Mike Gundy had been the head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys since 2005. Now, for the first time in 20 years, the Cowboys will enter the coaching carousel.
In Week 2, OSU was dismantled by Oregon, then suffered a 19-12 defeat to in-state rival Tulsa 13 days later. These back-to-back losses proved to be the last straw for Gundy, who also played quarterback for the Pokes from 1986 to 1989.
Now the question remains: Who will step up to the plate and take over as head coach?
Zac Robinson
If there’s any candidate familiar with Stillwater, Oklahoma, it’s Zac Robinson. The current Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator started at quarterback for the Cowboys from 2007 to 2009 and was a big kick-start to the Gundy era. Robinson ranks fifth in school history for passing yards, fourth for touchdown passes and third for quarterback rushing yards.
He comes from Sean McVay’s highly touted coaching tree. Before arriving in Atlanta, Robinson was the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams, then eventually got promoted to QBs coach and passing game coordinator. The 38-year-old would bring a fresh offensive mindset that the Pokes desperately need, and he would also see a notable pay raise.
