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.
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is the new head coach of the UFL's Birmingham Stallions. The two-time NCAA champion and NFL journeyman was announced Thursday as the replacement for Skip Holtz, who stepped down this week after four seasons.
Former Ohio State standout Ted Ginn Jr. was named the first head coach of the United Football League's Columbus Aviators on Wednesday. Ginn, 40, was a receiver and return specialist for the 2006 Buckeyes team that reached the BCS national title game.
Skip Holtz announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the head coach of the Birmingham Stallions. Holtz, 61, guided the club to three consecutive championships (2022-23 USFL; 2024 UFL).
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.
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.
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.