US Senate recognizes Missouri's claim to 1960 college football title
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The U.S. Senate has added Missouri to the list of teams claiming the 1960 national championship in college football, as announced by Senator Eric Schmitt during a meeting on August 6, 2026. This resolution, which passed without objections, reflects the Senate's sentiments but carries no legal weight. Missouri, which finished the season with a record of 10-1 after a loss to Kansas, had not previously claimed the title. The final rankings of that year saw Minnesota named champion by the AP and UPI polls, while other teams also laid claim to the title. Author Brendon Steenbergen has pushed for Missouri's recognition, emphasizing their deserving status in football history.
- •U.S. Senate passed the resolution on August 6, 2026.
- •Missouri finished the 1960 season 10-1 after winning the Orange Bowl.
- •Minnesota and Mississippi were recognized as champions by different sources.
- •Previous claims by Missouri had not been formally recognized before this resolution.
- •Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the resolution without any objections.
- 8:54 PMESPN NCAAF — U.S. Senate approves Mizzou as 1960 title team
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — US Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college football's 1960 national title
"Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution during a meeting Thursday recognizing the Tigers for a claim to the national title.
"A measure to recognize Missouri among the teams claiming the 1960 national title was passed by the U.S. Senate with no objections on Thursday.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 7, 2026, 8:54 PMU.S. Senate approves Mizzou as 1960 title team
A measure to recognize Missouri among the teams claiming the 1960 national title was passed by the U.S. Senate with no objections on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:22 PMUS Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college football's 1960 national title
Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution during a meeting Thursday recognizing the Tigers for a claim to the national title.
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