{
  "id": 15787672,
  "title": "Oklahoma assistants Ben Arbuckle, Bill Bedenbaugh running out of time to fix offense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/oklahoma-assistants-ben-arbuckle-bill-bedenbaugh-running-out-of-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T19:18:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-assistants-ben-arbuckle-bill-191824270.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh appear to be running out of time to rectify the Sooners' struggling offense, given their upcoming games against Mississippi State and South Carolina. If star quarterback Kamario Taylor is ruled out for Mississippi State, the Sooners could end up losing to a team they should likely defeat, providing further justification for potential coaching changes. The Sooners rank fifth nationally in total defense, but more help is needed. Arbuckle conceded responsibility for the recent performance issues during a loss to Kentucky. He stated that he, as the one calling plays, bears the ultimate responsibility for any failures. The team's offensive output has been dismal, with just 13 points scored against Kentucky, one of the worst defenses in the SEC. Despite this, the team continues to rely on John Mateer as the starting quarterback. Arbuckle defended his decision, citing Mateer's potential to lead the team to victory. Bedenbaugh, with 13½ years of service, faces a tougher decision should a coaching change be necessary, as he has more experience than Arbuckle.",
  "summary": "History tends to repeat itself, which is why Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh should be on high alert heading into the Sooners’ next two games – at Mississippi State on Saturday and at home against South Carolina on Oct. 31.",
  "key_points": [
    "Oklahoma's offense struggling ahead of Mississippi State and South Carolina games",
    "Ben Arbuckle and Bill Bedenbaugh face time constraints to improve performance",
    "Kamario Taylor's potential absence could justify coaching changes"
  ],
  "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."
}