Why Eric Morris is the perfect successor to Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State has appointed Eric Morris as its new head football coach following the firing of Mike Gundy, who was dismissed after an 11-game losing streak against FBS opponents. Morris, previously the head coach at North Texas, has been credited with offensive innovation and quarterback development, traits reminiscent of Gundy's early success with the Cowboys. Under Morris, North Texas achieved a 10-1 season and led the nation in several offensive metrics, highlighting his prowess despite resource constraints.

Morris's coaching career includes a stint at Texas Tech under Kliff Kingsbury, where he served as offensive coordinator for Patrick Mahomes. He also led Incarnate Word to a conference championship and discovered quarterback talents like Cameron Ward. At North Texas, Morris has developed standout players such as quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who has excelled this season, and running back Caleb Hawkins.

Oklahoma State, which has struggled offensively in recent years, hopes Morris's arrival will rejuvenate the program. The Cowboys have not produced