He agreed to a $14.0 million, seven-year contract to lead the Gators. He then signed a contract extension worth $3.25 million annually.
In 2009, he obtained a further $24.0 million contract extension. He was now the highest-paid coach in the SEC and the third-highest-paid college football coach in the nation thanks to the agreement.
His time at Florida wasn’t without controversy, either. During his tenure as coach, 31 Gator players were detained for a variety of crimes. Meyer received criticism for how he handled the legal situation involving his players.
Nevertheless, he would guide the Gators to victories in the 2010 Sugar Bowl and two BCS National Championship Games. But in 2009, following a health crisis, he would take an indefinite leave of absence.
He left his position as coach and began a short broadcasting career. Before returning to coaching at Ohio State, he spent a year covering college football matches for ESPN.
