Overview
- Oklahoma State announced the hire Tuesday, with athletic director Chad Weiberg welcoming Morris and praising his record of building and leading winning programs.
- Morris will remain on the North Texas sideline through the rest of the regular season and any AAC championship or College Football Playoff games, with the move pending board approval.
- In his third season at North Texas, Morris has guided the Mean Green to 10-1 and a first FBS double-digit win campaign, with the team ranked No. 21 and leading the nation in scoring and total offense.
- He succeeds Mike Gundy, who was dismissed in September; Doug Meacham has served as interim coach as Oklahoma State enters its finale at 1-10.
- Contract terms were not disclosed, and North Texas officials have begun a replacement search as Morris departs after a 21-15 tenure highlighted by notable quarterback development.