Four coordinators, one common denominator: How Brent Venables got here and why he can't afford to miss this time
Oklahoma's offense is under new leadership after a change at the top.
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The Oklahoma Sooners' offense is now in the hands of tight ends coach Jason Witten, who has taken over as play-caller following the firing of offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. The move comes as head coach Brent Venables searches for a solution to his struggling offense.
According to ESPN, sources close to the program confirm that Arbuckle is out and Witten is in. Witten's promotion is not a surprise, given his experience and connections to the program.
However, the question remains: can Witten turn the Sooners' offense around and lead them to success?
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Coverage (6)
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Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten to be Sooners next play-callerSooners Wire · 21h ago
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Does Jason Witten have inside track on OU football OC job?The Oklahoman · 21h ago
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Brent Venables explains how 'everything's on the table' for OU offenseOU Daily · 21h ago
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Why was Ben Arbuckle fired?
Coverage does not yet specify the reasons behind Arbuckle's departure.
What is Jason Witten's background?
Witten is a former NFL tight end and has coaching experience.
What is the current state of the Oklahoma Sooners' offense?
The program is struggling, and Venables is looking for a solution.
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