Eli Drinkwitz just made a significant move to solidify Missouri’s offensive future, bringing in Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey to take over as the Tigers' new OC. It's a three-year deal for Lindsey, who steps in to replace Kirby Moore after Moore accepted the head coaching job at Washington State earlier this month.
Lindsey brings a résumé that’s both deep and diverse. He spent the 2025 season calling plays and coaching quarterbacks at Michigan under Sherrone Moore, helping guide the Wolverines through a transitional year after Jim Harbaugh’s departure.
Before that, he was the offensive coordinator at North Carolina from 2023 to 2024 and held the same role at UCF in 2022. So, he’s no stranger to adapting to new systems and maximizing talent across different programs.
And this isn’t his first rodeo in the SEC, either. Lindsey served as Auburn’s offensive coordinator from 2017 to 2018, and he even had a stint as an offensive analyst with the Tigers back in 2013. That familiarity with the SEC landscape-its speed, its pressure, and its high-stakes Saturdays-should serve him well in Columbia.
Of course, Lindsey also had a shot at leading his own program. He was the head coach at Troy from 2019 to 2021, where he went 15-19 over three seasons. While that chapter didn’t end the way he might’ve hoped, it gave him valuable experience managing a full program-experience that can only help as he takes the reins of Mizzou’s offense.
As for the Tigers, they’re coming off a solid offensive year. Missouri ranked sixth in the SEC in both total offense (429.33 yards per game) and scoring (32.17 points per game) in 2025. That’s a strong foundation for Lindsey to build on, but there’s work to be done right out of the gate.
Priority No. 1?
Finding a new quarterback. Beau Pribula, who started under center this past season, announced last week that he’s entering the transfer portal.
That leaves a big hole at the most important position on the field, and Lindsey’s quarterback development background will be tested early.
The hire signals Drinkwitz’s intent to keep Missouri’s offense humming-and maybe even take it to another level. Lindsey has shown he can adapt, innovate, and develop quarterbacks across a variety of systems. Now, he’ll get the chance to do it in the SEC once again, this time with a Tigers team that’s looking to stay in the upper tier of the conference.
It’s a pivotal hire at a pivotal time. Lindsey’s experience and familiarity with the league could be just what Missouri needs to keep the momentum going.