For fans of Ohio State who are dreaming of the swift return of Urban Meyer as head coach, it seems those dreams may not come true anytime soon. In a recent statement, Meyer made it clear that he has no plans to coach at Ohio State again.
There has been speculation about Meyer potentially replacing current head coach Ryan Day, who has faced criticism after a disappointing loss to Michigan. This defeat marked the fourth consecutive year that Ohio State fell short against their rivals, raising concerns among fans despite Michigan being unranked at the time of the game. Meyer addressed these rumors but did not provide details on their source.
On his podcast, “The Triple Option,” Meyer stated, “It has come to my attention that there are reports speculating my return to the sidelines in Columbus. While I thoroughly enjoyed my seven seasons as head coach at Ohio State, I have no interest in coaching again. I will always be a Buckeye and have full confidence in Ryan Day, his staff, and every player that puts on the scarlet and gray.”
Meyer had a remarkable run as head coach from 2012 to 2018, during which he led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2014 and maintained a perfect record against Michigan for each season he coached. His departure in 2018 paved the way for Day, who initially joined as an offensive coordinator and took over as head coach in 2019.
Despite this recent setback, Ohio State remains a strong contender for the College Football Playoff, holding a solid place in the rankings even after their two losses this season. Since leaving Ohio State, Meyer has not coached again, following a difficult tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 that concluded with his firing after just 13 games.
