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Missouri Locks In Eli Drinkwitz With Six-Year, $64.5 Million Deal Through 2031

Missouri moves to retain him during a crowded coaching carousel.

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners talks with head coach Eliah Drinkwitz the Missouri Tigers before their game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The university announced the extension Thursday after the UM System Board of Curators unanimously approved a contract that keeps Drinkwitz through the 2031 season.
  • The agreement averages about $10.75 million per year, totaling roughly $64.5 million, with 2026 pay set near $10.25 million and a larger assistant‑coach salary pool.
  • Reporting indicates the deal removes Drinkwitz from consideration for vacancies such as Penn State, Florida and LSU as several major searches continue.
  • Missouri points to his 45-28 record, back‑to‑back double‑digit win seasons and six straight bowl berths as the performance basis for the new pact.
  • Leaders highlighted broader investment in NIL support, a Memorial Stadium renovation project and a 20‑game home sellout streak as they outline the program’s ambitions.