Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners: Can 2025 Be a Turnaround Year?
After a rollercoaster last five seasons, Brent Venables finds himself at a crossroads. The 2024 campaign, despite a massive win over Alabama, quickly spiraled into a disaster, culminating in embarrassing losses to LSU and Navy. However, the Sooners’ decision to retain Venables signals that the administration still believes he can turn things around. The question remains: Can Oklahoma finally break free from mediocrity in 2025, or is another letdown inevitable?
New Faces, New Hope?
Venables wasted no time shaking things up, bringing in Kevin Wilson as an offensive analyst—a move that even Urban Meyer praised. Wilson’s experience could provide much-needed structure to an offense that fell apart in 2024. But the real wildcard is John Mateer, the new QB transfer. Coming from Washington State, Mateer put up over 3,000 yards and 29 touchdowns, proving he can compete at a high level. But can he handle the SEC gauntlet?
Brutal Schedule, Brutal Reality
Oklahoma’s 2025 schedule is anything but forgiving, featuring powerhouses like a revamped Michigan, Texas with Arch Manning, and Alabama post-Jalen Milroe. Even the most optimistic Sooners fan knows a national championship run is unrealistic. The real question is whether Venables can deliver a respectable season that keeps the program from falling further into irrelevance.
Is 2025 a Do-or-Die Season for Venables?
Some believe Oklahoma’s ceiling next year is simply bowl eligibility, while others think a revamped offense and new leadership at QB could lead to a surprise breakout season. If 2025 ends in another disaster, it’s hard to see Venables keeping his job.
What’s your take?
Can Oklahoma rebound under Venables?
Is John Mateer the answer at QB?
Will Kevin Wilson’s offensive expertise be enough?
Sooners fans, the floor is yours—is this the year Oklahoma finally gets back on track?