GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Urban Meyer is now football coach at the University of Florida, succeeding Ron Zook, who was fired during the season.
The university announced Meyer's hiring Saturday.
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"Urban Meyer represents the qualities that we were looking for in our head coach," Athletic Director Jeremy Foley said.
"He is an innovator of the game with proven success as a head coach."
Meyer coached the Utah Utes to an 11-0 record this season.
"I am certainly excited about the opportunity to be the head coach at the University of Florida," Meyer said.
Florida finished the season with a 7-4 record. The Gators were 4-4 in the Southeastern Conference.
