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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 20

After an Offseason of Talk, the Oklahoma Run Game Has Yet to Reveal Itself

“Talking season” can become a pejorative when the finished product demands even more talking. Oklahoma scraped past New Mexico, 14–6, and in the process confirmed an uncomfortable truth: the running game the Sooners made an offseason priority is on life support.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables immediately shuts down what fans are already calling for after a narrow win over New Mexico

The Oklahoma Sooners could make a big change on offense soon, but as far as Brent Venables is concerned, Ben Arbuckle is the offensive coordinator for now.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 20

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables shuts down talks about replacing Ben Arbuckle at OC

Winning in college football usually cures everything, but the University of Oklahoma Sooners left their home crowd deeply frustrated Saturday night. Despite

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Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 17

No Rest for the Weary: Oklahoma Must Rebound Quickly With Daunting Stretch Ahead

Brent Venables doesn’t need a reminder about what lies ahead for Oklahoma. “I know what’s down the road,” Venables said, “and so do our guys.” Following Saturday’s matchup against New Mexico the 24th-ranked Sooners will take on Georgia and Texas in back-to-back matchups.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / September 17

Brent Venables Told Us Exactly What’s Wrong With Oklahoma — And What Happens Next Matters

There are press conferences that feel like damage control. There are press conferences that feel like a coach searching for answers. And then there are…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 16

Each Day Since Michigan, Brent Venables Implores Oklahoma to ‘Establish the Run’

Brent Venables didn't address the lack of a running game against Michigan much in his post-game opening statement. His mind focused more on defensive faults and overall team disappointment.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 15

Brent Venables' Contract Extension Approved by Oklahoma Board of Regents

Brent Venables' contract extension was approved by the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents on Tuesday during its meeting at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 15

Oklahoma WR Trell Harris out for ‘foreseeable future’ with serious injury

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Tuesday that wide receiver Trell Harris is out for "the foreseeable future" after suffering an injury on a big hit Saturday against Michigan.

Brent Venables News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Tough Blow for Oklahoma as Brent Venables Announces Unfortunate Injury News

Trell Harris went down hard in the first half against Michigan, got up, and even made it back onto the field before the day was over. That toughness didn’t change what came next.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables just delivered some brutal news regarding his team, and someone now needs to step up

The Oklahoma Sooners will be without Trell Harris for some time as he deals with an injury. The Oklahoma Sooners face a critical stretch of their 2026 season, and they’ll have to do it without one of their best offensive weapons.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 14

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Gives Update on Linebacker Kip Lewis

Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis may be back in the rotation sooner than later. OU coach Brent Venables took to his weekly coaches show on Monday evening and revealed that Lewis, who left Saturday’s loss to Michigan with a knee injury, received a positive update about his status.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 14

Where Does Oklahoma's Offense Go From Here?

The offensive game plan for Michigan confounded all who had paid attention to the Oklahoma Sooners during the long offseason. Brent Venables called the play-calling "uneven." Ben Arbuckle said he needed to "watch the film back" following the loss.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'Terrible': Paul Finebaum Blasts Oklahoma’s $63M Brent Venables Decision, Says Sooners’ Season Could Be Over in October

Oklahoma’s 17-10 road stumble at Michigan did a lot more than just give the Sooners an early loss. It immediately put head coach Brent Venables under the microscope and raised sharp questions about the school’s massive offseason commitment to him.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables dropped a few one-liners after the loss to Michigan that should show how he really feels about his team’s play

The Oklahoma Sooners have to fix their issues, and Brent Venables will make sure it happens. The Oklahoma Sooners struggled mightily on Saturday against the Michigan Wolverines.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 13

Brent Venables gives discouraging injury update on star Oklahoma football LB after Michigan loss

On Saturday afternoon, the Oklahoma football program suffered a brutal loss to the Michigan Wolverines on the road by a score of 17-10. The Sooners were playing from behind for most of the evening, and ultimately, an ugly game from quarterback John Mateer and the offense did them in.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 13

How Oklahoma Plans to ‘Keep Fighting’ After Loss to Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Two weeks into the 2026 season, Oklahoma is exactly where it doesn’t want to be — behind the eight-ball. The Sooners fell 17-10 to Michigan on Saturday to fall to 1-1.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables says the exact opposite of what the fan base probably feels after watching John Mateer vs. Michigan

The Oklahoma Sooners are leaving Ann Arbor with a loss and a quarterback in John Mateer who has a lot to fix. The Oklahoma Sooners have their first loss of the season and it’s in Week 2 rather than the middle of the season.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Another Officiating Controversy Hits Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan as Brent Venables Raises Major Game Clock Concern

Michigan football is quickly finding out that winning in 2026 comes with a side of clock drama. Just seven days after a controversial extra second helped the Wolverines pull off a miracle Hail Mary against Western Michigan, timing issues reared their head again at The Big House.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 20

SEC Coach Gets Six-Year, $63M Contract Extension After Ending Program’s CFP Drought

If Brent Venables is on board, Oklahoma apparently does not believe in caution. The Sooners just handed him another six-year deal because one breakthrough SEC season was apparently enough to erase a lot of uncomfortable questions.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / August 20

Brent Venables seems rather average among SEC coaches even after new contract with Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners clearly believe in head football coach Brent Venables. After going 32-20 over his first five seasons with the program, the Sooners have given Venables a big-time contract.

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