Yes, it is only a game, but a much anticipated one like EA Sports College Football 26 gets closely dissected. One thing that has been quickly discovered is Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy’s wild hairstyle. His hairstyle in real life is far from tame, but the EA version has taken it to the next level. Here you can see a photo from the game and Coach Gundy’s reaction after seeing it for the first time.
Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy on being in new CFB 26 video game: "It's pretty cool, someone put me in the video game. Someone showed me my hair. They gave me pretty good hair. That's permanent hair" pic.twitter.com/5Vw7HiNQrz
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 9, 2025
Mike Gundy reacts to his College Football 26 avatar pic.twitter.com/iumVYVZzdR
— Marshall Scott (@MarshallScottOK) July 9, 2025
2025 will be an interesting season for Coach Gundy and the Cowboys. Entering his 21st season in charge, Gundy led Oklahoma State to a 3-9 season in 2024, which including a winless 0-9 record in the Big 12. This came after he took the Cowboys to 18 consecutive bowls.
Suddenly there is concern in and around Stillwater. 2025 becomes a very important season for the program and for Coach Gundy’s future with it. A few moments of levity regarding his hair is a good distraction, but the reality of the season is quickly approaching.
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