Oklahoma coach Brent Venables seeks offensive improvement following Michigan loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Oklahoma dropped to 1-1 after a 17-10 loss to Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The Sooners struggled offensively throughout the contest, with quarterback John Mateer and the offensive line failing to generate momentum. Head coach Brent Venables cited the need for improved offensive coordination and execution, marking the third consecutive year the team has encountered early-season offensive difficulties. Compounding the loss, the Sooners sustained significant injuries, including linebacker Kip Lewis, who is expected to miss time, and safety Michael Boganowski. The team now turns its attention to an upcoming home game against New Mexico. With a difficult stretch of SEC games against Georgia and Texas approaching, Oklahoma faces mounting pressure to address its performance gaps to avoid a repeat of previous six-win seasons.
- •Oklahoma lost 17-10 to Michigan on the road Saturday.
- •Starting linebacker Kip Lewis will miss time due to an injury sustained in the loss.
- •The Sooners host New Mexico in their next game on September 19.
- •Head coach Brent Venables expressed the need for significant offensive improvements following the subpar performance.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables knows the Sooners have to improve after Michigan loss
"OU's Brent Venables says team has to get better after losing to Michigan
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