Executive Summary: Article 1 - College Football GM Trend & OSU’s Approach
- Trend: Schools like Oklahoma and Notre Dame are hiring GMs for scouting and roster management, NFL-style.
- OSU’s Position: Coach Mike Gundy rejects a GM, preferring to manage the program himself despite increased workload.
- Staff Plans: Post-spring (May-June 2025), OSU will expand Kenyatta Wright’s and Todd Bradford’s teams for scouting and agent negotiations.
- Recruiting Shift: No limits on recruiting and late-night agent talks require more staff for legal/financial tasks.
- Gundy’s Control: He evaluates transfers, Wright handles agents, but Gundy keeps final say.
- Uncertainty: With a new staff and 32 new players, Gundy lacks clarity after three padless practices.
- Progress: Full-pad practices start now; six sessions will reveal team potential.
- Positives: Good enthusiasm, academics, and attendance; performance TBD.
- Injury: RB Jaden Allen-Hendrix hurt (lower body); OSU offers Georgia State’s Freddie Brock.
- QBs: No standout yet; hitting begins soon to test them.
