CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl.
He made the decision after coming to grips with a cyst in his brain that had developed significantly in recent years.
According to YahooSports!, the cyst gave the 59-year-old regular headaches and made him fear for his long-term health.
Ryan Day, 39, will take over as head coach of the program.
The offensive coordinator took over this season for three games when Meyer sat out with a suspension.
Meyer had brain surgery to drain the cyst in the spring of 2014, and another surgery is an option for treatment.
Meyer is 82-9 in seven seasons at Ohio State, with a 7-0 record against Michigan and three Big Ten titles.
Seven years was the longest he lasted at any of the four schools where he coached, following two seasons as Bowling Green, two at Utah and six at Florida.
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