Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz dismissed rumors linking him to the Florida State head coaching vacancy during a Tuesday news conference. Drinkwitz stated, "I'm not a candidate at Florida State," emphasizing his commitment to his current role. The speculation arose despite Drinkwitz signing a new six-year contract worth $10.75 million annually less than a year ago.
He is in his seventh season leading the Tigers, holding an overall record of 52-31. Missouri enters Saturday's home game against No. 10 Texas with a 6-2 record, fifth in the SEC, and ranked 19th in the AP poll. During a radio interview, Drinkwitz expressed frustration with his name appearing on candidate lists, suggesting the speculation was an attempt to "take a shot at Mizzou." He stressed the need to eliminate distractions to focus on the Texas matchup.
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