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Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle amid 4-4 season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:11 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle amid 4-4 season

Summary

Oklahoma has fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle following a disappointing 4-4 record this season. The Sooners rank No. 111 among FBS teams in total offense, averaging 336.9 yards and 22 points per game. Oklahoma has struggled offensively, scoring only 10 points against Michigan and 13 against Georgia and Kentucky. Following a 42-25 loss to South Carolina, the Sooners are looking to turn things around with upcoming games against ranked opponents including No. 25 Florida and No. 12 Ole Miss.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma has fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
•The Sooners rank No. 111 in FBS total offense.
•They average 22 points per game this season.
•Upcoming games include No. 25 Florida and No. 12 Ole Miss.
•Oklahoma is currently 4-4 after a loss to South Carolina.

Latest Updates

6:11 PMESPN — Sources: Oklahoma fires OC Arbuckle after less than two seasons
5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma reportedly fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle amid disappointing 4-4 record

What they're saying

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Oklahoma has fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after less than two seasons, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
— ESPNby Alex Scarborough