Head Coach Eric Morris Brings Top Players to Oklahoma State
Head coach Eric Morris is bringing his guys with him.
Former North Texas standouts Caleb Hawkins and Wyatt Young have reportedly both committed to follow their head coach to Oklahoma State.
Meet the New Recruits
Hawkins, a true freshman running back, led the Mean Green with 1,434 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns. He also contributed in the passing game with 370 yards and 4 touchdowns receiving.
The Oklahoma native closed out his North Texas tenure with 198 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in the Mean Green’s New Mexico Bowl victory over San Diego State. He received Walter Camp Second Team All-America honors and earned American Conference First Team honors and Rookie of the Year honors.
Young’s Impressive Campaign
Young had a similarly prolific campaign on the outside for the Mean Green, leading the team with 1,264 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. His receiving total was third-best in FBS this season. Like Hawkins, the sophomore receiver was First Team all-conference. His standout performance came against Rice with 295 receiving yards and two touchdowns on eight catches.
The Impact of the Transfers
With Hawkins and Young’s commitments, together with quarterback Drew Mestemaker’s committment to the Cowboys on Saturday, the core of UNT’s FBS-best offense from 2025 has now followed Morris to Stillwater for the 2026.
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Conclusion
The commitments of Hawkins and Young to Oklahoma State are a significant boost to the team’s offense, and their decision to follow their head coach is a testament to the strong bond between the players and the coaching staff. With the core of UNT’s FBS-best offense from 2025 now in Stillwater, the Cowboys are looking to make a strong push in the 2026 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the new recruits joining Oklahoma State?
A: Caleb Hawkins and Wyatt Young, both former North Texas standouts, have committed to join Oklahoma State.
Q: What are their achievements?
A: Hawkins led the Mean Green with 1,434 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns, while Young led the team with 1,264 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
Q: Why are they joining Oklahoma State?
A: They are following their head coach, Eric Morris, who has also joined Oklahoma State.
Q: What does this mean for Oklahoma State’s offense?
A: The commitments of Hawkins and Young are a significant boost to the team’s offense, and with the core of UNT’s FBS-best offense from 2025 now in Stillwater, the Cowboys are looking to make a strong push in the 2026 season.
