Overview
- Meyer told The Herd he did not meet with Penn State and said he has no interest in returning to coaching, even when pressed about a hypothetical $15 million offer.
- He reiterated his denial on his Triple Option podcast, dismissing claims about any NIL discussion and clarifying a separate meeting with a Pennsylvania senator involved politics, not a job pursuit.
- Radio host Zach Gelb says two sources told him Meyer showed strong interest and held conversations with Penn State, asserting the talks faltered over concerns about Meyer’s readiness for the NIL era.
- Gelb doubled down on his report and publicly challenged Meyer to take a lie-detector test to address the denials.
- Penn State has not confirmed any discussions with Meyer as its search continues without a announced hire, and one outlet reported Meyer recommended Ohio State assistant Brian Hartline, a claim lacking wider corroboration.