Former Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons dies at 77
How will Oklahoma State and Colorado honor Bob Simmons' legacy?
Simmons served as head coach at Oklahoma State and was an assistant at Colorado, leaving a lasting impact on both programs.
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Former CU Buffs assistant, Boulder High head coach Bob Simmons dies
Former Oklahoma State head football coach Bob Simmons passes away at the age of 77
Former Oklahoma State Head Football Coach Bob Simmons dies
Newly hired Oklahoma State football coach Bob Simmons addresses the media at a news conference in Stillwater on Friday, Dec. 16, 1994.
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Bob Simmons, former Oklahoma State football coach, dies at 77
Former Buffs assistant coach Bob Simmons, who helped CU to 1990 national title, dies – Denver Sports
Former Colorado football assistant Bob Simmons dies at 77
Former CU Assistant Bob Simmons Passes Away
Bob Simmons, legendary Oklahoma State University football coach, dies at 77
Historic Oklahoma State football Bob Simmons coach dead at 77
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[https://www.kosu.org/bob-simmons-dies-77](https://www.kosu.org/bob-simmons-dies-77) Bob Simmons, a former Oklahoma State football coach, [died on Tuesday](https://okstate.com/news/2026/6/10/cowboy-football-the-legacy-of-bob-simmons-lives-on). He...
Bob Simmons, a former Oklahoma State football coach, [died on Tuesday](https://okstate.com/news/2026/6/10/cowboy-football-the-legacy-of-bob-simmons-lives-on). He was 77. Simmons became the first Black head coach in OSU football history when he took...