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Oklahoma State football rebuild under Eric Morris

Overview

In late July, new head coach Eric Morris framed the upcoming season‑opening game against Tulsa as a test of the program’s new direction. He highlighted a 20‑player recruiting class ranked No. 16 in the Big 12 and singled out freshman safety Braeden Presley as a potential immediate contributor.

A week later, Morris provided concrete details of the roster overhaul that underpins that vision. He noted that 88 new players—including 21 transfers from North Texas—joined a squad that retained only 25 athletes from the previous 1‑11 campaign. Morris set a deadline to solidify the offensive line by the first scrimmage and mentioned key transfers such as quarterback Drew Mestemaker, running back Caleb Hawkins and wide receiver Wyatt Young as shaping the offense ahead of the September 5 opener against Tulsa.

By mid-August, practice footage revealed the implementation of a high-tempo Air Raid offense. During an 11-on-11 drill, the offense demonstrated the ability to execute four plays within 53 seconds. This up-tempo style, which Morris previously utilized at North Texas, features several players who followed him from his former program, including Mestemaker, Hawkins, and wide receiver Wyatt Young.

As fall camp progressed into late August, the offensive line emerged as a focal point of intense internal competition. The unit currently consists of 21 players, including projected starters Jacob Sexton, Ashton Lepo, and Johnny Dickson III. However, the high level of competition presents a potential risk regarding the transfer portal, as players such as backup center Jakobe Sanders may seek starting opportunities elsewhere if they cannot secure roles this season. Meanwhile, players including Caleb Hawkins and LaDainian Fields have begun discussing team dynamics and the transition under Morris as the September 5 opener approaches.

Entities

Eric Morris · Drew Mestemaker · Oklahoma State University · Caleb Hawkins · Braeden Presley

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Oklahoma State football faces roster competition and portal risks

    Oklahoma State football faces roster challenges under new coach Eric Morris, with the offensive line depth potentially triggering transfer portal movement.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Oklahoma State football showcases high-tempo Air Raid offense

    Oklahoma State football is showcasing a high-tempo Air Raid offense in recent drills led by quarterback Drew Mestemaker under head coach Eric Morris.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris outlines roster overhaul, OL timeline

    New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris overhauled the roster with 88 newcomers and set a deadline to lock in the offensive line before the season opener.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Oklahoma State football opens season vs Tulsa under new coach Eric Morris

    Oklahoma State starts its season against Tulsa under new coach Eric Morris, with freshman safety Braeden Presley touted as a likely starter.

Sources

billyjoel.com · krmg.com · netsite.dk · okstate.com · si.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history