From Cowboy to Crimson: Kasey Dunn’s SHOCK Return to Oklahoma Sends Bedlam into Chaos
Norman, OK – In a plot twist that feels more like a football soap opera than a coaching move, Kasey Dunn has made a stunning return to Oklahoma, this time donning crimson and cream as he takes on a top-tier offensive post under Brent Venables ahead of the 2025 season.
After being dismissed from Oklahoma State following a disastrous 3–9 campaign in 2024, few expected to hear Dunn’s name again in the state’s Power 5 spotlight. Even fewer imagined it would be in Norman, home of the Cowboys’ fiercest rivals.
But now it’s official: Kasey Dunn is back—and not just back in coaching, but stepping directly into the heart of the Oklahoma Sooners’ offensive command. According to official university sources, Dunn has been appointed as the Offensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, replacing Jeff Lebby’s influence with a fresh vision shaped by grit, experience, and a hunger for redemption.
For more than a decade, Kasey Dunn was a fixture in Stillwater. He worked his way up from wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator, helping to develop stars like Tylan Wallace, James Washington, and Chuba Hubbard. Under his guidance, Oklahoma State’s offense gained a national reputation for explosiveness and adaptability. But all of that unraveled during the 2024 season, when the Cowboys failed to win a single conference game and finished with one of the Big 12’s worst offensive outputs in over a decade.
His firing was seen by many as the natural end of an era.
That is—until now.
Oklahoma’s decision to bring Dunn into the fold is both bold and strategic. With the Sooners transitioning into their third year in the SEC, the pressure to field a high-powered, modern offense has never been greater. Dunn’s ability to develop dynamic passing attacks, paired with his deep recruiting ties across the South and Midwest, makes him a potentially game-changing hire.
> “You don’t bring Kasey Dunn into your program unless you’re trying to make noise,” said one anonymous Big 12 assistant coach. “It’s going to get personal between Stillwater and Norman this year.”
Dunn’s offensive philosophy is rooted in vertical passing, creative route trees, and maximizing speed in space—concepts that fit perfectly with the type of athletes Oklahoma has traditionally recruited. But unlike past OU offenses that sometimes prioritized flash over consistency, Dunn’s schemes—when at their best—emphasize balance, rhythm, and smart decision-making at the quarterback position.
This is especially important given the Sooners’ quarterback situation heading into 2025. With Jackson Arnold expected to take the reins full-time, and highly touted recruit Kevin Sperry waiting in the wings, Dunn will have every opportunity to mold a championship-caliber signal caller.
Insiders also suggest Dunn may have a say in play-calling duties and broader offensive identity—a level of autonomy that speaks volumes about Brent Venables’ trust in the hire.
Unsurprisingly, the move has ignited emotional reactions on both sides of the Bedlam divide.
In Norman, the fan base is cautiously optimistic. After a rocky offensive stretch in 2024 and inconsistent coordinator leadership over the past few years, many see Dunn’s experience and fresh energy as a welcome change.
> “I never thought I’d be cheering for Kasey Dunn, but if he brings us 40 points a game again, I’m all in,” said OU fan Jaxon Wallace on Twitter/X.
Meanwhile, in Stillwater, the mood is far darker. Many OSU faithful feel betrayed. The idea that a longtime Cowboy coach would cross enemy lines—especially after a firing—adds another layer of bitterness to an already tense rivalry.
> “He went from building our program to trying to destroy it,” one OSU fan posted on the Pistols Firing message board. “Bedlam just became war.”
With the Sooners eyeing a return to elite status in the loaded SEC, this hire signals a clear intent to modernize and weaponize the offense. Paired with a strong 2025 recruiting class and a rebuilt defense under Venables, Oklahoma now appears poised to make a serious statement.
And of course, there’s the looming possibility of a Bedlam revival. While the annual matchup is officially shelved for now, whispers around the NCAA suggest that neutral-site or early-season rivalry games could return as television networks push for marquee matchups.
If and when that game is scheduled, and if Kasey Dunn is still calling the shots in Norman, it’s guaranteed to be must-watch television.
Kasey Dunn’s return to Oklahoma football isn’t just a headline—it’s a seismic shift in the regional power structure. It challenges tradition, rewrites the Bedlam narrative, and gives the Sooners an experienced, innovative mind to steer their offense through the treacherous waters of the SEC.
For Kasey Dunn, it’s redemption.
For Oklahoma, it’s reinvention.
For Oklahoma State?
It’s a bitter pill wrapped in crimson and cream.
