Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth

Luke Del Rio is the most interesting coach in college football. And today’s conversation at Y-Option, fueled by our founding sponsor , 76® - keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat , is one that will inspire, enlighten and may get you on the next flight to Paris. Every quarterback has a story. Few are as layered and compelling as Luke Del Rio’s. I’ve known Luke since he was 16 years o...

Every once in a while, a conversation reminds you that greatness isn’t just about stats, stars, or accolades--it’s about clarity. In this week’s episode of Y-Option , I sat down with one of the most intriguing young quarterbacks in the country, Dia Bell , inside the Threads Lounge during the Elite 11 Finals. What unfolded was less an interview and more a workshop as Dia began the long journey towa...

There are voices in our game that instantly transport you to a moment. A Saturday night. A top-ten clash. A National Championship. The chaos of a rivalry. The afterglow of a season. For so many of us—that voice is Chris Fowler . While broadcasting some of the most iconic moments in sports may not seem relatable to many of us, the process that Chris utilizes as a professional, husband, mentor and f...

Training camp is winding down, and game week is almost here (with Week Zero kicking off Saturday!). That means it’s time for a recap from the road. On the latest episode of Y-Option , presented by our founding partner 76 — keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat — Jim Thornby and I sit down to unpack everything learned while traveling coast to coast. What stood out: * Penn State : The...

Old Friends, New Seasons When Mike Yam and I sit down together, it never feels like an interview. It feels like slipping back into a rhythm we’ve had for over a decade — back when we were in the Pac-12 Network studio, swapping stories between segments, wondering where the game might take us next or driving through the country roads in Oregon on the way to training camp. Today’s conversation, prese...

We’ve all heard the term student-athlete , but in today’s college football landscape, you’d better be a financial-athlete too. This week’s Y-Option episode is a special one—recorded LIVE at the Elite 11 Finals, fueled by our founding sponsor, 76® , keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat. Joining me on stage: * Dane Burkholder , founder of The Financial-Athlete , is also one of Barron...

It’s Monday morning. The sun isn’t up yet. Coffee’s barely hot. But there I am, watching tape of Minnesota and texting my broadcast partners. That became a weekly ritual last season. Why? Because Greg Harbaugh Jr's offense caught my eye. Every red zone call. Every third down plan. Every subtle shift in the run game—it all felt intentional . It felt like the Gophers were winning games before they e...

It was 2001.I still remember the email: mj@usc.edu . It came from Mark Jackson—someone I knew from working summer camps at USC that summer. “Give me a call,” it read. That call changed my life. It opened a door—not just professionally, but personally. It gave me a glimpse of what a grounded, intentional, meaningful family life could look like. Since that moment, Mark has been a friend, a mentor, a...

This morning, the Pac-12 officially announced a historic partnership with CBS Sports — marking a bold new chapter for a conference on the rise. And today on Y-Option , presented by our founding partner 76, we welcomed back Commissioner Teresa Gould for her first full-length conversation since the deal was made public. Make no mistake — this is a monumental move. Starting July 1, 2026, when the new...

This past weekend, I found myself back in Seattle for the 10th straight year, hosting A Night with Cougar Athletics . While every year has its own unique vibe, this one stood out - it was truly unlike any of the previous 9. Welcome to this week’s episode of the Y-Option Podcast , presented by our founding partner, 76. We're thrilled to welcome new Washington State head football coach Jimmy Rogers...

We all know Lincoln Riley: the head coach, the play-caller, the quarterback developer. But do you know how his work ethic was formed? How his father taught him that no detail is too small? Or why he’s savoring the small wins as he rebuilds USC? If not, today’s episode of the Y-Option Podcast , presented by our founding partner 76, is the perfect listen. I’ve been around college football for 25 yea...

As spring football heads to the final weekend, today’s episode of the Y-Option podcast - presented by our founding partner 76 - takes a deep dive into the 2025 NFL Draft plus a preview of the Washington Huskies' Spring Game. While Shedeur Sanders’ slide to the 5th round dominated headlines, we celebrate Cam Ward’s rise from the FCS to the #1 pick, breakdown Quinn Ewers’ journey from a “can’t-miss”...

