He previously played for the Oklahoma Sooners, the TCU Horned Frogs and the North Texas Mean Green.

After his father became the head coach at Southern Methodist University, he attended Highland Park High School, eventually becoming an Under Armour All-American.

[3] Ranked a three-star recruit, he initially committed to play college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but de-committed after his father was fired as their coach.

[2] Morris saw limited action for Oklahoma as a true freshman in 2020, completing three-of-five pass attempts for 39 yards.

[10] In the season opener, against Colorado, he completed 24-of-42 pass attempts for 279 yards with two touchdowns as the Horned Frogs were upset by a score of 45–42.