The Missouri Tigers’ search for a new football coach is officially over.
The school announced its decision to hire defensive coordinator Barry Odom on Thursday. Odom agreed to a five-year deal, and the school will disclose the financial details of the contract in the future. Missouri will present its new head coach at a press conference Friday.
Odom played linebacker for the Tigers from 1996 to 1999 and was the team's defensive coordinator this season after serving in the same role for the Memphis Tigers from 2012 to 2014. MUTigers.com provided a list of his recent coaching experience:
| Year(s) | Position |
| 2000 | Assistant Coach, Ada (Okla. |