Meyer Denies Return Despite Reported Penn State Interest

Urban Meyer, the former Florida and Ohio State coach (187-32 record, three national championships) who had a brief 13-game stint with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, is now a Fox pregame analyst and has repeatedly said he does not want to return to coaching. Several high-profile Power Four openings exist — including Penn State, LSU and Florida — after LSU fired Brian Kelly following a 5-3 start in 2025. Despite his public stance, Audacy reporter Zach Gelb reported Meyer showed “strong interest” in the Penn State job, but talks reportedly faltered over NIL-related issues. Meyer has praised Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline as ready for head-coach roles and otherwise says he is focused on media work. Multiple outlets have since confirmed Meyer remains uninterested in a long-term return to the sidelines.