Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time
Woody Hayes or Urban Meyer
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Why This Battle Matters
In the arena of greatness where legends clash, does the tactical modernity of Urban Meyer overshadow the gritty traditionalism of Woody Hayes? Here’s where the rubber meets the road in the College Football Coaches of All Time league. Meyer’s cutting-edge strategies and remarkable adaptability contrast sharply against Hayes's old-school, no-nonsense approach and fierce loyalty. This isn’t just about who wins; it's about what direction fans believe true coaching greatness lies. Will it be innovation or tradition that captures your respect and admiration?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Woody Hayes over Urban Meyer when it comes to the greatest College Football Coaches of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Woody Hayes 68.8% of the time over Urban Meyer.
Across all battles:
Woody Hayes win rate: 43.1%
Urban Meyer win rate: 38.7%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?
Nick Saban is currently topping the charts as the #1 contender in the Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time league. You can check out the full GOAT List to see where everyone ranks.
Why is this matchup between Urban Meyer and Woody Hayes so heated?
It's a classic clash of eras and philosophy. Meyer's modern, innovative approaches and his success in the BCS and CFP era contrasts sharply with Hayes’s old-school, hard-nosed style from the mid-20th century. Each represents a different chapter in college football history, sparking a lot of debate among fans about the evolution of the game.
Who is better: Urban Meyer or Woody Hayes in the Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time league?
Right now, Woody Hayes is leading in the head-to-head fan battle on GoatWars, but it's quite a tight race. Fans admire Hayes for his intense coaching style and his legendary status at Ohio State, which might be swaying more votes his way at the moment.