Oklahoma is set to appoint Jacksonville State's Zac Alley as their new defensive coordinator, replacing Ted Roof who has left the team. Alley, who previously worked with Oklahoma coach Brent Venables at Clemson, has a history of improving defensive performance and is known for being the youngest FBS defensive coordinator at age 28. Roof was offered a different position within the team but has decided to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
The University of Oklahoma and defensive coordinator Ted Roof have mutually agreed to part ways after a two-year stint. Head coach Brent Venables offered Roof a different role on the staff, but Roof intends to continue his coaching career elsewhere. Despite improvements in the Sooners' defensive rankings from 2022 to 2023, the decision for a new direction has been made. The search for a new defensive coordinator is underway, following recent changes to the offensive coordinator position as well. Ted Roof, with a long history in coaching, remains passionate about the profession and plans to keep coaching as long as that passion persists.
University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables has announced that the school and defensive coordinator Ted Roof have mutually agreed to part ways. Roof, who joined the Sooners two seasons ago, was offered a different role on the staff but chose to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Despite improvements in the team's defensive statistics, Venables is seeking a new direction for the coordinator position and will begin the search for Roof's replacement immediately.
