Sooners Turn to Football Legend to Take Over as Play Caller

Saturday’s 42-25 upset loss at the hands of South Carolina sparkled the dismissal of Ben Arbuckle as Oklahoma‘s offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. And with Arbuckle out, the Sooners will turn to a big name as his replacement. Jason Witten Joined the Sooners as TE Coach Ahead of the 2026 Season Former NFL All-Pro tight end turned coach Jason Witten will assume the play calling duties throughout the rest of the 2026 season, per SoonerScoop.com. Witten joined the Oklahoma staff as tight ends coach in January of this year.