Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz is tied as the 11th highest-paid coach in college football, according to USA TODAY's 2025 compensation survey. The Tigers coach is set to earn a total of $9,000,000, not including bonuses, which is tied for sixth in the Southeastern Conference.

Amounts for coaches at private schools or Pittsburgh are based on the schools' most recently available financial records, which cover the 2023 calendar year and include all forms of pay from the school, including bonuses.

Here's everything you need to know about Drinkwitz's contract with Missouri in 2025.

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How much does Missouri pay Eli Drinkwitz in 2025?

Missouri is scheduled to pay Drinkwitz $9,000,000 for the 2025 season. But that number could go up ba

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