Should Oklahoma State Want Jon Gruden as Head Coach — and Should Gruden Want Oklahoma State?
After two decades of stability, Oklahoma State football finds itself at a crossroads. Mike Gundy, the iconic head coach who led the Cowboys since 2005, is out. Gundy not only brought consistency to the program but also elevated Oklahoma State into a perennial Big 12 contender. His departure leaves a massive void—and a massive question: Who’s next?
One name that has surfaced, surprisingly or not, is Jon Gruden.
Gruden hasn’t coached since 2021, when his second stint with the (then-Oakland) Raiders came to an unceremonious end following the release of controversial emails.