Urban Meyer's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Urban Meyer.

Urban Meyer is an American sportscaster and former football coach, primarily known for his successful college coaching career. He led Bowling Green, Utah, Florida, and Ohio State, winning national championships with Florida and Ohio State. Meyer briefly coached the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL in 2021, but was fired after a short and controversy-filled tenure. He has since returned to broadcasting as an analyst for Fox Sports.

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2001: First Head Coaching Job at Bowling Green

In 2001, Urban Meyer took his first head coaching job at Bowling Green and engineered a turnaround, finishing 8-3. He was named Mid-American Conference coach of the year.

2003: Named Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year

In 2003, Meyer was named the Mountain West Conference's Coach of the Year, with a 10-2 record, the best ever for a coach's first season at Utah. He also earned honors as The Sporting News National Coach of the Year.

2004: Led Utes to BCS Bid

In 2004, Meyer led the undefeated Utes to a Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bid and a Fiesta Bowl win over Pittsburgh, capping off the Utes' first perfect season since 1930.

2004: College Football Coach of the Year Awards

In 2004, Urban Meyer was recognized as the college football coach of the year by sportswriters (Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year) and television commentators (Home Depot Coach of the Year Award).

2005: First Season at Florida

In 2005, Urban Meyer's first season at Florida resulted in a 9-3 record and an Outback Bowl victory against Iowa.

2006: BCS National Championship Victory

In 2006, Urban Meyer coached the Florida Gators to a BCS National Championship Game victory.

2006: SEC Championship

In 2006, Urban Meyer coached the Gators to a 13–1 record and won the SEC Championship Game against Arkansas.

2007: BCS National Championship Game Victory

In 2007, the Gators defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the BCS National Championship Game.

December 6, 2008: Victory over Alabama in SEC Championship

On December 6, 2008, Meyer led the Gators to a 31–20 victory over then top-ranked Alabama in the SEC title game. Leading in time of possession, rushing yards, and passing yards, the Gators rallied from behind after a third-quarter deficit to score two touchdowns and hold Alabama scoreless in the fourth quarter.

2008: Second BCS National Championship

In 2008, Urban Meyer led the Florida Gators to another BCS National Championship Game victory.

January 8, 2009: 2009 BCS Championship Game Win

On January 8, 2009, Urban Meyer won the BCS Championship game, moving him to second place on the list of active Division I coaches ranked by winning percentage.

2009: Highest Winning Percentage

Through the conclusion of the 2009 season, Urban Meyer's winning percentage was the highest among active coaches in FBS programs.

2014: Big Ten Conference Title and National Championship

In 2014, Urban Meyer led the Ohio State Buckeyes to their first Big Ten Conference title under his tenure and the program's eighth national championship.