INSTANT REACTION: Oklahoma suffers horrendous 21-20 loss to Navy to close out nightmare 2024 season

[@billquantrill4960]

John Blake would be embarrassed by this team. Dang, son. Lol.

[@kenkenson]

Holy buckets! Did you see the size difference? The Navy line was dwarfed by the Oklahoma line. And all that raw talent! Amazing that Navy won. I guess sometimes heart and dedication can mean more.

[@jaymoore2154]

This was totally senseless. I am disgusted.

[@charleseckes316]

If OU had half - scratch that - 1/4 of the determination and discipline that the Navy team has it would’ve been a much, much better season for you. Good luck with the transfer portal. Go Navy!

[@tonymcguire4844]

The last call was it for me. Should have kicked a field goal

[@chief-qn3xg]

Just like everyone said, we are the Nebraska of the SEC. Even Vanderbilt is better than OU. Laughing stock of college football. Good job coaches.

[@valdomero738]

Vandy would mop the floor with the Sooners.

[@fast-one3871]

Navy won the line of scrimmage and particularly the defense. Send Brent back to Clemson, they need a DC. Get your money back and cut your losses.

[@jamesmason363]

Not getting 2 fourth downs is shameful !

[@christophermorales1509]

SEC ready! Maybe we lost track of the start year.

[@mitchmor]

These guys give Navy no respect. They are 10 win team!

[@RaymonMorris]

OU talent alone should of beaten NAVY. Sooner Nation is dissatisfied with this program. We deserve better 2025 !

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

With an even tougher schedule next season I don't see how OU does better than 7-5. That just might be their ceiling which I think is very sad and unacceptable.

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

But you knocked off Bama, go figure

[@Jay-L33]

Why do you deserve better? Because you are a fan?

[@xelrod7062]

The service academies are outsized and outmanned in just about every game, but no team gives more effort over the course of 4 quarters, so any complacency by an opponent is all they need to upset teams.

[@robertbell7953]

I keep telling you guys.They need to fire BV and do it quick😢HAWKINS stinks move him to wide out

[@billquantrill4960]

I think it would be a huge mistake to let the current AD hire the next head coach. But yeah, Brent must go.

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

@@billquantrill4960 This is a low IQ football staff. Replace the AD, the HC, and the entire staff. Don't let Bob Stoops play a role in who we hire. Hire a well respected AD who knows what to do and clean house.

[@paulawalton4410]

He would be a great wide receiver.

[@chief-qn3xg]

We are 3 to 4 years behind texas. Predicting maybe a 7-6 season next year at best.

[@dentonyoung4314]

5-7 if they keep BV.

[@chief-qn3xg]

@dentonyoung4314 agree

[@benhernandez2405]

Are the OU fans entering the transfer portal 😂

[@OspreyFlyer]

I tried transferring to Tennessee then Ohio State happened. I'm stuck here. 😂

[@benhernandez2405]

@ let’s just normalize transfer jp I’m a Longhorns fan life is good 😂

[@SoonerBear]

I'd understand if they did. I've considered it myself. You should only support your team when they win.

[@jabraedawson]

Yep I don't understand why would we go for a 2 Point conversion when the Offensive line & Offense been Not Good all year and not to mention because of the transfer portal & NFL Draft a lot of guys didn't play today.

[@BoomerSooner1966]

Especially after marching down the field in less than 2 minutes to potentially tie. I'd have taken my chances on OT.

[@dogood63]

Agreed. That dumb decision alone -- was the straw that broke the camels back -- I am now 100% convinced that we need a much better head coach.

[@hb3801]

Why do you go for two when you've been stuffed twice on 4th and 1???

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

Because BV is lost in the weeds.

[@dentonyoung4314]

I'm fine with going for 2, but call a dawggone rollout so Hawkins can threaten Navy with his legs. Roll him right and give him a chance to pass or run for the win.

[@collegebro85]

As a Texas fan, I'm still cracking up over this game!!! Also, for every Bama fan upset wondering why they were left out of the CFP...THIS is why! Good job Chokelahoma for not only living up to your name but also laying out the Tide like you did!! It's about to be 2025 and the SOONERS STILL SUCK!!!!

[@acdcduke2037]

Oklahoma Coach needs to be fired. What an absolute horrid call to end the game !

