Controversial Former Coach Predicts Mike Gundy Will Never Coach Again

Oklahoma State’s recent coaching shakeup just generated another splash. In a video clip from Coach JB & AJ McCarron’s show, controversial figure Coach JB weighed in bluntly on the firing of Mike Gundy, saying he doubts Gundy will ever return to coaching. “I don’t know if he’ll coach again,” JB said. “I truly don’t believe he’ll coach again. That’s my gut.”

JB’s comments underscore just how high the stakes are around Gundy’s departure. For many, the firing marks not just the end of an era in Stillwater but perhaps the end of Gundy’s coaching journey altogether. JB didn’t soften his language; his gut feeling leaves little room for optimism about a return to the sidelines.

To be fair, Gundy’s tenure at OSU was packed with highs and lows. He became the winningest coach in program history, led the Cowboys to multiple double-digit seasons, and stood as a figure of continuity in a volatile college football landscape. But this season’s performance, combined with shifting expectations, ultimately culminated in his dismissal three games into his 21st season.

JB’s prediction should not be dismissed as a mere hot take. It reflects a belief, shared by many in the college football world, that Gundy’s time, at least from a coaching perspective, might be over. When a coach leaves under the weight of a midseason firing, the path back is steep, especially at the Power Four level. The landscape favors younger, high-energy hires, and programs may hesitate to bring back coaches who were removed for performance reasons.

Still, no one can definitively rule out a comeback. If Gundy wants it, and if the right fit emerges, a return isn’t impossible. Coaching careers can resurface in surprising ways, and fans have seen second acts before. But JB’s take is as blunt as it is bold. He’s saying what many are whispering: Gundy’s era may truly be over.

Whether JB is right or wrong will become clearer as the months unfold, when offers, rumors, and possibilities take shape. At the moment, JB’s gut is making headlines.