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The Missouri Tigers have 15 conference championships and 5 conference division titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/big12/missouri/championships.php|title=Missouri Composite Championship Listing|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516092201/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/big12/missouri/championships.php|archivedate=2008-05-16|df=}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:04, 2 February 2018
| Missouri Tigers football | |||
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| First season | 1890 | ||
| Athletic director | Jim Sterk | ||
| Head coach | Barry Odom 2nd season, 11–14 (.440) | ||
| Stadium | Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium (capacity: 71,168) | ||
| Field | Faurot Field | ||
| Field surface | FieldTurf | ||
| Location | Columbia, Missouri | ||
| Conference | Southeastern Conference | ||
| Division | Eastern | ||
| Past conferences | Big Eight (1907-95) Big 12 (1996-2011) | ||
| All-time record | 671–556–52 (.545) | ||
| Bowl record | 15–17 (.469) | ||
| Unclaimed national titles | 3 (1909,1960, 2007) | ||
| Conference titles | 15 (3 WIUFA, 12 Big Eight) | ||
| Division titles | 5 Big 12 North: 2007, 2008, 2010 SEC East: 2013, 2014 | ||
| Rivalries | Arkansas Razorbacks (rivalry) Kansas Jayhawks (rivalry) (inactive) Illinois Fighting Illini (rivalry) Iowa State Cyclones (rivalry) (inactive) Nebraska Cornhuskers (rivalry)(inactive) Oklahoma Sooners (rivalry) (inactive) | ||
| Consensus All-Americans | 32 | ||
| Colors | Old gold and black[1] | ||
| Fight song | "Fight Tiger" | ||
| Mascot | Truman the Tiger | ||
| Marching band | Marching Mizzou | ||
| Website | mutigers.com | ||
The Missouri Tigers football program represents the University of Missouri in college football and competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Since 2012, Missouri has been a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)[2] and is currently aligned in its Eastern Division. Home games are played at Faurot Field ("The Zou") in Columbia, Missouri.
Missouri's football program dates back to 1890, and has appeared in 32 bowl games (including 10 major bowl appearances: 4 Orange Bowls, 3 Cotton Bowls, 2 Sugar Bowls, and 1 Fiesta Bowl). Missouri has won 15 conference titles, 5 division titles, and has 2 national championship selections recognized by the NCAA.[3] Entering the 2017 season, Missouri's all-time record is 671–556–52 (.545).
The team was coached by Gary Pinkel (2001–2015), who is the winningest coach of all-time at Missouri (setting that mark with his 102nd win at the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014).[4] Pinkel's record with Mizzou after his final game on Nov. 27, 2015, is 118–73 (.618).
History
Conference affiliations
- 1890–1892: Independent
- 1892–1897: Western Interstate University Football Association
- 1898–1906: Independent
- 1907–1995: Big Eight Conference (MVIAA 1907–1964, unofficially called Big Six 1928–1947, Big Seven 1947–1957 and Big Eight 1957–1963)
- 1996–2011: Big 12 Conference
- 2012–present: Southeastern Conference[5]
Championships
The Missouri Tigers have 15 conference championships and 5 conference division titles.[6]
Non-consensus national championships
Due to the lack of an NCAA-sanctioned Football Bowl Subdivision national championship, third parties including the Bowl Championship Series, Associated Press, United Press International, and USA Today have often crowned a champion following either the end of the regular season or following the bowl games for that season. The NCAA historically has not endorsed a specific system or champion, but lists several polls or mathematical selectors as "Consensus National Champions" in their NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records[7] guide.
