Oklahoma State’s standout running back, Ollie Gordon II, found himself in legal trouble early Sunday morning following a traffic incident in a suburban area south of Oklahoma City.
According to a report by KOCO, Gordon was apprehended on multiple charges, including suspicion of driving under the influence.
The incident unfolded around 2:30 a.m. when Gordon was observed by law enforcement driving erratically on Interstate 35 in Moore, Oklahoma. He was reportedly swerving and accelerating to a speed of 82 miles per hour in a zone designated for 65 miles per hour.
Dylan Buckingham of KFOR, who obtained the affidavit, reported that the officer who conducted the stop detected “an odor associated with an alcoholic beverage” emanating from within Gordon’s vehicle. A subsequent search revealed a half bottle of vodka and a half bottle of tequila inside.
Gordon declined to participate in a field sobriety test at the scene but was subjected to breathalyzer tests at the Cleveland County jail, where he registered blood alcohol concentrations of 0.11 and 0.10.
He was officially booked with multiple charges, including DUI under the age of 21, transporting an open container of alcohol, failing to maintain a single lane, and speeding.
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Prior to this incident, Gordon had distinguished himself as one of the premier talents in college football.
He was recognized as the nation’s leading running back in the previous season, amassing an impressive 1,732 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. His stellar performance not only led Oklahoma State to a Big 12 championship game but also secured a victory over Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl.
His achievements earned him the prestigious Doak Walker Award, given annually to the top college running back in the nation, and he was named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Year. This recent arrest, however, casts a shadow over his celebrated collegiate career and could potentially impact his future in the sport.
