Oklahoma Regents Chair Says Venables Not on Hot Seat

Oklahoma Board of Regents chair Rick Nagel said coach Brent Venables is not on the hot seat, citing the university’s recent contract extension through 2031. The public vote of confidence comes as the Sooners sit at 5-4 and face questions about their inconsistent season and struggling offense; Oklahoma fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle before beating Florida, with Jason Witten serving as interim coordinator. Venables’ buyout is now more than $50 million, making a coaching change costly, while the team’s remaining schedule leaves a wide range of possible finishes.