Urban Meyer supports Cincinnati Bearcats joining Big 12

At Ohio State Media Day on Sunday, Meyer said he wouldn’t be conflicted by having a program from another power conference in Ohio.

“I am a graduate, a fan,” Meyer said. “I think they should be in the Big-12. I’m saying that without making all the research necessary to really make that comment. That’s more as a fan. My sister’s a provost there and so I know that school very well and I couldn’t be happier for that city and for that school if they do get in the Big-12.”

Meyer, who graduated from UC in 1986, conceded it would affect Ohio State’s recruiting efforts in Ohio.

“I bet it would,” he said. “That Big-12 is big business.”