Oklahoma State targeting North Texas' Eric Morris as next coach

Oklahoma State is expected to hire Eric Morris, the current head coach of North Texas, to succeed Mike Gundy in Stillwater. Morris has achieved a 21-15 record over three seasons with North Texas, including a standout 10-1 performance in 2025, positioning the team as a contender for the College Football Playoff. Morris is anticipated to complete the current season with North Texas, coaching in the American Athletic Conference title game and potentially in the College Football Playoff if the team ranks as the top Group of Five school.

Oklahoma State, which stands at 1-10 this season and has not secured a win against FBS competition, aims for Morris to revitalize the program. The Cowboys are one of only two Power Four teams without such a win, alongside Boston College. Morris is tasked with modernizing the team's approach to NIL and the transfer portal, areas where the program has previously lagged.

Morris' expertise with quarterbacks is a key factor in his hiring,