Oklahoma State beginning security Dylan Smith is anticipated to enter the switch portal, sources inform On3. The sophomore has performed in 4 video games this season and can redshirt, having two extra years of eligibility remaining.
The 6-foot, 170-pound security has 77 profession tackles, two tackles for loss, three move breakups and two interceptions. A former three-star recruit, Smith performed and began in 11 video games in 2024, lacking solely the sport at BYU as a result of damage. He tied for sixth on the staff with 42 tackles.
Solely days earlier than internet hosting Baylor final week, Oklahoma State fired Mike Gundy. The transfer marked the top of a 21-year stint for the previous Cowboys quarterback as the pinnacle coach of his alma mater.
Oklahoma State’s choice to fireplace Gundy opened the 30-day switch portal window for Oklahoma State gamers, which Dylan Smith is making the most of. NCAA guidelines permit athletes on a staff with a training change to enter the portal the day after the change.
The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Todd Grantham on Sunday following the Baylor loss wherein his protection surrendered 612 yards to the Bears. Within the 69-3 loss to Oregon earlier this yr, the Cowboys surrendered 631 yards.
Gundy’s firing is certainly one of 4 Energy 4 packages to fireplace a head coach earlier than the top of September. The faculty soccer switch portal doesn’t have any agency dates but; nonetheless, the spring portal window has been eradicated.
Dylan Smith’s choice to enter the portal now offers him a bounce begin on the remainder of school soccer to discover a residence for the 2026 season.