Social Media Reaction: Oklahoma State Fans Forced to Temper Expectations after Week 1 Dud at Tulsa

The start of the Eric Morris era didn’t go quite as planned.

Oklahoma State stumbled out of the gate, falling to Tulsa 24-10 in an ugly first outing. While there will be plenty for Morris and staff to coach up this week in game film, let’s see what former players and fans had to say.

I had a feeling this game might temper some expectations, but this is closer to a full blown reality check on how much we overhyped this team.

— Southwell (@JustinSouthwell) September 5, 2026

😳

— Kenyatta Wright (@KWright_7) September 5, 2026

I liked the offseason better

— Cade Webb (@cadewebb) September 5, 2026

#OkState in a nutshell. pic.twitter.com/ZrF2hIEg6K

— GunnerPoke (@RockyMtnGunners) September 5, 2026

Everyone needs to shut up and calm down. Did the last two years teach yall nothing? We just overturned an entire coaching staff and roster. It takes time and reps. Expecting 2015-2017 Osu type of win out the gate is your own dumbass fault #okstate #pokes #oSu pic.twitter.com/FOd7xzPds1

— Pokelahoma (@PokelahomaState) September 5, 2026

And several of college football’s talking heads chimed in.

Let this be the death of “the next Indiana” offseason stuff. pic.twitter.com/ZYL4lz9hNB

— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 5, 2026

You may proceed pic.twitter.com/H8hnrojM97

— Carson Cunningham (@Carson_OKC) September 5, 2026

The Eric Morris honeymoon phase was short

— Bryan Keating (@KOCOKeating) September 5, 2026

I think @CoachTreLamb9 gets an honorary membership at Karsten Creek now. He gets to play everyday.

— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) September 5, 2026

Oklahoma State’s record vs. Oklahoma teams in last 4 years:

OU 1-0
Tulsa 1-2

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 5, 2026

The Ducks did come up on top, but only beat Boise State by a touchdown.

Oregon focused on Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State focused on Oregon

— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) September 5, 2026