Podcast
The Triple Option
Hosted by Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone · EN
A new age of football is here!
Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone will guide you through the ever-changing landscape of the sport we all live for. Meyer, 3x National Champion at Ohio State and Florida, takes you inside the mind of the decision-makers, and explores championship caliber leadership and locker room culture. Ingram, National Champion and Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama and 13-year NFL vet with the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans, gives the player perspective from all levels. And Stone has seen it all, bringing more than two decades of experience covering the sport more closely than anyone.
From the expanded college football playoff, NIL, conference realignment, the increasing popularity of the NFL Draft, and everything in between, these guys have the experience and perspective to give fans unparalleled access into the game they love.
New episodes every Wednesday. Watch on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.
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James Franklin fired, Curt Cignetti puts Indiana on top, Top Running Backs, and Week 8 picks
Oct 1501:02:07Summary readyLife comes at you fast, faster if you're the head coach at Penn State. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to James Franklin being fired at Penn State less than three weeks after being two plays from being the number on ranked team in the country. They then dive in on his legacy and who is up next (cover your ears Nebraska fans). Mark names his Dawg of the Week and he's 64? Rip a Cig(netti). The guys then debate if third ranked Indiana, yes you read that right, is a true National Championship contender. Teaser, plan the parade route Bloomington. We go Three and Out, discussing the top running backs lead by our running beast Mark Ingram II. The guys then make their week 7 picks: Alabama-Tennesse, Notre Dame-Tennessee, and Georgia-Ole Miss. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Thank you to our additional sponsors Google - No matter what question comes next, you can just ask Google. https://www.google.com/gasearch?udm=50&aep=46&source=25q4-US-JAG-YouTube-NCAAPo Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit https://Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #PennState #BigTen #Indiana #Cignetti #Franklin #MattRhule #MattCampbell #USC #NotreDame #Alabama #Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryTexas and Penn State Out of Top 25, College Football Playoff Dark Horses, and Week 7 Picks
Oct 801:04:11Summary readyWe are...out of the Top 25. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to a massive top 25 rankings shake up after Penn State's loss to UCLA and Texas falls to Florida, putting the preseason top two teams outside of the rankings. Mark then crowns UCLA transfer Nico Iamaleava as his dawg of the week. Winning at UCLA must run in the family, as OC Jerry Neuheisel reacts to the win. The guys then discuss the Neuheisel legacy as well as Rick's guitar skills. They then dive into the reasons this season has more parity than any other in college football history. We got Three and Out with College Football Dark horses. Spoiler alert, get the tortillas ready Lubbock. Coach, Rob, and Mark then hit the 2-minute drill, picking Texas-Oklahoma, Indiana-Oregon, and Alabama-Mizzou. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. https://www.tendys.com Thank you to our additional sponsors Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit https://Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #PennState #Texas #UCLA #Neuheisel #Alabama #SEC #BigTen #Clemson #OhioState Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryOregon's Dan Lanning Joins, Top Coaching Performances, Who's the SEC Favorite, and Week 6 Picks
Oct 100:55:00Summary readyNot one, not two, not three, but FOUR top ten teams went down in Week 5! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone try to make sense of yet another top 25 shakeup. They debate if Ole Miss will win the SEC, has James Franklin taken Penn State as far as they can go, will Ohio State repeat, and if Lincoln Riley will ever win a Big Ten title at USC. Mark then crowned Dante Moore as his Dawg of the Week for his performance in Happy Valley. Oregon's head coach, Dan Lanning joined the guys to talk about their double overtime win over Penn State, his Heisman contending QB, and the Ducks mentality going forward. Lane Kiffin sounded off, giving credit to the Rebel fan base for not storming the field after their win over LSU. We went "Three and Out" with the guys naming the most impressive coaching performances to this point with Lanning, Kiffin, Ryan Day, Mario Cristobal, Mike Elko, Kalani Sitake, Brett Venables, and Clark Lea all getting their props. They wrapped with the 2-minute drill, picking Texas Tech v Houston, Alabama v Vanderbilt, and Florida State v Miami. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Thank you to our additional sponsors Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit https://Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #OregonDucks #AlabamaCrimsonTide #PennState #OhioState #USC #ACC #Big12 #SEC #OleMiss #BigTen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryFuture of Belichick & Dabo, Texas Tech's Joey McGuire Joins, Best Stadiums, & Week 5 Picks
