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Oklahoma State Fires Mike Gundy After 21 Seasons, Names Doug Meacham Interim Coach

Athletic director Chad Weiberg cast the midseason change as a reset after steep decline, with Doug Meacham guiding the team during the search.

Overview

  • The dismissal followed a 3-9 season in 2024 and a 1-2 start in 2025 that included a 69-3 loss to Oregon and a home defeat to Tulsa.
  • Weiberg said Gundy was not offered the option to finish the season and indicated the hiring process will take multiple weeks.
  • Offensive coordinator Doug Meacham was elevated to interim head coach as Oklahoma State prepares to host Baylor in its Big 12 opener Saturday.
  • Recruiting fallout has begun, with at least four prospects de-committing and the 2025 class down to about 11 pledges, according to On3.
  • Reports cite an approximately $15 million buyout tied to Gundy’s exit; Cale Gundy says Mike intends to keep coaching, and early chatter points to Falcons OC and former OSU QB Zac Robinson as a leading target.