The Triple Option

Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone
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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 Monday. 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

  1. 5d ago

    Urban Meyer & Jon Sumrall Break Down Florida's Statement Win

    The Florida Gators STUN Ole Miss! Jon Sumrall joins Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone on The Triple Option to break down Florida's 52-28 statement win over Ole Miss in The Swamp and why the Gators are back on track to the glory days. Coach Sumrall goes inside the win, Jadan Baugh's 3-touchdown day, and what 4-0 means in Gainesville. The guys then reveal their Top 5 teams after Week 5 of college football, react to the suspensions of Dylan Stewart and Desman Stephens, and head to Tuscaloosa as Mark receives his Hall of Fame honors. Plus, Dan Lanning “Sounds Off” on the Oregon vs USC rivalry and the best player in the country earns Dawg of the Week (O-H!). Then Coach, Mark and Rob preview Ohio State vs Iowa, Alabama vs Mississippi State and Florida vs Missouri. Chapters 00:00 Show Start 02:30 Florida Upsets Ole Miss 06:30 Week 4 Headlines 08:42 College Football Top 5 23:00 Stewart and Stephens Suspended 27:30 Mark Honored at Alabama 32:44 Oregon Shows Up USC 41:55 Jon Sumrall, Florida Head Coach 58:18 Jeremiah Smith Goes Off 01:00:30 Ohio State at Iowa 01:05:20 Alabama at Mississippi State 01:08:35 Florida at Missouri New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. 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. Wendy’s: Bring the Beef. Thank you to our additional sponsors Draft Kings - New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days. The Crown Is Yours! Use my promo code TTO. #DKPartner Las Vegas - There's no better place for college football. https://VisitLasVegas.com. If you enjoyed “The Triple Option”, check out Throwbacks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara on YouTube. Sports, pop culture, nostalgia, big guests and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe and watch here: www.youtube.com/@Throwbacks_Show #FloridaGators #OleMissFootball #CollegeFootball #JonSumrall #TheTripleOption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Sep 22

    Urban Meyer Reacts to the Ole Miss Upset, Jeremiah Smith History & Texas vs Tennessee Preview

    College football, Ole Miss football, Ohio State football take center stage as Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone react to Ole Miss stunning LSU 33-24 in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Jeremiah Smith becoming Ohio State's all-time receiving yards leader, and Kentucky's signature win at Texas A&M with head coach Will Stein.   Trinidad Chambliss delivered a Heisman statement with 363 passing yards and the game-winning rushing TD vs LSU. Plus Lane Kiffin's shocking 1-9 road record vs Top 10 teams, the debate to ban 84-0 blowouts like Oregon vs Portland State, Week 4 picks for Texas vs Tennessee, USC vs Oregon, Michigan vs Iowa, Texas A&M vs LSU, and Matt Leinart joins to talk USC, being a D1 QB dad with son Cole at SMU, and Season 3 of Throwbacks with Vince Young.   New episodes of The Triple Option every Monday night on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts. Follow @3XOptionShow for questions and feedback.   Subscribe for weekly college football picks, college football predictions, breakdowns and championship insight from Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Florida Would Storm the Field vs #4 Ole Miss? 01:25 - Welcome Back From London & Big Noon in Wembley 04:10 - Ole Miss 33-24 LSU: Lane Kiffin Return Spoiled 09:45 - Lane Kiffin 1-9 vs Top 10 on Road: Self-Evaluate? 13:20 - Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Case: 363 Yards & Game-Winner 18:30 - Ole Miss #4, Underdog at #21 Florida + Swamp Preview 21:15 - Jeremiah Smith Makes Ohio State History: Receiving Yards Record 27:40 - Ohio State 59-3 Kent State Response + Illinois Preview 31:05 - London Recap: Arizona State vs Kansas & Wembley Crowd 36:20 - Churchill War Rooms & Coach's First Martini EVER 39:00 - SOUND OFF: Should 84-0 Games Be Banned? Oregon vs Portland State 47:15 - Will Stein Interview: Kentucky Stuns Texas A&M 58:30 - Kenny Minchey, Portal vs High School Building & Charlie Strong 1:04:10 - Deuce Deuce Dog of the Week: Trinidad Chambliss 1:05:45 - Week 4 Picks: #1 Texas at #14 Tennessee 1:08:20 - #4 Ole Miss at #21 Florida Pick 1:10:05 - #12 USC vs #20 Oregon & #18 Michigan vs #17 Iowa Picks 1:12:30 - #23 Texas A&M at #10 LSU: Loser Out? 1:14:00 - Matt Leinart: D1 QB Dad, USC Crowds & Throwbacks Season 3 The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Wendy’s: Bring the Beef.   Thank you to our additional sponsors Draft Kings - New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days. The Crown Is Yours! Use my promo code TTO. #DKPartner   Las Vegas - There's no better place for college football. https://VisitLasVegas.com.   Throwbacks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara is back with a new season on YouTube. Sports, pop culture, nostalgia, big guests and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe and watch here: www.youtube.com/@Throwbacks_Show #CollegeFootball #OleMissFootball #OhioStateFootball #LaneKiffin #JeremiahSmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 14

