Meyer said he has met with Buchanan a dozen times.
"He's awesome," Meyer told 10TV in Columbus, "and obviously the Fisher School of Business, we have a great relationship with them and the dean. I look forward to it."
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Meyer will coach the Buckeyes through the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 before offensive coordinator Ryan Day takes over as head coach.
Meyer, 54, announced his retirement Dec. 4. He said at the time he planned to stay involved with the university.
“God has a plan,” Meyer said. “I'm not quite sure what it is. (Athletic Director) Gene (Smith) and I are extremely close, and we discussed that.”
At the same press conference, Meyer said he loves Columbus and plans to continue living there.
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“I've always been a Buckeye as long as I can remember,” Meyer said. “Gene Smith, like I said, our relationship has always been good. It's over the top now. And I trust him with my life. And our families are very close. So when he says jump, I still say — I'm going to still call him boss. I believe in Ohio State. I believe in the spirit when you walk around this campus. I believe in Buckeye Nation, because I lived it my entire life. I believe that this is a different place. And I want to help in any way I can. And I believe in our new head coach.”
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