STILLWATER, Okla. — Mike Gundy is out at Oklahoma State, effective immediately.
The move comes after a historic loss in Stillwater to the University of Tulsa on Sept. 19. The last time OSU lost to TU was in 1998, and the last time they lost to TU at home was 1951.
OSU shared this statement about the decision:
“Cowboy Football reached an unprecedented level of success and national prominence under Coach Gundy’s leadership,” OSU Athletic Director Chad Weiberg said. “I believe I speak for OSU fans everywhere when I say that we are grateful for all he did to raise the standard and show us all what is possible for Oklahoma State football.”
From 1986-89, Gundy quarterbacked some of OSU’s most explosive offenses. He finished his playing career as the Big Eight Conference career passing leader. As head coach, he led the Cowboys to the best era of sustained success in program history, highlighted by a Big 12 championship in 2011, five New Year’s Six bowl appearances and eight 10-win seasons. His 170 career coaching victories are 108 more than any other coach in school history.
“College football has changed drastically in the last few years, and the investment needed to compete at the highest level has never been more important,” Weiberg said. “As we search for the next head coach of Cowboy Football, we are looking for someone who can lead our program in this new era. It is also important that we continue to support our student-athletes, our staff and our university through the season, and I hope that our fans continue to show that support in Boone Pickens Stadium this fall.
“Moving forward, it is critical for our fans, alumni and donors to align behind Cowboy Football,” Weiberg said. “This is a pivotal moment, the stakes have never been higher and we need everyone on board.”
"This is a decision about what's best for our football program, our student-athletes and Oklahoma State University and it reflects our unwavering commitment to championship-level football and competing for national success," said OSU President Jim Hess. "Coach Gundy dedicated decades of his life to OSU, achieving significant success and positively impacting hundreds of young men who wore the OSU uniform. His contributions to our university, both as a player and coach, deserve our profound respect and will not be forgotten. We are grateful for his service and wish him and his family the very best."
WATCH: Highlights from Gundy's Sept. 22 press conference
WHO IS MIKE GUNDY?
Gundy, an Oklahoma native, played football at OSU in college.
He became the starting quarterback midway through his freshman year and became the all-time leading passer in Oklahoma State and Big Eight Conference history. In four seasons, Gundy threw 49 touchdowns and 7,997 yards, including 2,106 yards in 1987 and 2,163 in 1988.
He led the Cowboys to bowl wins in the 1987 Sun Bowl and 1988 Holiday Bowl, aided by two Hall of Fame running backs: Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders. He also led OSU to two 10-win seasons.
He graduated in 1990. Gundy was hired in 2005 and is the 22nd head coach in OSU football history.
Gundy coached the Cowboys to five New Year’s Six bowl games since the 2009 season. The Pokes appeared in the 2010 Cotton Bowl, the 2012 Fiesta Bowl, the 2014 Cotton Bowl, the 2016 Sugar Bowl, and the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.
Oklahoma State was one of only three teams in the FBS to post a winning season every year from 2006-23, joining Boise State and Wisconsin. All of those seasons came under Mike Gundy. He is one of only 10 coaches in college football history to produce 18 straight winning seasons at one school.
Entering the 2025 season, Oklahoma State has been ranked in the top 15 of the Associated Press poll in 15 of the past 17 seasons and has posted 10-win seasons in eight of the past 15 years.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Speculation about his tenure at the university began this season and intensified after the loss to the University of Tulsa.
No official word on the next steps from OSU yet, but 2 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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