Appalachian State University has officially announced the hiring of Eliah (Eli) Drinkwitz as its new head football coach.
The 35-year-old Drinkwitz has been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for record-setting NC State teams the past three seasons, as he joined the Wolfpack after excelling in a similar role at Group of Five conference power Boise State.
His five-year contract, which runs through the 2023 season, was approved Thursday morning by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees and is subject to North Carolina Board of Governors approval.
Drinkwitz will take over the program from Scott Satterfield, who was hired by Louisville after six seasons at Appalachian State.