# Oklahoma CB Coach LaMar Morgan Makes Everyone Better

> Oklahoma’s new defensive coach LaMar Morgan has improved the Sooners’ secondary since joining Norman.
- Title: Oklahoma CB Coach LaMar Morgan Makes Everyone Better
- Summary: Oklahoma’s new defensive coach LaMar Morgan has improved the Sooners’ secondary since joining Norman.
- Keywords: oklahoma, lamar morgan, seahawks, norman, sooners, cotton bowl, defensive staff, cornerbacks, buffalo bills, arch manning, sports, Coach
- Source: Oklahoma Sooners On SI — https://si.com/college/oklahoma/football/oklahoma-cb-coach-lamar-morgan-has-made-everyone-better-since-arriving-in-norman-01m5fnge0maf
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oklahoma, lamar morgan, seahawks, norman, sooners, cotton bowl, defensive staff, cornerbacks, buffalo bills, arch manning, sports
## Oklahoma Adds LaMar Morgan
Oklahoma added LaMar Morgan from Michigan to replace cornerbacks coach Jay Valai who joined the Buffalo Bills.
## Morgan Inherited Players
Morgan inherited Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory but Bowen got hurt.
## Haynes Thrives Under Morgan
Morgan prepared sophomore Trystan Haynes for the Cotton Bowl where he played a key role against Texas.
## Morgan Coaches Haynes
Morgan stayed in Haynes’ ear throughout the Cotton Bowl to help coach the young corner to success.
## Haynes’ Feedback
Haynes said Morgan always gives feedback in practice and helps improve during games.
## Morgan Engages Fields
Morgan kept Oregon transfer Dakoda Fields ready for special teams contributions.
## Morgan’s Experience
Morgan has experience as a position coach and defensive coordinator across multiple college football levels.
## Morgan Fits In Quickly
Morgan took time to get acclimated to his new role, which helped him fit in immediately.
## Guillory Improves
Guillory picked off Arch Manning to set up the Sooners’ game-winning drive under Morgan.
## Morgan’s Impact
Morgan’s leadership has made everyone better, including his family and the Sooners’ staff.
## Key takeaway

Oklahoma’s new defensive coach LaMar Morgan has improved the Sooners’ secondary since joining Norman.