Scratch one more name off from the list of available coaches this cycle. Eli Drinkwitz isn’t going anywhere.
On Thursday morning, the Missouri head football coach announced he has officially agreed to a contract extension with Mizzou. The school’s Board of Curators met on Wednesday to authorize the athletic department to move forward with a proposed extension. Reports at the time stated no announcement was “imminent.” Unlike other situations around the country, Drinkwitz wasted no time debating whether to re-up with his school.
“My family and I are thankful to be (at) Mizzou,” Drinkwitz wrote in a post on social media. “Why Stop Now!!!”
My family and I are thankful to be @Mizzou. The support from our President, the Board of Curators, AD, boosters and fans is special! Why Stop Now!!! #STP pic.twitter.com/cpk31xwnBW
— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) November 27, 2025According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the extension is for 6 years and will bump Drinkwitz’s salary to an average of more than $10.7 million per year. He’ll make $10.25 million in 2026.
According to the USA Today salary database, that would firmly put Drinkwitz among the 10 highest-paid coaches in the sport. He reportedly made $9 million this season, ranking 11th among FBS coaches.
Only 5 coaches in the country made more than $10.7 million this season, per the USA Today database — Steve Sarkisian at Texas, Dabo Swinney at Clemson, Lincoln Riley at USC, Ryan Day at Ohio State, and Kirby Smart at Georgia.
Drinkwitz’s new deal will also include an “increased commitment” to the salary pool for his assistant coaching staff.
Missouri is 45-28 across 6 seasons under Drinkwitz’s leadership. The Tigers have won 28 games over the last 3 seasons.
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