Oklahoma struggles with South Carolina as Brent Venables faces scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Oklahoma suffered a 42-25 defeat to South Carolina on October 31, continuing a troubling trend for the team in the 2026 season. After a strong 2025 campaign, the Sooners’ performance has deteriorated, particularly on offense, ranking among the least effective in their conference. Coach Brent Venables, now 36-24 in his tenure, is under pressure despite having signed a contract extension this season that includes a buyout of nearly $52.5 million. Oklahoma's streak of bowl game appearances since 1999 is in jeopardy as they require two wins in their final four games against Florida, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Missouri to remain eligible.
- •Oklahoma lost to South Carolina 42-25 on October 31.
- •The Sooners trailed 42-16 entering the fourth quarter.
- •Oklahoma's offense scored just two touchdowns in the final period.
- •Brent Venables' buyout is approximately $52.5 million.
- •Oklahoma needs two wins in its last four games to extend its bowl streak.
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Changes could be coming at Oklahoma after offense struggles again in loss to S. Carolina
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma is unraveling. Here’s the massive price of firing Brent Venables
"Oklahoma’s season is spiraling after a blowout loss to South Carolina, but moving on from Brent Venables would come with a massive price tag.
"Oklahoma was dominated by South Carolina at home, and now Brent Venables has questions to answer about his coaching staff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 12:38 AMChanges could be coming at Oklahoma after offense struggles again in loss to S. Carolina
Oklahoma was dominated by South Carolina at home, and now Brent Venables has questions to answer about his coaching staff.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 12:29 AMOklahoma is unraveling. Here’s the massive price of firing Brent Venables
Oklahoma’s season is spiraling after a blowout loss to South Carolina, but moving on from Brent Venables would come with a massive price tag.
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