The Central Missouri Mules football program represents the University of Central Missouri in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 1912, Central Missouri was a charter member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league. UCM's home games are played at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Central Missouri's football program dates back to 1894, and has won eight conference championships, and appeared in the NCAA Division II playoffs twice in 2002, and 2010. Entering the 2015 season, Central Missouri's all-time record was 529–507–52.

The team is coached by Josh Lamberson.

Conference affiliations 1912–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Championships Conference championships (9) 1926 Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association Theodore C. Reid 7–0–1 4–0 1956† Lew Comer 7–2 4–1 1970† Howard Mahanes 9–2 5–1 1983† Terry Noland 6–5 4–1 1986 9–2 5–0 1987† 7–3–1 5–0–1 1988† 6–5 5–1 2003† Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Willie Fritz 9–2 7–2 2019† Jim Svoboda 11–2 10–1 Total Conference championships: 9 † Denotes co-champions

Playoff appearances NCAA Division II The Mules have made five appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 4–5.

2002 First Round Northern Colorado L, 28–49 2010 First RoundSecond RoundRegional Final West Texas A&MAbilene ChristianNW Missouri StateW, 55–35W, 55–41L, 20–37 2016 First Round Harding L, 31–48 2019 First RoundSecond Round IndianapolisFerris State W, 37–27L, 10–37 2023 First RoundSecond Round Henderson StateHarding W, 56–14L, 34–35

Stadium

The Mules have played their home games at Audrey J. Walton Stadium since 1928. The current capacity of the stadium is at 10,000.

All-time record vs. current MIAA teams Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2015 season: Central Oklahoma 5 1 0 Lost 1 2012Emporia State 40 19 4 Won 1 1901Fort Hays State 9 5 0 Lost 1 1964Lindenwood 7 0 0 Won 7 2011Missouri Southern 22 15 2 Won 3 1973Missouri Western 16 17 1 Won 3 1975Nebraska–Kearney 7 2 0 Won 5 1960Northeastern State 5 9 0 Won 5 1962Northwest Missouri State 34 61 2 Lost 5 1921Pittsburg State 11 42 2 Won 3 1916Washburn 28 18 2 Won 5 1902 Totals 183 189 13 Source:

Alumni in professional football

Jeff Wright – DT – Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in round 8 of the 1988 NFL draft. Played through 1994 and started at nose tackle in four Super Bowls. Colston Weatherington – DE – Drafted in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released by the Cowboys in 2003, but signed as a free agent with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League. He was named Defensive Lineman of the Year for the AFL in 2006 and in 2008. Toby Korrodi – QB – Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals immediately after the 2007 NFL draft. Released in August 2007. Roderick Green – OLB – Selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft, the highest any UCM football player has ever been drafted. Green played with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006, where he had 4.5 sacks as a pass-rush specialist. Delanie Walker – TE – Selected as the sixth pick of the sixth round in the 2006 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Todd Devoe – WR – Signed onto the Baltimore Ravens practice squad in 2003. Also spent time on the practice squads of the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins. In 2005, he signed with the Denver Broncos and had nine catches, including one touchdown. Dennis Gile – QB- Mules quarterback from 2001 to 2002. Played for several professional teams Dominick Puni — G — Selected as the 86th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Played for the Mules from 2018-2021 before transferring to University of Kansas.

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