The Big 12 was rocked with stunning news: Mike Gundy is OUT at Oklahoma State. After 21 years in Stillwater, Gundy’s firing ends an era that saw 170 wins, 12 bowl victories, 18 straight bowl appearances, and ten AP Top 25 finishes. But after back-to-back nightmare seasons — capped off by a shocking home loss to Tulsa — Oklahoma State finally pulled the trigger on a random Tuesday in September. In this crossover edition of Locked On Kansas State and Locked On Cougs, we break down: Why Now? — The bizarre timing of firing Gundy midseason and how it ties into redshirt rules, NIL contracts, and potential roster shakeups. Gundy’s Legacy: From record-breaking quarterback to one of the longest-tenured coaches in college football, his impact on the Big 12 can’t be overstated. What’s Next for OSU? — Interim coach Meacham takes over, but the real story is the replacement search. Donors are stacking money, and Oklahoma State is ready to invest. Kansas State Fallout: Former Wildcat legend and current Texas A&M OC Collin Klein will be one of the hottest names on the market. Could Oklahoma State steal him — and deal a massive blow to Kansas State’s future? Other Candidates: Jeff Traylor (UTSA), G.J. Kinne (Texas State), and other young, offensive-minded coaches are expected to be in the mix. Big 12 Chaos: What this means for the rest of the conference. Baylor has to prepare for OSU with no clue what roster shows up. Kansas State still has the Cowboys on the schedule in Week 10 — but it’ll be with an interim coach. Broader Impact: From NIL to recruiting in Oklahoma and Texas, the next hire at OSU could reshape the balance of power in the Big 12. We close with Kansas State hoops talk: Jerome Tang’s Wildcats have a gauntlet ahead in non-conference and Big 12 play, with matchups against Arizona, BYU, and Houston standing out. Tang says he loves this roster’s leadership and fit — but K-State fans just want a return to the NCAA Tournament. Bottom line: Mike Gundy is gone, Oklahoma State is at a crossroads, and Kansas State’s future might just hang in the balance depending on who takes over in Stillwater. Locked On College Conferences, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State

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