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Bills Target Oklahoma Co-DC Jay Valai for Defensive Backs Coach

Oklahoma is trying to keep the rising assistant during Buffalo's staff overhaul.

Nov 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Buffalo's interest was reported by CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz on February 1, with no agreement announced.
  • Brent Venables and the Sooners are working to retain Valai, who also has interest from Notre Dame and other NFL teams.
  • Valai holds titles of co-defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for defense at Oklahoma, coaching cornerbacks and nickelbacks.
  • Oklahoma ranked sixth nationally in total defense and seventh in scoring defense this season under Valai's expanded role.
  • New head coach Joe Brady has already installed Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator and Pete Carmichael Jr. as offensive coordinator as the Bills rebuild their staff.