Phil Simms Stadium - Morehead State Eagles

Photos by Aaron S. Terry, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.14

Phil Simms Stadium 150 University Boulevard Morehead, KY 40351

Morehead State University website Jayne Stadium website

Year Opened: 1964 Capacity: 10,000

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Welcome to Phil Simms Stadium

On October 18, 2025 Morehead State’s football stadium was renamed Phil Simms Stadium, in honor of the legendary Giants quarterback. Simms led the Giants to victory against the John Elway-led Broncos in Superbowl XXI, winning Superbowl MVP honors after throwing 3 touchdown passes in that game. Simms would lead the Giants to the Superbowl again 4 years later, but suffered a broken foot late in the season, leaving Jeff Hostetler to start in, and win, Superbowl XXV in the famous ‘wide right’ game against the Jim Kelly-led Buffalo Bills, the Bills 1st of 4 consecutive Superbowl appearances.

Phil Simms Stadium, formerly Jayne Stadium, opened in 1964 and holds 10,000 fans. The facility boasts grandstands along both sidelines, as well as a running track around the field itself, and field-level club seating behind the south end zone, under the scoreboard. The press box can accommodate 20 media/game day staff, while the President’s box can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Morehead State Eagles compete in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision, as part of the Pioneer League.

Food & Beverage   4

Morehead State offer basics concessions at its stands under the home seats, although they do sell alcohol, which is not always the case at college football stadiums. The lines for alcohol tend to be a little long, but lines at the regular stands are much shorter.

Food options at the main stands include hot dogs, brats, pizza, nachos, pretzels, chips, candy, and popcorn, along with fountain sodas, bottled water, and Gatorade. With nothing costing over $4, prices are very reasonable – you can easily get a main dish, side, and a drink for under $10.

Phil Simms Stadium also has a few food trucks on the concourse, in the Southwest corner along Playforth Place.

Atmosphere   3

The bright blue and yellow colors at Phil Simms Stadium really pop, and the scoreboard behind the south end zone is easy to read. The Eagles also offer the traditional marching band, along with a great mascot, and the cheer squad throws out t-shirts to fans in the stands. The highlight of the day, however, is the howitzer pulled by an army truck, sitting over in the Northeast corner all game long. The gun is operated by the school’s Army ROTC cadets, and is very loud – it goes off every time the home team scores.

Neighborhood    2

There is not a lot in Morehead, Kentucky beyond the university. The town is nestled in a long valley at the foot of the Appalachians to the north and south, with only a few restaurants and places of interest. There is a gift center, and some flea markets/antique malls nearby, but most of the restaurants near Phil Simms Stadium are the fast food or pizza place type.

Morehead is about an hour west of Huntington, West Virginia, which is near the border between the two states. If you are coming from the east, your GPS will likely tell you to take I-64 onto Highway 60 about 30 minutes past Huntington, but I think you are better off just staying on I-64 until you get to Highway 32, and backtracking to the university; that route will keep you off the smaller roads, and offer more shopping/lodging options when you get off I-64.

Fans   3

The visiting stands will probably be pretty empty when you attend a football game at Morehead State, but the home stands should be pretty full, with lots of Eagles gear to be seen, and a festive atmosphere. I didn’t notice an obvious student section during my most recent visit, but the fans were engaged and really seemed to enjoy themselves.

Access   4

Getting to Phil Simms Stadium is easy enough, with I-64 not that far away from the university. There is plenty of parking on the west side, though as you might expect some of the lots are reserved for those with passes. Lots of fans park for free a little further away, and just walk over.

Once you get inside the stadium there is plenty of room to move around the concourse, and the concessions lines are short, expect for alcohol, as mentioned above. There are also plenty of restrooms, though they are not the nicest. Even if you are rooting for the visiting team, you are better off sitting on the home side, as that is where all the amenities are.

Return on Investment   4

Tickets to Morehead State football at Phil Simms Stadium run around $17 for adults, including taxes/fees, and can be purchased on the school’s athletic website. This is a real bargain for college football, and with reasonable concessions prices, you would be hard pressed to find much better value. The Eagles put on a good show, and the stadium is not too crowded, and will let you get really close to the action.

Extras   2

The facility has a small trophy room showcasing team uniforms, awards, and a special case dedicated to Phil Simms. There is also a small team store on the home side, which sometimes offers special items for certain games, so make sure to shop on your way in, so you don’t miss out.

Final Thoughts

I would absolutely recommend a visit to Phil Simms Stadium in Morehead, KY. A great little football facility in a rural town, there is a nice scenery, and you will have a fun time.