Kevin Sumlin has been named the head coach of the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League. It's a return to the city for Sumlin, who coached at the University of Houston (2008-11) before moving on to Texas A&M (2012-17) and Arizona (2018-20).
Former Louisville star and NFL quarterback Chris Redman was named head coach of the Louisville Kings, a 2026 UFL expansion team, on Tuesday. Other than a couple of seasons as an assistant coach at a Texas high school, this is the first coaching job for the 48-year-old Louisville native.
Former NCAA head coach Rick Neuheisel was named the head coach of the UFL's Dallas Renegades on Tuesday. The former Colorado, Washington and UCLA boss succeeds Bob Stoops, who led the spring league's Arlington Renegades for four seasons.
Anthony Becht was named the head coach of the UFL's Orlando Storm on Tuesday. Becht has spent the past three seasons at the helm for the St. Louis Battlehawks, compiling a 22-8 regular season record.
Things change pretty fast in the sports world. In late July, it was reported by UFL reporter James Larsen that the Michigan Panthers and three other UFL teams were to be relocated after the 2025 season.
2026 will mark the third consecutive year of operation for the United Football League. Changes with respect to some of the league’s markets will be in place by the time the campaign begins.
Since the report from the UFL indicated that four teams are on the chopping block for relocation, there has been considerable discussion and debate about whether it should happen or not.
Damon Arnette returned to pro football this year with a season in the UFL, and his performance led to NFL interest. The former first-rounder wound up landing a contract with the Texans allowing him to compete for a roster spot during training camp.
The man who became known as “The Thiccer Kicker” during his college career will get his shot at making the NFL. Former Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis is signing with the New York Jets, the team announced Wednesday.
After former head coach Reggie Barlow stepped down to take the job at Tennessee State, there was uncertainty about the DC Defender's direction. Barlow exited a week before the start of the 2025 UFL season, but the organization quickly selected Shannon Harris to be their new leader — a great choice.
Ben DiNucci is a huge advocate of spring football leagues, but the New Orleans Saints quarterback believes there are some issues that the United Football League needs to address if it wants to survive.