[3] Since 2012, Missouri has been a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)[4] and competes in the Eastern Division.

[6] The Tigers were selected as national champions by NCAA-designated major selectors in 1960 and 2007.

[7][8][9][10] [11] † The 1960 record was 10–1, but was later changed to 11–0 due to Kansas' subsequent forfeit [12] Missouri has won 15 conference championships.

[15] The team also accepted a bid to the 2020 Music City Bowl against Iowa, which was subsequently canceled due to COVID-19.

[18] Missouri leads the series 11-4 as of the conclusion of the 2023 season, which saw the Tigers beat Arkansas 48-14 in Fayetteville.

[27] Missouri and Iowa State first met in 1896 and the regional rivalry was born.

[28][29] When Missouri left the Big 12 for the SEC, the rivalry was essentially ended.

The teams met annually, traditionally for the final game of the regular season, from 1891 through 2011 when Missouri left the Big 12 for the SEC.

[35]: 121–126 † Consensus selection Missouri has retired six jersey numbers representing seven players as of 2017.

[37] Two Missouri players have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame:[38] 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.

and Trivial Pursuit[41] recognize the University of Missouri as the birthplace of Homecoming, an event which became a national tradition in college football.

[42][43] Now the Tigers nearly sell out Memorial Stadium every Homecoming, which is usually a home game in October.