Overview
- Meyer told WSYX reporter Kellyanne Stitts, “I don’t have a desire” to return to coaching, in comments published Oct. 31.
- His name had been floated for multiple openings as eight Power 4 programs, including Penn State, LSU and Florida, conduct head-coach searches.
- Meyer endorsed Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline as ready to be a head coach, boosting Hartline’s profile for current vacancies.
- Radio host Zach Gelb reported Meyer showed strong interest in the Penn State job and spoke with school leaders, but said talks fizzled over NIL concerns; this account has not been confirmed by Penn State.
- Analysts point to Meyer’s uneven recent track record, including his 13-game Jacksonville Jaguars tenure that ended in 2021, and suggest he may serve as a consultant on hires rather than return to daily coaching.