Sep 2401:03:43Summary readyIs Week 4 Too early to look into the futures of programs? NOPE! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone play "How Does This End?" looking at Bill Belichick at UNC, Fran Brown at Syracuse, Curt Cignetti at Indiana, Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Billy Napier at Florida, and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. (3:00) Full disclosure, we also talked about Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, but we recorded before he was let go, so you will need to check back next week for that. Mark named his Deuce Deuce Dawg of the Week - USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava. (30:00) What does Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire do after beating Utah in Salt Lake? Come on his favorite show of course! He talks about their win, how he has motivated this group as well as answering the accusations that they are buying a playoff spot. (32:18) We then went Three and Out with the guys listing the most difficult stadiums to play in (heads up PBA fans). (47:25) They then hit their Week 5 picks between USC-Illinois, Alabama-Georgia, and Oregon Penn State. We wrapped with Jake Jarvis' top 12 for the week! (53:22) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Thank you to our additional sponsors FanDuel - Visit https://Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #NorthCarolina #BillBelichick #Clemson #DaboSwinney #UrbanMeyer #Syracuse #FranBrown #Indiana #CurtCignetti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryGeorgia Back on Top, Tennessee Wins QB Trade, Brian Kelly Sounds Off, & Todd McShay Joins
Sep 1701:07:36Summary readyNobody cares about Special Teams, until it loses you a game. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive right into a wild weekend for special teams with Georgia Tech taking down Clemson, Tennessee missing a game winner, and Notre Dame muffing a hold. They then debated if the SEC runs through Athens and if the Vols came out on top of the Nico-Aguilar trade. Mark then named his THREE Dawgs of the Week, bestowing Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, Georgia Tech's Haynes King, and Aggie receiver Mario Craver. We then opened the floor for LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly to Sound Off! after their win over Florida. Rob and Coach then debated if he was on the right or wrong side of that conversation. The Ringer's Todd McShay stopped by and talked about the top Quarterbacks in this year's draft class including Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik, John Mateer, and more. It was then time for Three and Out, with Urban naming his Top Three Big Ten Quarterbacks, Mark dubbing the three he's most impressed with, and Rob gets you up to speed on the three you need to know. They wrapped with the 2-Minute Drill, picking Illinois-Indiana, Utah-Texas Tech, and Oklahoma-Auburn. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Thank you to our additional sponsors Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit https://Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #Tennessee #Georgia #SEC #JohnMateer #Oklahoma #NotreDame #BigTen #UrbanMeyer #MarkIngramII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryDown Goes Florida, USF's Alex Golesh Joins, Coaches' Hot Seat, Run Orange Run, & Week 3 Preview
Sep 1001:01:34Summary readyTwo weeks and two Florida colleges pull massive upsets! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by South Florida head coach Alex Golesh after the Bulls took down the Florida Gators for their second ranked win in as many weeks. Then we had a first, a kicker being named Deuce Deuce Dawg of the week. You read that right, Iowa State's Kyle Konrardy got the honor after his game winner over rival Iowa. The guys then talk post game sprints after Syracuse's Fran Brown made the Orange do up downs until they were no longer tired or thirsty. They then took a look at the hot seat and if the age of massive buyouts is on the way out. The guys then ranked the top three conferences in this week's rendition of "Three and Out", look away if you're a fan of the Big 12. They then hit the 2-minute drill, making their week 3 picks between Florida at LSU, Texas A&M at Notre Dame, and Georgia at Tennessee. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Thank you to our additional sponsors Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit https://Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #USF #FloridaGators #SyracuseOrange #GeorgiaBulldogs #AlabamaCrimsonTide #UrbanMeyer #MarkIngramII Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryAlabama goes down, Ohio State on top, Florida State's Mike Norvell & Iowa State's Matt Campbell Join
Sep 301:12:49Summary readyWhat happens when you have a MASSIVE week 1? You get not one, but two guests! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by Florida State head coach Mike Norvell right after their huge upset of eighth ranked Alabama. Mark then gives his take on his alma mater before the guys break down Ohio State's defensive masterpiece against top ranked Texas. #HornsDown They then go "Three and Out" with their top performances of Week 1 with Coach going heavy on the coordinators from Ohio State, Florida State, and LSU, while Mark sticks with the top players, and Rob gives you a little bit of everything, including some love for Dave Portnoy? We can't live completely in the past because we have a rivalry game in Week 2 and are joined by Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell to talk #CyHawk and how he was on Urban's staff for a couple days. We then hit the "2-minute Drill" picking the top games of week 2 including Michigan at Oklahoma, Iowa at Iowa State, and Kentucky vs Ole Miss. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wake up with Wendy’s breakfast https://www.wendys.com/breakfast Thank you to our additional sponsors Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #OhioState #Alabama #Texas #ArchManning #FloridaState #IowaState #UrbanMeyer #MarkIngram #RobStone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMonster College Football Week 1, Dabo Swinney Joins, and the Quarterback-Coach Relationship
