Oklahoma State Hires Eric Morris as Head Football Coach

Oklahoma State University announced Tuesday that it has hired Eric Morris as its new head football coach, plucking the 40-year-old from North Texas after he completes the current season with the Mean Green.

The move marks the first time Oklahoma State has hired a sitting head coach since 1969. Morris, who has led North Texas for the past three seasons, will remain with his current team through its regular-season finale against Temple on Friday and any potential postseason games, including a possible American Athletic Conference championship and a College Football Playoff berth. North Texas enters the matchup with a 10-1 record, its best mark in school history and a stark turnaround from Morris's first two seasons, when the team went a combined 11-15. Under his guidance, the Mean Green have improved annually, positioning themselves for a rare playoff opportunity.

Morris replaces Mike Gundy, who was fired on September 23 after nearly 20 years at his alma mater and just three games into the 2025 season. The Cowboys, who last won 10 games in 2023, have struggled this year with a 1-10 record heading into their finale against Iowa State on Saturday, marking the program's worst...