Following a 22-year tenure over two different stints, Jerry Schmidt is moving into a new role within the University of Oklahoma’s football staff.
This was first reported by OUInsider’s Parker Thune.
NEW: Longtime #Sooners strength coach Jerry Schmidt is moving into a new role as chief of staff, sources tell OUInsider. Assistant strength coach James Dobson is expected to replace Schmidt as head of strength and conditioning.https://t.co/24OWjIzioP
— OUInsider (@OUInsider) January 23, 2026
According to the report, Schmidt will replace Woody Glass as Brent Venables’ chief of staff. Glass was involved in “administrative affairs and act as strategic advisor/liaison,” and “facilitate communication with senior athletics leadership and senior campus administration, and provide support to head coach,” among other duties according to SoonerSports.com…