Missouri Tigers, popularly known as Mizzou, compete in NCAA Division I football bowl subdivision. They are a part of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. The team has also been a part of the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Big 12, Big 8, Big 7 and Big 6 Conferences.
The Missouri Tigers won the Cotton Bowl Championship in 2023. The team holds an overall win-loss percentage of 54.8%, as of December 2024. They have also appeared in 36 bowls.
How many National Championships have the Missouri Tigers won?
The Missouri Tigers have won the National Championship twice - in 1960 and 2007. However, they have not claimed either of their championships.
In 1960, the Missouri Tigers won their first national championship. They became the Big 8 champions with a record of 11-0 and defeated the Navy Midshipmen 21-14 in the Orange Bowl on January 2, 1960. The team was declared as the national champion via the Polling System.
The Missouri Tigers again became the National champions in 2007. They created a record of 12-2 in the Big 12 Conference and defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 38-7 in the Cotton Bowl Classic on January 1, 2008. They were declared the national champions via the Anderson & Hester rankings.
When was the last time the Missouri Tigers won the National Championships?
The Missouri Tigers won their last national championship in 2007. They beat the Arkansas Razorbacks 38-7 on January 1, 2008, during the Cotton Bowl Classic to become the National Champions. However, they haven’t claimed the championship.
Missouri Tigers National Championship win years
The Missouri Tigers have won the national championship twice, as of December 2024.
| Years | Vs Teams | Score |
| 1960 | Navy Midshipmen | W 21-14 |
| 2007 | Arkansas Razorbacks | W 38-7 |
Missouri Tigers Conference Title wins
Missouri Tigers have won the Conference title 15 times.
| Year | Conference | Coaches | Conference Record | Overall Record |
| 1893 | WIUFA | H.O. Robinson | 2–1 | 4–3 |
| 1894 | 2–1 | 4–3 | ||
| 1895 | C.D. Bliss | 2–1 | 7–1 | |
| 1909 | Big Eight | Bill Roper | 4-0-1 | 7-0-1 |
| 1913 | Chester Brewer | 4-0-0 | 7-1-0 | |
| 1919 | John F. Miller | 4-0-1 | 5-1-2 | |
| 1924 | Gwinn Henry | 5-1-0 | 7-2-0 | |
| 1925 | 5-1-0 | 6-1-1 | ||
| 1927 | 5-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| 1939 | Don Faurot | 5-0-0 | 8-2-0 | |
| 1941 | 5-0-0 | 8-2-0 | ||
| 1942 | 4-0-1 | 8-3-1 | ||
| 1945 | Chauncey Simpson | 5-0-0 | 6-4-0 | |
| 1960 | Dan Devine | 6-1-0 | 10-1-0 | |
| 1969 | 6-1-0 | 9-2-0 |
Missouri Tigers Division Title wins
The Missouri Tigers have won five division titles.
| Year | Conference | Opponents | CG Result |
| 2007 | Big 12 North | Oklahoma Sooners | L 17–38 |
| 2008 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 21–62 | |
| 2010 | N/A lost tiebreaker to Nebraska Cornhuskers | ||
| 2013 | SEC East | Auburn Tigers | L 42–59 |
| 2014 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 13–42 | |
FAQs on Missouri Tigers' National Championships
A. The Missouri Tigers have won two unclaimed national championships, in 1960 and 2007, as of December 2024.
A. The Missouri Tigers have 15 conference titles, as of 2024.
A. The Missouri Tigers have five division titles, as of 2024.
A. The Missouri Tigers play their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Colombia, Missouri, United States.
A. Truman the Tiger is the mascot of the Missouri Tigers.
