Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A release from the Ohio State University says football coach Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl.

OSU sent the announcement in a release Tuesday morning.

Meyer will use a press conference Tuesday at 2pm to formally announce his retirement from coaching following Ohio State’s appearance in the Rose Bowl Game, and Smith will name Day as the 25th head coach in the history of the program, beginning Jan. 2.

Meyer will be joined at the press conference by Athletic Director Gene Smith, and offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Day.