Oklahoma State hires Eric Morris as new head football coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Oklahoma State has hired Eric Morris as its new head football coach following a disastrous 2025 season. The Cowboys, who have gone 0-18 in the Big 12 and 4-20 overall since winning the Texas Bowl in 2023, look to turn around their fortunes with Morris, previously of North Texas. Morris has brought in multiple players from North Texas, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, named the Big 12 preseason newcomer of the year. Morris emphasized fostering confidence in the struggling team, highlighting the absence of recent victories in conference play. Team bonding activities have been implemented to strengthen the roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Eric Morris replaces Mike Gundy as head coach at Oklahoma State.
- •Morris has brought in 42 new staff members and 19 players from North Texas.
- •Drew Mestemaker won Big 12 preseason newcomer of the year.
- •Oklahoma State is looking to end a 0-18 conference losing streak.
- •Morris is focused on rebuilding confidence and team culture.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 team preview: Nowhere to go but up for woeful Oklahoma State football program in 2026
"North Texas transfer QB Drew Mestemaker gives Oklahoma State a chance to win in 2026.
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