Eli Drinkwitz prepares for risky seventh season with Mizzou football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Eli Drinkwitz enters his seventh season as Missouri Tigers head coach amid significant roster changes and heightened expectations. The 2026 season poses a boom-or-bust scenario, with key positions filled by new players, including a new quarterback and a revamped defense. Drinkwitz aims for success despite possible challenges stemming from the team’s extensive turnover, which could impact performance both offensively and defensively. As the season approaches, questions remain about the team's ability to compete at a high level, particularly for a College Football Playoff berth.
- •Missouri Tigers have a new quarterback and revamped offensive and defensive units.
- •Eli Drinkwitz's public goal is a College Football Playoff bid.
- •The team faces uncertainty due to significant roster turnover since December 2025.
- •Drinkwitz's coaching style favors conservative game management.
- •The upcoming season may define the trajectory of Mizzou football.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eli Drinkwitz’s seventh season at Mizzou is his riskiest yet
"The 2026 season has major boom-or-bust potential.
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