Oklahoma Sooners fire offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners have dismissed offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, promoting tight ends coach Jason Witten to interim coordinator. The decision follows a 42-25 defeat to South Carolina, during which the Sooners managed only 118 total yards through three quarters. Head coach Brent Venables expressed the need for a change, emphasizing a fresh approach for the offense. Witten will lead the offensive staff for the remainder of the season, focusing on providing a clear game plan to improve performance.
- •Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after recent losses.
- •Jason Witten promoted to interim offensive coordinator.
- •Sooners scored only three points through three quarters against South Carolina.
- •Brent Venables cites need for a change in offensive direction.
- •Witten's coaching experience will guide the team moving forward.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — "We need a change': Brent Venables on offensive coordinator changes
"The Oklahoma Sooners officially announced the offensive coordinator change and here's what Brent Venables had to say Monday afternoon.
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