    Arch Manning vs Jeremiah Smith Delivered | Urban Meyer Breaks Down Week 2

    Arch Manning's 4th-quarter comeback over Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State headlines a wild college football weekend. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down everything: 🏈 Arch Manning vs Ohio State — how Texas stole the win and what it means for the CFP race 🏈 Michigan football — the bounce-back win over #11 Oklahoma and Bryce Underwood's next step 🏈 Oklahoma State — the biggest upset of the weekend as the Cowboys took down Oregon; we talk Mike Leach's influence with head coach Eric Morris 🏈 Kyle Whittingham — the Wolverines' coach on his first signature win and what's next for Bryce Underwood 🏈 Dawg of the Week + the guys make their Week 3 picks, including Lane Kiffin's return to Baton Rouge Chapters 00:00 Show Start 02:15 Texas Takes Down Ohio State 06:45 Arch Manning Confidence Level 11:45 End of Game Strategy 19:25 Michigan Gets Signature Win 28:30 Eric Morris, Oklahoma State Head Coach 43:22 Kyle Whittingham, Michigan Head Coach 53:28 Dawg of the Week 58:50 Houston at Texas Tech 01:02:02 Florida State at Alabama 01:05:54 LSU at Ole Miss New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. 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. Wendy’s: Bring the Beef. Thank you to our additional sponsors Draft Kings - New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days. The Crown Is Yours! Use my promo code TTO. #DKPartner Las Vegas - There's no better place for college football. https://VisitLasVegas.com. #CollegeFootball #ArchManning #Michigan #OhioState #OklahomaState #Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 7

    Michigan's Close Call, Why Lane Kiffin is GOOD For College Football, and Texas-Ohio State Showdown

    The Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan is off to an…interesting start. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down what happened in Ann Arbor and why it should have all ended one second sooner. They then dive into what’s next for Bryce Underwood and why Lane Kiffin, and everything that comes with him, is GOOD for college football. Coach Meyer gives his strategy when you have playmakers like Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney after their monster first games of the season. The guys then pick their four leading Heisman candidates; Manning and Carr and Smith and a sleeper? Finally, they break down the upcoming games between the Longhorns and Buckeyes, Wolverines and Sooners, and Wildcats and Crimson Tide. Chapters 00:00 Show Start 03:57 Michigan Miracle 10:10 What's Next for Bryce Underwood 18:08 Lane Kiffin's Antics 23:45 Is Dabo Done? 28:15 Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney Unleashed 32:10 Heisman Draft 42:45 Ohio State vs Texas 49:45 Oklahoma vs Michigan 52:58 Alabama vs Kentucky New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. 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. Wendy’s: Bring the Beef. Thank you to our additional sponsors Draft Kings - New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days. The Crown Is Yours! Use my promo code TTO. #DKPartner Las Vegas - There's no better place for college football. https://VisitLasVegas.com. #MichiganFootball #CollegeFootball #UrbanMeyer #BryceUnderwood #LaneKiffin #JeremiahSmith #ArchManning #Heisman #TexasVsOhioState #MichiganVsOklahoma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Aug 31

    Marcus Freeman on CJ Carr, Notre Dame's Title Push & 2026 College Football Predictions

    CJ Carr and Notre Dame's 2026 national championship expectations take center stage as Marcus Freeman joins Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone on the 100th episode of The Triple Option. Coach Freeman opens up on his QB1 CJ Carr, the Fighting Irish's title window, the season opener at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin, and how he keeps getting younger every year at South Bend. Then the guys break down the Power 4 with their official conference championship picks ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Also on this episode: a check-in on Bill Belichick after North Carolina's first win in Dublin, deep dives on Clemson vs LSU, Notre Dame vs Wisconsin, and Louisville vs Ole Miss, and the crew builds their ultimate 2026 college football rosters. Chapters (00:00) Show Start (02:15) ACC Predictions (06:03) Big 12 Predictions (08:44) SEC Predictions (13:55) Big Ten Predictions (20:57) Chapel Bill Gets the W (24:55) The Cost of Winning (36:20) Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Head Coach (52:08) Week 1 Picks (01:00:50) Ultimate 2026 CFB Team (01:07:41) 100th Episode! New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. 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. Wendy’s: Bring the Beef. Thank you to our additional sponsors Draft Kings - New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days.  The Crown Is Yours! Use  my promo code TTO. #DKPartner NHTSA - Drunk driving changes your world. Drive sober or get pulled over. Paid for by NHTSA. ⁠https://www.pledgetodrivesober.com⁠ Ka'Chava - Go to ⁠https://Kachava.com⁠ and use code TTO for 15% off your first order Las Vegas - There's no better place for college football. ⁠https://VisitLasVegas.com⁠. #NotreDame #CJCarr #CollegeFootball #MarcusFreeman #TheTripleOption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Aug 24

    Is HATE Good for College Football? Urban Meyer & Mark Ingram Debate The Game plus Jeremiah Smith joins

