Ohio State's 31-0 loss to Clemson in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff marked only the third time Urban Meyer has lost a bowl game in his coaching career.
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Meyer is now 10-3 in bowl games, and the previous two times his team lost a bowl game, he won a national championship the following year.
In 2007, Meyer's Florida Gators lost to Michigan 41-35 in the Capital One Bowl. The next season, Florida defeated Oklahoma 24-14 in the national title game.
In 2013 during his second year at Ohio State, the Buckeyes lost to Clemson 40-35 in the Orange Bowl. The next season, Ohio State beat Oregon 35-21 in the national championship game.
So, if history is an indicator, the Buckeyes' embarrassing loss in the Fiesta Bowl to Clemson could be a promising sign for next season for Urban Meyer. The Buckeyes also brought in the No. 2 recruiting class in the country, and they return 15 starters next season.
(h/t The Spun)
