"He's had two bad years": Paul Finebaum questions future of prominent CFB coach

Oklahoma Sooners’ coach Brent Venables is in hot water after a rough 2024 season. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum talked about Venables’ problems on his show, and fans are worried. Oklahoma is a huge name in college football, and they love winning.

Finebaum’s comments have people asking if Venables can stay. Will he help the team win, or is his time at Oklahoma almost done?Paul Finebaum thinks Brent Venables is in big troublePaul Finebaum said on his show that Brent Venables might not keep his job if he has another bad year. Oklahoma is a top team with 950 wins and seven national titles, so losing is a big deal. Venables had two 6-7 seasons in three years, the worst since 1998. Finebaum believes fans won’t wait for more losses.

Oklahoma fans want their team to be great again after missing big games.Firing Venables would cost Oklahoma a lot of money. His buyout is $34.9 million after 2025, from a new contract in 2024. Even with his $8.5 million pay each year, he must win games. New players like quarterback John Mateer could help the team play better. The first game against Illinois State on August 30 is super important.New players bring hope to OklahomaOklahoma fans are excited about new players who might help the team win more.

The Sooners got quarterback John Mateer from Washington State and running back Jaydn Ott from California. Last year, Mateer threw for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns, and he ran for 826 yards. Ott was hurt in 2024 but ran for 1,315 yards in 2023. These players could make the team’s offense much better after a bad 2024.

Venables needs these new guys to do well in tough SEC games. Finebaum’s words show how much people worry about Oklahoma’s future.

With 50 conference titles, the Sooners hate losing. The 2025 season will show if Venables can be a good leader. A strong start might make fans happy, but a bad one could cause trouble. Fans hope Venables can show Finebaum he’s wrong.College football is tough, and Oklahoma wants to be the best. Brent Venables is at a big point in his job. Finebaum’s warning makes every game feel like a big test. With new players and hard games, the Sooners can change things. But Venables needs to win fast to stay safe. Fans are counting down to the August 30 game to see their team shine.Also Read: College Football transfer portal additions who could swing playoff hopes for top 25 teams