Jason Witten steps up as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator amid coaching changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Oklahoma promoted Jason Witten to offensive coordinator after firing Ben Arbuckle, following a successful upset win against Florida. Witten, a former NFL tight end, initially joined as tight ends coach to learn the coaching ropes. He has experience coaching at a high school level but now faces the challenge of leading a college team's offense. Meanwhile, Philip Rivers is expected to be named head coach at NC State without prior college coaching experience, raising questions about his preparedness for the role.
- •Jason Witten becomes Oklahoma's offensive coordinator following a coaching shakeup.
- •Witten previously served as tight ends coach before taking over play-calling duties.
- •Oklahoma achieved a 23-7 upset win over Florida under Witten's guidance.
- •Philip Rivers is set to be named NC State's head coach without prior college experience.
- •Rivers' hiring draws comparisons to past NFL player coaching transitions in college football.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — While Jason Witten is getting his hands dirty at Oklahoma, Philip Rivers is about to get thrown into the deep end at NC State
"As two former NFL greats break into the college football coaching ranks, one is learning the ropes on the ground. The other is going to have to learn on the fly.
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