The Tigers have been declared champions twice by non-consensus polls. Neither of these national championships are officially claimed by Missouri.
| Season | Coach | Selectors | Record |
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| 1960 | Dan Devine | Poling System (non-consensus)[7][8] | 11–0* |
| 2007 | Gary Pinkel | Anderson & Hester (non-consensus)[8] | 12–2 |
* The 1960 record was officially recorded as 10–1, but was later changed to 11–0 due to Kansas' subsequent forfeit.[9]
Conference championships
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893† | WIUFA | H.O. Robinson | 4–3 | 2–1 | |
| 1894† | WIUFA | H.O. Robinson | 4–3 | 2–1 | |
| 1895† | WIUFA | C.D. Bliss | 7–1 | 2–1 | |
| 1909 | Big Eight | William Roper | 7–0–1 | 4–0–1 | |
| 1913 | Big Eight | Chester Brewer | 7–1 | 4–0 | |
| 1919 | Big Eight | John F. Miller | 5–1–2 | 4–0–1 | |
| 1924 | Big Eight | Gwinn Henry | 7–2 | 5–1 | |
| 1925 | Big Eight | Gwinn Henry | 6–1–1 | 5–1 | |
| 1927 | Big Eight | Gwinn Henry | 7–2 | 5–1 | |
| 1939 | Big Eight | Don Faurot | 8–2 | 5–0 | |
| 1941 | Big Eight | Don Faurot | 8–2 | 5–0 | |
| 1942 | Big Eight | Don Faurot | 8–3–1 | 4–0–1 | |
| 1945 | Big Eight | Chauncey Simpson | 6–4 | 5–0 | |
| 1960* | Big Eight | Dan Devine | 11–0 | 7–0 | |
| 1969† | Big Eight | Dan Devine | 9–2 | 6–1 | |
| Conference Championships | 15 | ||||
† Denotes co-champions
* The 1960 Big Eight title was retroactively awarded after a loss to Kansas was reversed due to Kansas' use of a player who was later ruled to be ineligible.
Divisional championships
The Tigers were previously members of the Big 12 North division between its inception in 1996 and the dissolution of conference divisions within the Big 12 in 2011. The Tigers joined the SEC as members of the SEC East starting in 2012.
| Season | Division | CG Result | Opponent | PF | PA |
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| 2007† | Big 12 North | L | Oklahoma | 17 | 38 |
| 2008† | Big 12 North | L | Oklahoma | 21 | 62 |
| 2010† | Big 12 North | N/A | None | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | SEC East | L | Auburn | 42 | 59 |
| 2014 | SEC East | L | Alabama | 13 | 42 |
| Division Championships | 5 | ||||
† Denotes co-champion
Bowl games
Missouri has appeared in 32 bowl games, including 10 major bowl appearances: 4 Orange Bowls, 3 Cotton Bowls, 2 Sugar Bowls, and 1 Fiesta Bowl, with an all-time bowl record of 15–17.
Missouri's entire bowl history is shown in the table below.[10]
All-time record vs. SEC teams
| Opponent | Won | Lost | Tied | Percentage | Streak | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | Lost 3 | 1968 | 2014 |
| Arkansas | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | Won 2 | 1906 | 2017 |
| Auburn | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | Lost 2 | 1973 | 2017 |
| Florida | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | Won 1 | 1966 | 2017 |
| Georgia | 1 | 6 | 0 | .143 | Lost 4 | 1960 | 2017 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | Lost 3 | 1965 | 2017 |
| LSU | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | Lost 1 | 1978 | 2016 |
| Mississippi State | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | Lost 1 | 1981 | 2015 |
| Ole Miss | 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | Won 5 | 1973 | 2013 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | Lost 2 | 1979 | 2017 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 2 | 0 | .666 | Won 1 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Texas A&M | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | Won 2 | 1957 | 2014 |
| Vanderbilt | 6 | 3 | 1 | .650 | Won 2 | 1895 | 2017 |
| Totals | 47 | 42 | 1 |
Current coaching staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Barry Odom | Head Coach |
| Andy Hill | Associate Head Coach / Wide Receivers Coach |
| Brian Odom | Outside Linebackers Coach |
| Cornell Ford | Running Backs Coach |
| Ryan Walters | Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach |
| Brick Haley | Defensive Line Coach |
| Dan Hopkins | Director of Football Operations |
Award winners
- Amos Alonzo Stagg Award – For Contributions to Football
- Don Faurot – 1964
- Warren Powers – 1978
- Mosi Tatupu Award – Best Special Teams Player
- Brock Olivo – 1997
- John Mackey Award – Best Tight End
- Chase Coffman – 2008
Player accomplishments
