Time for a Commitment: Why Chad Weiberg Deserves Contract Clarity at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg is pictured before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesAs college athletics continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, stable leadership is more critical than ever. Yet at Oklahoma State University, Athletic Director Chad Weiberg has been operating without a formal contract since June. While university officials insist his situation will be addressed “in due time,” the lack of urgency feels increasingly out of step with the demands of modern college sports.

That phrase — "in due time" — doesn’t seem fair…