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Oklahoma State Starts Post-Gundy Era With 45-27 Loss to Baylor

Oklahoma State says the coaching change is about securing the resources to compete in the NIL era.

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
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Oklahoma State fired longtime head coach Mike Gundy after 21 seasons.
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Overview

  • Interim coach Doug Meacham debuted with an aggressive, creative game plan that produced 349 first‑half yards but the Cowboys faded after halftime.
  • Baylor piled up 612 yards, including 393 passing and 219 rushing, as Oklahoma State’s defense struggled with tackling, coverage busts and multiple pass‑interference penalties.
  • The game marked the first time in 309 consecutive contests that Mike Gundy was not on the Cowboys’ sideline after his firing earlier in the week.
  • Athletic director Chad Weiberg framed the move as a push for greater investment in a changed landscape, while national voices such as Nick Saban and Colin Cowherd criticized the decision and its timing.
  • The dismissal opened a 30‑day transfer window, raising immediate roster and recruiting uncertainty as the program navigates the transition under Meacham.