Witten's debut as Oklahoma play-caller yields dominant win over Florida
Former NFL tight end Jason Witten orchestrates offensive performance in first game as Sooners' offensive coordinator.
At a glance
- Witten, a former NFL tight end, served as high school coach in Texas before joining Oklahoma
- Oklahoma defeated No. 25 Florida 23-7 in Witten's debut as offensive play-caller
- The victory improved Oklahoma's record to 5-4
Jason Witten, a former NFL tight end who coached high school football in Texas last year, made his debut as Oklahoma's offensive play-caller on Saturday. The Sooners defeated No. 25 Florida 23-7, improving their record to 5-4.
Witten's offensive scheme produced an impressive performance against the ranked opponent, drawing praise from Oklahoma's coaching staff.
Why it matters
Witten's hiring represents a significant change to Oklahoma's offensive approach after his experience in both professional and high school football.
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