Brent Venables fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle at Oklahoma

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Brent Venables fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle at Oklahoma
Summary

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables announced the firing of offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle on November 4. Venables has appointed Jason Witten as the interim play caller in an effort to address the team's offensive struggles, as the Sooners sit at 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC. During a press conference, Venables stated that all positions, including quarterback, are up for reevaluation ahead of their upcoming game against Florida. Arbuckle's departure follows a disappointing performance and a season in which the Sooners rank low in both total offense and scoring compared to last year. Oklahoma will face Florida on Saturday as they look to improve before concluding the season against several ranked opponents.

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  • •Oklahoma is 4-4 overall and 2-3 in SEC play.
  • •Jason Witten is now the interim offensive play caller.
  • •Oklahoma ranks 111th in total yards and 108th in points per game.
  • •The Sooners will play Florida on November 9.
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  • 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables Says Everything Is on the Table After Firing Ben Arbuckle
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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables fired second-year offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle on Monday and made Jason Witten the interim play caller, per ESPN. Asked whether John Mateer remains the starting quarterback, Venables said everything is on the table before Saturday’s game at Florida. The Sooners are 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC, a year after…

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