Brent Venables: A New Era for Oklahoma Sooners Football

The Arrival of a New Head Coach

After a disappointing 2021 season, the Oklahoma Sooners have turned to Brent Venables to lead their football program into the future.

Venables, a former Oklahoma defensive coordinator, has a reputation for success. He was the defensive coordinator for Clemson's 2016 National Championship team and has been named one of the top assistant coaches in college football.

A New Vision for the Sooners

Venables has already begun to implement his vision for the Sooners. He has hired a new coaching staff, including former Oklahoma quarterback Josh Heupel as offensive coordinator.

Venables's vision for the Sooners is to build a team that is physical, disciplined, and fundamentally sound. He wants his team to be able to compete with anyone in the country.

Key Changes under Venables

Venables has already made several key changes to the Sooners' program.

• Increased emphasis on defense: Venables is a defensive-minded coach, and he has made it clear that he will be prioritizing the Sooners' defense.
• New offensive philosophy: Josh Heupel's offense is known for its up-tempo style and its ability to score points. This is a significant departure from the Sooners' previous offensive philosophy.
• New coaching staff: Venables has hired a new coaching staff that includes several former Oklahoma players. This staff is expected to bring a new level of energy and enthusiasm to the program.

The Road Ahead

Venables has a lot of work to do to turn the Sooners back into a national contender. But he is confident that he can get the job done.

The Sooners will open their 2022 season on September 3rd against the UTEP Miners. It will be the first opportunity for Venables to showcase his new-look Sooners.