Oklahoma State prepares for Big 12 opener at West Virginia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris is focused on a successful Big 12 opener against West Virginia on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Cowboys are coming off a 59-0 victory over Murray State and will face challenges on their first out-of-state trip of the season. Morris emphasized the importance of managing distractions while traveling. OSU will have sophomore receiver Chris Barnes back after an injury, adding depth to their offense. After the West Virginia game, the Cowboys will have a bye week before continuing conference play.
- •Morris aims to handle distractions on the road trip.
- •Chris Barnes returns after missing a game due to injury.
- •OSU holds a 5-2 record in Morgantown since joining the Big 12.
- •The Cowboys have had a strong start to the season with a significant win.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris hoping to avoid 'distractions' vs West Virginia
"Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris previewed the Cowboys' Big 12 opener at West Virginia on Tuesday. Here's what he said.
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