Claim: 1940 Saint Louis Billikens football team, under head coach Dukes Duford, lost against Missouri on September 28 with a score of 26–40.
Evidence: In its first season under head coach Dukes Duford, the team compiled a 3–6–1 record and was outscored by a total of 113 to 88. at Missouri September 28 L 26–40