Oklahoma State Hires Jules Montinar as Defensive Backs Coach

Oklahoma State has officially hired Todd Grantham as its new defensive coordinator, marking a significant move to revitalize the team's struggling defense. Grantham brings extensive experience from both college and NFL coaching, having led defenses that ranked in the FBS top 20 six times during his 12 years as a coordinator. Alongside Grantham, the Cowboys are set to add Jules Montinar as the new defensive backs coach, who previously served as cornerbacks coach at East Carolina and has experience coaching under Grantham at Florida. Montinar's hiring is seen as a crucial step in improving OSU’s passing defense, which ranked poorly last season. The coaching staff is aiming to establish a tougher defensive identity while also seeking talent through the transfer portal to enhance their roster. Coach Mike Gundy expressed optimism about Grantham's wealth of knowledge and the potential for a successful defensive future.