Nov 26, 2011; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) waves to the crowd as he runs off the field following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Nittanty Lions 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame is searching for a replacement for acclaimed defensive coordinator Al Golden after falling just short of a national championship, and a potential candidate with Urban Meyer ties has emerged.

Former coaches Urban Meyer and Nick Saban are both in the College Football Hall of Fame's class of 2025, and Michael Strahan and Michael Vick are among the former players who will be inducted. The National Football Foundation announced Saban's selection last week and the rest of the 18-player, four-coach class Wednesday.

Urban Meyer will join Nick Saban in the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class. The National Football Foundation announced Saban’s selection last week and the rest of the 18-player, four-coach class on Wednesday.

Former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was also selected in his first year of eligibility ... and running backs Steve Slaton (West Virginia) and Montee Ball (Wisconsin) are part of a class that also includes former FCS Defensive Player of the ...

When former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer reflects on his career, he remembers the losses as much as the wins.

FILE- Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 6 ...

Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Michael Vick and Michael Strahan headline the 22-member College Football Hall of Fame 2025 class

Jason Williams:Urban Meyer, John Kasich and top business leaders ... But behind Cardale Jones, the Buckeyes crushed Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten championship game to earn a spot in the four ...

Urban Meyer will join Nick Saban in the 2025 College ... Among other picks was Wisconsin’s Montee Ball, who won the 2012 Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back.

FILE- Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 6 ...

Mount Union legend Larry Kehres stays in touch with Nick Sirianni, who has gone from complete unknown to taking the Eagles places Andy Reid didn't.