| Year: | 2009 |
| Team: | Northwest Missouri State Bearcats |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
| Short Conf: | MIAA |
| Afcarank: | 1 |
| Record: | 14–1 |
| Conf Record: | 9–0 |
| Head Coach: | Mel Tjeerdsma |
| Hc Year: | 16th |
| Off Coach: | Adam Dorrel |
| Oc Year: | 3rd |
| Def Coach: | Scott Bostwick |
| Dc Year: | 16th |
| Stadium: | Bearcat Stadium |
| Champion: | NCAA Division II champion MIAA champion |
| Bowl: | NCAA Division II Championship Game |
| Bowl Result: | W 30–23 vs. Grand Valley State |
The 2009 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football team was an American football team that won the 2009 NCAA Division II national championship.
The team represented Northwest Missouri State University in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) during the 2009 NCAA Division II football season. In their 16th season under head coach Mel Tjeerdsma, the Bearcats compiled a 14–1 record (9–0 against conference opponents) and won the MIAA championship. The team lost the season opener to Abilene Christian and then won 14 consecutive games. The 2009 Bearcats averaged 42 points and 632 yards of offense per game.[1]
The team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs and won the national championship by defeating Grand Valley State, 30–23, in the championship game.
The Bearcats' statistical leaders included LaRon Council with 1,819 rushing yards, Blake Bolles with 4,146 passing yards, Jake Soy with 1,559 receiving yards and 162 points scored.[2]
The team played its home games at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Missouri.