Report: Mizzou gives two-year extension to coach Barry Odom
By Adam Spencer
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The Missouri Tigers had one of the best second-half turnarounds in college football history this season, going from 1-5 to 7-5 by winning their final six games.
That big turnaround has taken second-year head coach Barry Odom off the hot seat and has the Tigers preparing for the Texas Bowl against the Texas Longhorns.
Now, Odom will possibly be in Columbia a little longer, as he has received a two-year contract extension for his efforts. His new deal runs through 2023:
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Interestingly, Odom now has more incentive to field competitive squads, as he has a bonus in his contract tied to home attendance at Faurot Field in Columbia:
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Based on recent home attendance numbers, that will be a difficult incentive for Odom to reach. However, if the Tigers keep winning games, the fans at Faurot Field will respond.
Back during Mizzou’s heyday during the mid- to late-2000s, Faurot Field was packed on a weekly basis. It’ll be tough for Odom to get the Tigers back to that level, but he’s on the right track at the moment.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
