Meyer ended a run of six years of great success that included a pair of national championships, leading the Gators back from a deficit in the second half to beat the Nittany Lions Joep 37-24 in the Outback Bowl on Saturday.
Mike Gillislee Omarius Hines and ran for touchdowns, Chas Henry scored three field goals in the second half, and Ahmad Black sealed the win with an interception return 80 yards to help Florida (8-5) to send Meyer with a smile .
The coach of 46 years, resigned last month due to health concerns and spend more time with his family.
Meyer and 84 years old, gathered in the Paterno midfield to shake hands after the match that was anything but typical.
"He said, 'I love you son, '" said Meyer. "He is the one who calls me son. And I love him too."
As for Paterno, he - and his wife and Penn State officials - spent the week before the game repeatedly shooting down rumors that the Outback Bowl would be his last.
He hopes to be back for season 46 with Penn State (7-6). At one point, called the speculation about his future - including reports that he might be in poor health and had been hospitalized -. "ridiculous" He reiterated Friday that he has no plans to retire.
Meyer initially resigned in December 2009, only to change his mind the next day, back to what proved a disappointing year for a program that led the national championships in two of the last four seasons.
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