Eric Morris has taken the reins of the Oklahoma State football program, bringing with him a vision that seeks to overturn a recent stretch of struggle.
Having cut his teeth at North Texas and Incarnate Word, Morris arrived in Stillwater with a cache of 19 players and 35 staff members he brought from his previous stop, a move he says will accelerate the rebuild of confidence and culture.
A Fresh Vision for the Cowboys
At the heart of the offensive overhaul is quarterback Drew Mestemaker, whose arm strength and poise have drawn praise, while running back Caleb Hawkins adds a dynamic ground game. On the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity is shaping a unit that finished the last two seasons winless in Big 12 play.
What sets the Cowboys apart, Morris notes, is the depth of experience returning this year. Oklahoma State boasts the third‑most returning snaps in college football, a statistic that underscores the continuity of talent on both sides of the ball.
The coach also points to the university’s resources as a cornerstone for retaining and developing that talent, a factor he believes will keep the program competitive in the long term. He pays homage to the legacy of former coach Mike Gundy while setting expectations that the next chapter will be defined by progress, not nostalgia.
The blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces creates a unique environment where new strategies can take root, and the fan base is eager to see the transformation. As the Big 12 landscape shifts, OSU aims to re‑establish itself among the conference’s traditional powerhouses.