Eric Morris has been named the new head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, inheriting a program that has managed just four victories in the last two seasons and faces mounting pressure to restore its former competitiveness.
Morris comes to Stillwater after a remarkable turnaround at Incarnate Word in San Antonio, where his first season produced a Southland co‑championship and a 10‑win campaign in 2021, a feat that was initially viewed as a career risk but ultimately proved his ability to rebuild a program from the ground up.
A Staffing Surge
He has brought an extensive support crew with him, adding 35 new staff members to the Cowboys' roster, a move designed to inject fresh ideas, modern analytics, and a winning culture into every facet of the program.
Motivated by the urgency to win, Morris emphasizes immediate impact, setting ambitious targets for the upcoming season while drawing on the lessons learned from his previous successes and the steady standards set by his successors at Incarnate Word.
The transition marks a pivotal moment for Oklahoma State football, as the university hopes to leverage Morris's proven track record and expansive staff to climb back into contention within the highly competitive Big 12 landscape.