Logo of a small college football team that plays at the Division II level in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, the Missouri Southern State University Lions. Located in Joplin, Missouri the program came into existence in 1968 and they’ve won 2 conference titles and a small college national championship in 1972. Former Lions who have gone on to play pro football include Rod Smith, James Thrash, Richard Jordan, Allen Barbre, Brandon Williams and Terry Joyce.