Drinkwitz, Mizzou agree to new deal through 2031

By Chris Marler

It’s a happy Thanksgiving for Eli Drinkwitz, as the Missouri head coach has agreed to a new contract with the school. Pete Thamel of ESPN first reported the news. 

Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz has agreed to a new contract with the school, he announced. Per ESPN sources, there’s an increase in salary for Drinkwitz to an average of more than $10.7 million over the deal and an increased commitment to staff and salary pool. pic.twitter.com/tkCPeOwKxx

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 27, 2025

The deal will increase his salary from $9 million to $10.7 million per year, and will include an increased commitment to his staff, salary pool and NIL funding.

Drinkwitz has been floated around as a popular name for several head coaching vacancies. That includes the Penn State, Florida,and LSU jobs. The extension will keep him at Missouri through the 2031 season.

“My family and I believe deeply in the vision and leadership from our administration and are incredibly happy to continue calling Columbia our home,” said Drinkwitz. “I’m grateful for the unwavering support of President Mun Choi, the Board of Curators, led by Chair Todd Graves and incoming Vice Chair Bob Blitz, along with our athletics director Laird Veatch. We’re also incredibly thankful for the support of our generous donors and NIL partners. I’m committed to continuing our work to build Mizzou into a championship program.”

Missouri is 45-28 under Drinkwitz and have qualified for a bowl game in all six of his seasons at the helm.