A new projection suggests the Missouri Tigers football program is positioned to make its first College Football Playoff appearance during the 2027-28 season. The outlook comes as the Tigers continue building momentum under their current coaching staff.
Quarterback Austin Simmons, wearing number 13, was photographed throwing a pass during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, on November 7, 2026. The game serves as a reference point for the program's current trajectory.
The analysis was published by Hunter Mulholland on November 9, 2026, highlighting the Tigers' developmental progress and scheduling advantages that could align for a breakthrough playoff berth in three years' time.
