The Eric Morris era at Oklahoma State is official. The Cowboys have agreed to terms with Morris, bringing him in as their next head coach and signaling the start of a new chapter for the program.
Morris comes in with a resume that shows some serious upside and growth. His overall head‑coaching record sits at 45‑33 through six seasons, at Incarnate Word and North Texas. At his most recent stop with the Mean Green, he’s got a 21-15 overall record in three seasons, but this fall, his squad sits at 10-1. Beyond the wins and losses, he’s known for having high‑octane offenses, and this year is no different. His 2025 unit leads the country in yards of total offense per game and points per game with 503.3 and 46.3, respectively.
After a long run under Mike Gundy, the Cowboys needed a fresh voice, someone who could recruit hard in Texas and Oklahoma, understand the Big 12’s landscape, and bring innovation on offense. Morris fits that mold perfectly. He spent time at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Incarnate Word before North Texas, developing quarterbacks and crafting defenses off his offensive success.
Still, there’s work ahead. Oklahoma State will want immediate upward movement, which is a lot to place on a first-year head coach. Look no further than the Big 12. The two programs with new head coaches this year, UCF and West Virginia, sit at a combined 9-13 overall and just 4-12 in league play. Still, Morris is an elite college football mind and someone who gives the Cowboys light at the end of the tunnel.
The outcome is not written yet. But starting today, Oklahoma State has a new leader, a coach with offensive credentials and a chance to redefine the program’s next era.
