Oklahoma announces decision on head coach Brent Venables

Oklahoma's Board of Regents chair announced on Wednesday, November 12, 2026, that head coach Brent Venables is not on the hot seat, despite the team's disappointing season and growing criticism of his leadership. The statement from school leadership makes clear that Venables will retain his position as head coach. Oklahoma had recently played against Florida on November 7, 2026, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.