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Urban Meyer chooses family over Nevada shirt at governor's dinner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:11 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Urban Meyer chooses family over Nevada shirt at governor's dinner

Summary

Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer attended a dinner in Nevada on July 24 as the keynote speaker. While organizers suggested he wear a Nevada football shirt, he opted for a neutral ‘Caesars’ shirt to avoid displeasing his daughter, Nicki Meyer, who is married to UNLV offensive coordinator Corey Dennis. Meyer expressed his reluctance to wear red, acknowledging his fear of disappointing his daughter rather than the governor or other attendees. Over the years, Dennis has climbed the coaching ranks under Meyer and is now part of UNLV's coaching staff, following a successful previous season with the team.

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•Urban Meyer was keynote speaker at the Nevada Governor's dinner.
•Meyer wore a neutral 'Caesars' shirt instead of a Nevada shirt.
•His daughter Nicki is married to UNLV's offensive coordinator Corey Dennis.
•Dennis has been instrumental in developing talent at UNLV.
•Meyer humorously notes he is more afraid of his daughter than the governor.

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1:11 PMYahoo Sports — "I'm Horrified of My Daughter": Urban Meyer Explains Hilarious Reason He Put Family First at Governor's Event

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College football’s most iconic rivalry might be ‘The Game,’ but there are also other high-profile rivalries that attract a lot of attention. The UNLV-Nevada rivalry, dubbed the Battle for Nevada, also draws intense fan passion and player animosity.
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