The Triple Option

The Triple Option

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

October 1, 2025 55 mins
Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR top ten teams went down in Week 5! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone try to make sense of yet another top 25 shakeup. They debate if Ole Miss will win the SEC, has James Franklin taken Penn State as far as they can go, will Ohio State repeat, and if Lincoln Riley will ever win a Big Ten title at USC. (3:07) Mark then crowned Dante Moore as his Dawg of the Week for his performance in H...
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Is Week 4 Too early to look into the futures of programs? NOPE! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone play "How Does This End?" looking at Bill Belichick at UNC, Fran Brown at Syracuse, Curt Cignetti at Indiana, Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Billy Napier at Florida, and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. (3:00) Full disclosure, we also talked about Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, but we recorded before he was let go, so you will need to che...
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Nobody cares about Special Teams, until it loses you a game. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive right into a wild weekend for special teams with Georgia Tech taking down Clemson, Tennessee missing a game winner, and Notre Dame muffing a hold. They then debated if the SEC runs through Athens and if the Vols came out on top of the Nico-Aguilar trade. (1:31) Mark then named his THREE Dawgs of the Week, bestowing Texas ...
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Two weeks and two Florida colleges pull massive upsets! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by South Florida head coach Alex Golesh after the Bulls took down the Florida Gators for their second ranked win in as many weeks. Then we had a first, a kicker being named Deuce Deuce Dawg of the week. You read that right, Iowa State's Kyle Konrardy got the honor after his game winner over rival Iowa. The guys then talk...
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What happens when you have a MASSIVE week 1? You get not one, but two guests! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by Florida State head coach Mike Norvell right after their huge upset of eighth ranked Alabama. Mark then gives his take on his alma mater before the guys break down Ohio State's defensive masterpiece against top ranked Texas. #HornsDown They then go "Three and Out" with their top performances of Wee...
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What do cold plunge cannon balls and national championships have in common? We have that answer and more. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk Iowa State-Kansas State and more importantly, the construction of trust between QB1 and the head coach. (1:57) Penn State is a favorite for the Natty and the reason why Mark thinks so might surprise you. (13:00) The SEC finally will go to a 9-game conference schedule, Coach and...
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College Football is back and who has it better than us?! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to Michigan finally receiving punishment for their 2023 sign stealing scandal, but was it enough? The guys then debate what Jim Harbaugh's legacy is as well as what power the NCAA still has. (1:40) The focus of Sound Off this week is none other than friend of show, Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock after his passion...
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What's the greatest College Football game of All Time? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by three College Football Hall of Famers to make the case it's the 2006 Rose Bowl. Representing the Texas Longhorns, former head Coach Mack Brown and Quarterback Vince Young, while Heisman winner Matt Leinart carries the water for the Trojans. All three look back at the lead up, key moments, and the after effects of the 41...
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College Football is a month away, are you ready? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone check in to Big 12 Media Days and react to Scott Frost's Nebraska regret and Coach Prime's plan to slow down the money. Yes, you read that right. Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun then stops by to discuss the next off the field decision hanging in the balance: where to put the transfer portal. He makes the case from the Big Ten's p...
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Will dollars translate to wins? We are about to find out. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone take a look at the latest sponsorship deal in the Big Ten and Big 12 to create more revenue for schools and debate what the next move will be to pump more money into college football.  One of the schools that has alums showing up with their check books is Texas Tech. Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire joins the guys to talk about h...
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Contract negotiations? Fines for lost gear? Breach of contract? Is it the NFL? Nope! It’s the new age of college football. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk about the latest issue at Michigan as Jim Harbaugh, Warde Manuel, and former president Santa Ono were named in a lawsuit against a former assistant. The guys then discuss the rev share contracts that Florida State is reportedly requiring their student athletes t...
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Is two months before the season too soon to talk trash? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk about Thomas Castellanos taking shots at Alabama after transferring into Florida State. Urban gets into some of the top moments he used bulletin board material including the Michigan "Revenge" Tour that fell one stop short of being completed. Illinois football has had 10 wins just a few times in their school history and ...
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The best way to figure out what's coming next is to go back to the start. Urban Meyer and Rob Stone take you through the different eras of NCAA enforcement, Urban's role in changing the game, and how the newly formed College Sports Commission will be different...or will it? Regardless, don't accept any cookies from Shelley. The past two seasons a veteran team from the Big Ten won the College Football Playoff National Championsh...
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Tell us if you have heard this before, "this is the biggest change in college football history." Well, this time it's true and covers ALL college athletics.   Student athletes can now be paid by their school, former athletes will get backpay, NIL deals will be subject to approval, and more. Let Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone guide you into the new landscape of college athletics after the House Settlement. Bruce Feld...
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What defines a hero? We take a crack at it today.   With NFL rookies reporting for camp, Mark takes a look back at his first spring in New Orleans and it wasn't exactly normal #WhoDat.   Urban, Mark, and Rob then attempt to define what is a hero with a man deserving of the title - retired Navy Seal Mike "Boots" Barker as they discuss leadership, how to build a team you can count on, the weight of sacrifice, as well as a coupl...
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Some things are bigger than football.   Urban, Mark & Rob reflect on what Memorial Day means to them and how they honor those that served.   Want some job interview advice? New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel might not be the guy to go to. He and Urban look back at their time together in Columbus, the Patriot Way, and how coaching the new generation of college athlete is different than just five years ago.   The Fi...
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What is love? For some, it certainly doesn't seem like it's football.   Urban, Mark & Rob go deep into the conversation of players & coaches true love for the game; specifically, how NIL & the transfer portal has shifted the mindset of college football players, even as they prepare to go pro. Urban peels back the curtain on what to look for when truly evaluating a player's hunger for success, while Mark explains that it's genuine...
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Is two games enough? Michigan is about to find out. Urban Meyer and Rob Stone react to Michigan suspending head coach Sherrone Moore for the third and fourth game of the 2025 season in an effort to show the NCAA they take the sign stealing scandal from 2023 seriously. In the end, where does the blame lie? Coach Meyer's answer may shock you. (1:16) Year one in Chapel Hill for Bill Belichick has mainly produced storylines off ...
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It’s The Triple Option and Throwbacks Live presented by Nissan! Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram, 3-time national champion coach Urban Meyer, former Entourage star & actor Jerry Ferrara & broadcaster Rob Stone crossover for an unforgettable special.    The Triple Option and Throwbacks are teaming up to bring you the most insightful, entertaining, and detailed coverage of the draft. From Matt and Mark’s draft da...
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It’s The Triple Option and Throwbacks Live presented by Nissan! Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram, 3-time national champion coach Urban Meyer, former Entourage star & actor Jerry Ferrara & broadcaster Rob Stone crossover for an unforgettable special.    The Triple Option and Throwbacks are teaming up to bring you the most insightful, entertaining, and detailed coverage of the draft. From Matt and Mark’s draft day ...
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