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Oklahoma Sooners Search for New Running Backs Coach
Longtime position coach DeMarco Murray departs for NFL job with Kansas City Chiefs
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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The Oklahoma Sooners football program is searching for their next running backs coach after longtime position coach DeMarco Murray accepted a job with the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. This creates a significant vacancy in the Norman, Oklahoma program as they look to fill the role.
Why it matters
The running backs coach is a critical position on any college football staff, responsible for developing and leading one of the most important position groups. Murray had been a fixture in the Oklahoma program, so his departure creates a rare opening that the Sooners will need to fill carefully to maintain their strong rushing attack.
The details
After spending several seasons as the running backs coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, DeMarco Murray has departed the program to take a job with the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. This leaves the Sooners with a significant vacancy to fill on their coaching staff as they search for their next running backs coach.
- DeMarco Murray accepted the Kansas City Chiefs job in February 2026.
The players
DeMarco Murray
Longtime running backs coach for the Oklahoma Sooners who has departed the program to take a job with the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.
What’s next
Oklahoma will need to conduct a thorough search process to identify and hire their next running backs coach in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The departure of a respected and successful position coach like DeMarco Murray creates a critical void that Oklahoma must fill carefully in order to maintain their strong rushing attack and development of running back talent.
