{
  "id": 10758900,
  "title": "Paul Finebaum on Brent Venables: 'You're stuck with him'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/paul-finebaum-on-brent-venables-youre-stuck-with-him",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paul-finebaum-brent-venables-youre-190055327.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum criticized Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables after the team extended its contract without much fanfare. Finebaum questioned why Venables deserved such an extension, especially since an extension usually signals a coach's desire to stay in a position. Finebaum thought that Oklahoma should have focused on another successful season to put the concerns about Venables' tenure to rest. However, after beginning the season 2-2 and suffering a 41-13 loss to Georgia, Finebaum intensified his criticism. He stated that Venables couldn't be replaced, but the decision to extend his contract was misguided. Finebaum warned that Oklahoma was destined to face the same struggles as other teams like Florida State under Mike Norvell and USC under Lincoln Riley. He added that Oklahoma is in a challenging position, being outmatched by schools like Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Florida. Despite the criticism, the Sooners have the opportunity to rebound in the bye week and prepare for a crucial match against the Texas Longhorns.",
  "summary": "Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma is \"stuck\" with Brent Venables after the Sooners extended him through 2031.",
  "key_points": [
    "ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum criticized Brent Venables' contract extension.",
    "Finebaum questioned Venables' need for an extension after a 2-2 start.",
    "He warned Oklahoma faces struggles similar to Florida State and USC."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}