May 15, 2026

Ohio State football: Financial terms of Urban Meyer’s suspension released

COLUMBUS —  Urban Meyer returns to full coaching duties at Ohio State this week lighter in the wallet.  The football coach’s six-week, three-game suspension cost him $570,507.68 according to a document provided by the university in response to a public records request.  The sum reflects a reduction in his base salary as well as money his contract calls for him to receive for media, promotional and public relations activities, via apparel, shoe and equipment contracts and his university vehicle stipend.  » URBAN MEYER COVERAGE: Coach says he’s working to be a better leader | Meyer’s career by the numbers | Meyer says he wanted to help Smith family Meyer’s contract, which was updated in March, calls for him to receive $412,033.33 in monthly compensation this year.  Recommended for you Recommended for you Recommended for you The letter describing the financial terms of his punishment, signed by OSU president Michael Drake and director of athletics…

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