Missouri Valley (MVFC)

The Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) is a specialized collegiate athletic league focusing solely on football in the Midwestern United States. Competing at the NCAA’s Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level, the MVFC was previously known as the Gateway Football Conference.

The conference has a diverse history of champions, with 11 different teams claiming titles over the years. Northern Iowa leads with 16 championships, including 10 outright titles, showcasing the competitive nature of the league. South Dakota State is the most recent champion, indicating ongoing shifts in the conference’s competitive landscape.

As a football-only conference, the MVFC provides a targeted platform for its member institutions to compete at a high level in this sport, contributing to the rich tradition of collegiate football in the Midwest.