Despite significant external interest around the country, Eli Drinkwitz is sticking with Missouri football.

Missouri football and Drinkwitz announced Thursday, Nov. 27, in a joint statement that the coach has signed a contract extension through the 2031 season. It’s his fourth contract extension since taking over the program and the second time he has put pen to paper on a new deal this year.

Drinkwitz's new deal will pay an average annual salary of $10.75 million, which is worth $64.5 million in its entiritey.

"My family and I believe deeply in the vision and leadership from our administration and are incredibly happy to continue calling Columbia our home," Drinkwitz said in a release. "I'm grateful for the unwavering support of President Mun Choi, the Board of Curators, led by Chai

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