Oklahoma State will soon have a new face to lead its program out of a dark period.

The Cowboys announced Tuesday that they have hired University of North Texas head coach Eric Morris to become their next bench boss.

Morris will take over the full-time role after Mike Gundy was fired after a 1-2 start to his 21st season in Stillwater. Doug Meacham took the reins as interim head coach, but has lost all eight games he’s coached.

North Texas head coach Eric Morris walks the sideline during their 59-10 blowout win over Washington State on Sept. 13, 2025, in Denton, Texas. AP

After a 5-7 season in 2023 — his first with North Texas — Morris led the Mean Green to a Bowl appearance in 2024 and an impressive 10-1 record going into this weekend’s game against Temple. ESPN reported he will

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