OU assistant coach Dennis Simmons got a promotion to assistant head coach and passing game coordinator, Riley said. Simmons has been on OU’s staff since 2015. He joined when Riley was named the program’s offensive coordinator under former coach Bob Stoops.

Joe Jon Finley hired to lead the tight ends and H-backs as well as helping with special teams.

“Staff-wise, at this point, don’t anticipate any other major changes,” Riley said. “Although we always know that’s a possibility in our world. Excited about the staff we have. Obviously, the full-time guys, and I think that we’ll continue to grow and improve together as a staff, and I think the continuity here has been so important. I think it’s been key to any of the successes we have had and I think it’s important going forward as much as you can.”