In a tribute on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff, Urban Meyer's family, along with his former players and assistant coaches, celebrated his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Here are all the people featured in the video:
- Former Bowling Green wide receiver Cole Magner
- Current Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham
- Former Florida wide receiver Dallas Baker
- Former Florida linebacker Brandon Siler
- Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow
- Former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones
- Former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith
- Current Ohio State associate athletic director, communications Jerry Emig
- Current Ohio State head coach Ryan Day
- Meyer's daughter, Gigi
- Meyer's daughter, Nicki
- Meyer's son, Nick
- Meyer's wife, Shelley
"You know your kids love you. I love you deeply," Shelley Meyer said. "We all are so proud of you for meeting your goal, and we are so happy to have been along on the journey."
In addition to being Ohio State's "Victory Bell Ringer" for the Penn State game, Meyer will receive an "On-Campus Salute" during the Buckeyes' battle with the Nittany Lions to honor his induction into the Hall of Fame.
"Urban Meyer's innovative offenses and relentless drive for success transformed every program he led, producing national championships, historic seasons, and a legacy as one of the most influential coaches in college football history," NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell said in a press release this week. "We are thrilled to honor him in the Horseshoe as a member of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class."
Meyer is a part of a 2025 induction class that also includes: Montee Ball (Wisconsin), Gregg Carr (Auburn), Blake Elliott (Saint John's [MN]), Greg Eslinger (Minnesota), Terry Hanratty (Notre Dame), Graham Harrell (Texas Tech), John Henderson (Tennessee), Michael Huff (Texas), Jim Kleinsasser (North Dakota), Alex Mack (California), Terrence Metcalf (Mississippi), Haloti Ngata (Oregon), Steve Slaton (West Virginia), Darrin Smith (Miami [FL]), Michael Strahan (Texas Southern), Dennis Thurman (Southern California), Michael Vick (Virginia Tech), Ryan Yarborough (Wyoming), and coaches Larry Blakeney (Troy), Larry Korver (Northwestern College) and Nick Saban (Toledo, Michigan State, LSU, Alabama).
The 2025 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted during the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9 at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
