IT IS DONE: Oklahoma Sooners Star Josh Heupel Stuns Fans and Leaves Head Coach Brent Venables Speechless with Major Announcement Concerning…..
đŁď¸ Heupel Shakes Up Coaching Landscape
In a bombshell delivered yesterday, former Oklahoma Sooners star and current Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel revealed he is strongly exploring a return to his alma mater as Oklahomaâs next head coach, amid mounting pressure on Brent Venables due to recent underperformance. According to ESPN college football insider Andres Linares, Venables has suffered two losing seasons in three years, and OU alumni see Heupelâa national championship-winning Sooner quarterbackâas the logical successor if the Sooners make a coaching change .
Heupel, renowned across college football for his offensive acumen, maintains a deep-rooted connection to Oklahoma. He quarterbacked the Sooners to the 2000 national championship, later returned as offensive coordinator, and still enjoys strong relationships with former teammates and staff .
đŁ Heupelâs Statement
When pressed about rumors linking him to the Oklahoma job, Heupel said:
> âYou never say never⌠Iâve got a deep appreciation and connection to the guys I played with⌠but Iâm focused on Tennessee.â
His comments reflect a combination of ambivalence and loyaltyâhe’s thankful for Tennesseeâs support and remains committed publicly, but avoids completely closing the door on a potential return to Norman.
đĽ Whatâs Driving the Buzz?
1. Venablesâ Hot Seat: Oklahoma has logged two losing campaigns in three years, unusual for a program with high expectations .
2. Sooner Roots: As the quarterback of OUâs last national championship and former OC (2006â2014), Heupel has deep institutional ties .
3. Heupelâs Success at Tennessee: Since taking over in 2021, Heupel boasts a 37â15 record, an SEC Coach of the Year award (2022), and multiple College Football Playoff appearances .
đ§Š What Comes Next?
The Sooners have yet to issue any coaching announcements.
Heupel is under contract at Tennessee, which continues to support him. But insider reports confirm that âyou never say neverâ in college football coaching circlesÂ
With the upcoming November showdown between Tennessee and Oklahoma, all eyes will be on Heupelâand what that game might signal for his future ambitions .
đ Final Word
Josh Heupelâs heartfelt admission and his deep Oklahoma legacy have reignited speculation that he might return to lead the Soonersâespecially with Brent Venablesâ position in flux. For now, Heupel reaffirms his commitment to Tennessee, but that ânever say neverâ stance keeps the door cracked just enough for a possible Norman comeback.