Imagine growing up dreaming of playing quarterback in college football, betting on yourself, and then turning that dream into reality. Fast forward a decade, and you're calling plays for one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, wearing the colors of one of the most iconic brands in all of sports and coaching two of the most experienced quarterbacks in the history of college football. That...

"How much of the game is mental... and how much are you training it?" That simple question from Dr. Michael Gervais, the world’s leading high performance psychologist, rang in my ears back in 2011. Its impact has echoed through my life ever since. Today, Best Coast Media is proud to welcome back Dr. Gervais to the Y-Option podcast, presented by our founding partner 76. In a wide-ranging conversati...

It’s Game Week! Okay, not a real game, but a spring game . And I’m on a flight to Columbus, Ohio to call my first ever game at The Horseshoe for Big Ten Network. Spring football always brings excitement. It’s a time of hope, opportunity, and fresh beginnings for every player on the roster. For the Ohio State Buckeyes, this spring is about the 2025 team beginning to write their own story following...

In my 20 years living in Los Angeles, I’ve noticed a pattern. If you grow up on the West Coast, there’s always a pull to return to the Pacific time zone. For Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy , coming back West wasn’t what he initially envisioned as one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2022 out of Serra High School in Gardena, California. But after stops at Texas and Duke, the gifted Q...

Ever met someone who just makes the room feel right? Someone who can blend into any crowd, be the ultimate teammate or wingperson, and put others at ease while making them better? I’m sure a few names come to mind as you read this. And as you listen to today’s episode of the Y-Option podcast with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network, presented by our founding partner 76, you’ll get that same feeling...

Spring has officially arrived, and with it, most college football programs have kicked off or are about to begin spring practice. As I’ve often said, spring ball is one of the most critical times for an athlete . This year it’s even more pivotal, with the s econd transfer portal window opening in late April, giving coaches a crucial opportunity to evaluate their rosters and address key needs. For...

Tuesday morning, Stanford football GM Andrew Luck released the following statement: "Since beginning my role as General Manager, I have been thoroughly assessing the entire Stanford football program. It has been clear that certain aspects of the program need change. Additionally, in recent days, there has been significant attention to Stanford investigations in previous years related to Coach Tayl...

The Power of a Coaching Sabbatical Years ago, I learned that Nike offered sabbaticals to employees after 10 years of service. It made perfect sense - stepping away allowed them to recharge, gain new perspectives, and pour into their families. In the coaching profession, I’ve always believed sabbaticals should be the norm. Every coach I’ve met who has taken a year off, whether by choice or due to j...

To believe in oneself is a powerful thought. We've seen it drive elite athletes for centuries. It's been the foundation of one of the most successful shows in recent history, Ted Lasso . And for over 25 years, I’ve heard quarterbacks use that word - belief - time and time again. At my core, I trust that the best coaches, players, and performers must face moments of adversity. Hundreds of them. The...

If you love college football, you know the voice of Todd Blackledge - today’s guest on the Y-Option podcast, presented by our founding partner, 76. Growing up in Pennsylvania, a few things were constant: Friday night high school football, postgame pizza with the team, and Saturday afternoons in front of the TV watching college football. My friends and I dreamed of playing in massive stadiums at pl...

It’s a B1G week here at Y-Option both with our guests and on the news front. Thanks to our founding partner 76, today’s guest is the founder of Breneman Media and host of the “Next Up” podcast, Adam Breneman. More on Adam in a moment, but first the big news… Last Friday, the Ducks made a statement - not just to the Big Ten, but to all of college football. Dan Lanning, along with coordinators Tosh...

This week, we sit down with Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz for a conversation fueled by our founding partner 76 . We cover football, family, fatherhood, and a news-packed week at the NFL Combine. Jordan, son of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, shares how his upbringing shaped his career, work ethic, and journey to becoming an NFL insider. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to...

Hello from Tuscaloosa! Well, not today - but that’s where I recently sat down with Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer inside the Crimson Tide football facility. I’ve known Coach DeBoer since his days at Fresno State. I first met him in the Fall of 2021, when his Bulldogs visited the Rose Bowl to take on UCLA. That night, I was in the booth alongside Ted Robinson, calling what many would later dub the...