Columbus, Ohio • Urban Meyer, the highly successful coach who won three national championships and sparked controversy and criticism this season for his handling of domestic violence allegations against a now-fired assistant, will retire after the Rose Bowl, the university announced Tuesday.
A news conference was scheduled for later Tuesday during which Meyer, who coached at Utah from 2003-04, will formally announce his retirement and co-offensive coordinator Ryan Day would be named the program’s 25th head coach.
Ohio State didn't immediately say why Meyer was stepping down after seven years at Ohio State, but the 54-year-old coach has previously cited health concerns.