[@gincain7988]

Drops and fumbles again. Defense gave up the over the top deep pass and long TD run. Hawkins looked good at start and then 2nd half resorted to bad habits

[@buckskin64]

The smell of body odor in the stadium was unbearable 🤮🤮

[@tomhill5848]

BV finds ways to lose games. He has more signature losses than signature wins. That is not a good thing and time to start over. This will continue as long as he is HC.

[@imperialfist93]

How many damn times does Venables has to be embarrassed to do his freakin job and be a HEAD coach not everyone’s asshole buddy. Finley needs to be fired. Absolutely disgusting.

[@Will-h9b]

Amen

[@dentonyoung4314]

He's a great DC and a terrible HC. Some men are just built to be coordinators.

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

@@dentonyoung4314 BV just doen'st have the IQ and management skills to be a HC. That's why he's been a DC his whole life till Bob Stoops decided to go get him even though BV was already 50 at the time. BS should have gone after Dan Lanning. Another bad decision by BS. When Brent get's fired I hope neither BS or Joe C. is a part of the decision on who is to be the new OU HC. I hope OU hires a proven AD who knows what it takes to win and he promptly hires a HC who can get OU back to it's glory days. Whoever he is he will probably need to clean house and bring in his own team. There are too many on the staff now who just are not good enough.

[@dentonyoung4314]

OU would have won easily if their receivers could catch a football. There were, what, about 10 drops? I kept hearing my late father's voice in my head every time there was a great throw and a drop. "It hit the receiver in a bad spot -- right in the hands."

[@robertbutler3053]

BV hasn't done a good job

[@jamesgogueboxing]

He's garbage

[@davidsmith1784]

Ever since Venables got here I've been looking for indications that the program is on the right track prepping for going to the SEC, beefing up on the OL and DL, etc,,, and each year I would be disappointed, wondering what the hell is going on, wondering if maybe there's some lag time with recruiting and a new head coach or maybe it's the portal and the pay-to-play changes to college football... honestly though it just looks like something is broken with OU recruiting and coaching,

[@beermeBrow]

The NIL is a very big problem for small towns. Big city colleges are going to start a separation soon.

[@kylewright9399]

Even talent can’t overcome terrible coaching

[@andrewrogers2313]

Truly pathetic play calling

[@BillIAH-p7c]

Hard to imagine the guys "buying in" during "shittys" workouts for a sub 500 record. Brent is not a head coach and being honest I wonder if OU has what it takes to be competitive (abv 500 in conference play) in the SEC.

[@stischer47]

OK, Navy is a good team but they are not the same team as the one with Staubach in the mid-60s. OU, what's happening? This was in your backyard. Plus OU's facing Michigan, Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia next year.

[@jaychapman125]

One more season of this guy and then what? He has to be replaced but who's gonna do it? I know with the portal and NIL being what they are, success is always a season away but Venables hasn't even shown signs of competency as an HC! I really thought Brent was a good hire but he's been a disaster and I don't see him getting the job done.

[@rayminyard1]

If OU can’t compete in the NIL leave the SEC. OU will always have 4 to 6 losses in the SEC.

[@Prothromos0107]

A once proud and feared football program collapsing in front of our eyes. Venables must go. Now.

[@metallica1fan1]

You're expected to win your bowl game, and any out of conference game in the SEC.

[@jamesgogueboxing]

This was fn embarrassing.

[@varrick1226]

Too funny. Go back to the Big 12 and be the top dog you're not suited for play in the Big 10 or SEC. I predicted this.

[@MrBeyondbelief]

I thought OU had at least salvaged the season by beating Alabama and knocking them out of the CFB playoff. Then this happened!!!

[@billquantrill4960]

Joe Castiglione is the author and architect of this program. Thoughts? Lol.

[@dentonyoung4314]

Fire him.

[@billquantrill4960]

@@dentonyoung4314 Yes. Today if not sooner!

[@garycombs5721]

OU only got a bowl game due to an incredibly easy non-conference schedule. OU’s days of playing a weak schedule are over.

