Oklahoma State’s football program has added a new piece of equipment to the mix, and it’s not a coach, a transfer, or a fresh face in the quarterback room. It’s a robot named “Seeker,” a Monarc-built device now part of the Cowboys’ practice setup.
Seeker can throw touchdown passes, kick field goals, and handle punts. It’s not a humanoid machine, either. Think of it more like a launcher-style tool - the kind of automated device that can feed drills, only built for football and versatile enough to work across multiple position groups.
That’s part of why the technology has already made the rounds at other Big 12 programs. Arizona State and TCU have both worked out with it, and Oklahoma State is the latest school to bring it in. Monarc, the Chicago-based sports technology company behind the system, said in a post on July 22, 2026, “Ecstatic to welcome @__CoachMorris @CoachEdwardsWR & @CowboyFB to the Monarc family!”
The company also said, “Can’t wait to see how the architects of College Football’s #1 offense last season continue to raise the bar with our system being a year-round development asset for the program 🤠 #GoPokes …”
The equipment itself isn’t brand new. Monarc has been around for a decade, and the technology first showed up around 2020. But for Oklahoma State, it marks another sign of investment as the program moves into a new chapter under Eric Morris, who arrived on campus late last year.
The Cowboys already have their expected starting quarterback in North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker, but the arrival of Seeker adds another layer to the program’s offseason setup. And if the direction college football is headed is any indication, this may not feel unusual for long. In the next 10-15 years, it wouldn’t be shocking if automated tech like this becomes a regular part of life at most Power Four schools.
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