Quick Info
| Profession | College football coach and broadcaster |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Toledo, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Urban Meyer
19/05/2026
An independent arbiter ruled that the Jacksonville Jaguars were justified in firing Meyer for cause, so the team does not owe him the more than $30 million left on his contract. The decision closed his grievance against the franchise, which followed his dismissal after a 2-11 start in his only NFL season.
19/05/2026
A former Jaguars kicker's lawsuit against Meyer, alleging a hostile work environment, remains ongoing with a trial date set for 03/08/2026. The kicker dismissed all of his claims against the Jaguars organization in February 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Urban Frank Meyer III is an American former college football head coach who later worked as a television analyst. He led Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and Ohio State, winning three national championships, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025. |
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| Coaching Overview | Over 17 seasons as a college head coach he compiled a 187-32 record, the third-highest winning percentage in college football history. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Cincinnati | Degree in psychology; also played football there |
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| Ohio State University | Listed among his schools of education |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Shelley Meyer |
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Family
| Father | Urban 'Bud' Meyer Jr. |
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| Mother | Gisela Meyer |
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Career
| Playing career | Defensive back at the University of Cincinnati (1983-1984) |
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| Achievements |
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| Broadcasting | Joined FOX Sports as a college football studio analyst before the 2019 season |
| Retirement from college coaching | Announced on 04/12/2018 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the first Mid-American Conference team to go 3-0 against BCS opponents in a single season (Bowling Green, 2001) | |
| 2. He is one of only two coaches to win national titles at two different schools | |
| 3. He was named head coach at Bowling Green on 04/12/2000 | |
| 4. He was fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars in December 2021 after one NFL season |
