Eli Drinkwitz: Contract extension| Extension| Salary| Wife

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Contract Extension

On July 24, 2025, Eli Drinkwitz received a new contract extension from Missouri Tigers, keeping him as head coach through the 2029 season.
This marks his second extension in less than two years — his previous deal covering through 2028 was signed in December 2023.
Alongside Drinkwitz’s extension, the university approved a significant increase in the salary pool for assistant coaches and support staff: from about $9.8 million previously to roughly $12 million.

Under the previous contract, Drinkwitz was earning US $9 million per year (2024–2025).
His salary was scheduled to rise gradually to US $9.25 million in 2026–2027, and US $9.5 million in 2028.
Additional incentives were built in: for instance, a first-round appearance in the College Football Playoff could earn him US $250,000; reaching the national title game might bring US $600,000, and a national championship US $750,000.
The 2025 extension reportedly did not include a pay raise for Drinkwitz himself — but rather focused on boosting resources for the broader coaching and support staff.

Since taking over the Tigers in 2020, Drinkwitz has compiled a record of 38–24.
Under his leadership, Missouri achieved back-to-back 10+ win seasons (2023 and 2024) — a feat only the third time in program history, and the first time in a decade.
The 2023 season was particularly notable: an 11–2 finish and a Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State Buckeyes. The strong recent performance likely contributed to the school’s commitment with this extension.
With a rising salary pool for his assistants and support staff, Drinkwitz aims to strengthen the broader program — indicating that the extension reflects not just confidence in him, but in the entire coaching infrastructure.

Eli Drinkwitz is married to Lindsey Drinkwitz (née Lindsey Sivils).
The couple has four daughters, making family life an important part of his background.
Before coaching at the college level, Drinkwitz attended Arkansas Tech University (graduated 2004 with a B.S. in Education), and grew up in Alma, Arkansas.

The extension through 2029 signals that Missouri wants stability in its head coaching role, especially after recent success under Drinkwitz.
By allocating more funds to assistant coaches and support staff, the program aims to deepen its coaching infrastructure — a move that could help sustain competitiveness in a demanding league environment.
For Drinkwitz, the contract offers financial stability, while still giving incentive-driven opportunities for peak performance (through bonuses tied to playoff/championship success).
From a personal perspective, the extension and success likely provide security for his family and amplify his long-term commitment to the program and community.

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