Eliah Drinkwitz: “We Have Something to Prove” | All-Access with Mizzou Football

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Uploaded: 2026-09-04T04:03:08-07:00
Duration: 50 min 36 s
Channel: Like a Farmer Podcast
Description: Missouri Football Head Coach Dana Holgorsen discusses the program's 'Farming and Football' identity, emphasizing toughness, execution, and fan loyalty…

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About this episode Missouri Football Head Coach Dana Holgorsen discusses the program's 'Farming and Football' identity, emphasizi… AI summary

Missouri Football Head Coach Dana Holgorsen discusses the program's 'Farming and Football' identity, emphasizing toughness, execution, and fan loyalty amidst the evolving NIL and transfer portal landscape. He highlights the strategic addition of new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsay and quarterback Austin Kendall, aiming for an SEC championship through disciplined play-calling and culture building. The conversation also features insights from players Langden Kitchen and Austin Kendall on small-town values, adversity, and team bonding.

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Missouri's 'Farming and Football' theme leverages the Midwest's agricultural heritage to build a unique brand identity, correlating the patience of farming with the long-term development of football players ('you reap what you sow').
Coach Holgorsen defines success as maintaining a 'something to prove' mindset, focusing on specific execution metrics: stopping the run, running the football, and covering kicks, rather than just win-loss records.
The transition to new Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsay is framed as an evolution rather than a revolution; the core philosophy of explosive runs and quarterback protection remains, with new elements added to create a balanced offense.
Fan loyalty is critical in the modern NIL era; Holgorsen emphasizes that despite rising ticket prices, Missouri remains family-friendly compared to SEC peers, citing the tradition of fans sitting on 'The Hill' as a key differentiator.
Player Austin Kendall transferred to Missouri specifically for Chip Lindsay's offensive scheme, citing Lindsay's history with Drake Maye and the presence of explosive playmakers like Donovan Alubeday and Kaden Green as key factors.
The coaching landscape is shifting towards younger offensive minds (like Sean McVey and Ben Johnson) who can relate directly to quarterbacks, though Holgorsen notes college coaches have broader responsibilities including life skills and contract negotiations compared to NFL counterparts.

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“What we want to be is a tough team that executes. And for us, a tough team means stop the run, run the football, cover kicks. Execute means play well under pressure.”

▶ 0:00 Coach Holgorsen defining the team's core identity and strategic focus for the upcoming season.
“We're not running Chip's offense or my offense. We're running Missouri's offense... The familiarity with what we already have done is going to still be there for our team to really grasp onto.”

▶ 4:14 Holgorsen explaining how the new offensive coordinator's system integrates with existing personnel and philosophy.
“I think that's why I'm so adamant about always thanking them because without the fans, this game's nothing... we don't drive away our fans with the business side and chasing the next dollar.”

▶ 3:03 Holgorsen discussing the importance of maintaining fan loyalty amidst financial changes in college athletics.
“You're going to face adversity. Um, nothing's ever going to be perfect in this conference. You're going to face dogs no matter what record they may have.”

▶ 0:08 Quarterback Austin Kendall describing the mental preparation required for SEC competition.
“I've never played the back nine at CCMO. Never once. I've only played the front nine... When I get to the ninth hole, there's like something always comes up or it's just now ingrained in me that like this round of golf is over.”

A humorous personal anecdote from Coach Holgorsen revealing a quirky habit he has never shared publicly.