In a rare and refreshing move in modern college football, Oklahoma State has allowed its newly hired head coach to finish out the season with his current team. Eric Morris, who has North Texas positioned for an American Athletic Conference title and a legitimate College Football Playoff bid, is staying on the Mean Green sideline through their postseason run.
And make no mistake: this is unprecedented in today’s college football landscape.
A Broken Calendar Forces Bad Decisions Until Now
The NCAA’s chaotic hiring calendar, early signing period, and transfer portal windows have forced programs into frantic, rushed decisions for years.