Mike Gundy has never liked the idea that Oklahoma State fans would be critical of his Cowboys. You can find myriad instances of that disdain in his comments over the years. But earlier this week when the Cowboy coach once again lambasted complaining fans — even though there’s plenty of reasons to complain when a preseason top-15 team enters November winless in conference play — his words infuriated the OSU faithful like nothing else has.

His team was among the favorites to contend for the Big 12 title this season, but the Cowboys are alone in last place heading into a game at TCU. The Cowboys (3-6, 0-6) have lost six in a row and must win out to avoid a losing regular season.