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The football community was shocked when legendary coach Nick Saban retired as Alabama’s head coach ahead of last season. The decision came out of nowhere, and it hilariously came around the same time as Bill Belichick leaving the Patriots. Now, Belichick is the head coach for North Carolina, switching from the NFL to the college […]

When North Carolina hired Bill Belichick as its new football coach, the Tar Heel administrators surely did not think the summer before Belichick’s first season would as drama-filled as it has. Although many analysts criticized the hiring of Belichick, 73, due to his age and nonexistent college football coaching experience, very few did so because […]

With the Michigan football program facing suspensions, Urban Meyer doesn’t think that is enough. After the Wolverines program had numerous violations, the former Ohio State head coach thinks there should be more punishment. He elaborated more on the Triple Option Show. “If you lie as a college football coach to the NCAA, in my personal […]

The Tennessee football program has been in the headlines of late due to their ugly breakup with quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who has since entered the transfer portal. The two sides were reportedly unable to come to terms on an agreement for a new contract, prompting Iamaleava to publicly set his sights on greener pastures. While […]

Ryan Day is now a national champion after leading the Ohio State football team to college football’s ultimate prize. The Buckeyes rattled off four straight wins in the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff, taking down Notre Dame in the national title game. Day was under a lot of scrutiny for his lack of success […]

Urban Meyer and Nick Saban once battled each other for national championships. Now both title winners will reunite in a new venue: The College Football Hall of Fame. The former Ohio State, Florida, Utah and Bowling Green head coach is joining Saban into the 2025 class, per Matt Fortuna of the Inside Zone. Fortuna adds […]

The rules — or lack thereof — in college football’s NIL era have been harshly criticized by fans, media, and coaches alike, but Urban Meyer, one of the most successful CFB coaches of the 21st century, made a good point about any potential major changes, such as a salary cap. Meyer coached in college football […]

Ahead of Penn State football’s battle with SMU on Dec. 21, the program has lost one of its most exciting quarterbacks in the rotation. Beau Pribula has hit the transfer portal as the Nittany Lions get ready for Saturday’s matchup at Beaver Stadium. The College Football Playoff is about to heat up, and this was […]

There had been rumors that Urban Meyer could return to the sidelines to coach Ohio State football, and the former head coach recently released a statement about those rumors. “It has come to my attention that there are reports speculating my return to the sidelines in Columbus,” Meyer wrote via Tim May on X, formerly […]

Cardale Jones shut down the idea of Urban Meyer coaching again in Columbus amid the Ryan Day hot-seat rumors. Jones, a former Ohio State football quarterback, has an extensive history with the Buckeyes’ former head coach. The high point of that past was winning the 2014 national title in the College Football Playoff’s first year. […]

During his appearance on Monday night’s ManningCast between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers, former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel had an all-time story about long-time Ohio State football head coach Urban Meyer. Not that embarrassing stories of Meyer are hard to come by, but each one seems to outdo the previous. In […]

For two of the three traditional powerhouse programs in the Sunshine State, the 2024 college football season has not been too kind. While the Miami Hurricanes control their own destiny to the College Football Playoff, the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles are both at risk of missing out on the postseason. If they did, […]

Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is continuing to show respect to his old team. Meyer says the Ohio State win Saturday over Penn State is one of the best program victories in recent memory. “This is one of the most impressive wins in the Ryan Day era,” Meyer said during the Fox post-game […]

The Colorado football program is not for everyone, even former national title-winning coach Urban Meyer. But that doesn’t mean Meyer hasn’t believed in the Buffaloes and what Deion Sanders (aka Coach Prime) is cooking up in Boulder. Although Meyer said some of the flash Sanders and his team exhibit makes him “uncomfortable,” the former coach […]

A former bitter rival of Michigan football is weighing in on the Wolverines’ current quarterback situation. Ex-Ohio State Buckeyes coach and current Fox analyst Urban Meyer has shared his thoughts on what he feels is a lack of effectiveness in Michigan’s passing game. While appearing on “The Triple Option” podcast, Meyer stated his belief that […]

The Texas football program has two high-profile quarterbacks, which can often cause issues. But it hasn’t become a problem yet, even with Arch Manning taking over for Quinn Ewers due to injury, and that has impressed Urban Meyer. For most college football teams, a starting quarterback going down with an injury is about as dreaded […]

Former college football coach Urban Meyer, who won two National Championships at Florida and one at Ohio State, is one of the best to ever grace the sideline. Fans of the sport may be shocked to know, though, that the Ohio native could have coached Notre Dame football. Meyer spoke on the situation, via The […]

The Florida football program is emerged in hot-seat rumors involving Billy Napier. After a 1-2 start to the season, Napier’s seat is as hot as ever, although Florida has not yet made a move on the head coach. Napier himself had a strong statement about those rumblings also. If Napier does get fired, Florida will […]

Clemson football didn’t get off to the greatest start this season, suffering a lopsided 34-3 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs last weekend in Atlanta. Despite that, Urban Meyer still believes Dabo Swinney can get the band together and make a run at the ACC title. Speaking on the Big Noon Kickoff, Meyer explained why he […]

