Jaguars coach Urban Meyer on sideline
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer reacts to a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Former Gators Coach Meyer Elected To College Football Hall of Fame

Former Florida football coach Urban Meyer was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Time at UF

Meyer led the Gators to two national championships in 2006 and 2008 throughout his five-year stay at Florida. During his time in Gainesville, Meyer compiled a 65-15 record, which placed him with the third most wins by a head coach in Florida history behind Steve Spurrier (122) and Ray Graves (70).

Meyer joins five other coaches from UF to make their way into the College Football Hall of Fame and is the 14th Gator to receive this honor.

His 18-year college coaching career featured leading a variety of college football legends. Playing under him were players like Tim Tebow, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2007, and other standouts like the Pouncey brothers, Percy Harvin, Joe Haden and more.

Ohio State Stint

Following his time at Florida, Meyer came out of retirement to take the head coaching spot at Ohio State. He led the Buckeyes to three Big Ten titles and won the National Championship in 2015, defeating Oregon 42-20.

He left Ohio State in 2019 and had a brief stint as the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach in 2021.

A Historic Career

With three national championships and five conference championships, Meyer remains among the most respected figures in college football. His coaching career places him among the all-time greats like Nick Saban, who joins him in the 2025 inductee class.

About Kevin Perez

Kevin Perez is a second-year student at the University of Florida. He is majoring in Journalism with a specialization in Sports and Media

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