Mizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz enters his sixth season at the helm after leading the Tigers to a 10-3 record and a win in the Music City Bowl. With a 38-24 overall record, Drinkwitz holds the most victories of any Mizzou coach through their first five seasons.
Looking ahead to 2025, he’s tasked with molding a roster that includes 21 transfers and a quarterback battle that remains unresolved, at least publicly.
Drinkwitz shares his thoughts on the upcoming season, the expanded College Football Playoff, and the ongoing debate over whether the SEC should adopt an eight- or nine-game conference schedule. He supports a larger playoff field, suggesting up to 30 teams, and says more conference games would ultimately benefit Mizzou.