Missouri football head coach Eli Drinkwitz has publicly stated he is not a candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Florida State, according to a report from the Columbia Daily Tribune on Tuesday.
Drinkwitz, who has led the Tigers since 2020, addressed speculation linking him to the Seminoles' opening. The denial comes amid ongoing coaching carousel activity in major college football programs.
Florida State began its search for a new head coach following the departure of Mike Norvell. Drinkwitz's name had surfaced in media reports as a potential target given his SEC experience and offensive background.
The 41-year-old coach has compiled a 31-29 record at Missouri through the 2025 season, including bowl appearances in three of his first five years. He previously served as head coach at Appalachian State for one season before moving to Columbia.
