Urban Meyer supports Jim Tressel's Ring of Honor induction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Urban Meyer expressed his belief that Jim Tressel deserved a place in the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor during a podcast on June 26. Meyer highlighted Tressel's contributions alongside other Buckeyes coaching legends like Woody Hayes and Paul Brown. Tressel, who was previously fired following the "Tattoo-gate" scandal, coached Ohio State prior to Meyer, who has a combined winning record against Michigan with Tressel. Their only head-to-head matchup occurred in the 2007 BCS national championship, where Meyer’s team prevailed. This announcement marks a significant recognition for Tressel's legacy at Ohio State.
- •Urban Meyer praised Jim Tressel on a June 26 podcast.
- •Jim Tressel joins the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor.
- •Tressel previously faced Meyer in the 2007 BCS championship.
- •Meyer and Tressel have a combined 16-1 record against Michigan.
- •Tressel was fired after the "Tattoo-gate" scandal.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says Jim Tressel earned Ring of Honor
"Urban Meyer praised former Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel after his announcement to the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor alongside other legends.
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