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Urban Meyer Denies Penn State Talks as Radio Host Stands by NIL Claim

Meyer’s denial leaves Gelb’s account unverified during Penn State’s ongoing coaching search.

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO - AUGUST 28: Former Bowling Green and Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer looks on during the game between the Bowling Green Falcons and the Lafayette Leopards at Doyt Perry Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Bowling Green, Ohio. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Oct 28, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (left) and Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer greet before the game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • On The Triple Option podcast, Meyer said reported conversations with Penn State about NIL "never happened" and joked about the anonymous sourcing.
  • Meyer acknowledged a breakfast with Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick and said the discussion was about politics rather than the coaching vacancy.
  • Radio host Zach Gelb reaffirmed his report, citing two sources who said Meyer showed interest and that Penn State rejected him over NIL concerns.
  • After Meyer’s rebuttal, Gelb challenged him to a charity lie-detector appearance and maintained confidence in his sourcing.
  • Penn State has not confirmed any talks with Meyer or the claim that he would advocate for Ohio State coordinator Brian Hartline, and the team remains under interim coach Terry Smith.