He was awarded an honorary doctorate of science degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1974.
He then served as the thirteenth President of Oklahoma Baptist University from 1982 to 1998.
Lyon's own track career included time at Oklahoma Baptist University, where he was a two mile champion.
She also attended and took classes at Oklahoma Baptist University.
McCullough is the current head coach of the women's program at Oklahoma Baptist University.
This marks the first time since 1940 that Oklahoma Baptist University fielded a football team.
Since 1974, Oklahoma Baptist University has had no live animal mascot.
Oklahoma Baptist University, also a liberal arts institution, was founded in 1910.
He is currently the assistant athletic director at Oklahoma Baptist University, a position he has held since 2011.
Oklahoma Baptist University recently decided to bring back the football program after 75 years of inactivity.