Here’s the latest from Stillwater as Oklahoma State continues to navigate a busy offseason full of coaching changes, transfer portal movement, and recruiting developments.
Coaching Staff Shake-Up in Stillwater
Oklahoma State made a pair of significant announcements regarding its football staff. The Cowboys have named a new assistant coach and, perhaps more notably, have identified the successor to longtime strength and conditioning coach Rob Glass. Glass has been a foundational figure in OSU’s program for years, so his replacement will step into a role that carries major weight in shaping the team’s physical identity and culture moving forward.
Transfer Portal Watch: All Eyes on Hauss Hejny
One of the more intriguing storylines heading into the final days of the transfer portal window involves quarterback Hauss Hejny. The former high school standout was originally recruited by new offensive coordinator Eric Morris, and the two have reportedly been in contact since Morris took over the reins in Stillwater.
The big question now: does Hejny want to enter another quarterback competition if OSU brings in a transfer with starting experience-like, say, Garrett Mestemaker or another proven name? It’s a decision that could shape the quarterback room for 2025 and beyond. Hejny’s talent is evident, but the path to playing time may get crowded depending on how the Cowboys approach the portal.
Coaching Carousel Continues
The coaching shuffle isn’t limited to Stillwater. Last year’s running backs coach at OSU has landed the same role at Kansas State, while a former Cowboy defensive coach is headed to UAB to take over as defensive coordinator. These moves are part of the broader trend we see every offseason, where staff changes ripple across college football and impact everything from recruiting pipelines to scheme continuity.
2025 Recruiting: Grant Seagren Sets OSU Visit
Looking ahead to the 2025 recruiting class, Cowboy target Grant Seagren is set to take a visit to Oklahoma State. The staff has been working to build momentum with that class, and a visit from Seagren could be a step in the right direction. As always, campus visits are a chance to seal the deal-or at least move closer to it.
Transfer Portal Numbers: OSU Among the Leaders in Departures
As the portal window gets ready to officially open, Oklahoma State finds itself near the top of the list in terms of anticipated departures. According to data compiled by 247Sports, the Cowboys are expected to have 45 players enter the portal-more than any other Power Four program at this point.
Here’s how the numbers stack up among the top teams in terms of projected portal exits:
- Oklahoma State - 45
- Iowa State - 44
- West Virginia - 29
- Auburn - 27
- Florida State - 26
- Colorado - 25
- Florida - 25
That’s a significant number, and while not all departures are created equal, it does point to a major roster overhaul underway in Stillwater. Whether that’s a sign of a rebuild or a reset remains to be seen, but the volume alone signals a pivotal offseason for Mike Gundy’s program.
As the new year approaches, OSU fans will want to keep a close eye on how the coaching staff continues to evolve, which quarterback emerges as the leader of the offense, and how the Cowboys manage one of the busiest transfer portal cycles in the country. There’s no shortage of movement-and no shortage of questions that still need answering.