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Following back-to-back performances with only one combined touchdown, Oklahoma football reportedly fired offensive coordinator Seth Littrell on Sunday, according to multiple reports.
Littrell, who made it only seven games into his tenure as the play caller, has led one of the worst Oklahoma offenses in recent memory. The Sooners are coming off a 35-9 home loss to South Carolina on Saturday, where starting quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. surrendered three turnovers in the first five minutes, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
The former North Texas head coach served as an offensive analyst at Oklahoma during the 2023 season before being promoted to offensive coordinator after former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby left to become Mississippi State’s head coach. The Oklahoma graduate played fullback for the Sooners from 1997-2000, winning a national championship as a senior.
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Littrell will be replaced by Joe Jon Finley, the Sooners’ co-offensive coordinator who will call plays for the remainder of the season, according to multiple reports. Offensive analyst Kevin Johns, who was the offensive coordinator at Duke last season, will be promoted to quarterbacks coach, per reports.
Here’s why Littrell was fired:
Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Seth Littrell walks on the field before a game against the Houston Cougars on Sept. 7, 2024.
Why was Seth Littrell fired?
Littrell was fired amid Oklahoma’s struggles offensively. The Sooners have been among the worst offenses in not just the Power Four, but all of FBS this season.
After Saturday’s loss to South Carolina, the Sooners ranked 128th of 133 FBS teams in total offense, averaging only 288.1 yards per game this season. They’ve also scored only 12 points in their last…
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Author : The Oklahoman
Publish date : 2024-10-21 00:08:59
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