Mike Gundy explains why Ollie Gordon II will not be suspended from Oklahoma State football

The Oklahoma State football program held its breath after news broke that RB Ollie Gordon II was arrested for drunk driving on June 30. News of his arrest caused a stir on social media, and Gordon II’s fans left all kinds of reactions. Many feared that the talented young running back would be suspended in 2024, which would be a huge blow to the program. However, it looks like Gordon II will not be suspended after all.

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy spoke to ESPN today about Ollie Gordon II. Gundy said he will not suspend Gordon II.

“He’s going to play,” Gundy said, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “I’m going to do what we think is best for the Oklahoma State football team. And I think it’s best for Ollie if he plays. If there’s a penalty for that, it’s that he has to carry the ball 50 times on the first play.”

Gordon II issued an official apology on Monday. He said today that for legal reasons he could not provide details.

Gundy said that Gordon II will be kept on a “short leash” going forward and that answering questions about the incident is part of the learning process. The same goes for taking responsibility.

“Your punishment will be to face the facts,” Gundy told Gordon II. “That’s why we brought him here today.”

“I said, ‘You’re not going to hide. You’re going to have to face reality, you’re going to have to stand up, talk to people and answer questions. And hopefully you can learn more from the situation you were in than you can from football,'” Gundy added. “Because if you don’t, then we have a real problem.”

Gordon II reportedly has a meeting scheduled with Gundy when they return to Stillwater, Oklahoma after Big 12 media day.

“Whatever he decides,” Gordon II said regarding the punishment, “I am 100 percent behind it.”

Oklahoma State football’s Ollie Gordon II breaks his silence on his drunk driving arrest with an apology

Ollie Gordon II had an incredible breakout year in 2023, running for 2,032 yards and 22 touchdowns, but this drunk driving arrest is a rough start to the summer.

Gordon II released a statement on social media on Monday apologizing for his recent arrest.

“I am deeply sorry for the actions that led to my arrest on June 30,” Gordon said. “I sincerely apologize to my family, everyone in our program, including our players, Coach Gundy, the staff, Oklahoma State University and our fans.”

Gordon II was stopped for driving 82 miles per hour in a 65-mile zone, according to an arrest summary. He also had two open, half-full bottles of vodka and tequila in the vehicle.

“Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming investigation, I have failed to uphold my own values ​​and the values ​​of the OSU football program,” he continued. “I am committed to learning and growing from this mistake, and I will work to regain the trust of those I have let down. Thank you.”

The State of Oklahoma itself has not issued a statement on the matter, and Gundy’s words today are the best we can rely on as we consider any consequences that may await Gordon II.

Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of Gordon II’s mistake.