Baylor Beats Oklahoma State 45-27 After Gundy Exit

Oklahoma State abruptly moved on from coach Mike Gundy after 21 seasons, with athletic director Chad Weiberg saying the program’s expectations were not being met. In Doug Meacham’s first game as interim coach, the Cowboys gained a season-high 448 yards but fell 45-27 to Baylor at Boone Pickens Stadium. Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson threw for 393 yards, four touchdowns and added a rushing score as the Bears amassed 612 total yards. Oklahoma State had bright spots — Trent Howland posted a career-best rushing day, and the Cowboys ran creative plays and forced turnovers — but critical defensive breakdowns, including a late 35-yard reception, allowed Baylor to pull away. The game drew significant local and national attention and intensified fan and media scrutiny over OSU’s injuries and outlook after Gundy’s firing.