Staff Shakeup: Sooners Part Ways with TE Coach Joe Jon Finley
NORMAN — The offseason changes continue for the Oklahoma Sooners, with significant news hitting the coaching staff on Tuesday. Sources confirm that the program has parted ways with Tight Ends Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Joe Jon Finley.
A Position in Crisis
Finley’s departure comes at a precarious time for the tight end position. The room has already been decimated by transfers, with both Carson Kent and Kaden Helms exiting the program this week.
The combination of a coaching change and a roster exodus means the Sooners are effectively starting from zero at the position for the 2026 season.
What’s Next?
Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle will now have the opportunity to hand-pick a new assistant to mold the tight end group. The priority is clear: find a recruiter who can immediately land talent from the portal.
Top targets like Florida transfer Hayden Hansen remain on the board, but the Sooners must act fast to stabilize the situation and provide weapons for the 2026 offense.
