Oklahoma Parts Ways With Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle Amid Mid-Tenure Shakeup
The University of Oklahoma has dismissed offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle following a turbulent stretch that lasted under two seasons. In response to the sudden coaching vacancy, program leadership has tabbed Jason Witten to step in and assume play-calling responsibilities.
- Oklahoma officially parted ways with offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after less than two full seasons on the job.
- Football insider Pete Thamel of ESPN first broke the news regarding the abrupt coaching change on Monday.
- Jason Witten is slated to take over the crucial play-calling duties as the program navigates the remainder of the season.
NORMAN, Okla. — In a decisive shakeup reflecting mounting competitive pressures, the University of Oklahoma has dismissed offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after a tenure that lasted less than two full seasons, according to multiple reports confirmed on Monday.
Arbuckle's departure arrives as the program grapples with offensive consistency issues that have plagued the team throughout recent matchups. Hired with high expectations to revitalize the offensive unit, the coordinator struggled to find a sustainable rhythm, prompting university leadership to make an abrupt mid-tenure change to salvage the competitive trajectory of the campaign.
According to reports detailed by ESPN insider Pete Thamel, the leadership group acted swiftly following internal evaluations, determining that a radical shift in strategy was paramount. Consequently, Jason Witten has been tapped to step into the pivotal role, taking over the play-calling responsibilities for the remainder of the schedule.
