Mizzou’s Historic Upset Over Alabama: A 50-Year Anniversary
Fifty years ago, the University of Missouri’s football team shocked the college football world with an unexpected victory over Alabama. The game, which was held in 1975, saw Mizzou defeat the powerhouse Crimson Tide in a stunning performance that left fans and players alike in disbelief.
Alabama, led by legendary coach Bear Bryant, entered the game as heavy favorites. But Mizzou, under the guidance of coach Al Onofrio, played with fierce determination and executed a game plan that left their opponents scrambling. The Tigers dominated on both sides of the ball, with their defense stifling Alabama’s offense and their offense exploiting key weaknesses in the Crimson Tide’s defense.
Many of the Alabama players, still shaken by the outcome, later recalled how unexpectedly overwhelming the defeat was. As one player put it, “They kicked the (heck) out of us.”
This victory remains one of the most significant moments in Mizzou football history, and it marked a defining moment in the sport’s landscape. Fifty years on, fans continue to celebrate that remarkable upset and remember the day Mizzou stunned a college football giant.
