Bob Simmons, Former Oklahoma State Football Coach, Passes Away at 77

Bob Simmons, who once led the Oklahoma State football team, has passed away at the age of 77, as confirmed by his family to The Oklahoman. Simmons served as the Cowboys' head coach from 1995 to 2000, achieving a record of 30 wins and 38 losses during his tenure.

In 1997, he was honored as the Big 12 Coach of the Year after guiding OSU to an impressive 8-4 season, marking the program's first bowl game appearance since 1988. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Simmons was a linebacker at Bowling Green University before embarking on a coaching career that spanned over 30 years.

His coaching accolades include a significant role as the linebackers coach at the University of Colorado, where he was part of the coaching staff that secured a national championship in 1990. Simmons' contributions to college football will be remembered by many.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.