Oklahoma extends head coach Brent Venables’ contract before the 2026 regular season. News outlets report the agreement is in place ahead of the upcoming campaign rather than after the season begins.
Fox Sports reports the extension runs for two additional years, taking Venables’ deal through January 2032. Newsweek similarly describes the extension as a new contract deal signed ahead of the 2026 season, though it provides fewer specifics about the exact end date.
Both sources frame the move as part of Oklahoma’s decision to retain Venables heading into the next season. Beyond the extension terms, the reports offer limited detail on what changes, if any, accompany the new deal, and they do not provide additional contextual milestones such as performance targets or coaching staff adjustments.