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Urban Meyer makes ridiculous assertion that Miami couldn't survive an SEC schedule

Miami would be just fine in the SEC.
ByPatrick Previty
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Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer broadcasts on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff prior to the NCAA football game between the Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025.
Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer broadcasts on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff prior to the NCAA football game between the Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Urban Meyer isn't convinced Miami would have the same success if the Hurricanes played in the SEC.

Following Miami's drop in the CFP rankings, the former Florida and Ohio State coach questioned whether Mario Cristobal's team could withstand the schedules faced by Alabama and Georgia, suggesting the Crimson Tide's best performances have been more impressive than anything Miami has shown.

Meyer made the comments during The Triple Option podcast's discussion of Tuesday's CFP rankings, which placed Georgia at No. 1, Alabama at No. 3 and Miami at No. 7.

Urban Meyer questions Miami's ability to compete in the SEC

Meyer acknowledged that he admires Miami but questioned how its record would look against a more demanding SEC schedule.

"You have to ask yourself when you look at Miami, if they played a schedule like a Bama and a Georgia, where would they be?" Meyer said.

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He pointed specifically to Miami's close victories over North Carolina and Florida State as reasons to question the Hurricanes' standing among the nation's elite teams.

North Carolina pushed Miami to the closing minutes on Halloween before the Hurricanes escaped Chapel Hill with a 38-35 victory. Two weeks earlier, Florida State took Miami to double overtime before the Hurricanes pulled away for a 43-35 win.

"You stick them in the Southeastern Conference right now. What is Miami's record?" Meyer asked. "On film, Bama's best version is better than Miami's, especially with Malachi Toney out."

Miami has a stronger resume than Meyer suggests

The Hurricanes defeated No. 13 Wake Forest 33-20 on the road and dominated Clemson 41-13 in Death Valley.

There is also recent history worth considering. Last season, Miami defeated three SEC opponents, beating Florida 26-7 during the regular season before taking down Texas A&M 10-3 and Ole Miss 31-27 during its run to the national championship game.

Former North Carolina coach Mack Brown also disagreed with the criticism of Miami's schedule. "I think that's a slap at who they've played. That's a slap at the ACC," Brown said.

The Hurricanes have three regular-season games remaining against Duke, Virginia Tech and Boston College, followed by a potential ACC Championship Game appearance.

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