    College Football is BACK! Jeremiah Smith joins Urban Meyer & Mark Ingram on The Triple Option. Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith sits down with Coach Meyer, Mark, and Rob Stone to reveal how he can be EVEN BETTER than last season, his chances of staying in Columbus for another year, and Ohio State's National Championship hopes. Plus: Is hatred GOOD for college football? Urban (The Game) and Mark (Iron Bowl) deliver a verdict on rivalry hate, Akron's new offensive coordinator, College Football Playoff semifinal predictions, and Coach Meyer breaks down why up-tempo offense has gone out of style in the huddle. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Show Start 04:00 NFL Players Going Back to College 08:58 - Is Hate Good for College Football? Inside Ohio State v Michigan 20:05 - Inside the Huddle: Why Up-Tempo Died 29:19 - Jeremiah Smith Interview: How He Gets Better 45:33 - Akron's New Offensive Coordinator 51:33 - College Football Playoff Final Four Picks 56:11 - National Champion Crownedpion Crowned New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. 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. Wendy’s: Bring the Beef. Thank you to our additional sponsors Draft Kings - New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days.  The Crown Is Yours! Use  my promo code TTO. #DKPartner NHTSA - Drunk driving changes your world. Drive sober or get pulled over. Paid for by NHTSA. https://www.pledgetodrivesober.com Ka'Chava - Go to https://Kachava.com and use code TTO for 15% off your first order Las Vegas - There's no better place for college football. https://VisitLasVegas.com. #CollegeFootball #JeremiahSmith #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NationalChampionship #TheGame #OhioState #UrbanMeyer #MarkIngram #TripleOption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 29

    Clark Lea on Vanderbilt's Rise + Urban Meyer's Top 10 College Football Programs

    Clark Lea, Urban Meyer, and college football's Top 10 programs — it's all on The Triple Option.    Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea sits down with Urban Meyer and Mark Ingram II to break down how the Commodores became a legitimate SEC contender, what it takes to replace Diego Pavia, and whether championship culture can still beat the highest bidder in the NIL era.    Plus: Urban Meyer drops his controversial Top 10 college football programs — Ohio State at #1, Alabama at #2, Michigan at #7, and USC hanging on at #10. Not everyone will agree. And to kick things off, Urban and Rob Stone count down the Top 5 must-watch games of the 2026 college football season — including a potential #1 vs. #2 showdown between Ohio State and Texas, Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, and Miami vs. Notre Dame in November.   Chapters 00:00 Show Open 01:40 Team's Preseason Prep 04:29 Best College Football Games of 2026 15:14 Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Head Coach 31:41 College Football's Top Ten Programs   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. Try Wendy's®  $1 Small Classic Frosty for a Limited Time. https://m-wendys.app.link/gm-dollar-frosty-audio-radio   Thank you to our additional sponsors NHTSA - Speeding Catches up With You. Paid for by NHTSA. https://nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding   #CollegeFootball #ClarkLea #UrbanMeyer #CFB2026 #SECFootball #VanderbiltFootball #TripleOption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 22

    Mack Brown & Urban Meyer Get BRUTALLY Honest About NIL, Arch Manning & Texas Football

    Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns, NIL and the future of college football headline this episode of The Triple Option. Urban Meyer and Rob Stone break down the biggest questions in the sport: Will the SEC leave the NCAA? What's next for Michigan? Texas or Ohio State — who's better? And can artificial intelligence actually change college football? College Football Hall of Famer Mack Brown stops by to talk the future of the game, NIL, the transfer portal, and what this season holds for Arch Manning and the Longhorns. Urban and Rob react to Greg Sankey's SEC Media Day comments and Michigan AD Warde Manuel stepping down at year's end. Then Jon Zimmerman and Devin Pinkston of Tracker Sports AI join to reveal how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of college football. 🏈 In this episode: • Will the SEC break away from the NCAA? Greg Sankey decoded • Michigan's next move after Warde Manuel steps down • Texas vs. Ohio State — who's the better team? • Mack Brown on NIL, the transfer portal & fixing college football • Arch Manning & the Longhorns' 2026 outlook • How AI is changing college football (Tracker Sports AI) Chapters 00:00 Show Start 02:32 SEC and the NCAA Headed for a Split 08:14 Michigan's AD Steps Down1 18:19 Mack Brown, College Football HOF '18 47:31 Jon Zimmerman and Devin Pinkston, Tracker Sports AI 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. Try Wendy's® $1 Small Classic Frosty for a Limited Time. https://m-wendys.app.link/gm-dollar-frosty-audio-radio Thank you to our additional sponsors NHTSA - Speeding Catches up With You. Paid for by NHTSA. ⁠https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding Ka'Chava - Go to https://Kachava.com and use code TTO for 15% off your first order #CollegeFootball #ArchManning #MackBrown #UrbanMeyer #NIL #TexasFootball #Longhorns #CFB #SEC #TransferPortal #TripleOption #Michigan #Wolverines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Monday. 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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  • Creator
    Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sinclair, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Triple Option

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