Eli Drinkwitz contract extended: When is the Missouri coach extended until?

Eli Drinkwitz's contract was extended on Thursday. He has been the Missouri Tigers coach for the past five seasons, helping them emerge as an elite team in the SEC for the past two seasons. Drinkwitz had previously inked a contract extension with the Tigers. However, he will now be under contract through the 2029 season.

According to the Columbia Daily Tribune, Drinkwitz did not receive a pay increase and will earn $9 million in 2025. This will rise to $9.25 million for 2026 and 2027 and $9.5 million in 2028.

"I'm incredibly grateful for the continued belief in our vision for Mizzou Football," Drinkwitz said in a statement. "The Board of Curators, President Choi, Laird Veatch and our donors and fans have shown a deep commitment to building a championship-caliber program.

"That means investing in the people throughout our building who work tirelessly for our student-athletes. I'm proud of the staff we've assembled and excited to keep pushing forward together."

This season, Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers will be expected to compete at the top of the SEC. The team is scheduled to start its season on Aug. 28 against Central Arkansas. The Tigers have a fairly forgiving schedule as they do not have games against top SEC contenders like Georgia, Texas, or Tennessee.

Missouri athletic director releases a statement about the contract extension

Missouri's athletic director Laird Veatch also released a statement, expressing his confidence in Drinkwitz.

"The consistent progress we've seen under Coach Drinkwitz's leadership is inspiring," Veatch said. "This extension, along with increased investment in our coaching and support staff, reflects our commitment to sustaining success at the highest level. It's all part of our 'Will to Win' — a clear statement that we're building championship programs."

It remains to be seen if he will be able to help the Tigers get over the hump in the SEC, but there is no denying he has the program in a much better spot than when he arrived.

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