WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Southwestern Oklahoma State University mourns the loss of Jake Simmons, a freshman member of the SWOSU Football team who passed away on Saturday due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on August 26th.
 
"On behalf of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, I express our deepest condolences to the family of Jake Simmons as we all mourn his loss," SWOSU President Randy Beutler said. "We ask that the entire Bulldog Family continue to lift up his family and friends in this difficult time."
 
A native of Norman and graduate of Norman North High School, Simmons signed to play football at SWOSU in February. He reported to the team during the first week of classes.
 
"Although I never had the opportunity to meet Jake, I know our coaches were excited to have him on the team as a student-athlete, but he was also a person of great character," SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Thurman said. "Our thoughts go out to his family during this most difficult time."
 
Funeral services for Jake will be held on Friday, September 14, at 1:00 pm at Fellowship Church in Norman.
 
"Jake Simmons was a great young man who we were excited to have join our program," SWOSU Head Football Coach Chet Pobolish said. "Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Jake's family and friends at this time."