Mike Gundy was fired as the head college football coach at Oklahoma State exactly one month ago. He has yet to release a public statement about his ouster.
The silence is deafening.
One of the most legendary coaches in college football history has also been one of the most outspoken. For him not to say anything over the course of a month actually says a lot.
Mike Gundy is was Oklahoma State football.
Gundy played quarterback at Oklahoma State from 1986-1989. He went on to become the all-time leading passer in school history and in Big Eight Conference history with 7,997 yards and 49 touchdowns over 42 games as the starter.
The Cowboys, also aided by two Hall of Fame running backs in Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders, won ten games in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history during that stretch.
Gundy graduated in 1990 and immediately joined the coaching staff in Stillwater. He was there for more than 15 years during his first stint.
- 1990: Wide receivers coach
- 1991-91: Quarterbacks coach
- 1994: Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
- 1995: Quarterbacks coach
He later returned in 2001 with a four-year stint as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator. Gundy was promoted to head coach in 2005.
The last 20 years were an overwhelming success. The Pokes went 170-90 overall with eight seasons of 10 wins or greater and two New Year’s Six Bowl wins. They never finished below .500 from 2006-2023.
Of course, part of the Mike Gundy experience involved his legendary “I’m forty!” speech, allegations of paying players in 2013 and the whole OAN incident in 2020. It was just as chaotic as successful.
Very few coaches in the country were more willing to speak their mind. Thus, his silence says a lot.
One month has passed.
Mike Gundy was fired by Oklahoma State on Sept. 23, 2025. One month has passed since his ouster.
Gavin Gundy, the eldest son of Mike, immediately posted about the decision on Instagram on the day it was announced. His father has yet to do so.
Although Mike Gundy is not on social media in the same way, it’s not like he doesn’t post on X. Somebody could’ve written and posted a statement on his behalf if he wanted to post a statement. Obviously he doesn’t.
Meanwhile, Jay Norvell was fired by Colorado State on Oct. 19. He released a statement the next day. Just for comparison sake.
Cowboys fans may not expect a statement. In fact, I know they don’t.
Still, though, it is weird for a man who was (and kinda still is) Oklahoma State football not to say a word.