The OU football team is hiring Washington State’s Ben Arbuckle as its new offensive coordinator.
Arbuckle and the Sooners are finalizing a three-year contract, according to a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Monday. Arbuckle, 29, served as a co-offensive coordinator at Western Kentucky in 2022 and an offensive coordinator at Washington State from 2023-24.
Here’s how people on social media reacted to the hiring:
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Social media reacts to OU football hiring Ben Arbuckle
I love that Arbuckle comes from TX and can continue our recruiting efforts.
I love that he’s YOUNG, INNOVATIVE, RELATABLE.
I love that he has a great track record with QBs.
Let’s get to work!
BOOMER
— BV’s Bombastic Boomer Boys (@TheBoomerRadio) December 2, 2024
Of the major candidates, Ben Arbuckle is the one that is the highest risk/reward
If it hits, Oklahoma can put an offense together that, when paired with the rising defense, could compete for championships
That is what Brent Venables is banking on – he’s taking his best shot
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) December 2, 2024
Ben Arbuckle- the new Offensive Coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Who will he bring? Staff? QB? It’s go time.
The dominoes are falling into place in Norman, OK.#OUDNA
— ⭕️U – Woerzy (@woerzyfbaby) December 2, 2024
I can’t be the only one in Sooner Nation that is tired of the air raid, fast paced offense. We defended the most snaps in college football. That is not a recipe for winning. Can we go back to old school football?#Sooners #Oklahoma #arbuckle
— Ryan Hill (@crossfire56) December 2, 2024
Venables/OU hiring Arbuckle works if John Mateer is coming to Norman as part of a package deal.
THEN that makes sense and is, on balance, a good move for the Sooners.
— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek) December 2, 2024
I find the Arbuckle hire to be a Big-12 move. For it to work out, he’s going to need to be the next Lincoln Riley OR Brent is going to need this defense performing as a top 5 unit from here on.
I hope all works out but I’m going to be very cautious on this one…
— Trenton Corn (@trenton_corn) December 2, 2024
I’ve both praised and criticized Venables, mostly criticized, but this is a top notch hire. Arbuckle has succeeded multiple places, understands a system, and has found weaknesses in opponents. This is probably his last stop before becoming a HC somewhere. https://t.co/1LHTKCNE6s
— Mike Huesmann (@HuesmannCFB) December 2, 2024
I don’t know anything about Arbuckle but I know Brent could’ve made the “safe”hire to save his job and instead went for the home run and I can respect that.
— ANTI(J)FA (@PFF_dril) December 2, 2024
BANG! We got our guy. Ben Arbuckle, YOU are an Oklahoma Sooner.
— The Overseer (@ShortHornFB) December 2, 2024
Insane to think Arbuckle is 29 years old. BV is trusting his legacy with this young man.
Hopefully we have another Zac Alley on our hands.#Sooners #BenArbuckle
— Boomer Backfield (@BoomerBackfield) December 2, 2024
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