The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Urban Meyer stops by The Herd
Nov 25, 2025
Urban Meyer, a three-time national champion college football coach known for his success at Florida and Ohio State, joins the conversation to preview the classic Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry. He discusses the intense year-round pressure of coaching at Ohio State and the crucial gameplay factors like weather and strategy. Meyer critiques Lincoln Riley’s approach at USC, emphasizing the need for defensive improvement, and shares personal memories of rivalry week, including what the series meant to him.
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Rivalry Pressure Is Constant
- Rivalry games create year-long internal pressure that feels different than other big matchups.
- Urban Meyer says Ohio State felt immense pressure because that one game defines the state's season.
Shorten Games In Poor Conditions
- Shorten the game with ball-control and field-position in bad weather or against a volatile QB.
- Meyer advises running to get to halftime and then adjust once you see the opponent's approach.
Protect Young Quarterbacks Early
- Bring young QBs along slowly and protect them early in hostile conditions.
- Meyer suggests cautious starts and relying on field position until you know how the game flows.