Aug 2701:11:30Summary readyWhat do cold plunge cannon balls and national championships have in common? We have that answer and more. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk Iowa State-Kansas State and more importantly, the construction of trust between QB1 and the head coach. (1:57) Penn State is a favorite for the Natty and the reason why Mark thinks so might surprise you. (13:00) The SEC finally will go to a 9-game conference schedule, Coach and Mark react to what that means to and if it does really mean more. (17:19) Week 1 is here and it's MASSIVE! Coach gives his new quarterback rule book to help out Arch Manning and Julian Sayin, Mark is all about the Texas...defense? (24:16) Don't forget the Death Valley matchup between the Tigers of LSU and Clemson, (36:57) as well as the rebirth of Convicts vs Catholics between Miami and Notre Dame. (40:54) Finally the two, no THREE-TIME national champion head coach of the Clemson Tigers, Dabo Swinney stops by to set the record straight on conference schedules, the transfer portal, as well as the championship potential of this roster led by Heisman hopeful Cade Klubnik. (49:40) The guys then go Three and Out with their 2025 season predictions. (01:11:04) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO®Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 Thank you to our additional sponsors NHTSA - Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-overutm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=labordayimpaired2025&utm_content=custom_alcohol Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option FanDuel - Visit Fanduel.com/TripleOption to download the app and take advantage of a 50% Profit Boost today! #CollegeFootball #OhioState #Alabama #Clemson #DaboSwinney #UrbanMeyer #MarkIngram #NotreDame #LSU #Miami #PennState Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMichigan Punished, Jeremiah Smith Joins, & Players to Watch This Season
Aug 2001:04:59Summary readyCollege Football is back and who has it better than us?! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to Michigan finally receiving punishment for their 2023 sign stealing scandal, but was it enough? The guys then debate what Jim Harbaugh's legacy is as well as what power the NCAA still has. (1:40) The focus of Sound Off this week is none other than friend of show, Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock after his passionate plea to remember the point of college athletics. (24:44) The guys then take the temperature of the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, and Notre Dame after an offseason of change off the field. Who really is the dominant conference? (31:09) Finally, we have games on the field to talk about! What better way to start the season with a conference rival in...Ireland? The guys talk about the pressure in week zero on both Kansas State and Iowa State as they square off across the Atlantic. (42:30) They then give their top three players they are each looking forward to seeing this season in Three and Out. (45:28) How does the best college football show in the country kick off the season? With the best PLAYER in all of college football. Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stops by to talk about his growth, expectations in Columbus, his feelings about TTUN, and their opener against Texas. (51:05) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO®Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 Thank you to our additional sponsors NHTSA - Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-overutm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=labordayimpaired2025&utm_content=custom_alcohol Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option #CollegeFootball #OhioState #Michigan #JimHarbaugh #Alabama #MarkIngram #UrbanMeyer #JeremiahSmith #RobStone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2006 Rose Bowl Rewind with Mack Brown, Matt Leinart, and Vince Young plus 2025 Predictions
Jul 23, 202501:05:30Summary readyWhat's the greatest College Football game of All Time? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by three College Football Hall of Famers to make the case it's the 2006 Rose Bowl. Representing the Texas Longhorns, former head Coach Mack Brown and Quarterback Vince Young, while Heisman winner Matt Leinart carries the water for the Trojans. All three look back at the lead up, key moments, and the after effects of the 41-38 Texas victory. Mack sticks around to go down memory lane on some of the things he saw over the years as coaches tried to circumvent the rules, he and Urban's relationship, and what the future holds for the sport he has spent his life in. Since it's the final episode before the season starts, the guys revisited their February championship picks during the Crystal Ball. Not to spoil anything, but #HookEm. New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com) The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO®Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 Thank you to our additional sponsors NHTSA Speeding Catches Up With You https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/speeding-catches-up-with-you?utm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=read&utm_campaign=speed2025&utm_content=dogwalker BetMGM BetMGM is giving you the chance to win a prize every day during the baseball season! Step into the batter’s box for BetMGM’s Swing For the Fences free-to-play game! Visit BetMGM app to access the game and you’ll score a prize if you hit a single, double, triple or home run. See BetMGM.com for Terms. This US promotional offer not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, available in the U.S. For New York, call 877-8-HOPE NY or text HOPE NY (467369). For Arizona, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP. For Massachusetts, 1-800-327-5050. For Iowa, 1-800-BETS-OFF. For Puerto Rico, 1-800-981-0023. For West Virginia, visit www dot 1 800 gambler dot net. Subject to eligibility requirements. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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