Brent Venables under fire following Oklahoma Sooners' extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Brent Venables, head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, is facing criticism after receiving a contract extension through 2031. ESPN's Paul Finebaum labeled the decision a "terrible decision," questioning Venables' accomplishments to merit such a deal. After a 2-2 start this season—including a 41-13 loss to Georgia—Finebaum suggests that Oklahoma is trapped with Venables as they head into a crucial matchup against Texas after a bye week. The upcoming weeks are pivotal for Venables to improve team performance and shift perceptions.
- •Oklahoma Sooners extended Brent Venables through 2031 amid criticism.
- •Finebaum calls the extension a 'terrible decision.'
- •Sooners are currently 2-2, following a heavy loss to Georgia.
- •Upcoming game against Texas is crucial for Venables' future.
- •Bye week allows Oklahoma time to regroup before facing Texas.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum on Brent Venables: 'You're stuck with him'
"Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma is "stuck" with Brent Venables after the Sooners extended him through 2031.
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