Goodwin had been linked with the Oklahoma program after he was let go at Clemson earlier this month. Former Sooners defensive coordinator Zac Alley left for the same job at West Virginia.

Undoubtedly, the Oklahoma Sooners and head coach Brent Venables had a disappointing 2024 season. They went 6-7 overall, 2-6 in SEC games and lost the Armed Forces Bowl to the Navy Midshipmen.