The Missouri Baptist Spartans football team represents Missouri Baptist University in college football in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Spartans are members of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC), fielding its team in the HAAC since 2023. The Spartans play their home games at Spartan Field in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Their head coach is Marc Lillibridge, who took over the position after Jason Burianek the team's inaugural coach from 2014 to 2025.
Jason Burianek- Former Colorado Wide Receiver who was the first Head Coach in Missouri Baptist history from 2014 to 2025.
Clyde Simmons- 15-year NFL veteran, and 2019 Defensive Line Coach. Current Defensive Line Coach at Bowling Green (2025-present).
Charles Coe (American football)- Coe spent 13 years with the program from 2014-2025. He was also the Head Coach at Alabama State from 2003 to 2006 earning a 29-18 record which include to SWAC East Championships.
Joe Bowden- A 9-year NFL veteran, Bowden served four seasons as Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach (2017-2020). Bowden currently serves as the Linebackers Coach at Bowling Green.
Marc Lillibridge- 2nd Head Coach of Missouri Baptist University beginning in 2026. Lillibridge played five seasons in the NFL, including serving as a scout for the Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs. Lillibridge also served as General Manager for the Houston Roughnecks, and San Antonio Brahmas.