Urban Meyer has landed his first NFL head coach role with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Meyer, one of the most successful coaches in college football history, was confirmed as the successor to Doug Marrone on Thursday.
Marrone was fired this month by Jaguars owner Shad Khan after overseeing the franchise's worst ever season, which they finished with a 1-15 record.
Meyer has been charged with the task of restoring some pride following that dismal campaign.
The 56-year-old has coached Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and Ohio State at college level.
He masterminded two national title triumphs, in the 2006 and 2008 seasons, and was also a champion with Ohio State in the 2014 campaign.
Meyer boasts a college coaching record of 187-32 and now has the opportunity to take charge of Jacksonville.
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— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) January 14, 2021
Marrone left the Jaguars after four full seasons as head coach, but an inability to find consistent quarterback play and the gradual disintegration of a talented defense led to a steep decline.
They won their first game of the 2020 season but then lost the following 15 to finish with the worst record in the NFL and with the top pick in the 2021 draft, which the Jags are almost certain to use on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.