The first snapshot of Oklahoma State’s 2026 season was ugly enough on its own. A 24-10 loss to Tulsa wiped out the buzz around Eric Morris’ debut and left the Cowboys staring at an 0-1 start in a year already built around change.
But the on-field result wasn’t the only thing drawing attention in Stillwater. Rajesh Murti, the Cowboys’ general manager, has become the latest name to pop up online after a screenshot showed he liked a bikini photo of an Instagram model. Murti, who is 24 years old and the youngest GM in Power Four history, went viral as the image spread.
Murti officially moved to Stillwater in December 2025 with Morris after their successful run at North Texas. His rise has made him one of the most recognizable young personnel executives in college football. And because of that visibility, even small social media moments are getting noticed.
There is no publicly available or verified information about Murti’s relationship status. If he is single, the reaction to the like is simple enough. Still, the fan base is watching closely.
Oklahoma State is entering a new era after the departure of long-time head coach Mike Gundy, and the rebuild is already underway. The Cowboys have loaded up through the transfer portal with 53 incoming transfers, the second-most in the FBS, as Morris takes on a major roster overhaul.
The program’s history is still a strong one. Oklahoma State has won 10 conference championships, appeared in 34 bowl games and produced Barry Sanders, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1988. But the present is all about transition, and after one loss to start 2026, that process is already under the microscope.
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