Brent Venables
Head Football Coach • Oklahoma (Sooners)
School Owes Coach: $36,158,333
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $36,158,333.
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $8,500,000
If Brent Venables accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2031-12-31, he or his new employer is legally bound to pay this liquidated departure penalty.
Job Stability vs. The Hot Seat
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Contract Job Stability is rated Ironclad Stability. Awaiting 5 more community vote(s) to officially establish the Hot Seat alignment.
Astronomical buyout penalty renders firing virtually prohibitive without extraordinary outside booster funding.
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Contract Calculation Formula:
USA Today FOIA benchmark: $36,158,333. Contract extension through 2031 season with $10.5M average annual compensation, officially approved by OU Board of Regents in September 2026.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$4.46M.
- •Six-year contract extension through 2031 season
- •Average annual compensation exceeding $10.5 million
- •Officially approved by OU Board of Regents (September 2026)
- •Includes two additional years beyond previous agreement
Contract extension through 2031 season with $10.5M average annual compensation, officially approved by OU Board of Regents in September 2026.
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