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Oklahoma State Coach Eric Morris Remembers Dennis Franchione After His Passing

For those unfamiliar with Eric Morris’ back story as a college player, it’s important to know that he was lightly recruited out of Shallowater High School near Lubbock, Texas.

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2026 Big 12 Championship odds entering Week 5

Four weeks into the season, a few results have already occurred in the Big 12. Pathways to a conference championship are already being built. Contenders are emerging, with the original group of three recently expanding to four.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 23

2026 Big 12 Championship odds entering Week 4

The race to win a Big 12 championship is officially on. Conference play got underway in a big way in Week 3, providing some season-shaping results. Now, a lot more Big 12 teams are set to go head-to-head, attempting to eventually secure a spot in Arlington.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 23

Two Ways to Look at Oklahoma State Football’s NIL Gap in Big 12

One of the ways that the Oklahoma State Cowboys were able to lure near head coach Eric Morris was a commitment to resources, including NIL money. That money can come from a few different sources, including revenue share from the House settlement and third-party NIL deals.

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College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 23

Why Oklahoma State’s Air Raid Offense Commits to Running The Football

Even Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris admits that his mentor, Mike Leach, might not like his version of the Air Raid offense. Leach was a pioneer in the passing game and the Air Raid revolutionized offense in college football.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 17

How Many Preseason Top 25 Team Will Oklahoma State Football Play in 2026?

The Associated Press dropped the final piece of the puzzle when it comes to college football’s preseason — the AP Top 25. The poll was released on Monday and as expected, Oklahoma State was not among the Top 25 teams.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / August 14

Morris Brings the Offense, But Will It Translate to Oklahoma State Wins?

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Just three years ago, Oklahoma State played in the Big 12 Championship Game. In the two years since, the Cowboys have gone a combined 4-20, which resulted in the firing of longtime head coach Mike Gundy.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 12

Predicting Every Score on Oklahoma State’s 2026 Football Schedule

Oklahoma State fans know why Eric Morris is the Cowboys’ new head coach in 2026. In summary: A 1-11 record last year; A 4-20 record the last two years; An 18-game Big 12 losing streak; The dismissal of Mike Gundy.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 10

Oklahoma State could be on the way back up thanks to QB Drew Mestemaker

There's a lot of change going on in the Big 12, but seemingly, as always, Big 12 football promises to feature several big-time offenses.

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Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 30

One Returning Player Ready to Become a Star for Oklahoma State

One page of the Oklahoma State 2026 football media guide says everything about what new head coach Eric Morris did this offseason. There are 13 returning letterwinners from last year’s team, the last one put together by long-time head coach Mike Gundy.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 26

What Wins, What Loses Game for Oklahoma State Against Texas Tech in 2026

The Oklahoma State Cowboys will host the Texas Tech Red Raiders in what could be a key Big 12 showdown on Nov. 14. The Cowboys are starting over under new head coach Eric Morris, who takes over for Mike Gundy after he was dismissed last year.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 17

Oklahoma State Football Stock Watch: Five Players Trending to Make Big Moves in 2026

With nearly 90 new players, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are going to have to find some breakout players all over the roster. Many of those players are going to get the chance to further impress the coaching staff, including head coach Eric Morris, during fall workouts.

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College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 8

How Eric Morris Showed Empathy for Joey McGuire During Tumultuous Summer

FRISCO, Texas — Coaching is a fraternity, in good times and in bad times. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire found that out earlier this summer. McGuire,

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / June 29

What Happened Last Time Oklahoma State Cowboys Faced Each 2026 Opponent

The Oklahoma State Cowboys football team is under new management for the first time in more than 20 years. With the firing of Mike Gundy last season, the Cowboys hired former North Texas head coach Eric Morris to take over the program.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / June 19

What Eric Morris Big 12 Coaching Ranking Says About Oklahoma State’s Future

When it came to grading head coaching hires during this year's carousel, many outsiders gave the Oklahoma State Cowboys high marks for landing Eric Morris.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / May 6

Cowboys Wrestling Sets Huge Dual Same Weekend Football Hosts Big 12 Champs

The weekend the Oklahoma State Cowboys host the Texas Tech Red Raiders in football just got much bigger. Nebraska announced its non-conference wrestling schedule on Tuesday, and the Cornhuskers have scheduled a dual meet on Nov.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / April 17

Texas Tech Axed This Game From its 2027 Football Schedule

Texas Tech football will not travel North Texas in 2027, first reported by Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle. The Red Raiders reportedly bought itself out of a contract to play the Mean Green on Saturday, Sept.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / April 6

What Does A Successful Season Look Like For Cowboy Football In 2026?

The upcoming Cowboy football season is set to be a big year, but just how big? The Pokes had one of the best offseasons they could ask for, bringing in coach Eric Morris and the No.7 transfer portal class in the nation.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / April 3

Cowboy Football Will Need A Better Season Defensively in 2026

Oklahoma State can’t be satisfied with just scoring points. Cowboy football is approaching a highly anticipated season with it being Eric Morris’ first

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / March 29

Will OSU Football's New Core Translate To The Big 12?

Oklahoma State football’s future is here. Spring football practices are well underway, and the hype for the Cowboys’ football season next year has continued to rise.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / December 24

Oklahoma State Could See Benefits From Big 12 Team's Playoff Run

Oklahoma State might not be in the College Football Playoff, but one Big 12 team could change things drastically for the Cowboys and the rest of the conference.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 5

College Football Best Bets: ATS Picks for Conference Championship Games

Bragging rights, trophies and spots in the College Football Playoff are all on the line this weekend as nine conference championship games play out across the country.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / December 2

Oklahoma State Announces Date for Eric Morris' Introduction

Save the date: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m., at the Conoco Phillips OSU Alumni Center. Oklahoma State University will officially introduce Eric Morris as the 25th head football coach in program history.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 25

Oklahoma State to Hire North Texas' Eric Morris as Next Head Coach

Oklahoma State has its next head coach. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that OSU is hiring North Texas coach Eric Morris to be the team’s next head coach.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 10

G5 QB Whisperer Deserves a P4 Job

There are already several P4 head coaching vacancies and there are sure to be numerous more in the next two months. When these schools are scouring the country for replacements, one name that will repeatedly arise is North Texas head coach Eric Morris.