MOREHEAD, Ky. (WSAZ) - Morehead State University (MSU) honors alum Phil Simms during their 2025 Homecoming.

The University named their stadium the Phil Simms Stadium and held a dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon.

During the dedication ceremony, Director of Athletics Kelly Wells introduced Simms by saying, “Few people, if anyone, have brought as much recognition to Morehead State University as Phil Simms.”

“If I had to name my 10 to 15 closest friends in life, they would all be from here,” Simms said. “I can never get the words that really capture everything I want you to know... I’m a part of Morehead State, the school, the town and of course the football team.”

Simms graduated from Morehead State University in 2015.

Over the years, Simms has hosted youth football campus, mentored

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