Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after 4-4 start
The gist
Oklahoma fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after a 42-25 loss to South Carolina left the Sooners 4-4.
The unit ranked No. 100 or worse in several national offensive stats in 2026.
How it unfolded
- Sep 29, 2026AtoZ Sports reported OU had over a week during its bye to decide whether to move on from Arbuckle, noting he was a strong recruiter who likely drew 2027 and 2028 recruits.
- Oct 3, 2026OU beat New Mexico 14-6 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with coverage framing Arbuckle as coaching for his job.
- Oct 5, 2026Venables said the unpopular Arbuckle could take the heat, with Arbuckle's unit described as stuck in quicksand.