The Oklahoma Sooners made news on Thursday when it was announced they had mutually agreed to part ways with defensive coordinator Ted Roof. But it didn’t take long for news to surface that the Sooners have found their replacement.
According to a report from 247Sports Matt Zenitz, the Sooners are expected to hire Jacksonville State defensive coordinator Zac Alley.
Alley spent the last two years with the Gamecocks, helping them win nine games in their first season at the FBS level. He’s also spent time with Louisiana-Monroe and Boise State. He also spent time with Brent Venables as a student and grad assistant at Clemson.
It’s yet to be officially announced, but based on reports from several outlets, the Sooners have their next defensive coordinator in Zac Alley.
Here’s how social media reacted.
What Alley thinks of Brent Venables
Zac Alley was asked in 2021 how big of a mentor Brent Venables has been for him.
“He’s like a father figure to me. A great man, fun to be around and I try to imitate him in everything I do, because he’s been successful.” pic.twitter.com/6YWLS4xrv4
— The REF (@KREFsports) January 5, 2024
Local Confirmation from Florida
BREAKING: The Anniston Star can confirm a report that Jacksonville State defensive coordinator Zac Alley is expected to leave the Gamecocks for the same position at Oklahoma. https://t.co/j9NYttqbWW
— Anniston Star JSU (@StarJaxState) January 5, 2024
Jacksonville State getting lots of guys jobs
jax state has now lost its defensive coordinator zac alley to oklahoma & fomer defensive coordinator/safeties coach kelvin sigler to UTEP.
additionally – the gamecocks lost head strength & conditioning coach blake mccall to texas a&m.
massive losses. https://t.co/Y1PBc8UwvG
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) January 5, 2024
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