Eli Drinkwitz has already done the hard part at Missouri. He changed the trajectory of the program. When Drinkwitz arrived, Missouri was searching for relevance in a conference that offers little margin for error. Early growing pains were expected, but over time, the results began to follow. The Tigers developed into a consistent winner, not just competitive, but credible. That distinction matters. Missouri is no longer viewed as a team hoping to pull an upset. It is viewed as a team expected to win most of the games on its schedule. Double-digit win seasons and sustained competitiveness have shifted the perception of the program, both internally and nationally. With that shift comes something unavoidable. Expectation. Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz celebrates with former defensive end Zion Young (9). | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images What once felt like progress now feels like the standard. Winning eight to 10 games is no longer the goal. It is the baseline.…