[@roberttiger7082]

No heart! Plain and simple. Pitiful😢

[@ALL4JESUSCHRIST]

My overall rating and observations for OU this season are as follows: Offensive production = Poor. (D+) Kicking game = Poor. (C+) Punting game = Good. (B) Receiving game = Poor. (D) Line play = (D) QB = (D+) Running Backs = (C) Receivers = (D-) TE = (D-) Coaching = (D+) Defense production = Above Average. (B+) Line play = (A-) Linebackers = (B+) Secondary = (C+) Third Down Stops = (B+) Turnovers = (B) Punt coverage = (A) Kickoff coverage = (A-) Coaching = (B+) The team's Offense: The offensive side appeared to take a giant step backward by hiring Seth Littrell. The overall Offense underperformed all season, and this game was no exception. Much like the O-line play, the quarterback play was abysmal, with Michal Hawkins being the only bright spot. The best one could call the O-Line, and quarterback play this season is bad! Both seemed to lack development. Most were shocked when we discovered that the QBs had no dedicated coach for most of the season, which, once discovered, caused the in-season promotion of Kevin Johns. This was shocking to most people. How could Brent Venables overlook such a basic yet important position on the coaching staff? The tight ends were largely absent or underperformed throughout the year. The receivers OU had available could not get open or catch a ball, especially in critical situations. The receivers should return to catching 200 tennis balls daily, which seemed to work in the past. The running back play had moments but lacked anything like the past OU teams. The running backs lack dynamic players in the backfield, which hurt OU's overall performance. Demarco Murray has failed to develop the running backs. Since removing Cale Gundy, OU hasn't had a dynamic running back. The kicking game improved over last year, but last year was an all-time low compared to previous Oklahoma Sooner teams. Overall, the Sooner's Offense is sub-par, and I don't see any light on the horizon unless the new offensive coordinator, Ben Arbuckle, can make a massive change somehow. Right now, the offensive side of the ball lacks talent, confidence, and a willingness to win. The team's Defense: The D-line play was solid, with several great players. Highlighting players like R. Mason Thomas, Trace Ford, Ethan Downs, Gracen Halton, Damonic Williams, Jayden Jackson, and Caiden Woulllard. This is an excellent group of players and coaching. The Linebackers are another bright spot for OU, Danny Stutsman, Kobie McKinzie, and Kip Lewis. They have an excellent group of players and coaching. The Defensive Backs were also solid, and Billy Bowman, Gentry Williams, Kendel Dolby, Payton Bowen, and Eli Bowen made some fantastic plays. The Special Teams: The special teams were better than last season but lacked a dynamic returner. Kicking improved overall, but too many makeable field goals were missed. Punting and kickoffs were improved. To me, the team lacks a championship mentality. They coast when ahead and seem to find a way to lose. Once behind, they appear to melt down as the game continues, and the opposition's mental resolve to win strengthens. The mental errors have been abundant, while the big plays or key plays have mainly been absent all season. The coaching has been less than impressive, often making odd calls, which clearly hurt the team's chances of winning.

[@MrChefT]

(D+) at QB is over rated. Should be F

[@freddygray8058]

Son you don't know football. It's better if you focus on religion. OU is going to need a lot of good prayers to have a successful future.

[@lmrozak1]

Navy fan here...... Navy better than OU yesterday.... there you have it. Suck on it.

[@540ok1]

Sooner Magic! Ha Ha!

[@jawshhridesbikes]

I understand having expectations of your team, but don’t be surprised what happens when you underestimate your opponent. Navy is not some terrible team at all. Hard work is gonna beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

[@paulawalton4410]

They could have stomped us if they wanted to. They showed us Mercy.They have a great team and they wanted to win so they got there stuff worked out and won the game.

[@jerrycaughman6324]

Well since the genius Joe C extended BV’s contract for absolutely no reason OU can’t afford to fire him and move on from something that is obviously not working. BV has proven to not be a good in game coach and he has also proven that he has no idea on how to run a complete program.

[@kenthatfr]

BV is too much of a good guy to be a good HC. He promoted Littrell and Finley to give former Sooners good jobs. He's kept Demarco for the same reason. They might be okay for FCS schools, but they aren't imaginative or good enough for Oklahoma. Great Sooners as players, absolutely horrendous as coaches. Demarco seems to be playing his ego instead of setting a merit based order for backs. He ran off Tawee Walker from last year who had a great season this year. Those remaining two, JJF and Demarco, need to go along with Emmett Jones, who can't coach a receiver to catch.

[@o.g.comicsreview4555]

I'm so done with this Clown that we are stuck with as HC. Everything coming out of his mouth just isn't coach speak, it's _ ull _hit! I'm tired of the injury excuse, now Portal excuse.

[@billquantrill4960]

Its a mistake but he'll probably be here in 2026 too.

