Overview
- Witten replaces Joe Jon Finley, who was dismissed on Jan. 1 after five seasons on Oklahoma’s staff.
- The former Liberty Christian head coach led back-to-back TAPPS state titles in 2023 and 2024 and returned to the championship game in 2025.
- He joins Brent Venables’ staff alongside former Cowboys teammate DeMarco Murray and will work under offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
- Oklahoma has bolstered the position with transfers Hayden Hansen from Florida and Rocky Beers from Colorado State during the current portal window.
- A 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist, Witten brings an 11-time Pro Bowl résumé that is expected to aid recruiting, with his son Cooper already holding an OU offer as a top 2027 prospect.