Cowboys Unveil Two-Deep Roster for Tulsa Clash After Roster Overhaul
Oklahoma State released its first depth chart of the season ahead of the opener at Tulsa, listing starters and backups at every position. The Cowboys enter with 92 new players after a 1-11 season that led to a coaching change. Head coach Eric Morris acknowledged that many players will rotate, especially on defense.
The depth chart reveals a roster transformed almost entirely, with just 25 holdovers from last year's 1-11 squad. Drew Mestemaker earned the starting quarterback nod, while Caleb Hawkins leads the backfield. Multiple positions list co-starters with "or" designations, particularly along the defensive line and at tight end, reflecting Morris's stated plan to rotate heavily throughout the game.
Tulsa defeated Oklahoma State in Stillwater last season, giving the returning players added motivation for Saturday's rematch. The game kicks off at 2:45 p.m. CT on ESPNU. Morris, hired from North Texas following Mike Gundy's dismissal, has orchestrated one of the most extensive roster overhauls in recent college football history, with 92 newcomers joining the program.
This game could serve as an early test of whether a near-total roster rebuild can produce immediate results in the transfer-portal era. Fans of struggling programs may watch closely, as Oklahoma State's approach represents an extreme version of roster turnover that many schools are now attempting. A competitive showing could validate this aggressive strategy, while a poor