The Oklahoma State Cowboys are entering a new era under head coach Eric Morris, who aims to resurrect the struggling program after a dismal 2025 season. Previously, Morris achieved success at North Texas, bringing over key players, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker and running back Caleb Hawkins, as part of a significant roster overhaul. The Cowboys are scheduled to host the Colorado Buffaloes on October 24, and hope to turn around their fortunes following a historic dropping of performance, resulting in only one win in the last 22 games.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma State's record over the last two seasons is 4-20 overall, with 0-18 in Big 12 play.
  • Drew Mestemaker threw for 4,379 yards last season, the only FBS quarterback to surpass 4,000 yards.
State of Play
  • New head coach Eric Morris begins his first season with a roster featuring about 80 newcomers.
  • Oklahoma State lost 66 players to the transfer portal but added 55 new transfers to the team.
What's Next

As Morris implements his vision for the program, the upcoming season will showcase how effectively he can integrate the new talent and foster team chemistry. The Cowboys aim to return to competitiveness in the Big 12 and improve on their previous season’s performance.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma State’s revival hinges on Eric Morris's ability to blend experienced transfers with fresh talent, making the October matchup against Colorado a crucial test for the reconfigured team.