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The U.S. Senate has officially recognized Missouri’s 1960 football squad as a national champion, more than six decades after the fact, in a move that underscores the enduring legacy of the program.
The University of Missouri announced that a unanimous Senate resolution affirms its claim to the 1960 national football title, a distinction it shares with three other schools but holds as its sole championship year.
After decades of debate, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating the 1960 Missouri Tigers as national champions, celebrating an 11‑0 season that included a victory over Navy in the Orange Bowl.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, the University of Missouri will celebrate the 1960 Tigers, whose undefeated season and national championship were recently affirmed by a U.S. Senate resolution and a series of commemorative events.
Following a unanimous Senate resolution introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, the University of Missouri will honor its 1960 football squad as national champions during a September 19 ceremony, reviving a story of on‑field triumph, contentious rankings, and legislative recognition.
The University of Missouri has locked in a jersey patch partnership with Ambetter Health, joining a wave of similar deals across the SEC while eyeing naming rights for its stadium.
Memphis Athletics has scrapped its 2028‑2029 home‑and‑home series with Mississippi State after the SEC reshaped its schedule, swapping the matchups for a later guaranteed game and a new focus on Group of Six opponents.
The third straight sell‑out of season tickets reflects growing enthusiasm for Mizzou football, with the opening game against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff set to showcase the newly upgraded Memorial Stadium.
Season‑ticket holders and Leadership Circle members can secure reduced‑price seats for Missouri’s marquee matchups, including contests against Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas and Saint Louis, as the Tigers prepare for a highly anticipated campaign.
Fourteen Mizzou players are on the East‑West Bowl watch list, kicker Blake Craig is a Good Works Team Nominee, Dr. Bryan Maggard joins as Deputy Athletics Director, and Austin Popplewell heads to Oklahoma. The roster moves, recruiting highlights and media coverage illustrate a busy offseason for the Tigers.
Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the 2026 season, highlighted by a designated anniversary game, a major renovation, and a potential new naming sponsor.
The University of Missouri will celebrate Memorial Stadium’s 100‑year milestone during the 2026 season, unveiling renovations, corporate naming talks and a slate of home games that include marquee matchups.
Missouri’s baseball program, once mired in SEC obscurity, is poised for a pivotal shift as head coach Kerrick Jackson prepares for his fourth year, buoyed by recent series wins and calls for stronger departmental support.
The university announced contract extensions for several football assistants, including notable raises for Brian Early and Curtis Luper, as part of a broader $1.96 million investment in new hires.
The University of Missouri has approved new contracts for six assistant coaches, earmarking an extra $485,000 annually for their combined salaries. The move follows a $4 million staff salary pool increase for head coach Eli Drinkwitz, positioning the Tigers among the SEC’s top payers.