Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Sep 12, 2023

Derek is co-founder of All Pokes and publisher for Draft Digest and Inside The Thunder for Fan Nation, powered by Sports Illustrated. He has been a sports writer in the Oklahoma market for five years now covering a variety of sports over the course of his career.

Dec 17, 2022; Frisco, Texas, USA; New North Texas Mean Green head coach Eric Morris reacts on the sidelines during a game against the Boise State Broncos at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Sam Jackson V (18) throws an interception during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Houston Cougars at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Doug Meacham speaks during a press conference at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater Okla., on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy watches warm ups before the first half the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Arizona State Sun Devils at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov., 2, 2024.

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How the college football world reacted to Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy parting ways.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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One Big 12 coach has already weighed in on the Cowboys’ coaching change.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy walks off the field after an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

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Three names the OSU Cowboys could look to as their future head coach.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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A look back at Mike Gundy's career with Cowboy football.

Oklahoma State Head coach Mike Gundy walks on the field before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

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Mike Gundy's tenure at OSU has ended.

Sep 6, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Zane Flores (6) throws a pass during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Live updates for the Cowboys’ inter-state bout with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Aug 28, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy takes the field prior to the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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OSU could use Friday's game as a launchpad.

Oklahoma State running back Kalib Hicks is brought down by a pack of Oregon defenders as the Oregon Ducks host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 6, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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Some much-needed reset days are ahead for the Cowboys.

Sep 6, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Zane Flores (6) throws a pass during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Cowboys have been deemed a bottom 25 team.

Sep 6, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy looks up from the sidelines during the first half in a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Cowboys should quickly forget about Saturday’s result.

Oklahoma State Head coach Mike Gundy walks on the field before an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

Live updates for OSU football versus UT Martin.

Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis catches a pass and runs out of bounds in the first quarter during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and UT Martin in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

With a win under their belt, how does OSU stack up against Oregon.