Eric Morris Has Cowboys on Cutting Edge of New College Football Trend Which Powered Indiana’s Playoff Runs

Oklahoma State University (OSU) football is making significant moves in the transfer portal under new head coach Eric Morris. Morris has brought over 15 players from his former team at North Texas, seeking to replicate a successful model used by Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, who previously brought 13 players from James Madison to Indiana. This approach helped Indiana achieve significant success, and Morris aims for a similar turnaround at OSU.

The Cowboys' transfer class has been highly ranked, placing second nationally according to 247Sports and tenth by On3, marking a substantial improvement from previous years. This strategy could potentially influence future hiring decisions and set a trend in college football if Oklahoma State achieves quick success.

Other programs engaging in similar strategies include Auburn, UCLA, Arkansas, and Penn State, with Penn State bringing in 20 transfers alongside new coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State. The trend underscores a shift in college football, where package deals between coaches and players from previous teams are becoming more common.

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