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Senate Recognizes Missouri’s 1960 Football Title Claim

8/8/2026

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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 833 on Aug. 6, 2026, recognizing Missouri’s 1960 football national championship claim.
Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri introduced the resolution after the Big Eight forced Kansas to forfeit its 23-7 win.
The forfeit gave Missouri an 11-0 record, a Big Eight title and a 21-14 Orange Bowl win over Navy.
Minnesota remains the AP and Coaches polls’ recognized 1960 champion.

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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 833 on Aug. 6, 2026, recognizing Missouri’s 1960 football national championship claim.
Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri introduced the resolution after the Big Eight forced Kansas to forfeit its 23-7 win.
The forfeit gave Missouri an 11-0 record, a Big Eight title and a 21-14 Orange Bowl win over Navy.
Minnesota remains the AP and Coaches polls’ recognized 1960 champion.