STILLWATER, Okla., Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Oklahoma State promoted offensive coordinator Mike Gundy on Monday to replace Les Miles, who was named the new head coach at LSU.
Gundy, 37, was a quarterback at Oklahoma State in the late 1980s. He rejoined the Cowboys in December 2000 when Miles became head coach.
This is the first head coaching position for Gundy, who had also been an assistant at Oklahoma State from 1990-95 after his playing days ended.
Gundy left Oklahoma State for Baylor in 1996, then spent four years at Maryland before returning to his alma mater.
Gundy threw for 7,997 yards and 49 touchdowns from 1986-89. He is the school's all-time leader in total offense and helped direct Oklahoma State to consecutive 10-win seasons and bowl victories in 1987 and '88.
