<P> Eric Randall Matthews ( Will Friedle ) is the elder brother of Cory , Morgan , and Joshua Matthews . He began the show as a suave , popular young man , who constantly went out on dates . He was originally portrayed as the stereotypical elder brother . Eric 's character changed mid-series from preppy elder brother to `` crazy , moronic brother '' . During the fourth season , Eric takes a year off from school when he does n't get into a college of his choice . </P>
who played cory 's older brother on boy meets world
Will Friedle