Why over the summer did OU give Venables a contract extension? Two seasons into his Sooner tenure, Venables signed a new six-year contract that replaced his old six-year contract. It essentially gave Venables an additional two years, extending him from the 2027 season under his previous deal to the 2029 season.

At a place like the University of Oklahoma, and other major public universities, the board of regents plays a unique role as it pertains to sports.