Jason Witten appointed Oklahoma football interim offensive coordinator
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Jason Witten has been named interim offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma football team following the firing of Ben Arbuckle. Witten, a former Dallas Cowboys tight end who joined OU's coaching staff this offseason, previously coached at Liberty Christian High School. He will take on playcalling duties starting with Saturday’s game against Florida in Gainesville. This role could serve as an evaluation period as head coach Brent Venables seeks his fourth offensive coordinator in six seasons.
- •Witten assumes playcalling duties after Arbuckle's dismissal.
- •OU's tight ends unit has performed well under Witten's guidance.
- •Witten's son, Cooper, is a four-star linebacker committed to the 2027 class.
- •The Sooners are set to face Florida on Saturday.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Witten taking over as OU football interim offensive coordinator, per reports
"Former Dallas Cowboys star Jason Witten will reportedly take over playcalling duties for the OU football team on an interim basis following Ben Arbuckle's firing.
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