Photo: SWOSU Football Legacy Fund Steering Committee Chair Steve Price, SWOSU Head Football Coach Andrew Rice, and SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton are pictured thanking sponsors Kale Sawatzky of Hill's Pet Nutrition and Rocky Powell of Great Plains Driving School for generously supporting the 2026 SWOSU Football Championship Legacy Weekend.
WEATHERFORD – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) football alumni, fans, and friends returned to Weatherford on June 5-6 for the 2026 SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, securing more than $84,000 in support of the Bulldog Football program.
The two-day event began Friday evening with the Friday Night Main Event, presented by Hill's Pet Nutrition, at the SWOSU Esports Arena. Attendees heard program updates from Head Football Coach
Andrew Rice and members of the coaching staff, enjoyed refreshments and fellowship, and participated in a panel discussion focused on the future of SWOSU Football featuring Steve Price ('83), former NFL player Carl Birdsong ('83), Michael Hart ('06), and Pat Lewis.
Championship Weekend continued Saturday with the SWOSU Football Legacy Golf Tournament, presented by Great Plains Driving School, at Prairie West Golf Club. Alumni, supporters, and community members came together for a day of golf and camaraderie while raising funds to support Bulldog Football student-athletes.
Proceeds from Championship Weekend directly benefit the SWOSU Football Legacy Fund, which provides ongoing support for the Bulldog Football program.
"This weekend is about celebrating the tradition of SWOSU Football while investing in its future," said SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton. "We are incredibly grateful for the alumni, supporters, and sponsors who continue to believe in our student-athletes and help provide opportunities for them to succeed."
The SWOSU Football Legacy Fund was established in 2015 by football alumni Dustin Wall ('05) and Michael Hart ('06) in partnership with the SWOSU Athletic Association. Since its creation, the fund has provided meaningful support for the SWOSU Football program and its student-athletes.
The SWOSU Foundation extends its appreciation to the sponsors whose generosity helped make the 2026 SWOSU Football Championship Weekend possible:
- Great Plains Driving School – Saturday Football Legacy Golf Tournament Sponsor
- Hill's Pet Nutrition – Friday Night Main Event Sponsor
- Vance Nye - Gungoll, Jackson, Box, & Devoll, P.C. – Driving Range Sponsor
- NAPA – Western Oklahoma Auto & Truck Parts – Putting Green Sponsor
- Western Equipment – Gift Sponsor
- QDOBA – Catering Sponsor
- Wright Media – Beverage Sponsor
- Whataburger and Starbucks – Breakfast Sponsors
- Culver Electric – Closest to the Pin Sponsor
SWOSU Football Championship Weekend is hosted by the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. For more information about supporting SWOSU Football through the SWOSU Football Legacy Fund, visit www.GiveToSWOSUFootball.com.
