{
  "id": 17508601,
  "title": "OU Fans Erupt With ‘Fire Coach’ Chants After First Half vs. South Carolina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/ou-fans-erupt-with-fire-coach-chants-after-first-half-vs-south",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T01:13:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/ou-fans-erupt-with-fire-coach-chants-after-first-half-vs-south-carolina-12645918"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma Sooners supporters intensified their dissatisfaction during the first half of their crushing 42-25 defeat against the South Carolina Gamecocks. With an 28-10 deficit at halftime, fans began shouting \"Fire Coach\" in a fervent plea to oust offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle from his position. The chants reached a crescendo in the stadium, Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, as the Sooners' offense struggled. The chants originated after quarterback John Mateer was tackled for a 4-yard loss on a crucial 3rd-and-10 play. Kicker Tate Sandell managed to kick a 52-yard field goal after the play. Reportedly, \"Oklahoma’s offense has been among the worst in Power Four this season,\" according to USA Today. The Sooners entered Week 9 ranked No. 115 of 138 teams nationally in total offense, averaging a dismal 333.7 yards per game. Only five teams in Power Four ranked lower than the Sooners in total offense, four of which belong to the Big Ten. The victory was a resounding success for the Gamecocks, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers leading the charge with 301 passing yards and three touchdowns, while the defense held the Sooners to 118 yards and 10 points through the first three quarters. Despite a brief spark in the fourth quarter when Mateer connected with Ivan Carreon for two touchdowns, it was not enough to salvage the game.",
  "summary": "Talk about an ugly loss.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fans chant \"Fire Coach\" at halftime after 28-10 deficit",
    "Quarterback's loss on 3rd-and-10 fuels discontent",
    "Sooners ranked 115th in total offense for season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The vocal backlash from Oklahoma supporters signals a breaking point for a fan base exhausted by one of the most unproductive offensive units in the Power Four.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}