The Oklahoma State football team (1-6 overall; 0-4 Big 12) is back on the road this week, facing Texas Tech (6-1 overall; 3-1 Big 12) in Lubbock for the first time since 2021. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.

While Gruden’s NFL comeback remains uncertain, he is returning to the sidelines to coach in the 2026 Hula Bowl. The event’s organizers confirmed the news in a video posted on social media featuring Nick Logan, Jon Gruden and Jay Gruden.

Schools are clamoring for a way to control student athlete payments. We've yet to hear about coach contracts, of course.