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Gundy won 10+ games in 8 out of the last 16 seasons - what happened?

Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:58 am
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
29516 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:58 am
He’s done it twice in the last 5 seasons. At Oklahoma St, a mid P5 program.

A few years ago, he would have been on the short list for any HC job. Went 3-9 last year, started 1-2 this year, now all of a sudden he’s dogshit?

It’s strange what’s happened to the perception of Mike Gundy. Is he done, or is there a path to a redemption arc and him getting re-established as one of the best HC’s in the game?
Posted by Gings5
Member since Jul 2016
10739 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 7:59 am to
NIL
Posted by lsurulz1515
Member since Mar 2007
7799 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:00 am to
Gundy discarded the NIL game
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
29516 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:00 am to
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NIL


Seems like a solvable problem at the right program.
Posted by ApexTiger
cary nc
Member since Oct 2003
55868 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:00 am to
Been there way too long and OSU is considered the little brother in Oklahoma

NIL comes along and things change quickly

TT is now daddy on the block?

change is good sometimes
Posted by Pilot Tiger
North Carolina
Member since Nov 2005
73820 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:00 am to
NIL has completely changed the game

Constructing a roster is almost completely different

Having to coach guys knowing if you coach them too hard they can just hit the portal, etc.


Posted by TattedTiger
Member since Aug 2014
17 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:01 am to
I am convinced that you can be a good coach and still "max out" with a team, such that parting ways is better for both.

In the NFL, I think a prime example is Andy Reid with the Eagles. I also think Mike Tomlin is another one who has reached that point.

A G5 or lower tier p4 could do a lot worse, though I don't think he'll ever be "elite" or get an upper echelon p4 job.
Posted by ActusHumanus
St. George, Louisiana
Member since Sep 2025
556 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:05 am to
T. Boone died...
Posted by Tzanghi
Member since Nov 2020
1260 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:07 am to
I don’t think it was a lack of money. But I don’t have a good understanding. I was a huge fan of his but I too didn’t understand why he fell off a cliff.
Posted by johnboyjax
Jacksonville
Member since Sep 2009
698 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:16 am to
He became a man he's 40 remember
Posted by QJenk
Atl, Ga
Member since Jan 2013
17065 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:22 am to
NIL.

The entire landscape of college football changed. As a coach, you can either get with it or get lost. Gundy chose the latter.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
174990 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:27 am to
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Seems like a solvable problem at the right program.
I’ve been done preaching this
Posted by ghost2most
Member since Mar 2012
7689 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:32 am to
Gundy and Dabo are examples of guys who just didn't adapt.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
174990 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:34 am to
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Gundy and Dabo are examples of guys who just didn't adapt.


Sure but it doesn't mean a change of scenery and an established system can't benefit Gundy. LSU is a machine just needing a captain. Kelly didn't do shite and we were on the verge of success. We have Frank and Austin Thomas and staff ready to roll.
Posted by jonboy
Member since Sep 2003
7394 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:36 am to
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Gundy discarded the NIL game


I think OSU was starving him out so played the "don't need it" game.
Posted by New Money
Athens, GA
Member since Jun 2023
3163 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:43 am to
Gundy was great at identifying and developing players over a long process.

He refused to adapt to NIL until it was too late, and he got complacent.

He had a run of picking good coordinators, right up until he didn’t.

Finally, he had a seventh year QB who fell flat on his face.
Posted by New Money
Athens, GA
Member since Jun 2023
3163 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:44 am to
No. Gundy refused to play the NIL game. Money was left unspent. The new coach will have the resources he needs.
Posted by Pauvetibete
Member since Apr 2022
1648 posts
Posted on 11/18/25 at 8:46 am to
OK State doesn't have the dedicated boosters and who wants to be in Stillwater.
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