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Missouri extended football coach Eliah Drinkwitz's contract through the 2029 season on Thursday. Drinkwitz, 42, has guided the Tigers to a 38-24 record since his hiring in December 2019.

College Football News / Field Level Media / July 17

Missouri coach proposes 30 teams for CFP, wants to nix committee

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz floated the notion of a 30-team College Football Playoff while speaking to reporters Thursday on the last day of SEC media days in Atlanta.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

SEC Media Days Comedy Hour

Four days is a long time to sit through any event. By the last part of media days, the room has thinned out. Several members of the media have hit the road early.

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College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 17

Beau Pribula Has a 'Chip on His Shoulder,' Missouri Coach Eliah Drinkwitz Says

Former Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula begins the second act of his career with a "chip on his shoulder," Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz said. The Tigers head coach also told reporters at SEC Football Media Days on Thursday that Pribula possesses the intangibles he seeks in a quarterback.

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The 25 biggest bowl game upsets of all time

The 2023-24 college football bowl season has come and gone, and there were a few notable upsets, but none came close to the most memorable bowl upsets of all time, which we've ranked below.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / July 17

Everything Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz Said at SEC Media Days

ATLANTA - The Missouri Tigers opened up the final day of SEC Media Days as the college football season approaches. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz spent time in the main media room discussing everything from Walt Disney, a team's mission trip, the quarterback competition and even proposing a new College Football Playoff Model.

College Football News / Rock M Nation / July 10

Recruiting Reset: Drinkwitz’s Trenches Project Grows with Khalief Canty Jr.

Mizzou adds a commitment from 6’5 offensive lineman Khalief Canty Jr. While Eliah Drinkwitz and Mizzou football have faced challenges recruiting the 2026 class, it’s clear Drinkwitz is focused on building a towering lineup — adding yet another 6’5 prospect to an already tall group.

College Football News / College Football News / June 4

Missouri Tigers Football Preview 2025: Mizzou is an SEC Power Player Now

X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN Missouri Offense Breakdown Missouri Defense Breakdown Keys to Season, Top 10 Players, Prediction Has Eliah Drinkwitz figured it out?

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / May 11

Eli Drinkwitz Rated in Top Half of SEC Head Coach Rankings

After having his job security called into question following a third-straight season at or below a .500 winning percentage in 2022, Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz has reinstated confidence in both himself and in the program in the last two seasons.

College Football News / Rock M Nation / March 12

College Football Coach Rankings - Where Does Mizzou’s Drinkwitz Stand?

The Morning Commute for Wednesday, March 12th Today we’re talking about college football coaches, and their perception on a national basis. C’mon, it’s a slow news time, so why not?

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / February 20

Eliah Drinkwitz's Strategic Vision: Shaping the Future of Missouri Tigers Football

Eliah Drinkwitz has brought a fresh perspective to the Missouri Tigers, integrating a balanced offensive strategy that maximizes both the passing and running game.

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College football 2025: 25 players to watch on defense

Here are 25 of the best defenders to keep an eye on during the 2025 college football season.

Missouri Tigers News / Rock M Nation / January 13

Where does Eli Drinkwitz rank in the pantheon of Mizzou head coaches?

Drinkwitz has had one of the most successful early stretches in program history. Can he keep it up? The headline to this article will likely ruffle some feathers.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Missouri Football Presser Transcript

From Music City Bowl ELIAH DRINKWITZ: First, I would like to say thank you to the city of Nashville, the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, the hotel here. They've just been a wonderful host for our team, our fans, and our families.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 17

Missouri football’s 3 top targets in 2024-25 transfer portal

The college football offseason isn’t quite here yet, but one of the most important aspects of it is. The transfer portal opened up on December 9th, and it will be an important tool for the Missouri football team this offseason.

Missouri Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 2

Mizzouri gets second flip, steals four-star WR from Pitt

Mizzouri gets second flip in 24 hours, steals four-star WR from Pitt

Missouri is on a hot streak and the Tigers are looking to capitalize on their 9-3 regular season record, which was capped off by a rivalry game win over Arkansas this past weekend.

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Missouri Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 2

Missouri flips four-star RB from Kentucky

Missouri ends big weekend by flipping four-star RB from Kentucky

It was a great weekend for the Missouri Tigers, and that was capped off by a huge win for head coach Eliah Drinkwitz and his staff on the recruiting trail.

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Five-star center Chris Cenac Jr. commits to Houston

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Oklahoma Sooners legend Bob Stoops clapped back at Mizzou HC Eliah Drinkwitz with just a few short words

The Oklahoma Sooners aren't the team they once were, the team that was competing for and winning national championships under former head coach Bob Stoops.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 10

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz takes immediate jab at Oklahoma Sooners after win

The Oklahoma Sooners choked away a win against the Missouri Tigers, a team that played without their starting quarterback and is actually not as good as what their record may say.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / October 26

A heated Eliah Drinkwitz appears to yell “f*** you” 3 times after Alabama’s personal foul penalty

Missouri Tigers News / Rock M Nation / September 30

A Fan’s Notes: On Drinkwitz and Job Openings

Some musings from the other side of the country about Eli Drinkwitz and his name as a candidate for top tier coaching jobs. As Mizzou wins and continues to stay in the polls, Tiger fans will need to deal with the increasing possibility of head coach Eliah Drinkwitz getting poached.

College Football News / Rock M Nation / September 9