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44 coaches at institutions in Boone County earned $386,995 on average in 2024

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 26, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Boone County during 2024 was $982,363 at University of Missouri-Columbia, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much did coaches earn in 2024 on average working at the only institution paying coaches in Howard County?

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 25, 2025

The average coaching salary at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Howard County, was $44,133, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

8 sports coaches at institutions in Randolph County earn on average $47,664 in 2024

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Randolph County during 2024 was $61,328 at Moberly Area Community College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

2024: How much was spent on football teams from Howard County

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 19, 2025

Howard County's collegiate football teams received $1,731,331 in funding for the 2024 season.

2024 sees Boone County investing $52,195,922 in football teams

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 18, 2025

Boone County's collegiate football teams received $52,195,922 in funding for the 2024 season.

Randolph County's universities spent no money on their football teams in 2024

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 17, 2025

Randolph County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

Mizzou Athletics sets new entry rules for football games amid ongoing stadium construction

By R. C. Dempsey | Sep 3, 2025

Mizzou Athletics has issued new stadium entry guidelines for fans attending the upcoming StorageMart Border Showdown against Kansas, as well as for the remainder of the season.