Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone

The Triple Option

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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 co...

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Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Does Washington Have the Best Quarterback in College Football? 10.07.2026

College football's 2026 QB race heats up — Arch Manning, Julian Sayin & Washington Huskies star Demond Williams face off at the Manning Passing Academy. Who comes out on top? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II & Rob Stone debate after Notre Dame QB CJ Carr put on a show at the Manning Passing Academy, outperforming Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, and Trinidad Chambliss — raising the real question: is this th...

Can Andrew Luck Bring Stanford Football Back? 01.07.2026

Andrew Luck — former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick and current Stanford Cardinal football General Manager — joins Urban Meyer and Rob Stone to break down his mission to bring Stanford football back to national title contention, the collapse of the Pac-12, and what he fears could get lost in today's rapidly changing college football landscape. Plus, Urban and Rob deliver their 2026 college football...

Virgina Tech's James Franklin Joins, Brendan Sorsby Saga Ends, and World Cup Vibes Are High 25.06.2026

Enter (The) Sandman. Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone get caught up in the World Cup craze after the fans showed out in Seattle and got the guys thinking which college campus has turned out the best for them. Cougars, and Hoosiers, and Tortillas, oh my! New Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin joins from his office in Blacksburg and discusses the transition from Penn State, his legacy in Happy V...

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian Joins, The Sorsby Saga Ends at Texas Tech, and World Cup Fever 17.06.2026

Football or Fútbol, we have you covered. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone discuss what is next for college football after Brendan Sorsby announced he would be leaving Texas Tech for the NFL amid his battle with the NCAA over gambling while at Indiana and Cincinnati. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins the show to share his love for the World Cup, his LONG history with Urban, how...

Texas Showdown, Alabama AD Greg Byrne Joins, Mike Leach's Hall of Fame Chances, and CFB 27 Cover 08.06.2026

Who wins in a fight, a Longhorn or a Red Raider? Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the back and forth between Texas and Texas Tech and whether there is a way to ensure more cross conference major matchups or if they are a thing of the past. Mike Leach is on the College Football Hall of Fame Ballot and Urban discusses their sleepover years ago...no there weren't any pillow...

Coach O Is Back, Big 12 Commish Brett Yormark Joins, and Best Quarterback Debate 27.05.2026

What do Ed Orgeron and Dorthy have in common? There's no place like home. Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone head down to Baton Rouge where Coach O is back with the Tigahs. Coach Meyer looks back at him time competing with Coach O on the field and on the recruiting trail. The guys then debate who they would build a team around between Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Vince Young, Baker Mayfield, and Joe Burrow...

Rebel Reunion, NCAA President Charlie Baker Joins, and Vanderbilt Goes Hollywood 20.05.2026

How does one go from averaging less than a point per game for Harvard to the Governor of Massachusetts to the President of the NCAA? Stick around and find out. Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone take a look back at the messy breakup between Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin ahead of the awkward reunion in Oxford when Kiffin's LSU Tigers come to town this fall. NCAA President Charlie Baker stops by to discuss...

Mami's Mario Cristobal Joins, Is Alabama a Quarterback Factory, and Shedeur Sanders Returns 13.05.2026

Baby Jesus, cafecitos, three first round NFL draft picks; the U is here. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk about Kalen DeBoer landing another stud in the quarterback room with the signing of Elijah Haven. Coach Meyer then takes you inside his recruiting strategy when dealing with top guys and managing rooms with too much talent. Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes fell short in...

Gambling and the NCAA, Ohio State Buckeye Julian Sayin Joins, and the Ingrams Go to Pittsburgh 06.05.2026

Beating the Team Up North in November, surfing in May, that's just the life of QB1 in Columbus. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone discuss gambling in college sports with Texas Tech's $5 million man currently being investigated by the NCAA. The guys talk about Brendan Sorsby's future, how to better monitor and support student athletes, and Coach shares a story about Pete Rose trying...

Notre Dame's CJ Carr Joins, Fernando Mendoza Goes #1, plus Nachos Boosting NIL 29.04.2026

Can Marcus Freeman really do it all? His quarterback thinks so. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone debate if Ohio State asking fans to "Round Up for NIL" at the concession stand this Spring is fair play or going too far? They then discuss the narrative that there isn't enough money to go around while Nebraska and Auburn sink hundreds of millions of dollars into their new facilities....

Next Mendoza Up, Todd McShay Previews the NFL Draft, plus is Chris Henry Jr the Next Buckeye Great? 21.04.2026

The Raiders are on the clock and all things are coming up Mendoza. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive into the latest with Spring ball starting with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and their new QB1 Alberto...Mendoza. Yup there's another and, along with Justice Haynes, are looking to take Brent Key's squad over the top in the ACC. Coach discusses his top QB battles, including Dw...

Inside the College Sports Exec Order, Big Ten vs SEC Debate, and Who Owns Friday Nights? 08.04.2026

Clear hearts, can't lose...does it work in college too? Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone discuss the Executive Order for college athletics, the first one expected to come from the White House. Urban takes us inside the reasoning for the five seasons in five years, the transfer rule, and the focus not just being on football and basketball. Ohio State's newest transfer from Alabama made a statement t...

