{
  "id": 321040,
  "title": "Why Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris has labeled Cowboys as team of 'misfits'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/why-oklahoma-state-football-coach-eric-morris-has-labeled-cowboys-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T20:03:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-oklahoma-state-football-coach-200311393.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris has dubbed his team of misfits for the upcoming season due to the team's unique makeup. With 81 newcomers, including 59 transfers and 22 true freshmen, the Cowboys have a diverse group in terms of backgrounds and experiences. The coach emphasizes the importance of belief and confidence in his players, drawing from his own experiences working with Chandler Morris, who he mentored at North Texas. Markeith Williams, a Miami transfer, is leading the charge among the late arrivals, and all three late additions are expected to contribute significantly on special teams. Despite the roster currently sitting at 113 players, Morris believes they have two spots remaining due to designated student-athletes. The coach has adjusted practice times to acclimate players to the heat, aiming to use the weather to their advantage during their season opener on September 5.",
  "summary": "Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris has a fun way to describe his Cowboys in his first year, and it's a way he's approaching the psychology of the team.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris has labeled Cowboys as team of 'misfits'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/why-oklahoma-state-football-coach-eric-morris-has-labeled-cowboys-as-321041",
        "published": "2026-08-08T20:03:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}