Oklahoma signs Brent Venables to six-year contract extension

Oklahoma has signed head coach Brent Venables to a six-year contract extension worth $10.5 million per year. The announcement came shortly after the Sooners made their first College Football Playoff appearance under Venables in 2025. Athletic director Roger Denny emphasized the stability and continuity this extension provides as the team aims for championship success. Venables has guided Oklahoma through a recent turnaround, achieving a 10-win regular season following a disappointing 6-7 record in 2024. The Sooners are set to return 14 starters in 2026, with key players such as quarterback John Mateer and wide receiver Isaiah Sategna leading the charge as the season approaches.

• 6:31 PMCBS Sports — Oklahoma signs Brent Venables to six-year deal as Sooners eye return to CFP in 2026 season