Summary
Oklahoma has decided to fire tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley due to offensive struggles in recent games. Finley served as the tight ends coach and briefly as offensive coordinator since 2021. Oklahoma aims to improve its offense for the 2026 season.
Key Facts
- Oklahoma's football team struggled offensively in recent important games.
- The team scored only two field goals in a loss to Texas on October 11.
- Against Missouri and LSU, the team scored just 17 points each game.
- In the College Football Playoff, Oklahoma lost 34-24 to Alabama.
- Joe Jon Finley, the tight ends coach, has been with Oklahoma since 2021.
- Finley was promoted to co-offensive coordinator and offensive coordinator in 2024 but returned to coaching tight ends in 2025.
- Head Coach Brent Venables highlighted the need for improved offensive strategies.
- The team aims to improve its offensive play for the 2026 season.
