Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire

Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Urban Meyer plans to retire after the Rose Bowl.

Meyer, 54, has had headaches caused by an arachnoid cyst in his brain.

“The decision was a result of cumulative events,” Meyer said during a news conference. “And health No. 1. The fact that we have an elite coach on our staff. The fact that our program is very healthy. We’ve recruited very well. All played a significant role in this.”

With a $7.6 million salary in 2018, Meyer is the highest-paid head coach in college football.

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