Missouri football has finalized a major offseason move, officially announcing the hiring of veteran offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey to take over playcalling duties for the Tigers beginning with the 2026 season. The decision brings clarity and stability to Mizzou’s coaching staff after a sudden vacancy opened earlier this month.
The opening came after former offensive coordinator Kirby Moore, who spent three seasons guiding Missouri’s offense, departed Columbia to accept the head coaching position at Washington State. With the timing of Moore’s exit critical during recruiting and roster planning season, head coach Eli Drinkwitz moved swiftly to identify an experienced replacement capable of maintaining continuity while elevating the program’s offensive ceiling.
Missouri announced Lindsey’s hiring Sunday morning, with Drinkwitz praising the new coordinator’s extensive résumé and leadership background. Drinkwitz emphasized Lindsey’s ability to develop players, organize complex offensive systems, and seamlessly step into a high-profile SEC role. The Tigers’ head coach pointed to Lindsey’s rare combination of experience, which spans high school football, multiple Power Five coordinator positions, and even time as a college head coach.
Lindsey arrives in Columbia after most recently serving as offensive coordinator at Michigan, where he oversaw a balanced and productive attack during the 2025 season. Under his guidance, the Wolverines averaged 213.2 rushing yards per game while adding 185.8 passing yards per contest, demonstrating Lindsey’s ability to adapt scheme and tempo to personnel strengths.
Beyond Michigan, Lindsey’s coaching résumé includes offensive coordinator stops at North Carolina, Auburn, Arizona State, UCF, and Southern Miss. He has also built a reputation as a quarterback developer, playing a key role in the growth of several high-profile signal-callers. Among them are Drake Maye, a first-round NFL Draft pick out of North Carolina, along with Jarrett Stidham at Auburn and Nick Mullens at Southern Miss.
In his first comments following the announcement, Lindsey expressed excitement about joining Drinkwitz and the Missouri program. He praised the progress the Tigers have made over the past six seasons, calling the offensive coordinator role at Mizzou one of the most attractive jobs in the country. Lindsey cited the university’s investment in football, the organizational infrastructure, and the talent already on the roster as major factors in his decision.
With Lindsey now in place, Missouri can turn its full attention to roster development, recruiting, and preparation for the 2026 season. The hire signals the Tigers’ intent to remain competitive in the SEC by pairing continuity with proven experience, as Lindsey takes over an offense expected to be a central piece of Missouri’s push toward sustained national relevance.
