# Brent Venables: Timing of Oklahoma OC Change Affected by Defensive Struggles

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM · Read it: <https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/brent-venables-timing-of-oklahoma-oc-change-affected-by-defensive-struggles-01m73gd37taq>

The Sooners' coach said "it was the right time" to make move to elevate Jason Witten to interim offensive coordinator.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM: [Brent Venables: Timing of Oklahoma OC Change Affected by Defensive Struggles](<https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/brent-venables-timing-of-oklahoma-oc-change-affected-by-defensive-struggles-01m73gd37taq>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The Sooners' coach said "it was the right time" to make move to elevate Jason Witten to interim offensive coordinator.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:57 AM: [Oklahoma announces decision on head coach Brent Venables](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-announces-decision-head-coach-135703029.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Oklahoma has been one of college football’s most disappointing teams this season, and the criticism of head coach Brent Venables has grown louder. But the school’s leadership is making it clear that he isn’t going anywhere. The chair of Oklahoma’s Board of Regents said on Wednesday that Venables is not on the hot seat. In…