Oklahoma's Brent Venables discusses Texas A&M matchup at SEC Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables spoke at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the matchup with Texas A&M on November 21. Venables praised A&M's development under head coach Mike Elko and expressed excitement for the first clash in Norman since 2011. He noted that both teams have retained experienced quarterbacks and that Oklahoma returns a significant portion of its offensive production. Venables emphasized the physicality and challenge posed by A&M's program, which he referred to as a team of 'real dudes.'
- •Oklahoma faces Texas A&M in Norman for the first time since 2011.
- •Brent Venables praised Mike Elko's coaching and A&M's physical play.
- •Both teams retained key quarterbacks and have strong offensive lineups.
- •The game is scheduled for November 21, 2026.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'A bunch of real dudes': Oklahoma HC previews A&M at SEC Media Days
"Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables gave much praise to Texas A&M and previewed the 2026 clash in Norman at SEC Media Days on Monday.
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