Brent Venables outlines key improvements for Oklahoma football success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
At SEC Media Days, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables emphasized the need for a stronger rushing attack. He described last season's average of 3.5 yards per carry as 'pathetic' and noted that improvements in both the offensive line and coaching staff are necessary. Venables is optimistic with Deland McCullough taking over as running backs coach and the return of key rushers. The Sooners aim to enhance their physicality in the ground game, critical for overall team performance and playoff contention.
- •Brent Venables demands improvement in the Sooners' rushing game.
- •Oklahoma averaged 3.5 yards per carry last season.
- •Deland McCullough takes over as running backs coach.
- •Key returning rushers include Tory Blaylock, John Mateer, and Xavier Robinson.
- •Venables emphasizes physicality as essential for success.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables Reveals What Oklahoma Has To Do To Be A Championship Team
"Brent Venables demands a more physical ground game for the Sooners, pressuring the offensive line and new coaching to fix "pathetic" rushing stats
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