The Triple Option

Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone•www.tripleoptionshow.com

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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College Football Playoff Rankings, Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti, SEC Logjam, and a Big Ten Showdown

Indiana and Ohio State prepare for a historic showdown in Columbus. Google it, it's a big deal. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the latest rankings and playoff bracket with the Big Ten controlling the top and a plethora of 2-loss SEC teams jockeying to be invited to the College Football Playoff. Is it better to miss your conference championship game or make it and take an L? The guys debate. (1:31) Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti stops by after he signed an eight-yea...

Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min

Trouble in Georgia, College Football Playoff Rankings, Week 12 Picks, & Colorado a Sleeper?

From the two-seed to outside the College Football Playoff in one week? Welcome to Georgia's world. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the latest rankings and playoff bracket as Georgia falls outside of the playoff while the Big Ten lays claim to four of the top five spots in the rankings for the first time ever. Coach and Mark make their case for the SEC while Rob stands up for the little guys getting it done this season. (1:42) Fair or Foul: celebrating with your friend...

Nov 13, 2024•58 min

College Football Playoff Rankings, Alex Smith Joins, Who is Coach of the Year, Week 11 Picks

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff is here! Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to the first ever 12-team college football playoff rankings as the Big Ten leads the way with Oregon and Ohio State atop the rankings. Mark breaks down which SEC teams that the playoffs start this weekend and Coach talks about his feel good stories of the season and if they can make the playoffs (Hoosier fans want to stay for this). (1:48) Alex Smith was the #1 overall pick for the San...

Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min

Top 5 Ohio State-Penn State Showdown, Heisman Rankings, Tyler Warren Joins & CFB Week 10 Preview

Ohio State and Penn State hang on to set up ANOTHER top five matchup in the Big Ten. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone go between the numbers to take a look at Ohio State's offensive line issues and what can be done to fix them to keep them on track to compete for a College Football Playoff National Championship ahead of their marquee matchup with Penn State. Meanwhile in University Park, the Nittany Lions have a quarterback question after starter Drew Allar was injured and backup...

Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min

Who is #1? Derrick Henry Joins, Alabama and Texas Fall, and Week 9 Preview

Another #1 team goes down amid a wild fan response to a questionable call. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone take you inside Georgia-Texas. They go through the resumes of Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Miami, and Penn State to determine who has earned the right to call themselves number 1 as well as a couple teams that could jump into the playoff conversation. (7:32) The NFL’s leading rusher, Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens joined Mark and Rob to talk about his massive season...

Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 34 min

Oregon-Ohio State Showdown, Penn State Tops USC, Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel Joins, and a Big SEC Weekend

Oregon and Ohio State deliver another classic game in a season full of them. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the final seconds of the Ducks and Buckeyes and what it means for both teams. James Franklin and Penn State get a marquee win over a USC team heading in the opposite direction down the rankings, while Alabama and Tennessee both escape another upset attempt. (5:20) Dillon Gabriel had the game of his career, quarterbacking the Ducks to the top of the Big Ten in their 3...

Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 21 min

Alabama (and 4 other top teams) Go Down, Ohio State Quarterback Will Howard, and Week 7 Picks

The College Football world is shocked with not one, but five MASSIVE upsets. Mark Ingram II, Matt Leinart, and Rob Stone guide you through a weekend full of upsets starting with Mark’s reaction to Vanderbilt’s big win over the previously top-ranked Crimson Tide. Matt then gets to talk about his alma mater USC falling to Minnesota before the guys look at the championship hopes of those two schools, Tennessee, Missouri, and Michigan. (3:00) One team that rolled over the weekend was second-ranked O...

Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min

Alabama and Georgia Deliver, NIL Runs Wild, Week 6 Picks, and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey

Another meeting of the Tide and Bulldogs means another instant classic. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive into the emotional roller coaster that was Georgia vs Alabama and what it means for both teams going forward. Colorado gets a statement win in Florida as Travis Hunter turns in another Heisman performance. (13:00) College football is transforming and one of the architects of it all is SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, who joins the guys. He discusses the strength of the conference ...

Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 45 min

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 whirl...

Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 22 min

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 t...

Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min

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 ...

Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min

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...

Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 22 min

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 rea...

Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min

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 h...

Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min

Introducing: The Triple Option with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, & Rob Stone

The Triple Option launches August 21st. New episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at @3XOptionShow on all social platforms for bonus content. This season, the game changes. Meyer, a 3x National Champion, combines years of experience on sidelines across the country and a passion for locker room culture for a truly unique perspective. Along with his Heisman, Ingram II brings the energy you wou...

Aug 13, 2024•1 min

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