Mizzou's Drinkwitz to Appear at SEC Football Media Days

Tigers coach among first to take the stage at annual preseason event

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:09am

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of Mizzou's gold and black team colors, capturing the energy and anticipation of the upcoming college football season.Mizzou's coach Eli Drinkwitz takes center stage at the annual SEC football media days, a pivotal moment for the rising Tigers program.Columbia Today

Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz has been announced as one of the four SEC coaches who will appear at the conference's annual media days event on Monday, July 20. The highly anticipated preseason kickoff will also see the unveiling of new jersey numbers for incoming players on Drinkwitz's roster.

Why it matters

SEC media days mark the unofficial start of the college football season, generating significant buzz and media coverage around the conference's top programs and players. Drinkwitz's inclusion on the opening day lineup signals Mizzou's rising profile and the high expectations surrounding the Tigers this year.

The details

Drinkwitz, entering his third season as Mizzou's head coach, will join three other SEC coaches on the media day stage on July 20. In addition to the coach's press conference, the event will also feature the distribution of new jersey numbers to incoming players on the Tigers' roster.

  • SEC media days will take place from July 18-20, 2026.
  • Drinkwitz is scheduled to appear on the first day, Monday, July 20.

The players

Eli Drinkwitz

The head football coach of the University of Missouri Tigers, leading the program since 2024.

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What’s next

Mizzou fans will be eager to hear Drinkwitz's comments at media days, which will provide early insight into the team's outlook and key storylines heading into the new season.

The takeaway

Drinkwitz's inclusion in the SEC media days lineup underscores Mizzou's growing prominence in the conference and the high expectations surrounding the Tigers' football program this year.