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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Seth Littrell: 'He's Landed Right on his Feet.'

The Seth Littrell coaching era at Oklahoma did not go well. The Sooners struggled offensively last season with Littrell running the offense, averaging just 288.1 yards of total offense — 176 through the air and 112.1 on the ground — leading to Littrell’s mid-season firing by Brent Venables.

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Kiffin Blasts Venables’ ‘Better Team’ Claim After Ole Miss Win

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables had a bold take after his team lost 34–26 to No. 7 Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC). He said No. 18 Oklahoma (6-2, 2-2) was “the better team.” That comment did not go unnoticed.

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Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27

Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State

You never want to lose a game when you've got a top recruit that you're trying to flip in town for an official visit. The Oklahoma Sooners' loss to the Ole Miss Rebels mattered not in that regard, though.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 27

Ole Miss football’s Lane Kiffin hilariously jabs Brent Venables for ‘better team’ take

After the Ole Miss football team beat the Oklahoma Sooners last Saturday, head coach Brent Venables made an interesting comment in the aftermath of the contest.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Freshman OT Ryan Fodje Was a Bright Spot on a Gloomy Day for Oklahoma's Offense

One of the few bright spots for Oklahoma on Saturday was true freshman Ryan Fodje. The Sooners found a rushing attack in the win over South Carolina, but then Bill Bedenbaugh’s unit suffered a setback. Right tackle Derek Simmons sustained an injury during the week that held him out of the game.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26

Oklahoma Slides in Both Polls Following Defeat to Ole Miss

Oklahoma took a step back in both polls following its 34-26 loss to Ole Miss. Brent Venables' Sooners fell to No. 18 in both spots in the AP Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 26

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables fires back at ‘setback’ narrative after Ole Miss loss

Brent Venables does not believe Oklahoma’s Week 9 loss to Ole Miss is anything to lose sleep over. Although he acknowledged that the Sooners have work to do to right the ship, Venables does not view the result as a “setback.” The result gave Oklahoma its second loss in the last three weeks.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Oklahoma Plummets in ESPN’s Updated College Football Rankings

The Oklahoma Sooners faced the Ole Miss Rebels in Week 9. Brent Venables' team entered with a 6-1 record, having lost their only game to Texas. Their wins this season were over Illinois State, Michigan, Temple, Auburn, Kent State and South Carolina.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26

Oklahoma's Defense Cracked on Crucial Downs in the Sooners' Ole Miss Defeat

In Oklahoma’s two losses, Brent Venables’ defense has sprung a leak on third downs. Texas converted on 10-of-17 third down attempts at the Cotton Bowl,

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Oklahoma Sooners fans are tired of hearing head coach Brent Venables sing the same song after every loss

It's 2025, and while the Oklahoma Sooners are obviously a much better team than the one we saw last season, they are still losing games they should win.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 25

Brent Venables Will Find Himself Back on the Hotseat

On the morning of October 11th, Oklahoma and head coach Brent Venables were sitting pretty. The Sooners were 5-0, ranked No. 5 and preparing for their rivalry game against Texas.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Ole Miss Rebels and Lane Kiffin won far more than an SEC game in victory over Oklahoma Sooners and Brent Venables on Saturday

The Ole Miss Rebels edged out the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday in a dramatic 34-26 victory, but the impact goes much further than just the SEC standings or even College Football Playoff implications.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

What X-Factors Could Shape Oklahoma’s Contest Against Ole Miss?

When we say coaching, we don’t mean Xs and Os. Brent Venables and this staff have got that part covered. In this instance, coaching refers to the mental side of the game, how Oklahoma players handle their emotions and especially their attitude about this week’s preparations to face Ole Miss.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 23

Oklahoma Sooners' Brent Venables Praises Ole Miss Football QB Trinidad Chambliss

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will hop on a flight and hit the road to Norman in Week 9 for a Top-15 matchup against No. 13 Oklahoma.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 22

National Analyst Logs Prediction for Ole Miss Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

No. 8 Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will hit the road to Norman this weekend for a Top-25 SEC showdown against Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. With an opportunity to get back in the win column, Lane Kiffin and the Rebels are preparing for a unique challenge against a "well-coached" Sooners squad in Week 9.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 22

What the Oddsmakers Predict to Happen in Ole Miss Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners Clash

No. 8 Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will travel to Norman in Week 9 with a matchup against Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners up next on the docket. After suffering the program's first loss of the season last weekend, Lane Kiffin and Co.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 15

TRENDING: Brent Venables Must Have Short-Term Memory

Oklahoma is 5-1 and enjoying a successful season, despite just suffering their first loss of the season to rival Texas. And because of that, head coach Brent Venables has quieted some of the critics, at least for now.

Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / October 14

Oklahoma's Brent Venables took a shot at Big 12, which trolled him right back

Whether Venables intentionally took a jab at the Big 12 or not, it's a bad look. He is deservingly getting roasted.

Big 12 social media account takes brutal shot at Brent Venables

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Big 12 social media account takes brutal shot at Brent Venables

Oklahoma Sooners coach Brent Venables is taking some heat from the Big 12 over comments he made about the quality of the league. Venables on Tuesday discussed how difficult the SEC is to play in and how many of the games come down to a single possession.