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Oklahoma State’s 2026 Class in Flux: Decommitments, Reassessments & Uncertainty

In a dramatic and unexpected turn, Oklahoma State’s 2026 football recruiting class has entered a period of uncertainty following sweeping changes to the coaching staff. With longtime head coach Mike Gundy dismissed and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham also relieved of his duties, several committed prospects have made the decision to decommit and reopen their recruitment. While this doesn’t necessarily mean these players are permanently moving on from OSU, it reflects the instability that often comes with such seismic changes within a program. For many of these young athletes, their commitment was tied as much to relationships with individual coaches as it was to the university itself.