Nick Saban praises Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has a strong reputation as one of the best defensive minds in college football. Venables has won three national championships as a defensive coordinator. One with Oklahoma and two with the Clemson Tigers.

Venables' defenses bring an aggressive approach, with his units consistently built around disguising coverages, creating pressure and forcing opposing offenses into difficult situations.