Oklahoma State’s Bold Move: Is Eric Morris the Game-Changing Coach They’ve Been Waiting For?

So, Oklahoma State football is making moves, and honestly, it feels like a fresh start is overdue. After Mike Gundy—a coaching legend at Stillwater—hung up his hat following a brutal 2025 run, the Cowboys are eyeing North Texas head coach Eric Morris as their next shot at redemption. Morris, who’s been tearing it up with a 10-1 record this season, brings a mix of Big 12 experience and a knack for turning programs around. But here’s the kicker: can a coach leading a team chasing a College Football Playoff spot truly pivot to rebuild a struggling Big 12 giant midstream? It’s a monumental challenge that has every fan wondering, “Is this the dawn of a new era for Oklahoma State or just another chapter in a long saga of ups and downs?” Let’s dive into what makes this coaching shuffle a fascinating twist in college football’s coaching carousel. LEARN MORE.

The Oklahoma State football program is one of several looking for new head coaches for 2026. The Cowboys appear to be closing in on their man. North Texas head coach Eric Morris is expected to be the next Oklahoma State coach, per ESPN.

“Morris is set to coach out UNT’s remaining games, including both a potential American Conference title game appearance and CFP bid,” Pete Thamel posted to X, formerly Twitter.

Morris has led the North Texas program since 2023. He also was the head coach at Incarnate Word, and worked as an assistant at Texas Tech, Houston and Washington State. This season, his North Texas team has won 10 games.

Oklahoma State fired Mike Gundy after a rough start to the 2025 season, including a blowout loss to Oregon. The Cowboys have won just one game all season.

Oklahoma State is a big rebuild in the Big 12

Gundy ran out of time at Oklahoma State, despite being the most successful coach ever in Stillwater. In 2024, Gundy finished 0-9 in the conference. He was expected to turn it back around right away.

The 2025 campaign just brought more misery for the Cowboys. After a loss this season to Tulsa, Gundy got the boot. Oklahoma State will try to avoid a 1-11 season, when they play their upcoming final game against Iowa State.

Morris has won a lot of games at North Texas. He is 10-1 this season, with his squad in first place in the AAC. North Texas has a shot to make the College Football Playoff, but must win more. The team’s final regular season game is against Temple on Friday.

Morris worked in the Big 12 for several seasons as an assistant at Texas Tech. He was head coach at Incarnate Word in 2021, when that school had a 10-win season. He also has improved his win total in each year he has been at North Texas.

Oklahoma State plays Iowa State on Saturday.

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