All-Americans (35)
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- Marcus Murphy, AP, 2014
Retired numbers
Missouri has retired six jersey numbers representing seven players.[15]
- Johnny Roland, No. 23
- Roger Wehrli, No. 23
- Brock Olivo, No. 27
- Bob Steuber, No. 37
- Darold Jenkins, No. 42
- Paul Christman, No. 44
- Kellen Winslow, No. 83
College Football Hall of Fame
Missouri has 11 inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame[16]
- Paul Christman, Quarterback (1956)
- Don Faurot, Coach (1961)
- Bob Steuber, Halfback (1971)
- Jim Phelan, Coach (1973)
- Ed Travis, Offensive tackle (1974)
- Darold Jenkins, Center (1976)
- Frank Broyles, Coach (1983)
- Dan Devine, Coach (1985)
- Johnny Roland, Halfback (1998)
- Kellen Winslow, Tight end (2002)
- Roger Wehrli, Cornerback (2003)
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two Missouri players have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame:[17]
- Kellen Winslow, Tight end (1995)
- Roger Wehrli, Cornerback (2007)
Nickname
The nickname "Tigers", given to Mizzou's athletic teams, traces its origin to the Civil War period. At that time, plundering guerrilla bands habitually raided small towns, and Columbia people constantly feared an attack. Such organizations as temporary "home guards" and vigilance companies banded together to fight off any possible forays.
The town's preparedness discouraged any guerrilla activity and the protecting organization began to disband in 1864. However, it was rumored that a guerrilla band, led by the notorious Bill Anderson, intended to sack the town. Quickly organized was an armed guard of Columbia citizens, who built a blockhouse and fortified the old courthouse in the center of town. This company was called "The Missouri Tigers." The marauders never came. The reputation of the intrepid "Tigers" presumably traveled abroad, and Anderson's gang detoured around Columbia.[18]
The Tigers militia unit was commanded by James Rollins, upon whom the MU's Board of Curators later bestowed the title of "Pater Universitatis Missouriensis" (Father of the University of Missouri) in recognition of his "great efforts to promote the posterity, usefulness, and success" of the University.[19]
When the MU football team was first formed in 1890, at a mass meeting of students and interested citizens held to perfect the organization of the team, "Tigers" was unanimously selected as the team name, in recognition of Rollins and the town's civil war defenders.[20][21]
Mascot
Truman the Tiger was introduced as the school's mascot against the Utah State Aggies in 1986, receiving his name from former president Harry S Truman. Truman has been named the "Nation's Best Mascot" three times since 1986, most recently in 2004.[22]
Homecoming
The NCAA[23] as well as Jeopardy! and Trivial Pursuit[24] recognize the University of Missouri as the birthplace of Homecoming, an event which became a national tradition in college football. The history of the University of Missouri Homecoming can be traced back to the 1911 Kansas vs. Missouri football game, when the Missouri Tigers faced off against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first installment of the Border War rivalry series.[25][26]
Future opponents
Intra-division opponents
Missouri plays the other six SEC East opponents once per season.[27]
| Even Numbered Years | Odd Number Years |
| at Tennessee | vs Tennessee |
| vs Georgia | at Georgia |
| at Florida | vs Florida |
| vs Vanderbilt | at Vanderbilt |
| at South Carolina | vs South Carolina |
| vs Kentucky | at Kentucky |
Non-division opponents
Missouri plays Arkansas as a permanent non-division opponent annually and rotates around the West division among the other six schools.[27]
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| vs Arkansas | at Arkansas | vs Arkansas | at Arkansas | vs Arkansas | at Arkansas | vs Arkansas | at Arkansas | vs Arkansas | at Arkansas |
| at LSU | vs Auburn | at Alabama | vs Ole Miss | at Mississippi State | vs Texas A&M | at Auburn | vs LSU | at Ole Miss | vs Alabama |
Non-conference opponents
Announced schedules as of November 20, 2017
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
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| vs Wyoming Sept. 8th |
at Wyoming Aug. 31st |
vs Eastern Michigan Sept. 26th |
at Boston College Sept. 25th |
