Urban Meyer's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 9, 2026

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 (2006, 2008) and Ohio State (2014). After retiring in 2019, he briefly coached the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL in 2021, but was fired after a short and controversial tenure. He has since returned to broadcasting with Fox Sports.

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2001: Head Coaching Job at Bowling Green

In 2001, Urban Meyer took his first head coaching job at Bowling Green, engineering a turnaround and earning Mid-American Conference coach of the year honors.

2003: Utah Head Coach and Coach of the Year

In 2003, Urban Meyer took the job at Utah and was named the Mountain West Conference's Coach of the Year and The Sporting News National Coach of the Year.

2004: BCS Bid and Fiesta Bowl Win

In 2004, Urban Meyer led the undefeated Utes to a Bowl Championship Series bid and a Fiesta Bowl win over Pittsburgh.

2004: 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).

2006: BCS National Championship Game Victory

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

2006: SEC Championship and National Championship

In 2006, Urban Meyer coached the Gators to a 13-1 record, winning the SEC Championship Game and the 2007 BCS National Championship Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

2007: BCS National Championship Win

In 2007, Urban Meyer won the BCS National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes with the Florida Gators.

December 6, 2008: SEC Title Game Victory over Alabama

On December 6, 2008, Urban Meyer led the Florida Gators to a 31–20 victory over the top-ranked Alabama in the SEC title game. 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 Game Victory

In 2008, Urban Meyer coached the Florida Gators to a second BCS National Championship Game victory.

January 8, 2009: 2009 BCS Championship

On January 8, 2009, Urban Meyer won the 2009 BCS Championship game.

2009: Highest Winning Percentage

Through the conclusion of the 2009 season, Urban Meyer's winning percentage (.842) was the highest among active coaches with a minimum of five full seasons at a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) program.

September 25, 2010: 100th Career Win

On September 25, 2010, Urban Meyer achieved his 100th career win as a coach with a victory over Kentucky. His record reached 100–18 over 10 seasons, making him the sixth-fastest NCAA coach to reach this milestone.

2014: Big Ten Conference Title

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