Honoring a Champion: Urban Meyer’s Enduring Service to OSU and the Community

A Modern-Day Buckeye Legend
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Few names stir the pride of Buckeye Nation like Urban Meyer. When he returned to Columbus to take the reins as head coach of The Ohio State University Football Program, he didn’t just aim to win—he aimed to transform. And that’s exactly what he did.

In just his second season at the helm, Coach Meyer led the Buckeyes to an unforgettable National Championship in 2014, reinvigorating not only the program but reigniting the spirit of OSU fans around the globe. His fast-paced, no-nonsense approach to the game brought a new era of excitement, dominance, and national relevance back to The Shoe—and the entire state of Ohio felt it.

But Urban Meyer’s legacy isn’t measured by trophies alone. It’s in the lives he changed—on and off the field.

As a leader, Meyer always believed in developing the whole person. He emphasized character, discipline, and academic success, helping countless young men become not just better athletes, but better people.

Whether it was encouraging student-athletes to graduate, lead with integrity, or give back to the community, Coach Meyer lived the values we at the Agonis Club strive to uphold.

“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.”
– Urban Meyer

“Go above and beyond, be elite—not average. That’s the expectation at Ohio State.”
– Urban Meyer

A proud supporter of the Agonis Club during his time in Columbus, Urban always recognized the importance of our mission to uplift student-athletes and support their futures. His presence at our events, his encouragement of our efforts, and his relentless commitment to excellence left an impression we will never forget.

​We honor Urban Meyer as a true legend of The Ohio State University—a champion of football, of leadership, and of people.