Brent Venables emphasizes team hunger for upcoming 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Brent Venables expressed confidence in the Oklahoma Sooners at SEC media days as they prepare for the 2026 season. The team, ranked No. 7 in the SEC preseason order by media, aims to build on last year's 10-win campaign. Venables highlighted the players' motivation stemming from a playoff loss, stating their confidence and desire to improve. He believes that their experiences from last season have fostered a strong work ethic and a commitment to perform better on the field. With a focus on control and performance, the Sooners look to exceed expectations in the coming season.
- •Oklahoma is ranked No. 7 in the SEC preseason order.
- •Brent Venables noted the team's hunger to improve after last year's playoff loss.
- •The Sooners won 10 games last season, making the College Football Playoff.
- •Venables emphasizes focusing on performance and preparation for the upcoming season.
- •The team aims to convert past disappointments into motivation for 2026.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables sees a hunger in the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of 2026
""I think the hunger of this football team is there." Brent Venables and the Sooners focusing on the things they can control.
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