'The right thing to do': Brent Venables explains giving $1 million back to OU for revenue sharing

'The right thing to do': Brent Venables explains giving $1 million back to OU for revenue sharing

This story is free to read Friday-Tuesday thanks to the Tulsa Area United Way. It was reported Friday that Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables took a $1 million pay cut for the 2025 season and gave the money back to…

Brent Venables on giving $1 million back: 'Thought it was the right thing to do'

Oklahoma got the 2025 season off to a good start by knocking off Illinois State, 35-3, on Saturday. Head coach Brent Venables is entering a big season at Oklahoma, as the Sooners are looking to take it to the next level in Year 2 in the SEC. The coach is not only trying to do his part on the field, but he is trying to help off as well. On Saturday, it was announced that he would be giving $1 million back to Oklahoma to help with revenue sharing.…

Brent Venables Cuts $1M Salary to Boost Oklahoma Players' Fund

Brent Venables, head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, has voluntarily reduced his 2025 salary by $1 million to support the team’s revenue-sharing efforts. His adjusted salary stands at $7.55 million. Venables aims to promote unity and investment in the program's success, emphasizing the need for collective support among players, fans, and donors as college athletics evolves. This gesture is part of a broader trend among coaches at various schools …