Jim Nagy Opens Up on Brent Venables’ Big Offseason Call After Oklahoma Staffer Stirs Bittersweet Past A young play-caller’s rise, a GM’s bold prediction, and an old wound resurface as Oklahoma footbal

When Oklahoma hit rock bottom offensively in 2024, it was borderline unwatchable. So, the man in charge, Brent Venables , couldn’t afford another empty plate. After stumbling to 22-17 in three seasons, including a forgettable 12-14 in conference play, he needed a shakeup. And that started with the firing of Seth Littrell and the hiring of a 30-year-old Texas native with a West Coast resume and enough swagger to convince the HC he could fix the mess. And here’s where the Sooners GM Jim Nagy steps in with the kind of ringing endorsement that turns heads.

On August 15, Jim Nagy didn’t hide his expectations for Ben Arbuckle . He shared an X post that outlined the OC’s life six years ago when he “ was delivering Uber Eats in order to pursue his dream .” The post added,