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Mizzou Extends Contract of Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, JUL 24 – Eli Drinkwitz's contract extension includes increased salary pools for assistant and support staff after leading Missouri to back-to-back 10-win seasons and a 38-24 record, officials said.
- The University of Missouri extended football coach Eli Drinkwitz's contract through the 2029 season on Thursday, including increased salary funding for assistant coaches.
- Drinkwitz has completed five seasons with the Tigers, achieving back-to-back 10-win campaigns and setting a new benchmark for the most victories by a Missouri head coach within their initial five years.
- Drinkwitz, entering his sixth season in 2025, thanked the Board of Curators, President Mun Choi, athletic director Laird Veatch, donors, and fans for their support in building a championship-caliber program.
- Mizzou President Mun Choi praised Drinkwitz for restoring pride and excellence, saying the program now drives to bring more championships home to Missouri.
- The contract extension secures stability amid the school's $250 million Faurot Field renovation, emphasizing continued investment in coaching staff to sustain the football program's momentum.
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Mizzou extends Drinkwitz's contract through 2029 season - The Examiner
By Eli Hoff St. Louis Post-Dispatch COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has extended football coach Eli Drinkwitz’s contract, adding one more year to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Mizzou extends Drinkwitz's contract through 2029 season appeared first on The Examiner.
Mizzou extends Eli Drinkwitz's contract through 2029
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics is keeping football coach Eli Drinkwitz around Columbia for the foreseeable future. The athletic department announced a contract extension through 2029 for the leader of the Tigers, on Thursday. The extension will also come with an enhanced salary pool for assistant coaches, strength and conditioning and football support personnel. In
Missouri extends Eli Drinkwitz’s contract through 2029, adds money to assistant salary pool
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz received a second contract extension in less than two years on Thursday, this one keeping him with the Tigers through the 2029 season while adding additional money to his salary pool for assistants.
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