### **Urban Meyer Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame: A Legacy Cemented**
Buckeye Nation is celebrating a monumental moment as **Urban Meyer**, one of the most successful coaches in Ohio State history, has officially been inducted into the **College Football Hall of Fame** [A](https://footballfoundation.org/honors/hall-of-fame/urban-meyer/2561?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZm9vdGJhbGxmb3VuZGF0aW9uLm9yZ1wvaG9ub3JzXC9oYWxsLW9mLWZhbWVcL3VyYmFuLW1leWVyXC8yNTYxIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiSDRoZXhOTWY4UmQ5aGJGOXA3WVZIIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/01/15/former-osu-coach-urban-meyer-voted-into-college-football-hall-of-fame/77722740007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuZGlzcGF0Y2guY29tXC9zdG9yeVwvc3BvcnRzXC9jb2xsZWdlXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyNVwvMDFcLzE1XC9mb3JtZXItb3N1LWNvYWNoLXVyYmFuLW1leWVyLXZvdGVkLWludG8tY29sbGVnZS1mb290YmFsbC1oYWxsLW9mLWZhbWVcLzc3NzIyNzQwMDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiSDRoZXhOTWY4UmQ5aGJGOXA3WVZIIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). This recognition marks the culmination of a storied career that saw Meyer transform programs, win national championships, and leave an indelible mark on the sport.
### **A Coaching Career Defined by Excellence**
Urban Meyer’s coaching journey began at **Bowling Green State University**, where he orchestrated a dramatic turnaround, leading the Falcons to a **17-6 record** in just two seasons [A](https://footballfoundation.org/honors/hall-of-fame/urban-meyer/2561?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiSDRoZXhOTWY4UmQ5aGJGOXA3WVZIIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZm9vdGJhbGxmb3VuZGF0aW9uLm9yZ1wvaG9ub3JzXC9oYWxsLW9mLWZhbWVcL3VyYmFuLW1leWVyXC8yNTYxIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His success continued at **Utah**, where he guided the Utes to their first-ever **BCS bowl appearance** and an undefeated **12-0 season** in 2004 [A](https://footballfoundation.org/honors/hall-of-fame/urban-meyer/2561?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJINGhleE5NZjhSZDloYkY5cDdZVkgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZm9vdGJhbGxmb3VuZGF0aW9uLm9yZ1wvaG9ub3JzXC9oYWxsLW9mLWZhbWVcL3VyYmFuLW1leWVyXC8yNTYxIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Meyer’s tenure at **Florida** was legendary, as he won **two national championships** (2006, 2008) and coached **Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow** [A](https://footballfoundation.org/honors/hall-of-fame/urban-meyer/2561?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJINGhleE5NZjhSZDloYkY5cDdZVkgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZm9vdGJhbGxmb3VuZGF0aW9uLm9yZ1wvaG9ub3JzXC9oYWxsLW9mLWZhbWVcL3VyYmFuLW1leWVyXC8yNTYxIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His ability to build dominant teams and develop elite talent made him one of the most respected figures in college football.
### **Ohio State: The Pinnacle of His Career**
In 2012, Meyer took over as head coach of **Ohio State**, ushering in an era of dominance. Under his leadership, the Buckeyes won **three Big Ten Championships** (2014, 2017, 2018) and captured the **2014 National Championship**, making Meyer the only modern-era coach to win titles in two different conferences [A](https://footballfoundation.org/honors/hall-of-fame/urban-meyer/2561?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJINGhleE5NZjhSZDloYkY5cDdZVkgiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9mb290YmFsbGZvdW5kYXRpb24ub3JnXC9ob25vcnNcL2hhbGwtb2YtZmFtZVwvdXJiYW4tbWV5ZXJcLzI1NjEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
His Ohio State teams were **83-9 over seven seasons**, never finishing lower than first in their division [B](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/01/15/former-osu-coach-urban-meyer-voted-into-college-football-hall-of-fame/77722740007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuZGlzcGF0Y2guY29tXC9zdG9yeVwvc3BvcnRzXC9jb2xsZWdlXC9mb290YmFsbFwvMjAyNVwvMDFcLzE1XC9mb3JtZXItb3N1LWNvYWNoLXVyYmFuLW1leWVyLXZvdGVkLWludG8tY29sbGVnZS1mb290YmFsbC1oYWxsLW9mLWZhbWVcLzc3NzIyNzQwMDA3XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiSDRoZXhOTWY4UmQ5aGJGOXA3WVZIIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). Perhaps most impressively, Meyer maintained a **perfect 7-0 record against Michigan**, further solidifying his legendary status in Buckeye history [B](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/01/15/former-osu-coach-urban-meyer-voted-into-college-football-hall-of-fame/77722740007/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiWTlRV0xGQW9rUktmdWd1TWFKRVNDIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiSDRoZXhOTWY4UmQ5aGJGOXA3WVZIIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmRpc3BhdGNoLmNvbVwvc3RvcnlcL3Nwb3J0c1wvY29sbGVnZVwvZm9vdGJhbGxcLzIwMjVcLzAxXC8xNVwvZm9ybWVyLW9zdS1jb2FjaC11cmJhbi1tZXllci12b3RlZC1pbnRvLWNvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGwtaGFsbC1vZi1mYW1lXC83NzcyMjc0MDAwN1wvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **A Legacy That Transcends Wins and Titles**
Beyond the championships and accolades, Meyer’s impact on college football extends to his **player development and leadership**. His coaching philosophy emphasized discipline, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that shaped countless athletes who went on to successful careers in the **NFL and beyond**.
Meyer’s induction into the **College Football Hall of Fame** is a testament to his **unparalleled
