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College Football Faces Financial Disparities, Warns Coach Drinkwitz

3/20/2026

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Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz warned that college football's financial disparities could hinder competition, likening the issue to MLB.
He cited budget gaps between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins as examples of imbalance.
Yet the comparison is flawed because MLB is growing, with high attendance and rising national ratings.
Data show spending does not guarantee success, as Indiana won a championship despite lower spending.

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Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz warned that college football's financial disparities could hinder competition, likening the issue to MLB.
He cited budget gaps between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins as examples of imbalance.
Yet the comparison is flawed because MLB is growing, with high attendance and rising national ratings.
Data show spending does not guarantee success, as Indiana won a championship despite lower spending.