Brent Venables named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week after major upset

Brent Venables received the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week award after leading Oklahoma to a 27-24 victory over No. 1 Texas at the Cotton Bowl. This achievement marks Venables' highest-ranked win as head coach and the Sooners' first victory over a top-ranked team since 2007. The award recognizes coaches who exemplify scholarship, leadership, and integrity. Following the win, Oklahoma's players also received accolades, including Peyton Bowen as SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Oklahoma, now 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the SEC, will face No. 15 Kentucky in their next game on Saturday night.

• 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — OU's Brent Venables earns the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week