Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy humorously referenced former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions during a postgame press conference following the Cowboys' 44-20 victory over South Dakota State. Gundy joked about needing an IT expert for their new helmet communication system, suggesting they could hire Stalions, who was involved in a sign-stealing scandal at Michigan. This season marks the first time NCAA FBS teams can communicate with players on the field through helmet radios, but Gundy clarified he cannot hear these conversations. The mention of Stalions played into the broader context of ongoing technological changes in college football, as teams adapt to new communication tools. Stalions, who resigned amid allegations of illegal scouting, is now the defensive coordinator at Mumford High School in Detroit. Gundy's light-hearted remarks underscore the intersection of technology and controversy in contemporary college athletics.