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Oklahoma State Fires Mike Gundy After 21 Seasons as Cowboys Coach

University leaders framed the move as a reset for the NIL/transfer era under interim coach Doug Meacham.

Sep 19, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy on the sidelines during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • The university announced the decision Tuesday after a 1-2 start that included a 69-3 loss at Oregon and a 19-12 home loss to Tulsa, OSU’s first to Tulsa in Stillwater since 1951.
  • Oklahoma State owes Gundy a $15 million buyout under his recently restructured contract, which also included a $1 million pay cut and a succession-plan provision.
  • Offensive coordinator Doug Meacham has been appointed interim head coach as the school begins a formal search.
  • The move follows a steep slide in results, with the Cowboys 3-9 in 2024 and losers in 11 of their past 12 FBS games.
  • AD Chad Weiberg and President Jim Hess framed the change as positioning the program for the evolving economics of college football, with calls for greater investment from fans and donors.