Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will welcome football alumni, fans, and friends back to Weatherford on June 5–6, 2026, for SWOSU Football Championship Weekend, a two-day celebration dedicated to supporting and advancing the Bulldog Football program.
The weekend begins Friday evening with the Friday Night Main Event, presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, at the SWOSU Esports Arena. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a program update from Head Football Coach Andrew Rice and members of the coaching staff, a social with refreshments, and a panel discussion on the future of SWOSU Football featuring Steve Price (’83), former NFL player Carl Birdsong (’83), Michael Hart (’06), and Pat Lewis.
On Saturday, the SWOSU Football Legacy Golf Tournament, presented by Great Plains Driving School, will tee off at 9:00 a.m. at Prairie West Golf Club. Lunch will be provided following the tournament.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive situated in Clinton, specializes in the production of pet food products utilizing scientifically advanced nutritional formulations. The Clinton plant represents one of the organization’s eight manufacturing sites within the United States and is currently under the leadership of Director of Manufacturing Kale Sawatzky (‘15), a former student-athlete of the SWOSU Bulldogs football program.
Great Plains Driving School is owned and operated by Rocky Powell (’81, ’84) and Ginger Powell (’79). Rocky is a former SWOSU football player, member of the 1977 Apple Bowl team, and former Bulldog coach who helped lead SWOSU to the 1996 NAIA National Championship. The business provides driver education and road testing services for both teens and adults.
Proceeds from Championship Weekend directly benefit the SWOSU Football program through the SWOSU Football Legacy Fund.
“This weekend is about reconnecting Bulldog Football alumni and supporters while investing in the future of our program,” said SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton. “We are grateful to Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Great Plains Driving School for their sponsorship and continued support of SWOSU Football.”
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. The fund provides ongoing support for the SWOSU Football program and its student-athletes.
Sponsorship opportunities, registrations for the Friday Night Main Event, and golf team entries are still available. For additional information or to register, visit www.SWOSUFootballLegacyGolf.com or contact Aaron Jeffreys at 580-774-3122.