Oklahoma made it to the College Football Playoff this past season, but blew a 17-point lead and lost to Alabama in the first round.
It was a major step in the right direction for Brent Venables and his program, but the Sooners are already looking to take that next step next year.
The Oklahoma defense was championship-worthy this past year, but it was the offense that was too inconsistent at times. Not only is Venables looking to bring in different players to help on that side of the ball, but also coaches, as he is also reportedly hiring former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten to coach the tight ends.
Oklahoma has finalized a deal to hire former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten as its tight ends coach, sources tell @CBSSports pic.twitter.com/TDWylQ4sB3
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 8, 2026Witten has been coaching at the high school level for the past couple of years, helping Liberty Christian School win back-to-back state championships in 2023 and 2024.
He is widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in the history of the sport. A college standout for the Tennessee Volunteers, Witten finished his NFL career with 13,046 yards and 74 touchdowns, while also making the Pro Bowl 11 times in his career. He is currently a finalist to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, but he brings an instant respect and credibility that should help the Sooners in a big way.
This also figures to help the Sooners when it comes to recruiting Witten’s son Cooper, who is a 5-star recruit and No. 21 player in the class of 2027, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
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