Bob Simmons, former Oklahoma State football coach, dies at 77
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Bob Simmons, the former head football coach of Oklahoma State University, passed away at the age of 77. Simmons coached the Cowboys from 1995 to 2000, finishing his tenure with a record of 30-38. He earned recognition as the Big 12 Coach of the Year in 1997 after leading OSU to an 8-4 record and their first bowl game appearance since 1988. Prior to his time at Oklahoma State, Simmons had a long coaching career, including a stint as the linebackers coach at Colorado, where he was part of a national championship team in 1990. His family announced his passing to the media on Tuesday.
- •Simmons coached at Oklahoma State from 1995 to 2000.
- •He finished with a record of 30-38 with the Cowboys.
- •In 1997, he was named Big 12 Coach of the Year.
- •Simmons led OSU to its first bowl game since 1988.
- •He previously worked as linebackers coach at Colorado, winning a national title.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Former Oklahoma State football coach Bob Simmons dies at 77
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Bob Simmons, former Oklahoma State football coach, dies at 77
"Bob Simmons, who led the Cowboys for six seasons from 1995-2000, was the first Black head football coach at Oklahoma State.
"Former Oklahoma State football coach Bob Simmons has died at age 77. He led the Cowboys from 1995 to 2000.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:29 AMFormer Oklahoma State football coach Bob Simmons dies at 77
Bob Simmons, who led the Cowboys for six seasons from 1995-2000, was the first Black head football coach at Oklahoma State.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:22 AMBob Simmons, former Oklahoma State football coach, dies at 77
Former Oklahoma State football coach Bob Simmons has died at age 77. He led the Cowboys from 1995 to 2000.
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