
Bob Simmons, Pioneering Black Coach, Dies at 77
Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, passed away at 77, leaving behind a legacy of achievement and representation in the sport.
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Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, passed away at 77, leaving behind a legacy of achievement and representation in the sport.

Bob Simmons, who led Oklahoma State from 1995 to 2000, left a legacy of breakthrough wins, player development and a pathway that helped shape the program’s future.
Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach of Oklahoma State football, passed away at 77, leaving a legacy of resilience and progress for the Cowboys program.

An analysis of the projected champions from 2026 through 2030, highlighting the rise of the Big Ten and the shifting balance of power.

Terry Don Phillips, a former Arkansas defensive tackle and longtime athletics director at several Power Five programs, died at 78 after a long battle with dementia. His career is remembered for pioneering hires and championship successes.

Terry Don Phillips, a former Arkansas defensive tackle and longtime athletics administrator, passed away at 78 after a prolonged battle with dementia. He spent the final years of his life in hospice care, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped several major college programs.

Alabama secured a 20-9 victory over LSU, extending its unbeaten conference streak and marking a pivotal moment in the storied "First Saturday in November" rivalry.

Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, taking on a special assistant role focused on defense and recruiting for Lane Kiffin's staff, a move that revives a recent championship legacy.

Ed Orgeron, the 2019 national‑championship‑winning coach, is back at Louisiana State University in a new role, while Brian Kelly’s brief and troubled stint ends in firing. Orgeron’s expertise could be the catalyst LSU needs.

Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a perfect 15‑0 season in 2019, has been reinstated as a special assistant to defense and recruiting under new head coach Lane Kiffin, a move that has generated enthusiastic reactions from fans and analysts.

LSU's football program announces the return of Ed Orgeron, who will serve as a special assistant for defense and recruiting under head coach Lane Kiffin, bringing his defensive expertise and recruiting network back to the Tigers.

Former USC and Tennessee coach Ed Orgeron returns to LSU in a new role, bringing his recruiting expertise and defensive insight to Lane Kiffin's staff.

LSU announced that Ed Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, bringing his proven ability to attract top talent back to the program.
The move reunites two longtime friends and adds veteran experience to the Tigers’ staff after a high‑profile buyout.
LSU’s new coach Lane Kiffin is being positioned as the architect of a revival that mirrors the program’s historic Saban era, with a focus on donor engagement, alumni relations and a reinvigorated fan base.

A look at the hiring of Nick Saban, the rise of Joe Burrow, and the Les Miles era that together redefined LSU's football legacy.