Missouri’s Drinkwitz Denies Florida State Candidacy

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday he is not a candidate for Florida State’s head-coaching job, seeking to end speculation after FSU fired Mike Norvell and named Rick Stockstill interim coach. Drinkwitz urged attention to No. 19 Missouri’s Saturday matchup with No. 10 Texas; both teams are 6-2, with significant SEC and College Football Playoff stakes. Drinkwitz has led Missouri since 2020 and has a 52-31 record. His contract runs through 2031 and averages $10.75 million annually, and he has rejected coaching rumors before. Florida State is considering other candidates as it begins its search.