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Guess who’s back? Former coach stuns Clemson sideline in return to Death Valley

Fansided | November 8, 2025

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Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables was spotted on the sidelines in Memorial Stadium ahead of the Clemson vs. Florida State game.

Nov 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images | Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

In a move that sent a buzz through Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables was spotted on the Clemson sideline during pre-game warmups for Saturday night's ACC showdown against Florida State.

Venables, seen wearing a grey Clemson hat, was observed sharing a warm hug with Clay Swinney, son of Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney, and conversing with several Clemson staffers.

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