Urban Meyer Joins Florida Ring of Honor
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Meyer's induction, which will be marked during Saturday's home game against Oklahoma at The Swamp.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Awards
Former Florida coach Urban Meyer will be inducted into the Florida Ring of Honor, with his name unveiled on a display atop the north end zone of The Swamp during Saturday night's game against Oklahoma. The honor recognizes his leadership of Florida to national championships in 2006 and 2008.
Why it matters
The induction recognizes one of the most successful periods in Florida football history, with Meyer's six seasons producing two national titles. It also marks a moment of recognition for a coach whose career included stops at Ohio State and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Meyer's name will appear on an approximately 18-foot-wide, 5-foot-high display atop The Swamp's north end zone during the Oklahoma game. The honor was announced by athletic director Scott Stricklin, who informed Meyer and his wife Shelley during a lunch in Sarasota.
The players
Urban Meyer
Former Florida and Ohio State head coach who led Florida to national championships in 2006 and 2008 and later coached the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021.
Scott Stricklin
Florida athletic director who announced Meyer's induction into the Florida Ring of Honor.
The details
Stricklin told Meyer of the selection during a lunch date in Sarasota in October 2025, and Meyer helped evaluate Jon Sumrall during the subsequent coaching search. The induction will take place Saturday night when Florida hosts Oklahoma in Gainesville.
Timeline
Meyer coached Florida from 2005 to 2010, winning national titles in 2006 and 2008.
Meyer retired from Florida in 2010 and coached Ohio State from 2012 to 2018.
Stricklin notified Meyer of the honor in October 2025 during a lunch in Sarasota.
Culture Shift
Meyer's induction into the Florida Ring of Honor continues the program's practice of honoring coaches tied to its national championship teams. It reflects how collegiate athletic departments use stadium recognition to preserve the legacies of past championship coaches.
Fans attending Saturday's Florida-Oklahoma game at The Swamp will see Meyer's name unveiled during the induction ceremony. The display is visible from the stadium's north end zone during the event.
The takeaway
Stadium honors like the Florida Ring of Honor give fans a visible connection to a program's championship history. Following such announcements can help readers understand how collegiate programs recognize their most decorated coaches.
Further reading
Explore more Awards coverage for context on how programs recognize their most accomplished figures.
