Brent Venables demands improvement from OU offense after shaky win
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:46 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables called for significant improvements from the team's offense after their 14-6 victory over New Mexico on September 20, 2026. The Sooners struggled throughout the game, with quarterback John Mateer throwing two interceptions in the first half. Venables expressed concern over the offense's performance and emphasized the need for enhanced execution to compete effectively in upcoming matches. His backing of offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle came alongside criticism of the offense's inability to establish a clear identity.
- •Oklahoma defeated New Mexico 14-6 on September 20, 2026.
- •Quarterback John Mateer threw two interceptions in the first half.
- •Brent Venables emphasized the need for offensive improvement.
- •Venables backed offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle postgame.
- •Boos were heard from the crowd during the game.
- 6:46 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma news: Brent Venables shuts down talks about replacing Ben Arbuckle
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables demands more from OU football offense, backs embattled OC Ben Arbuckle
"Winning in college football usually cures everything, but the University of Oklahoma Sooners left their home crowd deeply frustrated Saturday night. Despite grinding out a 14-6 victory over the New Mexico Lobos, another sluggish offensive performance drew loud boos inside Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and sparked immediate speculation […] The post Oklahoma news: Brent Venables shuts down talks about replacing Ben Arbuckle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"OU football coach Brent Venables, when asked about his confidence in Sooners OC Ben Arbuckle moving forward: "He's out offensive coordinator."
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:46 AMOklahoma news: Brent Venables shuts down talks about replacing Ben Arbuckle
Winning in college football usually cures everything, but the University of Oklahoma Sooners left their home crowd deeply frustrated Saturday night. Despite grinding out a 14-6 victory over the New Mexico Lobos, another sluggish offensive performance drew loud boos inside Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and sparked immediate speculation […] The post Oklahoma news: Brent Venables shuts down talks about replacing Ben Arbuckle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:23 AMBrent Venables demands more from OU football offense, backs embattled OC Ben Arbuckle
OU football coach Brent Venables, when asked about his confidence in Sooners OC Ben Arbuckle moving forward: "He's out offensive coordinator."
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