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Witten’s Play-Calling Debut Powers Oklahoma to 23-7 Win at Florida

The efficient, turnover-free offensive performance gives Oklahoma a short-term reset that also serves as a live audition for the permanent coordinator role.

Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables smiles while leaving the field after the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Nov 7, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten walks on the field during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jason Witten took over play-calling after Ben Arbuckle’s firing and guided Oklahoma to a 23-7 road win at Florida on Saturday, producing 351 total yards and no turnovers.
  • Quarterback John Mateer completed 21 of 33 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns and added 56 rushing yards while the Sooners ran for 145 yards as a group.
  • Oklahoma’s offense leaned on ball control and sustained drives, including a 20-play, 89-yard series that consumed 12 minutes and 45 seconds and sealed the game.
  • Players showed immediate buy-in to Witten’s approach with a sideline Gatorade celebration, and head coach Brent Venables publicly praised Witten’s ambition and the unit’s cleaner execution.
  • Witten remains interim as Oklahoma evaluates his performance over the rest of the regular season while the program pursues bowl eligibility and plans its offseason offensive-coordinator search.