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Missouri Coach Defends Success Beyond Playoff Appearances

11/14/2025

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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz argues success should not be measured by playoff appearances, citing a 6-3 record and 2-3 SEC.
He says, "Football is more than just the playoff potential," and the game encompasses more than postseason outcomes.
The 2025 landscape features rising financial investments in college football, heightening expectations for immediate success.
James Franklin (coach) and Brian Kelly (coach) faced unemployment despite prior achievements, illustrating a culture demanding quick results.

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Story summary

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz argues success should not be measured by playoff appearances, citing a 6-3 record and 2-3 SEC.
He says, "Football is more than just the playoff potential," and the game encompasses more than postseason outcomes.
The 2025 landscape features rising financial investments in college football, heightening expectations for immediate success.
James Franklin (coach) and Brian Kelly (coach) faced unemployment despite prior achievements, illustrating a culture demanding quick results.