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Oklahoma State may try to bring Zac Robinson back to his alma mater as the school starts its search to replace coach Mike Gundy.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator “is expected to be on the very short list for the now-vacant job of Cowboys head coach.”

Robinson was a three-year starter at quarterback under Gundy. He ranks fourth in school history in passing yards (8,317) and touchdowns (66).

Hours after Oklahoma State dismissed Gundy, former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant lobbied for his former college teammate to get the job:

Robinson has yet to coach in a college role. He started as an assistant quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams and took over as the QBs coach in 2022 before leaving for the Falcons in 2024.

In his first season, Atlanta’s offense ranked sixth in yards and 13th in points. His arrival helped to unlock running back Bijan Robinson, who had 1,887 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns en route to making the Pro Bowl.

The Falcons aren’t keeping pace with last season’s output as they’re averaging 338.7 yards (13th) and 14 points (31st) through three games.

Still, Bryant surely wasn’t the only Oklahoma State fan who wants to see Robinson back in Stillwater.

Rapoport noted the timing can be tough for an NFL coach moving to a college gig, though.

Unless Robinson stepped down from the Falcons with immediate effect, he’d miss valuable time on the recruiting trail. National signing day isn’t until Feb. 4, 2026, but a lot of players take advantage of the early signing window (Dec. 3-5).

As if drawing up the offensive game plan for an NFL team isn’t hard enough, Robinson would also have to vet candidates to join his coaching staff with the Cowboys.

The fact the 38-year-old bypassed the college route altogether before becoming an NFL assistant could be telling as to his general preference. Even if it’s at his alma mater, he may not be all that enamored by working at this level.

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Mike Gundy is out at Oklahoma State, but he doesn’t plan to retire from coaching.

Gundy’s brother, Cale, said the longtime Cowboys head coach plans to continue coaching, and Cale is planning to join him.

“Hell yes and I’m going with him,” Cale told On3’s Brett McMurphy.

Oklahoma State fired Gundy on Tuesday after a 1-2 start to the season. He was in his 21st season with the Cowboys.

“Cowboy Football reached an unprecedented level of success and national prominence under Coach Gundy’s leadership,” OSU Athletic Director Chad Weiberg said in a statement. “I believe I speak for OSU fans everywhere when I say that we are grateful for all he did to raise the standard and show us all what is possible for Oklahoma State football.”

Oklahoma State had its worst season in more than 20 years last season, finishing 3-9 and 0-9 in conference play. The Cowboys won their 2025 season opener against UT Martin before being walloped by Oregon and upset by Tulsa last week.

While Gundy’s final season and change won’t be remembered as a good time for Oklahoma State, his tenure with the Cowboys was mostly a success. He led Oklahoma State to a bowl game in all but two seasons and won a Big 12 championship in 2011. Under Gundy, the Cowboys won 10 or more games eight times, most recently in 2023.

It’s hard to explain exactly what has gone wrong for Oklahoma State over the past year or so, but it’s clear the Cowboys needed a change in leadership—and perhaps Gundy needs a change of scenery as well.

Gundy, who played quarterback at Oklahoma State form 1986 to 1989, has been with the Cowboys in some capacity for all but five years since entering the coaching world in 1990.

He’ll now leave Stillwater and look for a new opportunity elsewhere. With his experience and past success, it shouldn’t be too long before he’s back on the sidelines.

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