at Middle Tennessee Sept. 17th |
vs Middle Tennessee Sept. 9th |
vs Boston College Sept. 24th |
at Miami (Ohio) Sept. 13th |
at Illinois Sept. 26th |
vs Illinois Sept. 18th |
at Illinois Sept. 16th |
vs Illinois Sept. 15th |
| at Purdue Sept. 15th |
vs West Virginia Sept. 7th |
at BYU Nov. 7th |
vs North Texas Oct. 16th |
at Kansas State Sept. 10th |
at Memphis Sept. 23 |
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| vs Memphis Oct. 20th |
vs Southeast Missouri State Sept. 21st |
vs Central Arkansas Sept. 5th |
vs Kansas State Sept. 16 |
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| vs UT Martin Sept. 1 |
vs Troy Oct. 5th |
References
- ^ Mizzou Athletics Brand Identity Guidelines (PDF). July 9, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/229185/university-of-missouri-to-join-southeastern-conference.aspx University Of Missouri To Join Southeastern Conference
- ^ College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS#Yearly national championship selections from major selectors NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records
- ^ http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/01/4661805/mu-notebook-pinkel-matches-faurot.html Gary Pinkel matches Don Faurot for most wins at Mizzou
- ^ "Missouri Tigers' move to SEC official, but Big 12 hurdles remain – ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2011-11-07. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ "Missouri Composite Championship Listing". Archived from the original on 2008-05-16.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b 2012 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records (PDF). Indianapolis: The National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2012. pp. 69–78. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ a b Amy Daughters (2011-05-04). "College Football: The Top 25 Schools That Have Never Won a National Championship". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "The 1960 MU-KU Controversy". 21 November 2010.
- ^ "Missouri Bowl History". Archived from the original on 2011-05-25.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "SI.com's 2009 All-Americans".
- ^ MU's Egnew is AP first-team All-American AP-St. Louis Post-Dispatch Dec. 15, 2010
- ^ MIZZOU DE MICHAEL SAM NAMED FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICAN BY WALTER CAMP garypinkel.com Dec. 12, 2013
- ^ "University of Missouri Athletics - The Fifth Down. The Flea-Kicker. 4.8 Seconds. The page you wanted". www.mutigers.com.
- ^ 2014 Mizzou Football Records Book (PDF). 2014. pp. 66–67. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
- ^ "College Football Hall of Fame Inductees". Atlanta Hall Management, Inc. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "HALL OF FAMERS BY COLLEGE". PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "Missouri Tigers Football History – College Football". Collegefootballhistory.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ Smith, William Benjamin. James Sidney Rollins, Memoir. New York: De Vinne Press, 1891. Page 49.
- ^ The Missouri Alumnus. "Why M. U. Athletes are Called ‘Tigers". Volume V, No. 11, pp. 189–190. March 2, 1917.
- ^ Piontek, Keith. "MU and the 'Tigers' Moniker." Rock M Nation website. February 2, 2010. http://www.rockmnation.com/2010/2/1/1287299/mu-and-the-tigers-moniker
- ^ "Truman the Tiger - 2015-16 General". University of Missouri. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "U celebrates Homecoming Week 2004 : UMNews : University of Minnesota". .umn.edu. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ "The History of Homecoming". Active.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ Chrös Mcdougall And Blaine Grider. "Tradition's beginnings mysterious". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Director of Digital Media, Eric J Eckert; [email protected] (2011-09-23). "> Archives > Editorials > Vincent's Views". York News-Times. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "SEC Future Football Schedule Rotation Announced". fbschedules.com. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
- ^ "Missouri Tigers Football Schedules and Future Schedules". fbschedules.com. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
- ^ "University of Missouri Athletics - The Fifth Down. The Flea-Kicker. 4.8 Seconds. The page you wanted". www.mutigers.com.
