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The past week has been eventful for legendary head coach and current "Big Noon Kickoff" analyst Urban Meyer. Over the weekend, he was honored at Ohio State for his NFF Hall of Fame induction during the game against Penn State. Coincidentally, rumors also swirled that he was being considered for the head coaching vacancy at Penn State following James Franklin’s dismissal over a month ago. This week, Meyer quickly shut down those reports, clarifying that he never met with anyone from Penn State about the job. In fact, during a Friday appearance on Fox Sports' "The Herd," ahead of Saturday's "Big Noon Kickoff," Meyer confirmed he has no interest in returning to coaching at all. "I certainly did not meet with Penn State about the job," Meyer said. "I’ve got a lot of respect for Penn State, but I have no interest in coaching again, so of course not." When Colin Cowherd asked whether he’d consider coaching again if offered $15 million, Meyer gave a playful response: "Big Noon, baby!" More NCAA: CFP Selection Committee Expected to Take Critical Stance on Texas More NCAA: College Football Fans Irate With Update Between YouTube TV and ESPN Meyer’s most recent coaching stint was in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars during Trevor Lawrence’s rookie season in 2021. However, that tenure was short-lived, as he was dismissed after just one year. At the collegiate level, Meyer last coached Ohio State during the 2018–19 season. He stepped away on his own terms due to medical concerns, passing the reins to current head coach Ryan Day. Meyer spent seven successful seasons with the Buckeyes, including a 2014 national championship. Meyer spent 17 seasons coaching in college football and established himself as one of the most respected and successful coaches in the sport’s history. However, it appears he’s content to remain with Fox Sports for the foreseeable future.
