Social Media reacts to Oklahoma firing of Ben Arbuckle

November 2, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners have made a dramatic coaching change following their latest offensive struggles, firing offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle just one season into his tenure. The decision came after a 42-25 loss to South Carolina in Week 9, where the Sooners managed only 22 points per game on average this season, ranking last among FBS teams in total offense.

With a 4-4 record and just one win in six games outside a narrow victory over Texas, head coach Brent Venables opted for an emergency shakeup, promoting tight ends coach Jason Witten to take over play-calling duties. Fans, who had long criticized the stagnant offense, now face uncertainty over whether the move will reverse the team’s downward trajectory or deepen its SEC basement struggles.

Arbuckle’s dismissal marks the latest in a series of coaching adjustments under Venables, who had shown patience despite mounting frustration over the offense’s inability to sustain momentum. The Sooners’ offensive line and quarterback John Mateer have been particularly scrutinized, with the unit failing to generate consistent drives or capitalize on scoring opportunities.

While Witten’s experience as a former NFL star and current coach may bring fresh perspective, the immediate challenge remains turning around a unit that has underperformed across nearly every statistical category.