Mizzou taking steps to extend Eli Drinkwitz, per report
By Andrew Olson
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Mizzou is reportedly working toward extending Tigers head football coach Eli Drinkwitz.
On Tuesday, PowerMizzou noted a University of Missouri Board of Curators meeting for Wednesday afternoon. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported later that the meeting is to authorize the university to move forward with a proposed extension for Drinkwitz. The extension is not finalized.
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The Missouri Board of Curators meeting on Wednesday is to authorize the university to move forward with a proposed – not finalized – new contract for coach Eli Drinkwitz, sources tell @YahooSports.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2025
There are several more steps in this process. No announcement is imminent. https://t.co/Rl2iUUM3E8
The news comes as Drinkwitz has been mentioned as a potential candidate for multiple coaching jobs, including in the SEC. He is in his sixth season at Mizzou.
Drinkwitz has a 45-28 record at Mizzou. After a 17-19 mark through 3 Drinkwitz’s first 3 seasons, Mizzou broke through in 2023 with an 11-2 record. The Tigers followed that up with a 10-3 showing in 2024, making MU 21-5 over a 2-season stretch.
Mizzou is 7-4 overall and 3-4 in conference play this season. The Tigers are looking to end the regular season on a high note against Arkansas on Saturday.
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