Eli Drinkwitz's Salary Ranks Among Head Coaches in 2025

"Missouri's coach, Eli Drinkwitz, is on a hot streak, leading the Tigers to a 5-0 start in the 2025-26 season. But his toughest challenge yet awaits: a showdown with top-ranked Alabama. Drinkwitz, who's making $9 million from the university and boasts a $28.9 million buyout in his contract, has been on a mission to build a championship-caliber program. "I'm incredibly grateful for the continued belief in our vision for Mizzou Football," he said in a statement.
As Missouri's head coach since 2020, Drinkwitz has led the program to a 43-24 record, including a 26-5 record over the last three seasons. The Tigers have won double-digit games in back-to-back seasons, a feat they last achieved in 2013-14 under Gary Pinkel. But Alabama's Crimson Tide, led by coach Kalen DeBoer, won't go down without a fight. The team is 12-2 when DeBoer wears his signature "Black Hoodie of Death," and they're looking to extend that streak on Saturday.
The stage is set for an epic battle between two SEC powerhouses. Missouri's black jerseys will clash with DeBoer's black hoodie, and the Tigers are eager to take down the top-ranked Crimson Tide. Will Drinkwitz's coaching prowess and Missouri's momentum be enough to take down Alabama? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: this showdown is one to watch. ",
"tags": ["Sports", "College Football", "Eli Drinkwitz", "Missouri Tigers", "Alabama Crimson Tide", "SEC Showdown"]
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