Missouri Tigers Football Schedule and Coach Drinkwitz’s SEC Struggles

The Missouri Tigers football team’s 2026 schedule features a rivalry game against Oklahoma on Nov. 28, non‑conference matchups with Kansas (Sept. 11) and Arkansas (Oct. 31), along with other SEC contests. ESPN holds the conference’s media rights, so most games will be available on the SEC Network or ESPN+ platforms.

Under head coach Eli Drinkwitz, the Tigers have posted a 29‑10 record since 2020, including an 11‑2 season in 2023 and a 10‑3 campaign in 2024. However, the program continues to struggle against ranked opponents, with a 7‑19 record versus top‑25 teams and an 0‑5 mark in the most recent season. ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum highlighted these difficulties, questioning whether Missouri can defeat elite SEC teams such as Alabama. The upcoming season offers Drinkwitz another chance to secure a signature win and improve the team’s standing in the conference.