Oklahoma State fires Mike Gundy after 21 seasons

Oklahoma State has fired Mike Gundy, ending a 21-season run that transformed him into the winningest coach in program history, the school announced days after a 19-12 loss to Tulsa on Friday night in Stillwater. The decision follows a tumultuous start to the 2025 season and months of mounting pressure on Gundy, who leaves with a career record of 170-90 at his alma mater.

Gundy’s dismissal came after the Cowboys fell to an in-state foe at Boone Pickens Stadium for the first time at home since 1951, a defeat that saw fans chant for his removal and boo the team as it exited at halftime. The loss dropped Oklahoma State to 1-2, following a 69-3 rout at Oregon in Week 2 and a Week 1 win over UT Martin. In postgame comments before the firing was announced, Gundy acknowledged the unusual scrutiny while defending his focus on the program. Those are not decisions that I make, he said, adding that his job was to evaluate the team and move forward. He also praised the crowd, saying, They were awesome tonight.

Pressure on Gundy had been building all offseason and into September. He had taken a substantial pay cut earlier this year, accepting a reduced salary reported at about 6.75 million...