Oklahoma State University announced that former North Texas wide receiver Wyatt Young will join the Cowboys for the upcoming season. Young, a 6‑foot‑2 athlete who posted a 295‑yard receiving game last year, said he is eager to become part of the program’s long line of elite pass‑catchers.
Building on a legacy
OSU’s football history includes three Biletnikoff Award winners in the past 15 seasons, a distinction that highlights the school’s reputation for producing top‑tier receivers. Young told reporters he has studied the play of those award winners and hopes to emulate their success on the field.
Performance at North Texas
During his final season with the Mean Green, Young logged multiple games with high yardage totals, including a 295‑yard effort that would rank as the second‑most single‑game receiving total in Oklahoma State history. His consistency and ability to create separation have drawn attention from several Power Five programs, but he chose OSU because of the coaching staff’s emphasis on developing receivers for the next level.
What the Cowboys expect
Head coach Eric Morris, who recently made headlines for a humorous encounter with an armadillo at his home, praised Young’s work ethic and confidence. “He brings a proven track record and a competitive mindset that fits our offensive philosophy,” Morris said. The coaching staff expects Young to compete for immediate playing time and contribute to the passing attack that has become a hallmark of the Cowboys’ offense.
Impact on the roster
Young joins a group of 19 transfers from North Texas who are looking to prove themselves at the FBS level. The influx of experienced players is part of a broader trend in college football, where programs seek to add depth and talent through the transfer portal. For OSU, Young’s arrival adds another option for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who will benefit from a reliable target in the secondary phase of the offense.
Looking ahead
Fans can expect to see Young in OSU’s spring practices, where he will work on route running, timing with the quarterback, and building chemistry with the offensive line’s blocking schemes. If he replicates his North Texas production, he could become a key factor in the Cowboys’ pursuit of a conference championship and a potential bowl game appearance.
Wyatt Young’s transfer underscores Oklahoma State’s commitment to maintaining a tradition of elite receivers while adapting to the modern, transfer‑driven landscape of college football.
Original reporting: KOCO Sports (Oklahoma City) — read the source article.
