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Report confirms that Vols legend Jason Witten decision to join rival SEC coaching staff is hurting Tennessee in a big way

There's no doubt that Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten loves his alma mater. But Witten's recent decision to join the Oklahoma Sooners is reportedly having a negative impact on Tennessee (Witten is set to serve as Oklahoma's tight ends coach).

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Who Will Take Over as Oklahoma's Starting Tight End in Jason Witten's First Season

No position on Oklahoma’s roster has been overhauled this offseason as much as the tight ends. After the struggles at the position recently, that’s a welcome sight for the Sooners.

New Oklahoma Tight Ends Coach Jason Witten Lands First Commit via Portal

New Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten has made his first addition. The Sooners added former Tennessee tight end Jack Van Dorselaer, per On3's Hayes Fawcett..

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 16

Texas A&M Meets With 5-Star Linebacker With NFL Bloodlines

One of the hottest names in the Class of 2027 is one with NFL connections that make him an intriguing recruit. Cooper Witten is the No. 1 player at his position, but he carved his own path apart from his father.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Oklahoma Sooners looking to close out transfer portal strong with former top recruit from their newest coach's alma mater

The Oklahoma Sooners have added plenty of talent on both sides of the ball out of the transfer portal this offseason, but still have a few loose ends to tie up at a couple of key spots.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Coaching Rumors: Ravens, Eagles, Weis, Witten, Seahawks, Chiefs

The Steve Bisciotti era in Baltimore has included two first-time HCs — Brian Billick, John Harbaugh — but the owner is not against a retread. Bisciotti specified there will not necessarily be a success baseline from that retread’s first coaching run in order for him to land the job as Harbaugh’s successor.

What Does Jason Witten Have to Work With in Oklahoma's Tight Ends Room?

Oklahoma officially welcomed NFL legend Jason Witten as the program’s new tight ends coach on Thursday. He won’t have to wait long to get to work, as

Oklahoma Officially Unveils NFL Legend Jason Witten as Tight Ends Coach

Oklahoma officially announced the addition of NFL legend Jason Witten as the program’s new tight ends coach on Thursday. “I love football and I love teaching the game, and Oklahoma is as prestigious a college football program as there is in the country,” Witten said in a press release.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 11

Tennessee recruiting target and UT football legacy makes big statement about new Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles

2027 five-star linebacker Cooper Witten is one of the Tennessee Vols' top recruiting targets. Witten, 6-foot-2/210 pounds from Argyle, TX, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / January 9

The Jason Witten Effect Hits In Norman

Former Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten was hired by the Oklahoma Sooners to be their tight ends coach. Witten had served as head coach of the Liberty

Jason Witten Latest Former NFL Star to Make Jump to College Coaching

For more than a decade, Jason Witten was an NFL star. Witten was an 11-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro and twice more was second-team All-Pro.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land elite recruit and it's all thanks to their newest coach

The Oklahoma Sooners made ripples throughout the college football landscape on Thursday when they hired former Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten to serve as their tight ends coach.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 8

Cowboys legend accepts coaching position with major college football program

During the Dallas Cowboys' coaching search ahead of the 2025 season, Jason Witten had his name floated around. There were rumors he would wind up with some position on the team, but there was no indication where he would fit in.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Jason Witten hired as tight ends coach by SEC team

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten had a successful 17-year NFL career with 11 trips to the Pro Bowl and four 1,000-yard seasons. After retiring, he became the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Oklahoma Sooners tab future Pro Football Hall of Famer to lead overhaul of offensive position room

The Oklahoma Sooners made waves last week before the opening of the transfer portal, firing former tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley. Fans had been clamoring for that move for years, and the Sooners finally caved and have decided to completely remake their tight end room.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8

Oklahoma Hiring Jason Witten As TE Coach

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports Oklahoma is hiring former Cowboys TE Jason Witten as their TE coach. Witten spoke with Dallas owner Jerry Jones last offseason, and there was some buzz about him joining the staff, but he was never hired.

NFL News / Inside The Star / January 4

Woodson, Witten among 2026 NFL Hall of Fame finalists

The 2025 NFL season is nearing it’s end, and with it comes the hope for the playoffs for some teams, while others are already working on draft boards. Sadly for Dallas Cowboys fans, America’s Team is taking another year off from the postseason, and heads into New York with a chance to pull to 8-8-1.

NFL News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 14

2027 4-Star LB Cooper Witten Talks Tennessee Football

The nation's No. 1 rated linebacker in the 2027 cycle was at home and on full display Friday night, so Vols on SI decided to take flight with Texas as the destination.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Cowboys Legend Jason Witten's Son A 5-Star Recruit Drawing National Attention

Dallas Cowboys legend and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Witten is currently the head football coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 21

Jason Witten has lofty long-term career goal

Around this time next year, we will probably be praising Dallas Cowboys legendary TE Jason Witten for making it to the Hall of Fame on his first opportunity.