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Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh's struggling unit gets called out

Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh, long shielded by a stellar reputation and a history of developing NFL talent—including 14 draft picks since 2013 and stars like Orlando Brown and Creed Humphrey—now faces mounting criticism amid a dismal stretch for the Sooners. After three games where Oklahoma managed just 37 combined points, failed to surpass 300 yards of offense, and suffered two losses, Bedenbaugh’s unit has become a focal point of scrutiny, alongside offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.

Head coach Brent Venables openly criticized the line’s inconsistency, calling it “very disappointing” and highlighting instability due to frequent player transfers and injuries. Key linemen like left tackle Michael Fasusi (shoulder), center Jake Maikkula (knee), and right guard Ryan Fodje (knee) have missed multiple games, further complicating development efforts.

Venables also suggested some injured players should be on the field, pointing to roster management as a contributing factor to the struggles ahead of Saturday’s showdown against Texas in Dallas.

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