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Former Oklahoma State Football Coach Bob Simmons Dies

The first African-American head football coach in the Big 12 and at Oklahoma State passed away on June 9.
June 9, 2026
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STILLWATER – Former Oklahoma State head football coach Bob Simmons died on Tuesday, June 9. Simmons dies within two weeks of former Oklahoma State University athletic director Terry Don Phillips, who hired Simmons in 1994 from Colorado. Simmons served as the Cowboys head coach six seasons and finished with a record of 30-38. His coaching tenure at Oklahoma State was highlighted by a .500 record (3-3) vs. Bedlam rival Oklahoma.

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