Oklahoma State Fires Winningest Coach Mike Gundy After 21 Seasons

Oklahoma State University has fired long-time head football coach Mike Gundy after 21 seasons, following a disappointing start to the 2025 season and a 3-9 record in 2024. Gundy, who began coaching at OSU in 2005, led the Cowboys to significant achievements including a Big 12 Championship in 2011, multiple bowl game appearances, and developing NFL talent. Despite his successes, recent seasons saw the program decline, culminating in a 69-3 loss to Oregon and a home defeat to Tulsa in 2025, which contributed to the decision to part ways. Gundy finished with an overall record of 170-90, making him the winningest coach in program history and elevating OSU football to national prominence with numerous top 25 finishes. The Cowboys' struggles, including an 11-game losing streak to FBS opponents and a winless Big 12 season in 2024, signaled a need for change. OSU now faces the challenge of hiring a successor capable of restoring the program's competitive stature.