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The 1980 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri as a member of the Big Eight Conference (Big 8) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Warren Powers , the Tigers compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, placing third in the Big 8.
National championship Conference title Conference division title or championship game berth † Indicates Bowl Coalition , Bowl Alliance , BCS , or CFP / New Years' Six bowl. # Rankings from final Coaches Poll .
Missouri's football program dates back to 1890, and has appeared in 36 bowl games (including 11 New Year's Six bowl appearances: four Orange Bowls, four Cotton Bowls, two Sugar Bowls, and one Fiesta Bowl). Missouri has won 15 conference titles and 5 division titles. Entering the 2024 season, Missouri's all-time record is 711–590–52 (.545). [3]
The Tigers became a charter member of the Big 12 in 1996 when the Big Eight disbanded. [2] Missouri subsequently left the Big 12 following the 2011 season and joined as the 14th member of the SEC effective for the 2012 season. [3] The Tigers have played 1,180 games during their 119 seasons.
The 1980 Liberty Bowl, a college football postseason bowl game, was played on December 27, 1980, in Memphis, Tennessee. The 22nd edition of the Liberty Bowl saw the Purdue Boilermakers defeat the Missouri Tigers , 28–25.
The 2011 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Gary Pinkel , who returned for his 11th season, and played their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium .
Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson (No. 17) signals for a first down during the 88th annual Cotton Bowl game between the Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday at AT&T Stadium in ...
The Tigers and Cornhuskers have met 104 times since 1892, dating back to the formation of the Western Interstate University Football Association. [6] Missouri forfeited its first game against Nebraska because the Missouri team, which was segregated, refused to play against George Flippin, an African-American Nebraska Player.