Jacksonville Jaguars Name Urban Meyer As Head Coach
Jan 14, 2021, 4:44 PM | Updated: 5:28 pm
Head Coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after defeating the Oregon Ducks 42 to 20 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium on January 12, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Utah Utes head coach Urban Meyer as the team’s next head coach.
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Jacksonville officially named Meyer as head coach on Thursday, January 14.
The former Utah head coach will replace Doug Marrone, who led the Jaguars to a 1-15 record in 2020. Jacksonville earned the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft because of its league-worst record.
“I’m ready to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars,” Meyer said of his new position. “Jacksonville has an enthusiastic fan base, and the fans deserve a winning team. With upcoming opportunities in the NFL Draft, and strong support from ownership, the Jaguars are well-positioned to become competitive. I’ve analyzed this decision from every angle — the time is right in Jacksonville, and the time is right for me to return to coaching. I’m excited about the future of this organization and our long term prospect for success.”
A new era begins.
Welcome to #DUUUVAL, @CoachUrbanMeyer
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) January 14, 2021
“This is a great day for Jacksonville and Jaguars fans everywhere” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement. “Urban Meyer is who we want and need, a leader, winner and champion who demands excellence and produces results. While Urban already enjoys a legacy in the game of football that few will ever match, his passion for the opportunity in front of him here in Jacksonville is powerful and unmistakable. I am proud to name Urban Meyer the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.”
Already lighting up the scoreboard.@CoachUrbanMeyer | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/mmvLrZZMsP
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) January 14, 2021
Meyer last coached at Ohio State in January 2019.
Since leaving Ohio State, Meyer worked as a college football analyst for FOX Sports.
Official 🖋@CSICompanies | @CoachUrbanMeyer pic.twitter.com/O5bEO5hM6i
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) January 15, 2021
Urban Meyer as a head coach
Meyer served as Utah’s head coach from 2003-04 and led the Utes to a 22-2 record in two seasons.
After his time in Salt Lake City, he went on to coach Florida to a pair of titles before taking a job with the Buckeyes. Meyer won a title with Ohio State in 2014.
Success at every stop.@CSICompanies | @CoachUrbanMeyer pic.twitter.com/LaL4nUsf3F
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) January 14, 2021
During his time as head coach at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida, and Ohio State, Meyer had a record of 187-32.
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