UNANIMOUS NO. 1

Ohio State debuts at No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season.

“You Trust Your Instincts”

Ryan Day isn't exactly sure yet how he will stamp his own personality on Ohio State's football program, but he expects that to “happen naturally” over time.

New Role

Urban Meyer won't be on the sidelines or patrolling the halls of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center next year, but in his new role at Ohio State, he'll be close by.

Supporting His Decision

Some Ohio State players expected Urban Meyer to retire, while others were shocked, but they were together in their understanding and support of his decision.

Urban Meyer Retires

After seven seasons that saw him go 7–0 against Michigan and win the first ever College Football Playoff, Urban Meyer retires as Ohio State football coach.

“You Trust Your Instincts”

Ryan Day isn't exactly sure yet how he will stamp his own personality on Ohio State's football program, but he expects that to “happen naturally” over time.

24 Dec 2018
by Dan Hope

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New Role

Urban Meyer won't be on the sidelines or patrolling the halls of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center next year, but in his new role at Ohio State, he'll be close by.

22 Dec 2018
by 11W Staff

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Had To Beat Blue

Urban Meyer tells 10TV that he's not sure he would have retired if Ohio State would have lost to Michigan this season.

20 Dec 2018
by Kevin Harrish

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Urban Passes the Sticks

Urban Meyer hands the controller off to Ryan Day after building his dynasty.

20 Dec 2018
by Kevin Harrish

66 Comments

Supporting His Decision

Some Ohio State players expected Urban Meyer to retire, while others were shocked, but they were together in their understanding and support of his decision.

13 Dec 2018
by Dan Hope

54 Comments

A Successful “Audition”

Ryan Day's three-game “audition” early this season sold him as a head coach to Ohio State's players.

12 Dec 2018
by Colin Hass-Hill

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11W Web Report: Ryan Day Time

Beau Bishop, Dan Hope and Joshua Perry discuss how Ryan Day can build his own identity and sell his program on the recruiting trail as Ohio State's new head coach.

11 Dec 2018
by 11W Staff

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“Oh, God, No. What's Wrong with You?”

Ohio State's expectations won't change despite replacing an all-time great (Urban Meyer) with a first-time head coach (Ryan Day).

10 Dec 2018
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Sustaining The “Lifeblood”

In order to sustain the “lifeblood” of Ohio State, Ryan Day must recruit at the exceedingly high level of Urban Meyer.

09 Dec 2018
by Colin Hass-Hill

66 Comments

“It Wasn’t Surprising”

Dwayne Haskins expected Urban Meyer to retire sooner than later because of his health concerns, and he's glad his coach made the decision to take care of himself.

07 Dec 2018
by Dan Hope

28 Comments

“Smorgasbord Of Different Things”

Gene Smith hopes to hire Urban Meyer for a new job in Ohio State's athletic department to help fundraising and professional development for players and coaches.

07 Dec 2018
by Colin Hass-Hill

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2 College Coaches, 1 NFL Coach & Ryan Day

Gene Smith compared Ryan Day against two college coaches and one NFL coach before having a "come to Jesus" moment and opting for Day.

06 Dec 2018
by Colin Hass-Hill

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“Go Down Again, I’ve Got to Take You Out”

Gene Smith called a meeting after a headache caused Urban Meyer to fall to one knee against Indiana, and he told Meyer he'd have to take him out of a game if it happened again.

06 Dec 2018
by Colin Hass-Hill

84 Comments

Meyer's Top-10

We take a look back at Urban Meyer's 10 most memorable wins at Ohio State.

06 Dec 2018
by Kevin Harrish

108 Comments

Building Off the Foundation

Ryan Day will have the opportunity to make his own mark on the Ohio State football program, but he'll do so off the infrastructure that Urban Meyer helped build.

06 Dec 2018
by Dan Hope

70 Comments