Mizzou Wrestling Coach Brian Smith Announces He'll Retire at the End of 2026-27 Season

Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith announces he'll retire at the end of 2026-27 season

Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith announces he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. Smith is in his 29th season as the program's head coach.

Brian Smith will retire at end of Mizzou wrestling season; longtime assistant set to fill the role

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  The end of an era is approaching in Columbia.  On Wednesday, Mizzou wrestling announced that longtime head coach Brian Smith will retire at the end of the season. Tiger Athletics also announced it won’t be launching a national search for a new head coach, because the guy taking the reins has already

Mizzou's Smith Announces Retirement, Maple Named Successor

COLUMBIA, Mo. — After nearly three decades leading Mizzou Wrestling, head coach Brian Smith announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final at the helm of the Tigers. Smith will retire following his 29th season leading the program, leaving behind a...

Mizzou Wrestling | Head Coach Brian Smith Announces Retirement Following 2026-27 Season