Oklahoma State’s 2026 season didn’t just start with a 24-10 loss to Tulsa. It also put the spotlight on one of the program’s youngest and newest power brokers, general manager Rajesh Murti, after a screenshot circulated showing him liking a bikini photo of an Instagram model.
Murti, who is 24, became the youngest GM in Power Four history when he officially joined Oklahoma State in December 2025. He arrived in Stillwater with new head coach Eric Morris after the pair’s successful run at North Texas, and he’s already being watched closely as the Cowboys try to rebuild under a new regime.
The social media buzz around Murti comes at an awkward moment for the program, which opened the 2026 campaign with a frustrating loss that spoiled Morris’ debut. There is no publicly available or verified information regarding Murti’s relationship status, and the source notes that if he is single, his behavior would be fine. Still, the point is clear: at his age, and in his role, people are paying attention.
For Oklahoma State, the bigger picture is the overhaul underway on the field. After the departure of longtime head coach Mike Gundy, Morris has been tasked with guiding a major roster reset. The Cowboys are already 0-1, and the transfer-heavy approach reflects just how much change is happening in Stillwater.
This is a program with a long track record - 10 conference championships, 34 bowl appearances, and Barry Sanders as its most famous name after his 1988 Heisman Trophy season. But 2026 is about something different: reinvention. Oklahoma State brought in 53 incoming transfers, the second-most in the FBS, and the hope is that the new structure can quickly take hold.
For now, though, the season’s first headline has less to do with the standings and more to do with Murti’s online activity, a small moment that has turned into a very public talking point.
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