Author: Justin Martinez, Oklahoman

In his first season as Oklahoma’s head coach, Brent Venables and the Sooners finish with a 6-7 record after their 35-32 loss to Florida State.

Brent Venables, Matt Campbell and others lead an early field of strong candidates who could replace Lincoln Riley as Oklahoma football coach.

“He’s been a great team guy, he’s gotten better and he’s taking advantage of the reps,” Lincoln Riley said of Spencer Rattler, who saw action late.