The Triple Option
Episodes
Florida Men's Basketball Head Coach Todd Golden joins, Top Sporting Events, and Listener Mailbag
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Saving College Sports Roundtable, USF's Brian Hartline Joins, and Remembering Lou Holtz
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Iowa State's Jimmy Rogers Joins, Can the NCAA Fix Tampering, NFL Combine, & The Bowden Tour
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 of...
Florida Gators' Jon Sumrall and Sports Law Expert Mike McCann Join, plus Olympic Celebrations
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Tee Times & the Transfer Portal, How Urban Meyer Would Fix College Football plus Todd McShay Joins
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 footba...
The Triple Option LIVE: Urban & Mark are joined by Matt Leinart & Annie Agar | from The Block
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
College Football Hall of Famers Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram II are joined by Annie Agar as they discuss their championship experiences a...
Hoosier Head Coach Curt Cignetti Joins, Strategy in the Swamp, Non-Conference Schedule Debate
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Transfer Portal Tampering, CFP Format Remains, Prime Time Fines, & 2026 Heisman Picks
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Indiana Hoosiers On Top of the College Football World, Mark Makes the HOF, & 2026 Predictions
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2025 College Football National Champion - Indiana Hoosiers. Yes...you read that right. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone take you into the ...
College Football Playoff Championship, Michigan's Kyle Whittingham Joins, and Top NIL Earners
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hoo, hoo, Hoosiers and Hurricanes meet in the College Football National Championship, just like we all predicted in August. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram...
College Football Quarterfinals, Transfer Portal Opens, Coaching Carousel, & Semifinals Preview
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Notre Dame-USC Paused, Texas Tech's Joey McGuire Joins, CFP Roster Construction, & Quarterfinal Picks
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Alabama Storms Back, Kalen DeBoer Joins, Should G5 Make the Playoff, and CFP Picks
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama doesn't belong in the College Football Playoff...SYKE! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down the first round of the College F...
The Triple Option LIVE From Norman, presented by NHTSA
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone come to you live from Norman, Oklahoma ahead of the Sooners taking on the Crimson Tide in the first round o...
Michigan's Future, Diego Pavia Pouts, Kyle Whittingham Retires, & CFP Round 1 Picks
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Portnoy, Michigan football head coach? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram, and Rob Stone discuss Michigan football after Sherrone Moore was relieved of h...
The Triple Option Live at the Army Navy-Game From USAA's Rendezvous Point
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone come to you live from the Army-Navy Game from USAA's Rendezvous Point as they preview the 126th meeting bet...
College Football Playoff Is Set, Todd McShay Joins, Urban to the Hall of Fame, and Heisman Picks
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama...IN! Notre Dame....OUT! Miami...IN! James Madison...IN? *checks bracket* Yup, you're 2025 College Football Playoff field is set! Urban Meyer...
Bartsool's Dave Portnoy joins, Lane to LSU, Disband the CFP Committee, and Championship Picks
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you the College Football Playoff Committee should be disbanded? Well that's just what three-time national champion head coach Urban ...
The Game, Lane Kiffin Drama, Michigan's Jake Butt Joins, CFP Rankings, Rivalry Week Picks
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two words: The Game. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone kick off rivalry week with the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and get into...
Fernando Mendoza Joins, Playoff Bracket Reaction, James Franklin to Va. Tech & Top 3 Comebacks!
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heis-Men-Do-Za (clap… clap… clap-clap-clap)! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by one of this year’s leading Heisman Trophy...
Close Calls in the Big Ten, Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Joins, Heisman Race, and Week 12 Picks
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hoosiers, and Aggies, and Buckeyes, oh my! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive into the top three undefeated teams left in college footba...
College Football Playoff Rankings, Freeze Out at Auburn, BYU's Kalani Sitake Joins, &Week 11 Picks
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first College Football Playoff Rankings of 2025 are here! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to the first rankings and debate how t...
The Triple Option LIVE from Columbus ahead of Penn State vs. Ohio State
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition of The Triple Option LIVE from Urban's Pint House ahead of Penn State vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, OH. Rob Stone, Mark I...
Brian Kelly Fired at LSU, Alabama's Kalen DeBoer Joins, CFP Rankings, and Week Ten Picks
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LSU wouldn't fire Brian Kelly, right? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone give their thoughts on the Tigers decision, who was involved, and w...
Napier Fired, Marcel Reed & Todd McShay Join, Top Openings and Week 9 CFB Picks
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another buyout. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to Billy Napier being fired and the false narrative that schools don...
James Franklin fired, Curt Cignetti puts Indiana on top, Top Running Backs, and Week 8 picks
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life comes at you fast, faster if you're the head coach at Penn State. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to James Franklin being fire...
