Oklahoma State Football Coach Suffers Injury After Head-Butting Incident with Cow During Bye Week

Oklahoma State Football Coach Suffers Injury After Head-Butting Incident with Cow During Bye Week

In a bizarre twist of events, Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy suffered a minor injury during the team’s bye week after an encounter with a cow on his ranch. The incident occurred while Gundy, a long-time cattle rancher, was tending to his livestock on a quiet afternoon away from the football field.

 

According to sources close to the coach, Gundy was attempting to separate a stubborn cow from the herd when the animal unexpectedly turned and delivered a swift head-butt. The impact knocked the coach to the ground, leaving him with a bruised shoulder and a slight limp. While the injury was not severe, it was enough to spark concern among fans and players alike.

 

“I guess the cow didn’t like my game plan,” Gundy joked during a press conference on Tuesday. “It was a good reminder to always stay alert, even off the field. But don’t worry—I’ll be ready for next week’s game.”

 

The Cowboys are coming off a strong first half of the season, and the bye week was intended as a time for rest and recovery before diving back into Big 12 competition. Gundy’s humorous handling of the situation seems to have reassured the team and fans that his focus remains sharp despite the unusual mishap.

 

Players took the incident in stride, with quarterback Alan Bowman poking fun at his coach during practice. “We’ve got to teach him some better defensive moves,” Bowman quipped.

 

While the story has drawn laughter across the college football community, it also highlights Gundy’s down-to-earth personality and connection to his rural roots. As Oklahoma State gears up for its next game, fans hope the only head-butting they see will be on the field—by the Cowboys, not the cattle.