Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz blended humor and self-assurance during his appearance at SEC Media Days in Atlanta on Thursday. Speaking at the College Football Hall of Fame, Drinkwitz opened by saying he would not field questions about “the Epstein files, the radiation belt, or whether Lee Harvey Oswald got three shots off in seven seconds,” riffing on recent pop-culture jokes while signaling he preferred to focus on football. Turning to his program, the fifth-year coach said the Tigers carry a “something-to-prove mindset,” adding that decisive moments hinge on “belief in each other.” Drinkwitz also reiterated his support for a nine-game SEC schedule, arguing the format would best serve players and fans as Missouri seeks to build on last season’s progress.