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Oklahoma Expected to Dismiss Tight Ends Coach Joe Jon Finley, Per Reports

Reports cite poor tight end development as the driver.

NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Brent Venables and running backs coach L'Damian Washington listen as tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley calls a play for quarterback Dillon Gabriel #8 of the Oklahoma Sooners against the Kansas Jayhawks in the final minute at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma won 52-42. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables looks on against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Overview

  • SoonerScoop's George Stoia reported that Oklahoma plans to move on from Finley, with multiple outlets echoing the expectation without an official announcement.
  • Finley joined OU in 2021, served as co-offensive coordinator and playcaller for the final six games of 2024, then returned to tight ends duties in 2025.
  • Coverage points to limited production from high school signees at the position, with just nine receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns across five seasons, plus underwhelming portal additions.
  • The report follows a 34-24 College Football Playoff loss to Alabama and late-season offensive struggles, after which Brent Venables signaled changes on offense for 2026.
  • Attention now turns to a replacement with the transfer portal opening January 2, with options mentioned including analyst Kevin Wilson or a hire aligned with offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.