Oklahoma Sooners evaluate past season ahead of 2026 challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners are preparing for the upcoming 2026 college football season after a mixed 2025 campaign. The Sooners finished with a 10-win season, including an appearance in the College Football Playoff. Head coach Brent Venables, entering his fifth year, seeks to build on a strong defense ranked fourth nationally but aims to improve a struggling offense. The team relied on a transfer quarterback and made significant coaching changes, including hiring Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator. The Sooners' upcoming schedule poses a significant challenge as they look to capitalize on recent successes.
- •Oklahoma finished the 2025 season with a 10-3 record and a playoff appearance.
- •The defense ranked fourth in the nation, while the offense ranked 51st.
- •Brent Venables begins his fifth season as head coach.
- •Significant changes include hiring Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator.
- •Upcoming schedule presents a challenge for the Sooners to maintain momentum.
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"Flash in the pan or reawakened superpower? This year will go a long way in deciding.
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