MSU 2025 Homecoming to honor Phil Simms with stadium naming

The Morehead State University Alumni Association has released the 2025 Homecoming Schedule, Oct. 16-18. A highlight of the weekend will be the honorary naming of MSU’s football stadium in honor of one of MSU's most famous alums, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Phil Simms (Class of 2015). 

Simms played football at MSU from 1975 to 1979 before being drafted to play in the NFL. He went on to play 15 seasons for the New York Giants and was named Super Bowl MVP in 1989. Simms was inducted into the Morehead State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.   

A dedicated alum, Simms has remained actively involved with the University. The stadium's naming honors his enduring commitment to Morehead State. 

“Morehead State is proud to have Phil Simms as an active member of our Alumni Association,” said Allison Caudill (Class of 2005, 2009), vice president for university advancement. “His commitment to his alma mater is inspiring. We look forward to welcoming him back to campus during Homecoming and we hope alumni from across the country will make plans to attend.”   

The naming ceremony for Phil Simms Stadium will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, outside the stadium. MSU invites the public to attend.  

While the stadium will bear Simms’ name, the historical naming of Jayne Stadium will be preserved with a commemorative plaque at the stadium entrance.  

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Homecoming 2025 includes some of Morehead State’s most popular traditional events, the Homecoming Parade, the kick-off reception and alumni awards ceremony, and tailgating, reunions and more. 

The parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, along Main Street, with Simms serving as grand marshal. 

For the complete schedule of events for Homecoming 2025, visit alumni.moreheadstate.edu/homecoming or contact the Office of Alumni Relations & Development at 606-783-2033 or email alumni@moreheadstate.edu.