Millsap head football coach Jacob Johnson passes away at 45
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
College SportsJacob Johnson, the head football coach at Millsap, passed away on October 23 after a three-year battle with leukemia. His wife, Cassie, announced his death on Facebook, noting that the family had recently revealed the return of his illness after a brief remission. Johnson was a respected coach and community figure, with Millsap ISD Superintendent Dr. Harper Stewart emphasizing his impactful contributions over more than a decade. The Millsap Bulldog football team is currently 6-1 and preparing for an upcoming game against Eastland. In tribute, the season has been dedicated to Johnson, with his son Braun leading the team with impressive rushing statistics.
- •Jacob Johnson died after a battle with leukemia.
- •His wife shared the news on Facebook.
- •Millsap football team is 6-1 this season.
- •The team has dedicated the season to his memory.
- •His son Braun has 2,206 rushing yards this season.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Millsap Head Football Coach Jacob Johnson passes away at 45
"Millsap Head Football Coach Jacob Johnson's 3-year battle with cancer ended Friday as Jacob's wife, Cassie, announced his passing on Facebook. The devastating loss comes a month after the family announced the return of Jacob's leukemia after entering remission earlier this year. In Cassie's post earlier today, she said, "I don’t know how to put into words quite how I feel or process what has ...
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