Brent Venables expresses confidence in struggling kicker Tate Sandell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables backed kicker Tate Sandell after his poor performance against Mississippi State in a 23-15 victory on October 25, 2026. Sandell struggled, converting only 3 of 6 field goal attempts, which contrasts sharply with his success from the previous season when he won the Lou Groza Award. Venables remains confident in Sandell’s abilities despite recent challenges, emphasizing the team's overall toughness amid injuries. The Sooners hope Sandell can regain form as they approach tougher matchups.
- •Oklahoma defeated Mississippi State 23-15.
- •Tate Sandell made only 3 of 6 field goal attempts.
- •Venables expressed belief that Sandell will improve.
- •Sandell had a strong prior season, winning the Lou Groza Award.
- •Oklahoma's special teams need to regain effectiveness for upcoming games.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables believes Tate Sandell will be 'fine' after struggles
"Brent Venables backs Tate Sandell after his struggles and praises Oklahoma's toughness in the win over Mississippi State.
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