Star QB Drew Mestemaker announces his transfer decision

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Passing yards leader Drew Mestemaker announces his transfer decision

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jan 3, 2026 6:41 PM ET

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. He follows his former North Texas head coach Eric Morris, who he called “the best play-caller in the nation.”

Mestemaker led the country with 4,379 yards and 34 passing touchdowns this season as a redshirt freshman.

Naturally, this put him on the radar of many larger schools, but he chose to stick with Morris, who coached him last year.

NEWS: Former North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker has committed to Oklahoma State, he tells ESPN. He's excited to be the first building block for new coach Eric Morris there. “I think Coach Morris is the best play-caller in the nation." https://t.co/ctL6uA7xZU
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 3, 2026

Morris has also been credited with developing Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and John Mateer, which Mestemaker is well aware of. That was a big reason Oklahoma State hired him as head coach in the first place.

Mestemaker was honored as Offensive Player of the Year in the American Conference this season. He helped North Texas to a 12-2 season that culminated in a 49-47 win over San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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