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With a slew of fresh faces, new Oklahoma State football coach aims to get program back on track
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: TIM WILLERT, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway Morris has added a significant number of new players to the roster, totaling 88.
A new era is beginning for Oklahoma State football with the arrival of coach Eric Morris. Morris was hired in November to replace Mike Gundy, a legendary figure in the program. Since his hiring, Morris has been actively building his team.
Morris has added a significant number of new players to the roster, totaling 88. Some of these players have previous experience with Morris, having played under him at North Texas State. The team has started fall camp, and according to Morris, the new players are integrating well with the existing team members.
Further details about the team's progress and Morris' plans are available from the source.
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Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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