Missouri extends contract of coach Gary Pinkel through 2021 season

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Missouri has extended the contract of coach Gary Pinkel through the 2021 season, the school announced Friday.

With 113 wins in 14 seasons as head coach, Pinkel is the winningest coach in the football program's history.

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“I want to thank Chancellor Loftin and Mike Alden for their continuing commitment and belief in what we are doing at Mizzou,” Pinkel said in a statement.

“We've shared some pretty amazing success together over the years, and as competitors we all know there's more to be done. I've never been more excited to be here and to pursue excellence with such a great leadership team, and such an amazing and dedicated coaching staff.”

Pinkel's new contract increases his guaranteed salary from $3.2 million per year to $4.02 million per year and includes $725,000 in performance incentives.

Pinkel, 62, led the Tigers to back-to-back SEC Eastern Division titles in the last two seasons.

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