Oklahoma coach Brent Venables reportedly agrees to contract extension worth over $10 million per season

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has reportedly agreed to a contract extension worth over $10 million per season, according to ESPN. The two-year deal extends Venables' tenure at Oklahoma through the 2031 season, with an average salary of $10.5 million over the remaining six years. This significant raise comes in the wake of Oklahoma's impressive 10-3 season in 2025, which marked the first time the team made a playoff appearance since 2019.

The Sooners won games against Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, and LSU in November, earning a playoff spot before falling to Alabama in the first round.

Venables' salary increase reflects the success of the program under his leadership. Since joining Oklahoma in 2021, he has guided the team to two 10-3 seasons and two 6-7 seasons. The contract extension also comes as part of Oklahoma's transition to the College Football Playoff. In 2025, Venables earned just over $7.5 million, making him the 23rd-highest paid coach in the country.

Nine coaches made over $10 million that year, with five earning more than $10.5 million, including coaches from the SEC such as Georgia's Kirby Smart, Texas' Steve Sarkisian, and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer.