Urban Meyer will spend this fall working as an announcer for ESPN.

Meyer will make his debut Wednesday as a studio analyst during ESPNU's 10-hour ESPNU National Signing Day Special.

As part of the agreement, Meyer will work a weekly regular-season game (specific assignment to be determined) and select post-season bowl games. He will also provide studio analysis on ESPN's daily College Football Live, NFL Draft, spring games and bowl games, including during the network's on-site BCS coverage.

Meyer will also contribute to ESPN's Saturday morning College GameDay from his game site, make weekly appearances on ESPN Radio, and provide analysis on SportsCenter and additional ESPN outlets.

In December, Meyer cited the desire to "focus on family and my other interests away from the sidelines" when he revealed his decision to walk away from Florida after six seasons.

The Gators defeated Penn State in the Outback Bowl in his final game. Meyer then worked as part of ESPN's coverage of the BCS championship game between Auburn and Oregon.

"We're committed to Urban, he's committed to us and we believe he'll be here for a long time to come." ESPN executive vice president Norby Williamson said. "Coach Meyer brings a fresh voice and a contemporary knowledge of the game. As he showed during BCS coverage, his ability to communicate the strategic aspects of the game and his incredible track record for success will serve college football fans everywhere."

Meyer and his wife have one daughter that plays volleyball at Georgia Tech and another that is expected to play at Florida Gulf Coast this fall.

"In the offseason it's going to be minimal,'' he said of spending time away from home. "During the season from what I understand it's going to be the weekend - Friday, Saturday. So it's going to be a lot different than what I'm used to the past 25 years. And I'm excited to do it.''

He said his family was "fired up'' about him working for ESPN.

"I'm still going to be able to spend as time as I would at home so they are very excited about it,'' he said.

There would be some uncomfortable moments, when he has to be critical of former coaching peers.

"Does it worry me, yeah. But I'm going to just give my opinions,'' he said. "I've done this for a long time. A lot of people have opinions, but I can give an opinion that's probably a little bit more in-depth than most. And I look forward to doing that."