The state of Florida is the breeding ground for most college football stars. When they grow up and eventually choose to play close to home, they are faced with a tough decision. These blue chips can either join Mario Cristobal’s Miami football program or suit up for the Florida football team led by Billy Napier. […]

While Will Howard prepares for his first season under Ryan Day with the Ohio State football team, people have high expectations for the relationship going into the season. However, former Buckeyes head coach and college football analyst Urban Meyer would damper those aspirations with the talented quarterback in Howard. Meyer was on the “Triple Option” […]

Former Ohio State boss Urban Meyer may be controversial, but he knows a thing or two about how to succeed as a college coach. That’s why his effusive praise of Florida State football’s Mike Norvell was eyebrow-raising. Meyer insisted that Norvell is one of the best in the nation, via The Triple Option. Urban Meyer […]

As the Utah football program prepares for life in the Big 12, they’ll kick their 2024 season off with a halftime celebration for arguably the greatest player in the history of the program. A player who predates not only the Big 12, but the Pac-12 as well. “It is fitting that we permanently recognize the […]

As part of Ohio State football’s makeover after a third-consecutive loss to Michigan, Ryan Day hired UCLA head coach Chip Kelly as the Buckeyes’ new offensive coordinator. But Urban Meyer, Day’s predecessor, said OSU fans shouldn’t expect the “Blur” offense for which Kelly became famous at Oregon. As the head coach of the Ducks, Kelly, […]

Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is making some surprising comments about the team. Meyer says this 2024 Ohio State football team is as talented as any he has seen. Urban Meyer on Ohio State next season: “As of now, this is one of the most talented rosters in the last decade – maybe […]

Urban Meyer’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $35 million. A legendary college football coach, Meyer’s career has been filled with controversy, but his ability to get his teams to win games has never been in question, at least when it comes to the college level. Football fans got to take a closer […]

Hardcore Ohio State football fans may be familiar with former assistant Tim Kight, who was known for his training videos on organizational success. Kight was a part of Urban Meyer’s staff, and the two went 83-9 during their time working together. Unfortunately, Kight passed away Saturday night after battling stage four cancer, via his son […]

Legendary college football coach and current FOX analyst Urban Meyer has three National Championship rings to speak for, so it’s fair to say that his evaluation of whether a team has the looks of a Championship contender is likely a little more reliable than that of an average f465an. (Insert sly Jacksonville Jaguars joke here) […]

Ohio State’s spring game will be broadcast on FOX, making it the network’s first-ever nationally televised spring game. The network is bringing in plenty of star power to help broadcast the game, as Jason Benetti, Brady Quinn, Jenny Taft, and Joel Klatt will be on the call. However, those aren’t the biggest names attending  Ohio […]

Although Ohio State didn’t make the College Football Playoffs but Urban Meyer has a strong message for Ryan Day & the Buckeyes heading into the Cotton Bowl. Meye, now a Fox Sports College Football analyst, spoke about the matchup on his podcast Urban’s Take with Tim May. Meyer believes that Ohio State’s season shouldn’t be […]

College football has been going through dramatic changes that even the most connected insiders are having a hard time understanding. One of those insiders includes former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, who has questioned why Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord has placed his name in the transfer portal. McCord earned the Ohio State QB1 position […]

In the aftermath of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ tough loss to arch-rivals Michigan, former standout Maurice Clarett has made his feelings clear regarding a potential return to the Ohio State football sidelines for coach Urban Meyer. Clarett took to X (formerly Twitter) to address Meyer directly with a tweet that read, “@CoachUrbanMeyer yo bro…. What […]

Coaches tend to have a lot of tenacity when talking and dealing with their job security. Urban Meyer was known as a fighter in the Ohio State football squad when he was still leading the team. This is why he expects other coaches to be able to deliver on the same level. One mentor that […]

The sign-stealing controversy involving Michigan football has already led to a three-game suspension for Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh. But his ordeal could be far from over. During a recent appearance on The Herd, former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer said that based on what he’s hearing, there is a potential that Harbaugh […]

It feels pretty safe to assume that the Ohio State Buckeyes, undefeated and once again the #1 team in the College Football Playoff rankings, will be able to secure a home win this weekend against the 5-5 Minnesota Golden Gophers. The reason I say it’s safe to assume this is because the Golden Gophers are […]

The Ohio State football team is once again one of the top teams in the country as they are currently undefeated and ranked #1 in the country. The Michigan football team is also one of the top teams in the country and undefeated, and the two teams play in less than two weeks. For the […]

It’s no surprise that the primary focus of every college football pre-game show this morning has been on the ongoing situation in Ann Arbor. The Michigan football team will be without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, for their final three games of the regular season, including today when the Wolverines face the 10th-ranked Penn State […]

Former college football head coach Urban Meyer spoke on “Urban’s take with Tim May” about Alabama football’s starting quarterback Jalen Milroe and how exciting of a player he is. He even made some lofty comparisons as Milroe is like college football greats Reggie Bush and Percy Harvin according to on3 Sports. “Right now the Reggie […]

Jim Harbaugh has a lot on his plate and most of them are outside of the football field. He has to deal with the NCAA’s ongoing investigation of the Michigan football program’s sign-stealing scandal. If they get proven to be guilty of using scouts to reinforce the schematics of the JJ McCarthy-led offense, their rankings […]