Realistically, is there a place for him to go next year?
https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/top-college-football-head-coach-salaries-bm06/
It's not about money. Nobody above him on that list is on the hot seat except for Lincoln Riley, and I'll be every dollar I got Drink will not move to LA.
Would he take a step down in salary to coach at any school, regardless of "prestige" if you believe that affects his decision-making? Doubt it.
I think Drink stays long-term as long as he has enough NIL dollars to get the players he thinks he needs, within reason, and Mizzou can be competitive in that market.