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Urban Meyer discusses expanded college football playoff and coaching impact

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Urban Meyer discusses expanded college football playoff and coaching impact

Summary

Urban Meyer, former Ohio State coach, expressed that the expanded college football playoff system might have prolonged his coaching career. He stated that had the playoff format been in place during his tenure, it could have reduced the exhaustion associated with coaching. Meyer noted that the previous BCS system often discouraged star players from participating in bowl games, as they would prioritize the NFL draft. He believes that with more teams in contention, player retention until the end of the season improves. His comments highlight the changes in college football's postseason format since his retirement after the 2018 season.

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By the Numbers

•Urban Meyer says the expanded playoff could have kept him coaching longer.
•He argues that previous BCS format pressured players to skip bowls for NFL.
•Meyer emphasizes that today's format keeps teams and players engaged longer.
•He retired in 2018, citing physical and mental exhaustion from coaching.
•Meyer won two national championships at Florida and one at Ohio State.

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1:31 AMYahoo Sports — “I Wish They Were…”: Urban Meyer Says One College Football Change Could Have Delayed His Retirement

What they're saying

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Urban Meyer has been away from college coaching for years, but every so often he says something that makes the old what-if feel real. This time, his point was simple: the expanded playoff would have made coaching less exhausting and maybe kept him around longer.
— Yahoo Sports

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