Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables faces intense criticism from fans following the Sooners' humiliating 42-25 defeat to South Carolina on November 1, 2026. Social media erupted with calls to "Fire Brent Venables" and descriptions of the performance as among the "worst coaching jobs ever witnessed" after the lopsided loss.
The defeat marks another low point in Venables' tenure at Oklahoma, with supporters expressing frustration over the team's direction and in-game management. The 17-point margin against the Gamecocks amplified existing concerns about the program's trajectory under the current coaching staff.
