By Dan Zealley
Oklahoma has been searching for a defensive coordinator since Zac Alley left for West Virginia. On3
Sports posts that Brent Venables will call the plays.
NEW: Brent Venables will serve as Oklahoma's defensive play-caller next season, he announced.
"I have high expectations for our program and will do everything in my power to achieve our goals for our players."https://t.co/h8KQltiSki pic.twitter.com/GlUyAGySbf
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“I have reflected on all facets of our program over the past several weeks,” Venables said. “Since I was
hired as head coach, we have carefully assembled the defensive personnel and scheme that is suited to
compete at the highest level, and we’ve built a deep and talented roster ready for the moment.”
In their first year in the SEC, Oklahoma finished in the top 5 in scoring defense and rushing yards. To fill
the void on the coaching staff, the Sooners bring in two former defensive coordinators. Coming on
board are Nate Dreiling (former Arkansas St. DC) to coach inside linebackers and Wes Goodman (former
Clemson DC) as assistant linebackers and outside linebackers coach.
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“Adding Nate and Wes to our team, with their extensive and diverse experience, simply adds to my
expectations and excitement for our defensive unit,” Venables said.
“I have high expectations for our program and will do everything in my power to achieve our goals for
our players. To that end, I will take over defensive play-calling responsibilities for the 2025 season.”
