Missouri Western Griffons football

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 Athletics 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.[2] Missouri Western's home games are played at Spratt Stadium in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Missouri Western Griffons football
First season1970 (1970)
Athletic directorJosh Looney
Head coachMatt Williamson
4th season, 20–15 (.571)
StadiumSpratt Stadium
(Capacity: 7,200)
FieldCraig Field
Year built1979
Field surfaceArtificial
LocationSt. Joseph, Missouri
NCAA divisionDivision II
ConferenceThe MIAA
Past conferencesCentral States Intercollegiate Conference
All-time record300–241–9 (.554)
Conference titles2 (2003, 2012)
ColorsBlack and Gold[1]
         
MascotMax the Griffon
OutfitterNike
Websitewww.gogriffons.com

Missouri Western's football program dates back to 1970.[3] 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 Matt Williamson,[4] who enters his fourth season in 2020 after replacing 20-year head coach, Jerry Partridge in 2016.[5]

History
See also: List of Missouri Western Griffons football seasons

Conference affiliations

Conference championships
Year Conference Coach Overall record Conference record
2003†Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics AssociationJerry Partridge9–37–2
201212–29–1
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 2015 season:

Opponent Won Lost Tied Percentage Streak First meeting
Central Missouri17161.515Lost 31975
Central Oklahoma620.750Won 12005
Emporia State24160.600Lost 51976
Fort Hays State14121.537Lost 21976
Lindenwood4001.000Won 42014
Missouri Southern26220.542Won 51970
Nebraska–Kearney11170.393Lost 11970
Northeastern State8001.000Won 81994
Northwest Missouri State12270.308Lost 51981
Pittsburg State12310.279Lost 51970
Washburn26182.587Lost 31972
Totals 160 161 4 .498

Stadium
Main article: Spratt Stadium

The Griffons have played their home games at Spratt Stadium since 1979. The current capacity of the stadium is at 7,200.[6]

References
  1. "Brand Guide | Our Brand | MWSU". Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  2. "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association". Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  3. "Missouri Western Football Media Guide 2013".
  4. "Missouri Western Athletics - Matt Williamson Named Head Football Coach". Gogriffons.com. December 5, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  5. "Missouri Western Athletics - Jerry Partridge Relieved of Coaching Duties". Gogriffons.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  6. "Missouri Western State Griffons athletic facilities". Missouri Western State University. gogriffons.com. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
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