How does Eli Drinkwitz stack up against all-time Missouri Tigers coaches?

Just how good is Eli Drinkwitz, Missouri’s football coach?

The school thinks he’s worth more than $6 million per season.

According to reports, Drinkwitz and the school agreed to a contract extension that keeps him the coach of the Tigers through 2028.

Missouri knocked off Ohio State 14-3 in the Cotton Bowl Saturday to finish 11-2. It was the first New Year’s Six bowl the Tigers have been to since the College Football Playoff era began.

Terms of the new deal weren’t announced, but it was reported he made $6 million this seaason. In November 2022, Drinkwitz the school extended his contract through 2027 and his annual salary was increased from $4 million to $6 million.

Missouri football program made strides this season

Missouri got wins over bowl teams Kansas State and Tennessee this season. Its two losses were to LSU and Georgia.

Drinkwitz was hired in 2020 after leading Appalachian State to a 12-1 record in 2019. His teams have increased its win total every season at Missouri.

Next season, in the new SEC, Missouri won’t have to play Georgia, Tennessee or Florida. They do have Alabama and newcomer Oklahoma on the schedule, but the rest of the slate is more than winnable.

Where does Drinkwitz rank in winning percentage for Missouri coaches?

Here are the winningest coaches in Missouri history (minimum of 36 games)

Coach	Years	Games	Wins	Losses	Ties	Pct.
Dan Devine	1958–1970	137	93	37	7	.704
Gary Pinkel	2001–2015	188	117	71	—	.622
Warren Powers	1978–1984	82	46	33	3	.579
Gwinn Henry	1923–1931	77	40	28	9	.578
Don Faurot	1935–1942, 1946–1956	190	101	79	10	.558
Barry Odom	2016–2019	50	25	25	—	.500
Al Onofrio	1971–1977	79	38	41	0	.481
Eliah Drinkwitz	2020–Present	36	17	19	—	.472
Larry Smith	1994–2000	80	33	46	1	.419
Bob Stull	1989–1993	55	15	38	2	.291
Woody Widenhofer	1985–1988	44	12	31	1	.284