Eric Bailey

Tulsa World OSU Sports Reporter

TUCSON, Ariz. — Oklahoma State’s perseverance has been tested during the 2025 season.

This week’s firing of defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and players departing to the transfer portal or choosing to redshirt took a toll in Saturday’s 41-13 loss at Arizona.

OSU had to weather changes with Clint Bowen being named interim DC and little-used players being thrust into action midway through the season.

What was the week like when guys are leaving, including three defensive starters?

"What do you think? It's like a box of chocolates, you know what I'm saying? Not a 'Forrest Gump' reference or anything, but yeah, you gotta find foundational plays and you have to make quick decisions by Monday and go with what you got with the information you h

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