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The Oklahoma Sooners made the difficult decision to part ways with offensive coordinator and play caller Seth Littrell on Sunday evening. The Sooners retained co-offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley, who will take over playcalling duties on gameday. He now has a new co-offensive coordinator in promoted analyst and former Duke offensive coordinator Kevin Johns.
The Sooners need to turn around the offense. So much of how the remainder of this season goes will determine the course of the Oklahoma Football program. If Oklahoma finds some success on offense and pulls off some upsets along the way, they may have there answer as to who takes over on a full time basis.
however if the offense continues to struggle or gets worse, the Sooners will have to look outside Norman for their next offensive coordinator.
Joe Jon Finley, Oklahoma offensive coordinator
Though he’s been a part of the Oklahoma Sooners struggles, Joe Jon Finley will get the first opportunity to audition for the job over the final five games of the season. If they can show a far more productive offense, the Sooners will give Finley a chance to interview for the job.
Brennan Marion, UNLV Offensive Coordinator
Brennan Marion became a hot name after the 2023 season due to his success at UNLV. That momentum hasn’t slowed down in the least. Marion and his “Go-Go” offense is averaging 43.6 points per game this season, even amid the Matt Sluka issue after the Rebels wins over Houston and Kansas in the first three weeks. They’ve also beaten Oregon State and haven’t missed a beat while changing quarterbacks.
Marion will be one of the hottest names in coaching searches this offseason and should get a look from the Oklahoma Sooners.
Mike Shanahan, Indiana Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach
Speaking of names that will be at the top of everyone’s offensive coordinator wish list is Indiana OC Mike Shanahan. The Hoosiers are having an incredible season, are undefeated, and are leading the nation in points per game at 48.7.
He’s had incredible success with the Hoosiers and before that as James Madison’s offensive coordinator from 2021 to 2023, helping the Dukes transition to FBS football where they averaged 37 and 34 points per game in 2022 and 2023.
Tino Sunseri, Indiana Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
Tino Sunseri was also at James Madison with Shanahan and has helped the Hoosiers to a great start to the 2024 season. Before that, he was on staff with Florida State, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Willy Korn, Liberty Offensive Coordinator
Like Marion, Willy Korn was a name that came up last offseason in offensive coordinator searches. At both Coastal Carolina and now at Liberty, Korn has helped both schools put up big numbers on offense. Over the last two seasons, Liberty has averaged 38 and 33 points per game. He’s followed Jamey Chadwell to multiple stops, so he may be difficult to pry away, but he’s a talented young coach.
Kade Bell, Pittsburgh Offensive Coordinator
Kade Bell may not be a name many people recognize, but he’s been a productive offensive coordinator at various levels of college football. He’s currently leading a Pitt offense that is averaging 40.8 points per game, which is 10th in the nation for the 6-0 Panthers. Quarterback Eli Holstein is completing 63.5% of his passes and has thrown for 1,700 yards and five touchdowns this season.
In his first stint as an offensive coordinator, he led Valdosta State to a record-breaking season and a Division II national championship in 2018.
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator targets