Brent Venables emphasizes character as Oklahoma Sooners prepare for New Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables highlighted the team's character following a 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. He stated that the upcoming game against the New Mexico Lobos is crucial, as New Mexico has displayed strong performances this season. Venables believes that overcoming adversity will define the team's commitment and maturity. The Sooners need to show that mistakes from the Michigan game are correctable as they prepare to face a challenging opponent on Saturday.
- •Oklahoma lost 17-10 to Michigan Wolverines.
- •Venables stresses the importance of responding to adversity.
- •New Mexico comes off a strong performance, scoring 70 points last week.
- •The game is significant for evaluating the Sooners' character and leadership.
- •Coaching staff focusing on correcting mistakes from the Michigan game.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables expects the Oklahoma Sooners to bounce back
"Brent Venables says Oklahoma's response to adversity will reveal the team's character and maturity.
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