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Missouri Coach Drinkwitz Signs $10.75M Extension Through 2031

11/27/2025

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Summary

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Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz signed a six-year contract extension through 2031, raising his salary to $10.75 million, approved unanimously by the University of Missouri Board of Curators.
The deal includes increased resources for staff and NIL.
Drinkwitz has led the Tigers to a 28-9 record since 2023 and remains focused on building a championship program despite vacancy speculation.
The Tigers are 7-4 and seek an eighth win.

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Historical Context

In 2014, the NCAA reported $1.1 billion in revenue, highlighting the increasing financial stakes in college athletics. Eli Drinkwitz's contract extension in 2023, raising his salary to $10.75 million, reflects this trend. His impressive 28-9 record since 2020 underscores the competitive nature of college football, where successful programs attract significant resources and pressure to perform.

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Story summary

Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz signed a six-year contract extension through 2031, raising his salary to $10.75 million, approved unanimously by the University of Missouri Board of Curators.
The deal includes increased resources for staff and NIL.
Drinkwitz has led the Tigers to a 28-9 record since 2023 and remains focused on building a championship program despite vacancy speculation.
The Tigers are 7-4 and seek an eighth win.

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