Urban Meyer Names Future Aspect of College Football That ‘Bothers’ Him originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Florida Gators legend Urban Meyer concluded his tenure in Gainesville with a 65-15 record, never missing a bowl game, and brought two national titles (2006, 2008) to the program.
However, the game of college football has undergone significant changes since his time at Florida. On a recent edition of “The Triple Option,” Meyer voiced his opinion on a potential shift in the sport.
Meyer was not a fan of college football jerseys using sponsors on the front, should it ever happen. The former head coach stated that the move “bothers” him.
Other sports, such as professional soccer and NASCAR, have already been using advertisements for years, and college football may not be too far behind in doing the same.
“I’ll struggle with that,” Meyer said. “Yeah, it bothers me.”
One significant change in college football that occurred while Meyer was still a head coach was the introduction of the College Football Playoff in 2014. Meyer led the Ohio State Buckeyes to a national title that year in its inaugural season, beating the Oregon Ducks 42-20.
NIL became legal in 2021, after he had retired from coaching at the college level. The transfer portal was added to the sport in October of 2018, halfway through his final season with Ohio State.
Meyer was not afraid to show favoritism when it came to some of the assistants he had as a head coach. On a recent episode, he revealed that former Ohio State assistant and current Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell was one of his favorites.
He has not been afraid to share his beliefs in the past. Following the comments from Florida State Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos on the Alabama Crimson Tide, Meyer discussed how special it was to have an angry team at practice.
Meyer’s former program, Florida, opens the year against Long Island on August 30.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.