Senate Recognizes 1960 Missouri as National Champ | Jefferson City News

The U.S. Senate just gave Missouri’s 1960 football team a ceremonial nod as national champions — no law, just politics and pride. With zero opposition, Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri pushed through a resolution recognizing the Tigers’ dominant 10-1 season, even though their only loss was later nullified by Kansas forfeiting due to an ineligible player. But the real drama? That 1960 title was a mess — Minnesota, Mississippi, Washington, and Iowa all had claims, each backed by different polls and systems. From AP and UP polls to the Helms Foundation and Litkenhous ratings, the championship was never settled. This Senate move isn’t binding, but it’s a powerful reminder that sports history is still being rewritten — and who gets crowned champion often depends on who’s holding the pen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ffbd01ac7f934b5