STILLWATER — Each day, Eric Morris walks into his office and opens the window blinds. The view is spectacular.

Boone Pickens Stadium is a picturesque opening to each morning.

And a daily dose of what matters to Oklahoma State’s first-year coach.

“I make it a point every morning to go open the blinds and look and just realize my responsibility is to make this place great again and for the people that love this place,” Morris said. “I don’t take that lightly and it’s a great reminder every single day.”

So, walking onto the turf Saturday before coaching his first spring game with the Cowboys — a 42-33 win by the offense in front of an estimated 13,000 fans — brought all kinds of emotions.

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Okla., Saturday, April 18, 2026.Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris talks wuth players in front of Jacob Sexton (79) and Joseph Hanson (79) during a spring football game for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, April 18, 2026.Oklahoma State's Miles Coleman is brought down by Cameron Epps during a spring football game for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, April 18, 2026.Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker is interviewed during a spring football game for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, April 18, 2026.Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker, right, celebrates with Chris Barnes and Jacob Sexton after a touchdown during a spring football game for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, April 18, 2026.Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris calls a time out during a spring 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“It was cool for me finally to walk out and see so many fans on the south side,” he said with a bit of hesitation, “I’m not used to this east-and-west field yet. I’m getting there, though.

“The south side was full and the energy in there and hearing the crowd, the roars after some explosive plays was a lot of fun.”

For the better part of the past five months, Morris has rebuilt the Cowboys.

He brought in an entirely new coaching staff, most with connections to himself. He brought 18 players from North Texas, including the offensive triplets built on grand expectations. And he’s worked to restore the Pokes’ reputation as a winning program.

Saturday was the advanced screening of what could come in the fall.

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Quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw an interception on the game’s first play — a deep pass with the intention of starting the new era with a massive play. Then Mestemaker went to work and picked apart OSU’s secondary for three touchdowns.

Wake Forest receiver transfer Chris Barnes adds a speed element OSU has lacked. See his 98-yard TD reception.

The Cowboys’ defensive ends look to be a problem for opponents. The linebackers — led by UNT transfer Ethan Wesloski — impressed as well.

“We have a lot of work to do before we're ready to put our product on the field and drive down to Tulsa (for the season opener),” Morris said, “but I think the strides that we've made, I'm really happy with the progression of it.”

The progression from a year ago when the Cowboys hit rock bottom as Mike Gundy was fired is obvious. There was excitement in the stands Saturday. A new energy on the field.

“Stepping out there, I see 20,000 people for a spring game,” Wesloski said. “I mean, that was our average attendance (at North Texas) last year. So, coming with Coach and coming to such a unique city, unique town that supports football so much, you take a step back and go, ‘Wow. I haven’t made it yet but I’m here.’

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