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Brent Venables ranks ninth among SEC coaches in recent analysis

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Brent Venables ranks ninth among SEC coaches in recent analysis
Summary

On3 analyst Chris Low ranked Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables as the ninth-best coach in the SEC. This evaluation considers Venables' mixed record at Oklahoma, including two losing seasons and two 10-win seasons. The ranking has sparked debate, as some argue Venables has more playoff success than several peers placed above him, such as Clark Lea and Eli Drinkwitz. With a challenging schedule ahead, Venables aims to improve on his playoff performance with Oklahoma's best team yet in 2026.

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  • •Brent Venables has turned around the Oklahoma Sooners football program.
  • •Chris Low's ranking places Venables behind several SEC peers.
  • •Oklahoma made the playoff last season despite past struggles.
  • •Venables is expected to lead one of his strongest teams in 2026.
  • •Debate continues over the validity of the coaching rankings.
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The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the very best coaches in the country, as Brent Venables has turned the program back around.

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