Brent Venables averages $10.5 million a year at Oklahoma on a six year, $63 million contract that runs through January 31, 2032. Oklahoma announced the two year extension in August 2026, after Venables led the Sooners to a 10 and 3 record and their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019, and the Board of Regents approved it in September. It was a $2 million a year raise over the $8.5 million average on his previous deal.
| Average salary | $10.5 million (he had been scheduled to make $8.6 million in 2026) |
| Total value | $63 million over six years |
| Buyout | Not yet public for the new deal. His previous contract was fully guaranteed with offset language |
| Signed by | Athletic director Roger Denny, his first major extension after replacing Joe Castiglione |
| Record at signing | Two 10 win regular seasons in four years, including the 2025 playoff trip |
How His Pay Climbed
| Contract | Terms |
|---|---|
| Extension, June 2024 | Six years, about $8.5 million a year, fully guaranteed through 2029 |
| Extension, Aug. 2026 | Six years, $63 million, $10.5 million a year through Jan. 2032 |
How It Compares
| Coach | School | Annual pay |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Drinkwitz | Missouri | $10.75 million average |
| Brent Venables | Oklahoma | $10.5 million average |
| Bill Belichick | North Carolina | $10 million |
Contract terms are from Oklahoma’s announcement as reported by the Associated Press and ESPN, with board approval reported by Front Office Sports. The full national list is on our college football coaching salaries page.
The Bottom Line
Brent Venables averages $10.5 million a year on a six year, $63 million Oklahoma contract through January 2032, a $2 million a year raise after the 2025 playoff run. The buyout on the new deal has not been released yet. Follow the Sooners on the Oklahoma football schedule, Oklahoma score today and Oklahoma NIL.