# Missouri Tigers football season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missouri-tigers-football-season
> Updated: 2026-09-19T22:13:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Missouri Tigers began their 2026 season with two consecutive victories. In their season opener, the No. 25 ranked Tigers defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14, led by transfer quarterback Austin Simmons, who threw four touchdowns in the first half.

Missouri followed this performance with a 27-17 win over Troy, improving their record to 3-0. The victory was driven by special teams and defensive plays, including a 68-yard punt return touchdown by DaMarion Fowlkes. As a result of these wins, the Tigers rose in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Missouri Tigers defeat Troy 27-17 to improve to 3-0

No. 20 Missouri overcame an early deficit to defeat Troy 27-17, improving to 3-0 and rising in national rankings ahead of their SEC opener.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mizzou-football-remains-undefeated-with-27-17-win-over-troy

### 2026-09-02: Missouri Tigers defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 in season opener

No. 25 Missouri defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 in their season opener, led by quarterback Austin Simmons' four-touchdown debut in high heat in Columbia, Missouri.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/missouri-tigers-face-arkansas-pine-bluff-in-season-opener

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