decisive. In rugby union, Leinster beat Munster 24-18 bbc.co.uk in the URC derby, and Munster's Gavin Coombes bbc.co.uk was backed by coach Clayton McMillan after a groin-grab allegation. Joe Marchant bbc.co.uk was recalled to England's training camp, Marcus Smith bbc.co.uk starred as Harlequins beat Saracens for their first win, and Ospreys bbc.co.uk won their St Helen's homecoming. Ulster's Richie Murphy bbc.co.uk praised his team for sticking in the fight. Rugby league's Australia bbc.co.uk beat Fiji 36-22 to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Local Sport
In Derry, Magherafelt bbc.co.uk won the Derry Senior Football Championship for the first time since 2019, and goalkeeper Odhran Lynch said the wait had been too long bbc.co.uk.
Coming Up
Baylor's coaching search espn.com is underway as the Bears look for a fresh start. The WNBA Finals continue with Game 6 espn.com, though its venue remains unsettled.