COLUMBIA — Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz’s new contract extension was released Monday, and includes a pay raise every year.
The deal includes $64.5 million in total base compensation across six years, averaging $10.75 million per season. His salary will rise annually:
- 2026: $10.25 million
- 2027: $10.45 million
- 2028: $10.65 million
- 2029: $10.85 million
- 2030: $11.05 million
- 2031: $11.25 million
The contract also features a rolling automatic one-year extension each time Missouri reaches at least eight regular season wins. If that streak continues, the contract would remain a six-year deal with a $200,000 annual salary increase.
Drinkwitz is eligible for up to $2 million in incentives each season, including bonuses tied to personal awards, win totals, and postseason appearances and results.
He will also have a $16 million pool for assistant coaches, football support staff and strength staff, an increase from the previous $12 million budget.
Missouri finished the 2025 regular season 8-4 (4-4 SEC) and will play Virginia in the Gator Bowl on Dec. 27.
