The Triple Option

Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone
The Triple Option Podcast

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. Follow us @3XOptionShow on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook for bonus content. Presented by Wendy’s

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Hunter for Heisman, Michigan runs over USC, Tennessee Title? Plus Kalen DeBoer on Alabama v Georgia

    Conference play is upon us with some truly historic performances setting the tone. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down USC’s introduction to the Big Ten and if Michigan can sustain their winning ways without throwing the ball. Travis Hunter puts on another unworldly performance, is the Colorado superstar on his way to winning a Heisman Trophy? (10:28) New Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer joins the guys ahead of the Tide's matchup against #2 Georgia. He takes us back to the whirlwind week that had him coaching Washington in the National Championship on Monday and stepping off a plane in Tuscaloosa on Friday, as well as his success as an athlete outside of football. (36:30) Then, the guys take a look at what the 12-team College Football Playoff would look like if the season ended today and what teams are true contenders; is that Rocky Top playing in the background? They then hit the “Pick Six” and break down the top games of Week 5 including Louisville-Notre Dame, Illinois-Penn State, and of course, Georgia-Alabama. (1:00:10) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors: BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR). ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 26m
  2. 18 SEPT

    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Texas on Top, Panic in Florida, Conference Rankings, and Week 4 Picks

    College and the NFL collide on this week’s episode of “The Triple Option.” With Texas at #1 once again, Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone discuss the Quinn Ewers-Arch Manning situation going forward. Florida and Florida State are in a dark place while the good ole days may be back in Nebraska. (10:06) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell takes some time to join the guys and talk about the relationship between the NFL and College Football. He dives into the safety of the game, new changes to the kickoff rules, player eligibility, the fan base he DOESN’T have a problem with (Who Dat?), and the sport's future generations. (36:18) Why is the SEC back at the top of the sport and what can the Big Ten do to catch them? Coach Meyer breaks it down with a history lesson. The guys then make their Week 4 picks including USC and Michigan’s first Big Ten Meeting, a Big 12 showdown between Utah and Oklahoma State, and BYU’s chance to be a Dawg. (56:45) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors: BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR). ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 22m
  3. 11 SEPT

    NIU Head Coach Thomas Hammock, The Anatomy of an Upset, Is Texas Back, and Week 3 Picks

    Northern Illinois shocked the college football world and “The Triple Option” is at the epicenter of it all. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the upset of Notre Dame by the Huskies and the emotion that comes with a monumental win. The Texas Longhorns took care of business in Ann Arbor, something Mark saw coming a mile away. What’s next for the Irish and the Wolverines? (5:30) Then, the architect of the upset of the season, NIU Head Coach Thomas Hammock joined the guys. Coach took us into the moment that beating the fifth ranked team in the country became a reality, how to build team culture in the era of NIL, and the transfer portal, and the emotion of leading his alma mater into the AP Top 25. (32:15) An impressive performance in a loss of an Auburn recruit led to a trip down memory lane of the most dominant high school performances Coach Meyer has ever seen (calling Percy Harvin). The guys made their Week Three Pick Six including a pair of rivalry games out west in Oregon and Washington and the hottest team in the country you will never guess. #BearDown. (50:00) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors: BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR). ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  4. 4 SEPT

    Texas Legend Colt McCoy, College Football Opening Weekend Chaos, and Intimidating Entrances

    Week One of the College Football Season is in the books and no one breaks it down like “The Triple Option”.  Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk about the standout performances from the weekend, welcome Cam Ward to the Heisman race, question coaching tactics in Las Vegas, and give hope to an ACC school with a less than stellar start (not you Florida State). (8:55) Then, Texas Longhorns legend Colt McCoy stops by ahead of one of the biggest matchups of the season between his alma mater and defending national champion Michigan. He also looks back on his Heisman and National Championship battle with Mark, gives his take on the state of college football, and the very talented Texas quarterback room. (41:00) Coach Meyer takes you to the entrance of one of the most hostile environments in college football, which will make you want to shower off after hearing. (1:02:23) The guys then make give their game predictions for Week 2 and Mark crowns his latest Deuce Deuce Dawg of the Week in a PRIME time game. (1:07:20) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs  A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors: BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR). ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 26m
  5. 28 AUG

    Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning, Florida State Upset, Early Heisman Candidates, and Week 1 Predictions

    Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down Georgia Tech’s upset over Florida State, including the Checkmate Moment that secured the win for the Yellow Jackets. (6:22)   Then, Head Coach of the #3 Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning joins the guys. With 15 transfers this year, including QB Dillon Gabriel, Lanning discussed his approach for finding which players are ready to win. Plus, the backing of Nike Founder Phil Knight, the Ducks move to the Big Ten, and their biggest game of the year; get ready Buckeyes. (14:06)   The guys preview their Heisman frontrunners, as Mark offers his experience as a Heisman Trophy winner. (34:00) And a preview of top matchups this week from USC to Miami, Clemson to Texas A&M, and more. (49:34)   New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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.   The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs    A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors:    NHTSA Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Paid for by NHTSA.   BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!   First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR).   ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m
  6. 21 AUG

    Nick Saban on Changes in College Football, Season Preview, and Opening Weekend Predictions

    It’s the inaugural episode of The Triple Option!  Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone preview the preseason Top 10 teams in college football, and explain how some teams may fall well short of expectations, while others outside of the Top 10 have a very realistic chance of competing for a National Championship.  Then, Nick Saban, 7-time National Champion Head Coach at Alabama and LSU joins the show to discuss the current state of college football and how changes over the past several years have impacted the game, recaps some of his favorite coaching memories against Urban Meyer, shares a funny story about recruiting Mark Ingram II, and fills us in on life after coaching.  The guys then predict their favorite opening weekend matchups, including Deuce Deuce’s Dog of the Week. We see you North Dakota State.  New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs    A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors:  NHTSA Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Paid for by NHTSA. BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!   First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR).   ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 21m

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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. Follow us @3XOptionShow on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook for bonus content. Presented by Wendy’s

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