Mike Gundy’s 21 seasons with the Cowboys came to an abrupt end after a 1-2 start to the 2025 season. Even though Gundy had publicly committed to stay through the season, the administration decided to make a change to reset a program that had fallen from national relevance to near the bottom of the Big 12. In the wake of the firing, Oklahoma State swiftly appointed offensive coordinator Doug Meacham as interim head coach . Meacham is a familiar face with deep roots in Cowboy football.
Before coming back to Stillwater as OC in December 2024, Meacham made a name for himself as a savvy offensive coach at eight schools, including TCU and Kansas. Additionally, he coached some top-notch talent, including TCU’s JP Richardson and OSU’s own Josh Stewart, molding receivers into stars. Meacham’s