Oklahoma State hires Eric Morris to replace Mike Gundy after six seasons
- 4 new takes in the last 7 days
- Coverage leans skeptical — but there's a bull case
- Win total 6.5 — line up since open
- The transition is underway, with optimism and doubt coexisting as the program moves for…
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How past storylines turned out
Oklahoma State's defensive coordinator change has died down — no clear next chapter yet.
Oklahoma State's offensive coordinator spot turned over again the following season.
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2 weeks ago
Oklahoma State win total rose from 5.5 to 6.5 (+1 wins) between Jul 17 and Jul 18, 2026 (tier C).
win total up 1.0 — crosses into bowl eligibility territory
why it mattersMike Gundy's 10th season opens with a 1-11 losing record and a #49 talent rank, raising questions about whether Oklahoma State can cross into bowl eligibility with its current trajectory. ~ our read
May 17
Oklahoma State signed a top-3 transfer-portal class — 55 additions headlined by Drew Mestemaker (QB) from North Texas and Grant Jordan (QB) from Massachusetts.
the largest transfer-portal haul in FBS this cycle (55 additions)
why it mattersGundy's second straight top-10 portal class arrives after a 1-11 season with 44% production returning — Mestemaker and Hawkins fill holes in a program defined by defiance. ~ our read
Jun 22
Oklahoma State signed a top-20 transfer-portal class — 40 additions headlined by Hauss Hejny (QB) from TCU and Banks Bowen (QB) from Tulsa.
a top-2 portal class in the Big 12 this cycle
why it mattersKyran Duhon and Wendell Gregory arrive as Oklahoma State's top-3 Big 12 portal class tries to salvage a 1-11 season with Mike Gundy's identity on the line. ~ our read
Eric Morris took over as Oklahoma State's head coach, replacing Mike Gundy.
replaces 6-year head coach Mike Gundy (38-34)
why it mattersEric Morris inherits a 1-11 roster and a program that once defined itself by not being Oklahoma — the identity lingers, but the rebuild begins with a 44% return and. ~ our read
Oklahoma State: coordinator change reshaping a unit.
Oklahoma State: coordinator change reshaping a unit.
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The non-obvious thing to track
Eric Morris's arrival signals a shift in culture, as his prior experience in the portal era may influence how the program handles player development and retention. Watch for decommitments from high school recruits who may feel uncertain about the new coaching regime's vision.
~ our read
Rooms tap to switch
The 'this hire changes everything' takes — new-era believers making the case early.
The 'show me the body of work' counter — resume gaps, scheme fits, and 'not that guy' reads.
Only 4 of 526 board posts mention it — below our floor to call a community stance. Shown as texture, not a verdict.
Board health this week (253 posts): 21% positive · 47% neutral · 32% negative. Team-level weekly mood — not specific to this event. The boards ≠ the fanbase: a self-selected vocal slice.
The second-order trail: commits, decommits, portal and staff knock-on from the hire.
The range the bull case vs the counter
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