UConn Beats the Buzzer, Head Coach Dan Hurley and Analyst Jay Bilas Join, Plus Hoosiers Spring Ball 31.03.2026

The Madness continues and we have not one but two of the top minds in all of college basketball stopping by. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by two-time National Champion and head coach of the UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley. He takes us inside Braylon Mullins' historic game winner over the Duke Blue Devils, their approach to the Final Four, his interaction with a zebra, and....

Florida Men's Basketball Head Coach Todd Golden joins, Top Sporting Events, and Listener Mailbag 16.03.2026

We know this is a college football show, but who doesn't love March Madness? Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone going through listener questions and discuss expectations around Arch Manning, the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, top golf courses, and if the Rose Bowl should be the permanent National Championship Location. Defending NCAA Men's College Basketball National Champion head coach Todd Golden of the F...

Saving College Sports Roundtable, USF's Brian Hartline Joins, and Remembering Lou Holtz 11.03.2026

Caution tape, tiktoks, and tattoos. It's a new age for USF under Brian Hartline. Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone discuss Coach's trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the round table to fix college sports, what still needs to happen, and what the next steps are. The guys then discuss the relationship between university presidents and the athletic departments after Ohio State's Ted Carter resigned f...

Iowa State's Jimmy Rogers Joins, Can the NCAA Fix Tampering, NFL Combine, & The Bowden Tour 04.03.2026

From cleaning cameras to how top avoid getting punched in the face by your wife, we have it all. Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone take you through offseason headlines discussing Coach Meyer's experience and disdain for the Bobby Bowden tour at Florida State that is being put on hold, the importance of a good strength coach for the combine and life in general as well as the possibility the NCAA can...

Florida Gators' Jon Sumrall and Sports Law Expert Mike McCann Join, plus Olympic Celebrations 25.02.2026

How much do you deadlift? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone get the answer to that and discuss the future of the Florida Gators with new head coach Jon Sumrall. They get into his expectations, mat drills, and Urban's involvement in the hire. We then shift off the field and into the courtroom and were joined by Sportico Legal Analyst and Law Professor at Harvard and UNH (yeah, he's smart),...

Urban Meyer Golfs with Nick Saban and The President to talk College Athletics 18.02.2026

College sports, the great unifier! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone roll out their list of changes that should be made with college football after Coach shared the golf course with Nick Saban, President Trump, and Governor DeSantis over the weekend. The guys also discuss the latest College Football Playoff format proposal from the Big Ten and if 24-teams is the answer or overkill. Since...

The Triple Option LIVE: Urban & Mark are joined by Matt Leinart & Annie Agar | from The Block 08.02.2026

College Football Hall of Famers Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram II are joined by Annie Agar as they discuss their championship experiences and discuss the paths the Seahawks and Patriots took to get to the Super Bowl. They wrap with their Super Bowl picks as well as their favorite to be named MVP. The Triple Option x Throwbacks was presented by NHTSA. We all get distracted when we drive,...

Hoosier Head Coach Curt Cignetti Joins, Strategy in the Swamp, Non-Conference Schedule Debate 04.02.2026

Let's give it up one more time for the Hoo, Hoo, Hoo, Hoosiers! Before heading to Bloomington, Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone go down to Gainesville where Jon Sumrall is doing his best Coach Meyer impression. The guys discuss what it means to earn and wear your school's logo. The main attraction, Hoosier head coach and National Champion Curt Cignetti discusses life in Bloomington after...

Transfer Portal Tampering,  CFP Format Remains, Prime Time Fines, & 2026 Heisman Picks 28.01.2026

The offseason is here so let's talk tampering!   Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dig into Clemson's gripe with Ole Miss, Duke QB Darian Mensah backing out of his NIL deal and what that means for the future of the NCAA.   The guys then hit the college football headlines with Gary Patterson going to USC and Arthur Smith joining the Buckeyes as coordinators. The then dive into the College...

Indiana Hoosiers On Top of the College Football World, Mark Makes the HOF, & 2026 Predictions 21.01.2026

The offseason is here so let's talk tampering! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dig into Clemson's gripe with Ole Miss, Duke QB Darian Mensah backing out of his NIL deal and what that means for the future of the NCAA. The guys then hit the college football headlines with Gary Patterson going to USC and Arthur Smith joining the Buckeyes as coordinators. The then dive into the College Foot...

College Football Playoff Championship, Michigan's Kyle Whittingham Joins, and Top NIL Earners 12.01.2026

Hoo, hoo, Hoosiers and Hurricanes meet in the College Football National Championship, just like we all predicted in August. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone debate if Indiana should be in the conversation of the best college football team ever. Coach takes us on to the field and how Indiana is most maximized roster he has ever seen. The guys then give Carson Beck his flowers before discu...

College Football Quarterfinals, Transfer Portal Opens, Coaching Carousel, & Semifinals Preview 05.01.2026

Indiana is a football school. We repeat, Indiana is a football school and kickers are people too. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive into the College Football Playoff quarterfinals that saw Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas Tech all go down at the hands of Miami, Ole Miss, Indiana, and Oregon. Mark named his Deuce Deuce Dawg of the Week and for the second time all year it was a...

Notre Dame-USC Paused, Texas Tech's Joey McGuire Joins, CFP Roster Construction, & Quarterfinal Picks 29.12.2025

When your coach has the Batmobile, that has to count for something, right? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the construction of the playoff teams rosters and discuss the new age of roster building. Championships are no longer won on high school signing day. We don't play favorites, but we make an exception for Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire as he joins to guys ahead of the...

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