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Oklahoma State Names North TexasEric Morris Head Football Coach

The 40-year-old offensive play-caller will finish North Texas’ postseason push before taking over a Cowboys program resetting after Mike Gundy’s September firing.

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.