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Urban Meyer Reportedly Near Deal to Join Fox Sports as College Football Analyst

Just like with his first retirement in 2011, Urban Meyer will go from the sideline to the studio as he steps away from coaching.

According to Sporting News' Michael McCarthy, the former Ohio State coach is close to finalizing a deal with Fox Sports to join the network as a college football analyst.

Meyer, 54, stepped down at the conclusion of the 2018 season after seven years on the Ohio State sidelines. The Buckeyes hired former offensive coordinator Ryan Day as Meyer's replacement.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.