{
  "id": 17857253,
  "title": "Social Media reacts to Oklahoma firing of Ben Arbuckle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/social-media-reacts-to-oklahoma-firing-of-ben-arbuckle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T21:24:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/social-media-reacts-oklahoma-firing-212417250.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, the University of Oklahoma made a move to shake up its offensive side by removing offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and promoting tight ends coach Jason Witten as interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. This change comes after a string of issues, with the Sooners having four different offensive coordinators over the past three seasons. Injuries and a struggling quarterback John Mateer contributed to a disappointing season, with the team ranking near the bottom in scoring and total yards. The reaction on social media varied, with many expressing disappointment in the move but acknowledging the need for a change in leadership. Some believed that Witten's experience and playcalling would benefit the team, while others questioned whether the offensive coordinator is the sole culprit for the team's struggles.",
  "summary": "The Oklahoma Sooners fired Ben Arbuckle and promoted Jason Witten to interim offensive coordinator and here's how social media reacted.",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Oklahoma removes Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator.",
    "Jason Witten promoted to interim offensive coordinator for season.",
    "Social media reaction mixed, with disappointment and acknowledgment of need for change."
  ],
  "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."
}