The United States Senate agrees that Missouri should be recognized as college football’s national champion for 1960.
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) introduced Resolution 833, calling on the Tigers to be formally recognized as national champions for an 11-0 season in 1960.
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced S. Res. 833 today, a resolution recognizing the 1960 #Mizzou football team, its Orange Bowl win and claim to the national title.Here’s the full video of the Senate floor proceedings, including Schmitt’s speech & the resolution: pic.twitter.com/G4xRI8UEta
— Eli Hoff (@byEliHoff) August 6, 2026On the field, Mizzou lost its season finale to Kansas 23-7. The Big Eight, however, later found that Kansas played an ineligible player and ordered the Jayhawks to forfeit the game, making Dan Devine’s Tigers 11-0 on the season with an Orange Bowl victory.
Schmitt’s resolution passed with unanimous consent.
By unanimous consent, the #Senate agreed to S. Res. 833. Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football team for its undefeated regular season, orange bowl victory and claim to the 1960s National championship.
— Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) August 6, 2026The Associated Press, Coaches Poll and National Football Foundation named Minnesota as the 1960 national champion. The Golden Gophers lost the Rose Bowl to Washington, but final polls were released prior to the bowl game. The Football Writers Association of America recognizes Ole Miss, which went 10-0-1, as the national champion.
US Senate votes to recognize Missouri as 1960 national champions Saturday Down South.
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