NORMAN, Okla.—The University of Oklahoma has officially announced the hiring of Jim Nagy as the new general manager for their football program. In his new role, Nagy will be responsible for managing the Sooners’ roster, which includes the tasks of recruiting, evaluating, and retaining talented players, along with handling their compensation.
Nagy will also be in charge of overseeing various aspects of the team, such as name, image, and likeness opportunities, the transfer portal process, revenue-share allocation, scholarships, and maintaining player eligibility standards. This marks a significant change in the Sooners’ management approach as they adapt to the evolving landscape of college sports.
Before joining Oklahoma, Nagy served as the executive director of the Senior Bowl since 2018, showcasing his ability to spotlight draft-eligible players. His background includes an impressive 18-year tenure in the NFL, where he contributed to the scouting teams of prominent franchises like Seattle, Kansas City, New England, and Washington.
Nagy expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Oklahoma program, recognizing its rich history of success. “This is a new era in intercollegiate athletics at one of the greatest college football programs in the country,” he stated. He noted the university’s strong leadership and its dedication to achieving championship-level success, believing that his experience and work commitment will elevate the program to new heights.
The University of Oklahoma boasts a storied legacy, with seven national championships and seven Heisman Trophy winners to its name. The team’s recent Big 12 conference title win was in 2020. In their inaugural season playing in the SEC, the Sooners finished with a 6-7 record overall and went 2-6 in conference play, marking their second losing season in three years under head coach Brent Venables.
As the college football landscape continues to change, Oklahoma hopes that Nagy’s leadership will guide the program back to prominence, fostering a culture of excellence and strong performance on the field.
