Urban Meyer names the No. 1 coach in college football right now

Urban Meyer names the No. 1 coach in college football right now

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Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer has declared current Ohio State head coach Ryan Day as the best coach in college football. Meyer's endorsement comes ahead of the Buckeyes' crucial matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, intensifying the stakes as Day aims to overcome a losing streak against their archrival. Meyer ranked Day above Georgia's Kirby Smart and Clemson's Dabo Swinney, despite their national championship successes, citing Day's consistency and elite roster management as key reasons.

Day's tenure has been marked by an impressive 81-10 overall record and a national title, but recent losses to Michigan have overshadowed these achievements. Meyer highlighted the challenge of maintaining top performance in college football and emphasized Day's current status as the leading figure in the sport.

Meyer also praised other notable coaches, including Indiana's Curt Cignetti, Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Oregon's Dan Lanning, and Utah's Kyle Whittingham. As Ohio State prepares to face Michigan, the

Originally by Matt De Limaon November 27, 2025
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