Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has voiced his confidence in Jason Witten's readiness for his new position as the team's tight ends coach. Venables made the comments following the Sooners' season-opening game against the Texas El Paso Miners on September 4, 2026, at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.
Witten, a former NFL All-Pro tight end with the Dallas Cowboys, joined the Oklahoma coaching staff in the offseason. During the game against UTEP, Witten was seen actively coaching on the sidelines during the second quarter.
The Sooners Wire reported on November 3, 2026, that Venables believes Witten's experience and football acumen make him well-suited for the role as he transitions from a storied playing career to coaching at the collegiate level.
