Stoops is the winningest coach in Sooners history with a record of 190-48. He led Oklahoma to a national title in 2000.

The announcement is expected to happen at 1 p.m. Thursday at Globe Life Park, home of baseball's Texas Rangers.

According to a press release, the new Dallas XFL head coach will be joined by XFL Commissioner and CEO Oliver Luck and Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams.

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