Brent Venables ranks eighth in CBS Sports' SEC head coach rankings
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Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Oklahoma's Brent Venables is ranked eighth among SEC head coaches by CBS Sports ahead of the 2026 season. Venables' leadership led Oklahoma to a 10-win season and a College Football Playoff appearance last year, moving him up from 13th in the previous rankings. His defensive strategies helped compensate for an inconsistent offense. For the current season, Venables faces the challenge of improving offensive performance while maintaining a strong defense, with a talented roster set to compete. This season will be pivotal in determining if Oklahoma can reach national title contention.
- •Venables ranked No. 8 in CBS Sports' SEC coach rankings.
- •Oklahoma finished last season with a 10-win record.
- •The Sooners reached the College Football Playoff in 2025.
- •Venables aims for improved offensive consistency this season.
- •Oklahoma's upcoming roster may be the most talented yet.
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