Brent Venables credited with saving Oklahoma's season last year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables helped the Sooners finish last season strong, rallying from a 6-2 start to end with a 10-3 record and a College Football Playoff berth. SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum noted that Venables’ ability to win crucial games against Tennessee and Alabama late in the season was pivotal in turning around what could have been a disastrous campaign. The successful finish has boosted the program's momentum heading into 2026, with expectations to build on last season’s achievements.
- •Oklahoma finished the season 10-3, making the College Football Playoff.
- •Venables kept the team focused, winning four consecutive games to finish the year.
- •The Sooners had a 6-2 record after their first eight games.
- •Key wins came against Tennessee and Alabama.
- •Oklahoma looks to sustain momentum heading into the new season.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — SEC Network analyst believes Brent Venables saved his job last season
"Paul Finebaum credits Brent Venables for an impressive turnaround that saved Oklahoma's season.
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