The Missouri Western Griffons football program represents Missouri Western State University in college football and competes in the Division II level (D-II) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In 1989, Missouri Western became a member of the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association, which was renamed the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), and has remained in the league. Missouri Western's home games are played at Spratt Stadium in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Missouri Western's football program dates back to 1970. The Griffons won two conference championships, in 2003 and 2012. Under Jerry Partridge the Griffons have appeared in the Division II playoffs in 2006, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
The team is coached by Tyler Fenwick, who enters his first season in 2023.
History
Conference affiliations Central States Intercollegiate Conference (1976–1988) Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (1989–present)
Conference championships 2003† MIAA Jerry Partridge 9–3 7–2 2012 12–2 9–1 Total conference championships: 2 † Denotes co-champions
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 2024 season: Central Missouri 19 22 1 Won 1 1975Central Oklahoma 10 6 0 Lost 1 2005Emporia State 28 20 0 Lost 1 1976Fort Hays State 19 15 1 Lost 1 1976Missouri Southern 33 23 0 Won 1 1970Nebraska–Kearney 14 22 0 Lost 1 1970Northwest Missouri State 12 35 0 Lost 13 1981Pittsburg State 14 37 0 Lost 1 1970Washburn 29 23 2 Lost 1 1972 Totals 178 203 4
Stadium
The Griffons have played their home games at Spratt Stadium since 1979. The current capacity of the stadium is at 7,200.
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