Morris Brings Old-School Grit, Family Values to Oklahoma State – Roundtable analysis of new football coach's debut

The Stillwegian's Daniel Allen and Chris Peters discuss Morris' fit, his coaching philosophy and the road ahead after OSU's first coaching change in more than two decades

Daniel Allen & Chris Peters

Dec 15, 2025 - 9 min read

Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris waves to the crowd while holding his son George during the Dec. 8, 2025 introductory press conference at the OSU Alumni Center. Morris' wife Maggie and their son Jack also joined him on stage as the Morris family was welcomed into the Cowboy family. Morris emphasized throughout the event that family comes first and that his children will attend Stillwater Public Schools. – Photo by Chris Peters

Morris Brings Old-School Grit, Family Values to Oklahoma State – Roundtable analysis of new football coach's debut — Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris waves to the crowd while holding his son George during the Dec. 8, 2025 introductory press conference at the OSU Alumni Center. Morris' wife Maggie and their son Jack also joined him on stage as the Morris family was welcomed into the Cowboy family. Morris emphasized throughout the event that family comes first and that his children will attend Stillwater Public Schools. – Photo by Chris Peters

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