As Oklahoma State looks toward the future of its football program, one name that’s bound to generate attention is Brian Kelly. He's a veteran coach with a long, accomplished career at Notre Dame and LSU which looks very appealing to any team in search of a new head coach. On paper, Kelly checks nearly every box the Cowboys could be looking for in their next coach: experience, success, recruiting connections, and familiarity with the modern college football landscape.
But when it comes to Oklahoma State, a program long defined by culture and stability under Mike Gundy, the question becomes less about credentials and more about fit.