Urban Meyer Calls for Rule That Would Get Michigan Coach Fired
Fast forward a few decades, and Meyer is now remembered as one of the game's most legendary head coaches, having led powerhouse programs at both Florida and Ohio State. These days, he's spending his time in front of the camera, analyzing college football for FOX.
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This week, Meyer joined Rob Stone on the "Triple Option" show to discuss some of the sport's most pressing headlines.
One topic that came up quickly: the latest drama at Michigan involving head coach Sherrone Moore and the fallout from the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal.
"I think rule 1A in the rule book should be: If you lie, as a college football coach to the NCAA...You're finished. You're done."
Michigan has already penalized Moore, issuing a two-game suspension to start the 2025 season. That means Moore will miss Week 3 vs. Central Michigan and Week 4 against Nebraska.
However, he'll still be on the sidelines for the opener against New Mexico and the road game at Oklahoma.
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Moore took over after Jim Harbaugh left Michigan after winning the 2023 College Football Playoff Championship. Harbaugh took the job with the Los Angeles Chargers, and Moore was hired on January 26, 2024. The Wolverines went 8-5 his first season as the head coach.
Fox Sports college football analyst Urban Meyer.Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK
Despite the suspension, Meyer believes the punishment doesn't go far enough — not just for Moore but in general when it comes to dishonesty between head coaches and the NCAA.
Meyer's resume speaks for itself. He's a three-time FBS national champion, most recently winning it all in 2014 with Ohio State.
He also captured three Big Ten titles and earned prestigious honors along the way, including two Woody Hayes Trophies and the 2004 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award.
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He wrapped up his college coaching career with a remarkable 187-32 record before heading to the NFL in 2021, where his stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars ended after a 2-11 start.
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