Morehead State Renames Stadium After Super Bowl Champion Phil Simms

Morehead State University will rename its football stadium to Phil Simms Stadium in honor of its alumnus and New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for October 18 during the 2025 Homecoming weekend, with Simms attending as the grand marshal of the Homecoming parade. Simms, a Springfield, Kentucky native, played for Morehead State from 1975 to 1978, earning the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year award in 1977 and finishing his college career with 5,545 passing yards and 32 touchdowns. Drafted seventh overall in the 1979 NFL Draft, Simms played 15 seasons with the Giants, winning two Super Bowls and earning the MVP title in Super Bowl XXI. Beyond his athletic achievements, Simms has been deeply involved with Morehead State, hosting camps, mentoring players and coaches, and contributing significant fundraising support. The stadium's original name, Jayne Stadium, will be commemorated with a plaque to preserve its historical significance.