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Oklahoma State is Reloading Rapidly Through the Portal Pipeline

Oklahoma State is Reloading Rapidly Through the Portal Pipeline

After a dismal 1-11 finish in 2025 that ended Mike Gundy's era, new head coach Eric Morris has wasted no time rebuilding the Oklahoma State roster. In the opening days of the January transfer portal window, the Cowboys have secured over a dozen commitments, with a heavy emphasis on familiar faces from Morris' successful North Texas program.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 6
Cowboy Commit Hunter Trusler is a Dual Threat Ready to Make the Leap

Cowboy Commit Hunter Trusler is a Dual Threat Ready to Make the Leap

Oklahoma State's 2026 recruiting class got a versatile boost this week with the commitment of Hunter Trusler, a left-handed quarterback from the Texas Panhandle's small-town ranks.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 5
Why Pipeline From UNT to Oklahoma State is a Strength And Not Reason For Concern

Why Pipeline From UNT to Oklahoma State is a Strength And Not Reason For Concern

The transfer portal has only been open for a couple of days, and the Cowboys are already getting major commits.  As of Monday afternoon, the Cowboys have the second-highest-ranked transfer portal class in the nation.

NFL News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 5
Hauss Hejny's Next Stop Could Help Paint Better Picture of OSU's 2025 Season

Hauss Hejny's Next Stop Could Help Paint Better Picture of OSU's 2025 Season

Oklahoma State’s transfer portal headlines have mostly been about additions, but one departure could help show what 2025 could have been. Over the past few weeks, the Cowboys and their fans have been more than ready to move on from a rough 2025 campaign.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 5
Patrick Cobbs is Building a Loaded Running Back Room at Oklahoma State

Patrick Cobbs is Building a Loaded Running Back Room at Oklahoma State

Patrick Cobbs, the Shawnee native and North Texas all-time leading rusher, returned to Oklahoma as run game coordinator and running backs coach under new head coach Eric Morris.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 5
Cowboys Strike Gold in Transfer Portal with a 'Big Three' Addition

Cowboys Strike Gold in Transfer Portal with a 'Big Three' Addition

The Oklahoma State Cowboys endured a brutal 2025 season, finishing 1-11 overall and winless in Big 12 play, marking the program's worst record in decades.

Cowgirl Basketball Gets Back on Track With Dominant Win vs. Houston

Cowgirl Basketball Gets Back on Track With Dominant Win vs. Houston

Oklahoma State got back in the win column with a dominant performance. On Saturday, OSU women’s basketball beat Houston 83-52 to move to 13-3 this season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 4
Cowboys Waste No Time Extending Offer to Long Snapper Nolan Akins

Cowboys Waste No Time Extending Offer to Long Snapper Nolan Akins

As the transfer portal flung open on January 2, new Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris and his staff didn't hesitate. One of their first moves? Extending an offer to SMU long snapper Nolan Akins, a 6-foot-1, 213-pound freshman from Flower Mound, Texas, who enrolled early with the Mustangs and just wrapped his first full college season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 4
Drew Mestemaker's transfer to Oklahoma State highlights major flaws in college football

Drew Mestemaker's transfer to Oklahoma State highlights major flaws in college football

We saw one of the first big dominoes in the 2026 transfer portal fall on Saturday afternoon when former North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker committed to Oklahoma State.

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Star QB Drew Mestemaker announces his transfer decision

Passing yards leader Drew Mestemaker announces his transfer decision

Quarterback Drew Mestemaker, the FBS leader in passing yards this season, has made a decision on his new school. Mestemaker is transferring from North Texas to Oklahoma State, he confirmed to ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday.

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Oklahoma State's Defensive Struggles on Full Display Against Texas Tech

Oklahoma State's Defensive Struggles on Full Display Against Texas Tech

Oklahoma State’s conference opener went exactly as many feared it would. On Saturday, OSU lost to Texas Tech 102-80 in Lubbock, marking just its second loss this season to begin Big 12 play.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 2
Oklahoma Set for Big Weekend of Big 12 Hoops

Oklahoma Set for Big Weekend of Big 12 Hoops

Oklahoma State is set for some important games this weekend. Over the first couple of months of the season, OSU has been able to find success on the floor constantly.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 2
Oklahoma State Backfield Takes Big Hit in Transfer Portal

Oklahoma State Backfield Takes Big Hit in Transfer Portal

Oklahoma State’s offseason is in full swing, and the transfer portal is making some big noise already. Coming into this offseason with Eric Morris taking over as head coach, there was always an expectation that the Pokes’ roster would soon look much different.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 2
3 Things For OSU Fans To Remember About The Transfer Portal

3 Things For OSU Fans To Remember About The Transfer Portal

The 15-day transfer portal window is officially open, and the chaos has begun. Oklahoma State is expected to have the most players enter the portal when

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 1
Oklahoma State Starting QB Announces Transfer Portal Decision

Oklahoma State Starting QB Announces Transfer Portal Decision

Oklahoma State’s first starter of the season has made a decision about his future. On Thursday, as the college football world rang in the new year with a few playoff games, some big news came out of Stillwater, with Hauss Hejny announcing that he will be entering the transfer portal.

Drew Mestemaker News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / December 31
Oklahoma State's Quarterback Problem is Solved

Oklahoma State's Quarterback Problem is Solved

Oklahoma State has its next quarterback, and it’s a much-needed step in the right direction for the program. On Tuesday night, multiple reports surfaced indicating that the Cowboys will be getting North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker in the transfer portal.

Drew Mestemaker News / Heartland College Sports / December 31
Oklahoma State Has Found Its Next Quarterback on a Two-Year Contract

Oklahoma State Has Found Its Next Quarterback on a Two-Year Contract

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have found their next quarterback as former North Texas signal caller Drew Mestemaker has agreed to a two-year contract to join the Pokes, according to Pokes Report.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / December 30
Upcoming Transfer Portal Window Could be Turning Point for Oklahoma State

Upcoming Transfer Portal Window Could be Turning Point for Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State is looking to get back on track under Eric Morris, and these next few weeks could go a long way in determining how his tenure works out.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / December 30
Oklahoma State Gets Much-Needed Dominant Win Before Big 12 Opener

Oklahoma State Gets Much-Needed Dominant Win Before Big 12 Opener

Oklahoma State secured another win, but the road only gets tougher from here. On Monday night, OSU closed out its nonconference slate with a 103-77 win over Bethune-Cookman.

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