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North Texas Names Svobda Interim Coach
North Texas has named Drew Svobda as their interim coach for the New Mexico Bowl.
This comes after Eric Morris, the previous coach, was hired by Oklahoma State.
Morris decided to focus fully on his new job, so Svobda will lead the team in the bowl game against San Diego State.
North Texas had a great season with 11 wins, setting a school record.
Morris was with North Texas for three years and had a 22-16 record.
Svobda has been with the team for three years and has experience with special teams and tight ends.
Before that, he worked at Alabama under Nick Saban.
The bowl game is on December 27.
Drew Svobda named interim coach for North Texas' New Mexico Bowl.
Eric Morris transitions to Oklahoma State, focusing on new role.
North Texas to play San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl on December 27.
Morris had a 22-16 record in three seasons with North Texas.
Svobda has been with North Texas for three years, with experience in special teams and tight ends.
- Who
- Drew Svobda, North Texas Mean Green, Eric Morris, Oklahoma State
- What
- Drew Svobda named interim coach for North Texas' New Mexico Bowl
- Where
- Denton, Texas
- When
- December 27, 2023
- Why
- Eric Morris transitioning to Oklahoma State, focusing on new role
Key facts
- Interim Coach
- Drew Svobda
- Team
- North Texas Mean Green
- Bowl Game
- New Mexico Bowl
- Opponent
- San Diego State
- Date
- December 27
- New Oklahoma State Coach
- Eric Morris
- North Texas Record
- 11-2
- Oklahoma State's Last Big 12 Win
- 2023
Quotes
Jared Mosley
UNT athletic director
“After several thoughtful conversations with coach Eric Morris over the past week, we mutually agreed that with his impending transition to Oklahoma State, the best path forward for both programs is for Eric to turn his full attention to his new role in Stillwater”
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Eric Morris
New head coach at Oklahoma State
“Right now, my focus has switched 100% to Oklahoma State football.”
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