[@michaelwhite3615]

It’s disgusting that people will still defend Venables…but they will. His Standard is Losing. Accept more of it until a change is made at HC and Athletic Director. That’s Right…Joe C needs to go as well.

[@paulawalton4410]

The two choices were #1 get a two point version and win the game with 6 seconds left or kick the extra point and go into overtime and lose there.Micheal could have easily ran that ball in and won the game. Instead, some idiot Said"Michael, try and throw the ball! Don't listen to that idiot,Kid! Run that damn ball in. I am pissed off for all of the crap this whole team has put up with this season. No wonder they lost their games.And no wonder why some of them left! Waste of talent.I tried being positive and building this team up, but I just can't even right now.Kids need to revolt against this CRAP!

[@Blue-vq7vm]

BV is done seen it in the 90's............

[@MichaelScott-li8zc]

I would give BV 2 seasons to have winning seasons back to back if.he can't hit the road. I think DE Marco Murray has to go cos he can't play the guys that r playing good. If u can't play the back that's playing good at the start of the game then u must not know talent

[@robertalexander-tm2mi]

Bright side : Texas is thriving in SEC!!!

[@SteveSimon-ql5zf]

I respect navy, but OU cannot lose to the service academies EVER!!

[@chrismartineson461]

We Don't have that much talent!

[@AK31029]

2 times fourth and 1 against undersized defence of Navy and you don't make it. These coaches are really bad.

[@stephenseligman8484]

sure Oklahoma was much bigger and faster but give Navy some credit for playing hard and disiplined if you let a team hang around long enough you will generally lose Navy has no NIL or transfer portal they just play hard

[@jawshhridesbikes]

Y’all sound ridiculous. OU was finished playing, so they didn’t want OT. Zero heart. They had to try to use the small amount of momentum they had off the late TD. If it went to OT, Navy was winning 100% of the time.

[@dianahayes472]

Should have went for the field goal extra points

[@tonygutierrez9295]

Bring back artificial turf, FK grass......The program doesn't deserve any coddling.

[@billybenson974]

And all we doing is grabing group of 5 WR to come in , BV doesn't want to be here then he needs to leave. There has to be change for there to be change, so pay for some talent that can change the program

[@andrewde78]

I’m not one to think this way, but I wish the OU fans another disappointing season in 2025. The utter arrogance about how your talent is so much better and that this was embarrassing because Navy shouldn’t be competitive. News flash: Navy is quite good - really good. Navy exploited what they needed to, took advantage at some of OU’s miscues, and came out on top. Every post-game assessment rarely, if at all, offers credit to Navy. Ok, keep it up - SEC will chew you up next year. Cheers.

[@WilliamNeish]

You better hope Arbuckle is who you think he is 😂

[@MalibuTrojan]

Fight On ✌️

[@benhernandez2405]

They put the H before the W Hwhipped OU😂

[@cycleguy1943]

OU has now become the way of the IRRELEVANT NEBRASKA teams have become….mediocre at best in coach BV tenure 😮

[@FanTastic-s9l]

Tough loss but at least OU dominated Bama. Raise the $23+ million it takes to keep NIL poachers like Oregon at bay.

[@douglasmitchell5033]

A complete failure of the season. I sorry but the coach has to go.

[@chirocket4791]

Buy better players.

[@rickwalbu]

OU is no longer elite.

[@AndyPaul-ts4yu]

Oh, and remember Army took OU into overtime about 5 years ago...y'all are too pompous

[@WilliamNeish]

6-7 😂

[@paulwayne8576]

This is karma at its best. The way they treated Jeff L. Was wrong, to have him apologize for his father in law this organization deserves all this.

[@billquantrill4960]

Didn't do Cale right either.

[@mjallen77]

Please extend Burnt Vegetables 😂🤣😂🤘😎💯

[@carlowens9720]

OU still sucks!

[@samshepherd9252]

Gifts twice this week OU looses is great day! And its was in dallas recuits from next year was watching hahahaha!!! Hookem OU goes 1 and 5 to start next season

[@silodawg]

Hehe

[@whisman85]

😂

[@americanmuscle2993]

Bhhaaaaa..!!! OU lived up to its national reputation, A CLOWN SHOW....!!!!!! 🤡

[@DougCloar]

Clown take

[@timgross8952]

Oklahoma coach is a freaking joke, as long as BV is there I'll pull for the other team