Can Oklahoma State Football Bounce Back? Who Wins the Big 12 & Mike Gundy’s Legacy College Football

On this episode of The CGA Tour, host Calvin Glen Alexander—Oklahoma State employee and alum—is joined by fellow Cowboy Sam Henderson to break down the state of OSU Football, Mike Gundy’s evolving legacy, and who might emerge as the Big 12 Champion this season.The spring transfer portal has closed, and rosters are starting to settle. Will Oklahoma State rebound after a frustrating 3-9 season? Can Gundy reclaim momentum? And who are the real contenders in a reshaped Big 12 conference?🎧 Whether you're a die-hard Cowboy or just watching the Big 12 race, this episode has something for you.⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Calvin welcomes Sam to the show01:15 - How Calvin and Sam met at Oklahoma State03:00 - Reflecting on OSU’s 3-9 football season06:40 - The disappointment of missing a conference win09:30 - Sam’s view from Lawrence, Kansas12:10 - Ollie Gordon, returning talent, and missed expectations15:00 - Is Mike Gundy’s legacy at risk?19:45 - Portal movement and coaching continuity24:30 - Can OSU make a bowl game this season?28:50 - Early Big 12 contender picks33:15 - Kansas, Kansas State, and the middle-tier threat38:00 - Big 12 dark horse candidates42:45 - Best QB rooms in the Big 1246:00 - How the new Big 12 compares to the old one50:30 - What defines a successful season for OSU?54:00 - Final thoughts and Big 12 hot takes54:10 - Outro & where to follow The CGA Tour🔗 Follow The CGA Tour🐦 Twitter/X: @theCGATour📸 Instagram: @theCGATour📺 YouTube: The CGA Tour📌 Hashtags#OklahomaState #Big12Football #MikeGundy #CollegeFootball #CGA Tour #OSUFootball #TransferPortal #CollegeSports #OllieGordon #Big12Preview