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Oklahoma Fires Tight Ends Coach Amid Offensive Struggles

1/2/2026

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Oklahoma is firing tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley, who has served since 2021.
The Sooners showed offensive struggles last season, including a 23-6 loss to Texas and a 34-24 defeat to Alabama in the College Football Playoff.
Oklahoma finished with 17 points in its last two regular-season games.
Brent Venables, Oklahoma head coach, says changes to the offense are necessary for improvement in 2026, including better passing and rushing.

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Story summary

Oklahoma is firing tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley, who has served since 2021.
The Sooners showed offensive struggles last season, including a 23-6 loss to Texas and a 34-24 defeat to Alabama in the College Football Playoff.
Oklahoma finished with 17 points in its last two regular-season games.
Brent Venables, Oklahoma head coach, says changes to the offense are necessary for improvement in 2026, including better passing and rushing.