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Oklahoma State football rebuild under Eric Morris

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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.

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