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Brent Venables given major recognition for Oklahoma’s Red River Rivalry win over Texas

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables earned the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week award after leading the Sooners to a stunning 27-24 victory over No. 1-ranked Texas in the Red River Rivalry.

The win marked Oklahoma’s first top-25 upset of the season, vaulting the previously unranked team into national conversation as a potential bowl contender. Venables’ defensive game plan proved decisive, with Oklahoma’s pass rush and secondary disrupting Texas quarterback Arch Manning twice, including a crucial interception that set up Tate Sandell’s game-winning 47-yard field goal.

Courtland Guillory’s pick-six sealed the win, while linebacker Owen Heinecke and defensive linemen Taylor Wein and Trent Wilson combined to stifle the Longhorns’ vaunted offense, forcing five tackles for loss and two sacks on Manning. Despite a lackluster offensive performance—quarterback John Mateer finished with no touchdowns and negative rushing yards—Oklahoma’s defensive dominance showcased Venables’ tactical expertise and cemented his recognition as the week’s top coach.

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