Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables secures contract extension

Oklahoma football and head coach Brent Venables have reached a two-year contract extension, ensuring his tenure continues through 2031. The deal, announced on August 20, averages $10.5 million annually. Venables led the Sooners to a 10-3 record and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025, marking a notable improvement from a previous 6-7 season. Oklahoma ranked No. 9 in the preseason coaches poll and No. 10 in the AP poll, with the board of regents set to finalize the contract on September 15-16.

• 7:39 PMESPN — Sources: OU, Venables reach new 6-year contract
• 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma and Brent Venables agree to new contract
• 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma and head coach Brent Venables agree to contract extension
• 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners sign Brent Venables to contract extension
• 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables reportedly agrees to contract extension worth over $10 million per season
• 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — OU football coach Brent Venables agrees to two-year contract extension