Gundy's Announcement on Gordon Eliminates Hope for Hog Fans

Razorbacks' faithful optimism for Oklahoma State game diminished

Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. / Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There were Arkansas Razorback fans more than a little surprised at what Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said the Big 12 Media Days in Las Vegas this week.

Most were expecting to hear how many games running back Ollie Gordon II was going to get suspended. If nothing else, Hogs' fans were expecting something, anything.

Gordon was arrested for drunk driving last month. Since there was basically a news blackout on college football for the last few weeks, everybody expected to hear something at Media Days.

"He's going to play," Gundy told ESPN's Pete Thamel at Big 12 Media Days Tuesday.

Gundy added that there will be internal punishment for Gordon, but he won't miss any games. Gundy said Gordon was brought to Big 12 Media Day to speak to the media face-to-face and to be held accountable for his arrest in a public forum.

Nobody in Arkansas expected that. The Razorbacks play the second week of the season in Stillwater against the Cowboys, which are ranked in most preseason Top 25 polls.

Gordon issued a statement on his X account on Monday apologizing for his actions. He was the nation's leading rusher last season, tallying 1,732 yards and 22 touchdowns, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and won the Doak Walker Award for college football's top running back.

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