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USA Today
25-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Urban Meyer and Mack Brown predict the winner of Ohio State vs. Texas in Week 1
We're a little over a month from the college football season kicking off, and this year it opens with a bang, especially if you are an Ohio State fan, because the Buckeyes host the Texas Longhorns in Week 1. It's a game everyone has been pointing to in the offseason, and for good reason. There's a great chance that it'll be a top-three matchup and a rematch of the classic College Football Playoff semifinal from last season. It's a little too early for us to dissect this thing and provide a prediction, but that has stopped others from weighing in on the game, especially as the season draws nigh. The latest to pontificate on how this one will play out are two guys with ties to each school. On a segment from the Triple Option podcast, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and former Texas head coach Mack Brown each provided a prediction for the game. To nobody's surprise, really, each went with their rooting interests and allegiances. For Meyer, it boiled down to one player that will be the best on the field. 'They have Jeremiah Smith, the best player in college football, and I don't think it's really that close,' Meyer said on the podcast. 'You can roll up on him, you can double him, and you can slow him down. But you can't stop him. … But they have other weapons. They've recruited so well at the skill positions there.' For Brown, it had more to do with the experience at quarterback and when the game is going to be played that will swing the balance. 'I didn't like that it's the opening game for either team, especially when one loses in the (College Football Playoff) semifinals and one wins the national championship and loses its quarterback,' Brown said. 'We had Louisiana-Lafayette the week before we went to Columbus and to the Shoe (in 2005), so we had a warmup and won 60-3. So we at least had the routine of getting on the bus and getting all of those new players together and Friday before the game and pregame — you're not gonna have that. You have that young quarterback at Ohio State (Julian Sayin), and this is Arch Manning's really big deal and it's gonna be in front of millions of people. 'I like Texas because they've got Arch back and Ohio State's inexperienced at quarterback. And I like the fact that it's at noon for Texas. I played at 8 o'clock at night (in 2005)." Well then, that doesn't give us much insight into this one really, does it? You'd expect both to lean towards their emotions and look for a reason the team they want to win, to do just that. Not to take away from Meyer and Brown, but we'll continue to look at those in the media that don't have some ties to each program to see how they feel. In fact, ESPN's Heather Dinich has also already weighed in with a prediction. Let the countdown continue ... Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer turned down chance to be college football team's GM
Urban Meyer on becoming CFB general manager: 'I'd rather step on a rusty nail and pull it out myself' Despite former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer being out of college football now for over six years, it seems like his name still comes up when there are vacancies in the college game. His stint in the NFL was so bad that he'll likely never get a chance to prove himself at the highest level again, but he's still one of the best college football head coaches in the history of the game. These days, Meyer is working as an analyst with Fox Sports' "Big Noon Kickoff," but he also appears on his podcast, the "Triple Option," to discuss all things college football with some of his Fox College Football hosts. This past week, Meyer dove into a discussion about the future of college football with all the changes we've seen, and he let loose some little-known information. According to Meyer, he was approached by a college football team to be their General Manager, handling some of the business surrounding the new pay models and such that the sport is now working through. 'I don't know if I even told Rob (Stone) and Mark (Ingram) this, but I had a school come see me this year and ask if I wanted to be the GM,' Meyer said. 'And a couple other phone calls. And you start to think, 'OK, they actually came to see me,' so I said, 'Yeah, I'll meet and I'll sit down with you guys.'' Sounds intriguing, but also under the radar. So, why didn't we hear more about this? Well, according to Meyer, it was mainly the job description he wanted no part of. 'I said, 'OK, what is the job description?' They said, 'Well, basically you meet with all the agents of the 17-, 18-year-olds,'' Meyer said. 'And I thought, 'I'd rather step on a rusty nail and pull it out myself.' Ouch. Suffice it to say, we won't see Meyer in that capacity anytime soon. We'd all also like to know what school approached the three-time national championship-winning coach, but he didn't divulge that information. Too bad, but if Meyer doesn't want that type of job, I mean, who else would? It's a brave new world in college football, and Meyer -- and many others -- likely want nothing to do with the headaches that come from all the things that go into paying players, and we don't blame them one bit.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Urban Meyer Calls for Rule That Would Get Michigan Coach Fired
Urban Meyer made his mark on college football first as a player from 1983 to 1986, lining up as a defensive back. He transitioned quickly into coaching, starting at St. Xavier High School before taking a graduate assistant role at Ohio State. 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. Advertisement 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 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. Advertisement 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 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. Advertisement 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. Related: Georgia QB Commit Jared Curtis Sends Clear Message to No. 1 Overall Recruit Related: Nation's No. 4 Wide Receiver Reveals Major Recruiting Update
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day makes intriguing comments on state of CFP
Hear this story Had the College Football Playoff not expanded, there would be a real chance that the Ohio State football team didn't make the cut. Despite winning the national championship this season and crushing many of the top teams with ease, the Buckeyes didn't have a conference championship and had two losses, more than Oregon. Nonetheless, with 12 teams making the cut, they were a no-brainer selection to be in, and they proved a few things in doing so. First, they showed that an expanded playoff gets the best of the best in. Second, they displayed true grit, having arguably the toughest path to winning it all. Without a first-round bye, they had to play four games, and that's where the problems came in for head coach Ryan Day. He thinks there should be move events and more memories made instead of just coming in a day earlier. Here are his thoughts exactly on the state of the CFP and how it feels in the eyes of the players. "It's just like being on a road game, except you're there a day earlier, but there's no events like nobody going on any events, nobody's leaving the hotel. I think that, you know, we need to consider moving the hotels outside of these big cities, because we're not going to these events anymore. So I think being a little bit more secluded and looking at some of those locations is just better for everybody, especially for the players. We need to pour it into the players," Day said. He said this and much more on the "Triple Option" podcast earlier this week. Day's opinion doesn't seem wrong either. However, with more than 10 games in the CFP, it would be tough to orchestrate events for all of those. Nonetheless, the players deserve them, and the fans would likely love them as well. Let's hope Day's comments reach far as more events seem like it might be ideal for all parties.
