Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz latest college football coach to get raise to stay put

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz has secured a contract extension through 2031, with an average annual salary of $10.75 million. This marks his fourth extension since taking over at Missouri and the second time he has signed a new deal this year. Drinkwitz's extension comes amidst speculation linking him to the Penn State head coaching vacancy, a trend seen with other coaches like Indiana's Curt Cignetti and Nebraska's Matt Rhule, who have also received new contracts after being associated with the Penn State job.

Drinkwitz, named the 2023 SEC Coach of the Year, is in his sixth season at Missouri, boasting a 45-28 record and leading the team to its fifth consecutive bowl game. The Tigers are currently 7-4 for the season, having reached as high as No. 14 in the polls. Despite challenges, including injuries to key players like quarterback Beau Pribula, Drinkwitz remains committed to building the program.

The announcement comes as Missouri prepares to