Urban Meyer claims Big Ten has surpassed SEC in several aspects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Urban Meyer, speaking on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, asserted that the Big Ten has not only matched but surpassed the SEC in quality of teams and fan experience. He noted that the athleticism and venues in the Big Ten have improved significantly, citing Ohio State's influence in bringing an SEC-like recruiting style to the conference. Meyer highlighted recent successes in the Big Ten, including Michigan's national title, as evidence of this shift. His remarks come amid ongoing debates about the two conferences' standings ahead of the upcoming college football season.
- •Meyer won national titles in both the SEC and Big Ten.
- •He cites improved Big Ten fan experiences and stadiums.
- •Michigan's recent national title strengthens his argument.
- •Meyer links Big Ten's success to recruiting styles from the SEC.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Urban Meyer claims Big Ten has surpassed SEC… even its fans
"If there’s somebody who knows both the SEC and Big Ten well, it’s Urban Meyer. The famed head coach won national championships in both power conferences, first in the SEC at Florida and then in the Big Ten at Ohio State. Of course, there was also his NFL tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but we…
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