Eric Morris Starts Overhaul at Oklahoma State With First Fall Practice

Overview

• Morris held his first preseason practice on Wednesday as head coach and said the session showed energy but also conditioning gaps with several players "gasping for wind."
• The roster has been remade since Morris was hired in November, with reports citing roughly 81 to 88 additions and only about 25 returners and five returning starters.
• Drew Mestemaker, the North Texas transfer who led the nation in passing in 2025, has asserted himself as Oklahoma State’s projected starting quarterback and an on-field leader.
• Multiple starting spots remain unsettled, with active battles at linebacker, cornerback and offensive line and a backup QB contest that currently features Grant Jordan and freshman Broderick Vehrs.
• Defensive tackle Iman Oates returned to team activities after receiving a temporary restraining order in his eligibility case, and Morris has leaned on his North Texas staff to fast-track teaching, execution and team chemistry ahead of the season.