Eric Morris addresses armadillo issues while preparing for season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris shared his recent challenges with a troublesome armadillo in his yard amid preparations for the upcoming college football season. The critter was digging up his flower beds, causing disruption at night, which Morris noted has impacted his sleep. He mentioned that it is legal to manage the wild animal in Oklahoma and detailed his unconventional method of handling the situation. As the season approaches, Morris is focused on building a new team featuring a significant number of transfers and returning players, aiming to improve the Cowboys' performance for the upcoming games.
- •Eric Morris is in his first year as Oklahoma State head coach.
- •An armadillo has been causing issues in his yard.
- •Morris described handling the situation late at night.
- •Oklahoma State is dealing with 85 new players this season.
- •Morris aims to develop offensive strategies with new recruits.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris tackles armadillo problem
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — How Eric Morris dealt with armadillo terrorizing his yard: 'It wasn't illegal'
"Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris has struggled to sleep recently with the season approaching. It led to him finally catching a pesky armadillo.
"A couple nights ago, Eric Morris put his insomnia to use. He popped up around 2:30 a.m. and decided it was time to, well, pop an armadillo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:49 PMOklahoma State football coach Eric Morris tackles armadillo problem
A couple nights ago, Eric Morris put his insomnia to use. He popped up around 2:30 a.m. and decided it was time to, well, pop an armadillo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:15 PMHow Eric Morris dealt with armadillo terrorizing his yard: 'It wasn't illegal'
Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris has struggled to sleep recently with the season approaching. It led to him finally catching a pesky armadillo.
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