University of Missouri wrestling coach Brian Smith will retire after the current season, ending a storied career with the Tigers program. The announcement was reported Wednesday by the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Smith, widely regarded as a legendary figure in collegiate wrestling, has led the Mizzou program for multiple decades. His retirement marks the end of an era for Missouri wrestling.
The Columbia Daily Tribune's Calum McAndrew broke the story on November 4, 2026. No specific reason for the retirement was disclosed in the initial report, nor was a successor named.
