IT IS DONE: Oklahoma Sooners Star Josh Heupel Stuns Fans and Leaves Head Coach Brent Venables Speechless with Major Announcement Concerning…..
🗣️ 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 Oklahoma’s 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 Heupel—a national championship-winning Sooner quarterback—as 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 .
📣 Heupel’s Statement
When pressed about rumors linking him to the Oklahoma job, Heupel said:
> “You never say never… I’ve got a deep appreciation and connection to the guys I played with… but I’m focused on Tennessee.”
His comments reflect a combination of ambivalence and loyalty—he’s thankful for Tennessee’s support and remains committed publicly, but avoids completely closing the door on a potential return to Norman.
🔥 What’s Driving the Buzz?
1. Venables’ 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 OU’s last national championship and former OC (2006–2014), Heupel has deep institutional ties .
3. Heupel’s Success at Tennessee: Since taking over in 2021, Heupel boasts a 37–15 record, an SEC Coach of the Year award (2022), and multiple College Football Playoff appearances .
🧩 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 “you never say never” in college football coaching circlesÂ
With the upcoming November showdown between Tennessee and Oklahoma, all eyes will be on Heupel—and what that game might signal for his future ambitions .
🔍 Final Word
Josh Heupel’s heartfelt admission and his deep Oklahoma legacy have reignited speculation that he might return to lead the Sooners—especially with Brent Venables’ position in flux. For now, Heupel reaffirms his commitment to Tennessee, but that “never say never” stance keeps the door cracked just enough for a possible Norman comeback.
