**NORMAN** — Seth Littrell stood at the podium in Oklahoma’s team meeting room on Saturday, his hoodie sleeves rolled up as he sought answers after a disappointing 35-9 loss to South Carolina—the worst home defeat for Oklahoma in a decade. The former national champion fullback and Sooners captain acknowledged that he hadn’t met expectations but described himself as a “fighter,” determined to improve the struggling offense.
However, Littrell’s chance to turn things around ended when he was fired on Sunday, just a day after Oklahoma’s record dropped to 4-3 in their first SEC season. This decision came as no surprise, given that the team’s offense has ranked as the worst in the SEC and among the bottom in college football this year.
Littrell’s dismissal oc
While Littrell’s promotion aimed to maintain continuity after the previous season’s top-five scoring offense, the current season has seen significant struggles. The Sooners’ offense has averaged only 22.1 points per game, ranking 107th among FBS teams and performing poorly against Power 4 competition.
Injuries to key receivers and inconsistent quarterback play have plagued the team, along with a rebuilt offensive line that has allowed 29 sacks. Ultimately, Littrell’s inability to find solutions for these issues led to the end of his tenure. As he stated before his dismissal, coaching is a challenge filled with ups and downs, and he expressed his desire to win championships for his alma mater.
With Littrell gone, head coach Brent Venables will look to hire his third offensive coordinator in just over two years, while co-offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley will take over play-calling for the remainder of the season.
