Brent Venables addresses Sooners' confidence after loss to Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables emphasized the need for confidence following a loss to Michigan. During a press conference, he discussed reviewing game tape and identifying both fundamental mistakes and effective plays. The Sooners, facing a challenge from the New Mexico Lobos this weekend, aim to address their offensive struggles and build on lessons learned from the previous game. Venables stressed the importance of not allowing the loss to define the team's identity as they prepare for their upcoming matchup.
- •Brent Venables urges players to maintain confidence.
- •Oklahoma reviews mistakes from the loss to Michigan.
- •The Sooners face a 2-0 New Mexico team on Saturday.
- •Venables highlights offensive line and drive issues to address.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Sooners' Brent Venables' message to his team: 'Don't lose confidence'
"Brent Venables urges Oklahoma to stay confident while addressing the fundamentals behind its mistakes.
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