Klint Kubiak prepares for his debut as Raiders head coach against Dolphins
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Klint Kubiak leads the Las Vegas Raiders into their first game of the 2026 season this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. This matchup marks the official head coaching debut for Kubiak, who joined the organization this offseason following a stint as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. Heading into the season opener, Kubiak confirmed that veteran Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza. The coaching staff plans to use the veteran presence of Cousins to provide stability while Mendoza transitions to the professional level. The Raiders host the Dolphins at 4:25 pm ET in Las Vegas to open their schedule. Kubiak expressed focus on the debut of his new staff and roster as the team prepares for the first test of the year.
- •Klint Kubiak makes his debut as Las Vegas Raiders head coach this Sunday.
- •The Raiders host the Miami Dolphins at 4:25 pm ET.
- •Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the team's season opener.
- •Rookie Fernando Mendoza will serve as the reserve quarterback.
- •Kubiak previously served as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders look to turn over new leaf, get Klint Kubiak era started against Dolphins
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders news: Klint Kubiak gets 100% real on his first game as NFL head coach
"The Las Vegas Raiders are just days away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season. The game vs the Miami Dolphins will mark the first for Klint Kubiak as an NFL head coach after the Raiders hired him this offseason following his run as the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator. Now, Kubiak has gotten 100 percent real on his state of mind ahead of […] The post Raiders news: Klint Kubiak gets 100% real on his first game as NFL head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"After months of patiently waiting, the day Raider Nation has circled on their calendars is now mere hours away.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:00 PMRaiders look to turn over new leaf, get Klint Kubiak era started against Dolphins
After months of patiently waiting, the day Raider Nation has circled on their calendars is now mere hours away.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:05 PMRaiders news: Klint Kubiak gets 100% real on his first game as NFL head coach
The Las Vegas Raiders are just days away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season. The game vs the Miami Dolphins will mark the first for Klint Kubiak as an NFL head coach after the Raiders hired him this offseason following his run as the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator. Now, Kubiak has gotten 100 percent real on his state of mind ahead of […] The post Raiders news: Klint Kubiak gets 100% real on his first game as NFL head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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