Why Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy says NCAA is becoming ‘a non-factor’ in college football

STILLWATER — Asked about the forthcoming NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement that will bring the next wave of changes to college football, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy asked some questions in return.

“Everything will be new and it’s fascinating to me now,” Gundy said. “As we move forward and get into players actually being employees, the issue will be, what do we do with the NCAA? Where do they stand? Because right now, they’re a non-factor.

“What role will they play as we migrate toward an NFL model? Will they actually be a factor or not. That’s what’s gonna be really interesting.”

Gundy and all college coaches await U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken’s signature on the settlement with the NCAA that will restructure the current landscape of name, image and likeness, and is expected to alter the limits of college football rosters.

“It all fascinates me to see what’s next,” Gundy said. “Nothing surprises me anymore. We’re trying to stay ahead of the game a little bit, which is difficult because we don’t know what the parameters are yet.

The timeline for the settlement to be enacted remains cloudy as the legal process plays out, but Gundy’s questions are valid.

The role of the NCAA continues to diminish within college football, and many have speculated that major-conference programs could break away from the organization in the future.

“It’s gonna change again,” Gundy said. “Players are gonna have employment contracts. There’s a whole line of things that are gonna fall in place here in the next 6-12 months, maybe 18 months.”

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Head coach Mike Gundy walks on the field during an Oklahoma State football practice in Stillwater, Okla., on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

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Publish date : 2024-08-10 19:56:35

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