Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has come under fire in recent weeks due to his alleged mishandling of multiple domestic violence incidents involving his former wide receivers coach, Zach Smith.
The offshore sportsbook Bovada has released odds on Meyer's future with the Buckeyes, and it doesn't look good for Meyer, who is currently on paid administrative leave.
Urban Meyer is head coach of Ohio State Buckeyes on September 1, 2018
Bet | Odds |
No | -220 |
Yes | +180 |
Not to be outdone, bookmaker BetDSI.com -- whose odds favor Meyer keeping his job -- released odds on specific coaches who potentially could roam the sidelines in the season opener vs. Oregon State.
Coach | Odds |
Urban Meyer | -300 |
Greg Schiano | +400 |
Kevin Wilson | +600 |
Ryan Day | +800 |
Alex Grinch | +1000 |
Les Miles | +1200 |
Jim Grobe | +1500 |
Rich Rodriguez | +1800 |
Luke Fickell | +2000 |
Justin Fuente | +2500 |
Jim Tressel | +3000 |
Lane Kiffin | +3000 |
Houston Nutt | +5000 |
Joe Moorhead | +5000 |
Chris Ash | +5000 |
Hue Jackson | +7500 |
Tom Herman | +10000 |
Jim Harbaugh | +20000 |
James Franklin | +20000 |
Nick Saban | +20000 |
Including Saban and Harbaugh is a fantastic touch. Can you imagine the shockwaves that would go through the college football world if either happened?
Also, the prospect of Kiffin in Columbus is extra spicy.
SportsLine has taken an in-depth look at Big Ten win totals ahead of the 2018 season. Will Urban Meyer's potential absence or departure affect where Ohio State winds up? Visit SportsLine and see for yourself.
