Overview
- He replaces Joe Jon Finley, who was dismissed Jan. 1 after three seasons overseeing the position.
- The role is Witten’s first in college coaching following a successful run at Liberty Christian, which won state titles in 2023 and 2024.
- The hire reconnects him with running backs coach DeMarco Murray and bolsters Brent Venables’ staff with NFL experience.
- Oklahoma is reshaping a thin tight end room during the Jan. 2–16 portal window, adding transfers Hayden Hansen from Florida and Rocky Beers from Colorado State.
- Witten’s profile is expected to aid recruiting, and his son Cooper—the No. 1 linebacker in the 2027 class—already holds an Oklahoma offer.