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It’s been nearly four years since Urban Meyer had a tumultuous tenure as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jags were Meyer’s first NFL job, three years after his last game on the bench at Ohio State.
Meyer became a hero in Columbus, just as he was in Gainesville, coaching the Florida Gators to two national championships.
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Fox Big Noon Kickoff analyst and former head coach Urban Meyer before a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Indiana Hoosiers on October 19, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
His short NFL career is the polar opposite of his college career: He went 2-11 with Jacksonville after an astonishing 187-32 record in the college ranks.
There are several highly touted jobs available at Penn State, LSU and Meyer’s former employer in Florida. But don’t expect Meyer to return to the field.
Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer before the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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WSYX asked Meyer if he had any thoughts on returning to training, and his response was short and concise.
“I don’t feel like it.”
Meyer actually endorsed OSU assistant Brian Hartline, of whom he has “always” been a “big… fan.”
“He just needs the experience. I’m glad he stayed here. He had the opportunity to leave and he learned from us and from the coach.” [Ryan] Day. So I think it’s ready,” he said.
Urban Meyer watches during the second half of the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Brett Davis/Image Images)
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Billy Napier, Brian Kelly and James Franklin have all been let go this season, and there are currently five other Power Four spots open.
Meyer’s last college game was the 2019 Rose Bowl, where his Buckeyes defeated Washington, 28-23.
