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It has 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 gig, three years after his final game manning the sidelines at Ohio State.
Meyer became a hero in Columbus, much like 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 game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 19, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. (James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
His short NFL career was the polar opposite of his college career. He went 2-11 with Jacksonville after an astounding 187-32 record in the college ranks.
Several highly-touted jobs are available at Penn State, LSU and Florida, Meyer’s former employer. But don’t expect Meyer to get back on the field.
Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer before the CFP national championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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Meyer was asked by WSYX if he had any thoughts on returning to coaching, and he kept his answer short and sweet.
“I don’t have a desire,” he said.
Meyer endorsed OSU assistant Brian Hartline, who he has “always” been a “big … fan” of.
“Just needs the experience. I’m glad he stayed here. He had a chance to leave, and he learned from us and learned from coach [Ryan] Day. So, I think he’s ready,” he said.
Urban Meyer during the second half of the CFP national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/Imagn Images)
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Billy Napier, Brian Kelly and James Franklin have all been axed this season, and there are five other Power Four jobs open.
Meyer’s last college game was the 2019 Rose Bowl, where his Buckeyes defeated Washington, 28-23.
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