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Urban Meyer Calls Michigan 'Train Wreck' After Loss
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In Short: Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer describes Michigan's football team as a 'train wreck' following their loss to Minnesota.
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer used harsh language to describe Michigan's football team, calling it a 'train wreck' after their Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Meyer, who was at the game for FOX Sports' 'Big Noon Kickoff,' said he did not see the energy, passion, or toughness he expected from the Wolverines.
Michigan's loss to Minnesota marked the Golden Gophers' first home win over the Wolverines since 1977.
Meyer's comments come after Michigan's loss, where the team struggled both offensively and defensively.
Michigan's remaining seven games include four ranked opponents, making their upcoming schedule challenging.
On his podcast, 'Triple Option Podcast,' Meyer elaborated on his thoughts, stating, 'I have not said this yet. It's a train wreck right now. I stood there and watched it.'
What this adds
Meyer's assessment highlights the team's current struggles, but it remains to be seen how Michigan will perform in their upcoming games.
Background
A railway accident is a type of disaster involving one or more trains. Train wrecks often occur as a result of miscommunication, for example when a moving train meets another train on the same track, when the wheels of train come off the track, or when a boiler explosion occurs.
What's confirmed
- Michigan is coming off a Week 5 loss on the road to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, which marked their first win at home over the Wolverines since 1977; it was the site of FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff."
- A train wreck is defined as "a violent and destructive crash involving a train" or "an utter disaster or mess." But for Urban Meyer, that's just the 2026 Michigan Wolverines.
- Of its seven remaining games, Michigan has four ranked opponents: No.
- "And I didn't feel it. I didn't see it when there had to be a big stop. I didn't see the energy, and I just didn't see it … passion, energy and toughness. I didn't see it."
What's still developing
- He has also rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns.
- On his podcast, he sounded off about what he saw from Michigan in the loss, and according to Meyer, there wasn't much to like.
- On the other side of the ball, Michigan hasn't found nearly the same success.