After more than two decades at the helm, Mike Gundy’s tenure at Oklahoma State came to an abrupt end this week. The university announced his dismissal following a disappointing start to the 2025 season, closing the book on a career that made him the longest-serving head coach in program history.
Gundy, a former Cowboys quarterback, became synonymous with OSU football, guiding the team to 17 consecutive bowl appearances and the 2011 Big 12 championship during his 21 seasons. Despite his legacy, recent struggles on the field and mounting pressure for change led to the decision, marking a seismic shift for a program that had known only one leader since 2005. A new era begins in Stillwater this weekend. For the first time in over 20 years, someone other than Mike Gundy will guide Oklahoma Sta