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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-... more

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Tommy Carr and Bryce Underwood are now the biggest quarterback question for the Wolverines and Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone don't dodge it on this week's episode.

Another Saturday, another round of upsets. The guys give their top five t... more

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College football chaos: Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame and Indiana all fall as Ohio State football faces life without Julian Sayin and Alabama vs Tennessee ends with Josh Heupel lighting the cigar in Knoxville.

Will the real No.1 team in college footb... more

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Indiana Hoosiers football and UCLA Bruins football are taking over the Big Ten. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone sit down with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and UCLA head coach Bob Chesney to break down their massive wins, plus Mark Ingra... more

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Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day joins Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone after Ohio State's 31-14 win at Iowa; a win at Kinnick Stadium Meyer never got as a Buckeye.

Day breaks down Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking night, now Ohio Sta... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Heupel
Head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers.
University of Tennessee
Episode: Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame ALL LOSE in College Football Chaos!
Curt Cignetti
Head football coach of the Indiana Hoosiers.
Indiana Hoosiers
Episode: Ohio State vs Indiana: Biggest Game in the Big Ten This Season? Curt Cignetti Joins
Bob Chesney
Head football coach of the UCLA Bruins.
UCLA Bruins
Episode: Ohio State vs Indiana: Biggest Game in the Big Ten This Season? Curt Cignetti Joins
Ryan Day
Head coach, Ohio State
Ohio State University
Episode: Ryan Day Joins Urban Meyer after Jeremiah Smith Makes Ohio State History
Jon Sumrall
Head coach of the Florida Gators
Florida Gators
Episode: Urban Meyer & Jon Sumrall Break Down Florida's Statement Win
Will Stein
First-year head coach at Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Episode: Urban Meyer Reacts to the Ole Miss Upset, Jeremiah Smith History & Texas vs Tennessee Preview
Matt Leinart
Heisman Trophy winner, co-host of Throwbacks
Throwbacks podcast
Episode: Urban Meyer Reacts to the Ole Miss Upset, Jeremiah Smith History & Texas vs Tennessee Preview
Kyle Whittingham
Head coach, Michigan Wolverines
University of Utah (appearing via segment)
Episode: Arch Manning vs Jeremiah Smith Delivered | Urban Meyer Breaks Down Week 2
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame head coach
Notre Dame
Episode: Marcus Freeman on CJ Carr, Notre Dame's Title Push & 2026 College Football Predictions

Hosts

Urban Meyer
Host of the show with extensive coaching background (3x National Champion) and leadership-focused perspectives on program-building and governance.
Rob Stone
Co-host with sports broadcasting background, brings coverage experience and practical perspective on football and sports business.
Mark Ingram II
Co-host; former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner, adds player-side insights and veteran perspective.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 510 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nutella 36
    United States3 months ago
  • The triple option

    I feel like everyone entitled to there opinion I’m all for the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brycop
    United States3 months ago
  • I love it

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interestings
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative and interesting aside from Mark Ingram

    Urban and Rob Stone come prepared to talk about the topics, but Mark Ingram’s juvenile foolishness makes this a little difficult to listen to at times

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    UBound
    United States5 months ago
  • Review

    Urban’s outstanding, and Rob stone does a good job, would be my number one podcast but mark Ingram is so insufferable and annoying it’s hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jehoya
    United States6 months ago

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Fans enjoy the camaraderie and energy between hosts, with some debate over guest dynamics.
Critiques note occasional overly long banter or controversial moments around guests.
Listeners praise access to high-level coaching and leadership insights.

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#126
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#160
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#129
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#41
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#118
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#159
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Tommy Carr or Bryce Underwood? Michigan Football's Real Problem | Urban Meyer Answers
Q: Does Michigan have a quarterback problem after Tommy Carr started over Bryce Underwood?
The hosts see potential in Carr but criticize Michigan's offensive play-calling and question whether its quarterbacks have enough freedom to adjust at the line. They praise Underwood's support for Carr and discuss the possibility that he transfers to find a development opportunity.
Tommy Carr or Bryce Underwood? Michigan Football's Real Problem | Urban Meyer Answers
Q: What is going on with college football's repeated upsets and teams following big wins with losses?
The hosts attribute the parity partly to NIL budgets and transfer movement distributing top players across more teams. They also say players may lose focus after major wins, while many teams appear good rather than consistently elite.
Ohio State vs Indiana: Biggest Game in the Big Ten This Season? Curt Cignetti Joins
Q: Of the greatest teams you were part of, what are the three characteristics you remember most as the backbone of their success?
Urban Meyer named competitive spirit, toughness and selflessness. Mark Ingram II cited toughness, discipline and accountability among teammates.
Ohio State vs Indiana: Biggest Game in the Big Ten This Season? Curt Cignetti Joins
Q: What was the message in the halftime locker room against Nebraska?
Curt Cignetti said he asked players to refocus, forget the first half, remember their adjustments and take the game one play at a time. Indiana then rallied with contributions from all three phases.
Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame ALL LOSE in College Football Chaos!
Q: Has the transfer portal changed the parity in college football?
Josh Heupel says the transfer portal has changed roster depth, reducing the number of glaring weaknesses and making the margins between teams closer than ever.

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What is The Triple Option about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy sports talk show blends coaching lore with real-time analysis of college football and the broader sports landscape. Hosts bring decades of experience in coaching, coverage, and player development, offering candid takes on NIL, governance, transfer dynamics, conference realignment, and the evolving role of data and analytics in scouting and game prep. Guests range from legendary coaches to rising quarterbacks and administrators, often interweaving personal anecdotes with strategic breakdowns, sponsor reads, and cross-sport banter. The format favors provocative opinions, leadership philosophy, and practical insights for fans, coaches, and industry professionals alike, with a clear sponsorship thread that roots discussions in the... more

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2. Curt Cignetti
3. Bob Chesney
4. Ryan Day
5. Jon Sumrall
6. Will Stein
7. Matt Leinart
8. Kyle Whittingham

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