Texas and Penn State Out of Top 25, College Football Playoff Dark Horses, and Week 7 Picks
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are...out of the Top 25. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to a massive top 25 rankings shake up after Penn State's loss to UCLA (...
Oregon's Dan Lanning Joins, Top Coaching Performances, Who's the SEC Favorite, and Week 6 Picks
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Future of Belichick & Dabo, Texas Tech's Joey McGuire Joins, Best Stadiums, & Week 5 Picks
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Georgia Back on Top, Tennessee Wins QB Trade, Brian Kelly Sounds Off, & Todd McShay Joins
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Down Goes Florida, USF's Alex Golesh Joins, Coaches' Hot Seat, Run Orange Run, & Week 3 Preview
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Alabama goes down, Ohio State on top, Florida State's Mike Norvell & Iowa State's Matt Campbell Join
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Monster College Football Week 1, Dabo Swinney Joins, and the Quarterback-Coach Relationship
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Michigan Punished, Jeremiah Smith Joins, & Players to Watch This Season
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
2006 Rose Bowl Rewind with Mack Brown, Matt Leinart, and Vince Young plus 2025 Predictions
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Famer...
Heisman Hopeful LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina Preview, & Washington AD Pat Chun Talks Portal
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Texas Tech Red Raiders Head Coach Joey McGuire Joins, Pac-12 is Back, and Oregon Ducks Preview
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Florida State Contracts, Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy Joins, Colorado Preview, 4th of July & Michigan Issues
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ingra...
Bulletin Board Material, Illinois' Bret Bielema Joins, & Miami Hurricanes' Preview
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
Past, Present, and Future of NCAA Enforcement, Penn State's James Franklin Joins, & Florida Preview
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 enfo...
College Sports Change Forever, Brett Yormark & Bruce Feldman Join, LSU Preview, & CFB Hall of Fame
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 athl...
Retired Navy Seal Mike "Boots" Barker, NFL Rookie Camp, & Georgia Preview
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New England Patriots Mike Vrabel Joins, Memorial Day Tribute, Bielema Extension & Clemson Preview
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some things are bigger than football. Urban, Mark & Rob reflect on what Memorial Day means to them and how they honor those that served. W...
College Football Turning Professional, WVU's Rich Rodriguez Joins & Notre Dame 2025 Season Preview
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Michigan vs the NCAA, Distractions at UNC, and Tennessee Vols 2025 Preview
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Triple Option and Throwbacks Live presented by Nissan | Day 2
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s The Triple Option and Throwbacks Live presented by Nissan! Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram, 3-time national champion coach...
The Triple Option and Throwbacks Live presented by Nissan | Day 1
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s The Triple Option and Throwbacks Live presented by Nissan! Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinart and Mark Ingram, 3-time national champion coach...
Tennessee NIL Drama, NFL Draft Talk with Todd McShay, Ohio State Preview & Masters Memories
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
$2.5 million, $4.5 million, what's the going rate for the playoff quarterback? Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive into the Tennessee - N...
Agents in College Football, Todd McShay Talks NFL Draft, & Michigan's 2025 Expectations
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know what college football needs? More agents! Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram, and Rob Stone discuss the negative impact agents are having on team chem...
The future of Spring Games, Syracuse's Fran Brown joins, & Texas 2025 Preview
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deion Sanders and Colorado are trying to change college football once again, this time it's in Spring Ball. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and R...
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Joins Ahead of Sweet 16 & Alabama Football's 2025 Expectations
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when a football guy coaches basketball? Just 16 Sweet 16 appearances. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by...
2026 CFP Format Debate, West Alabama's Scott Cochran Joins, & NCAA Tournament Preview
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a way to properly pick the College Football Playoff? Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone took a crack at it with one of the pr...
Heisman Winner & Bowling Green Head Coach Eddie George Joins, Plus 2025 Penn State Preview
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greatness recognizes greatness. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone are joined by Heisman Trophy winner and new Bowling Green State Unive...
The Next CFB Playoff Format, Michigan's Warde Manuel Joins, plus Who Goes #1 in the NFL Draft?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 12-team playoff was a success! Time to blow it up and make a new format. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone look back at the 12-team...
Spring Games Disappearing, Nebraska's Matt Rhule Joins, 2025 Heisman Trophy Predictions
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To Spring Game or not Spring Game, that is the question. Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone dive into the purpose of Spring games as teams across the cou...
National Champion Head Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes Ryan Day and USA v Canada Hockey Reaction
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two National Champion head coaches walk into a podcast? It's no joke, it's The Triple Option. Head Coach Urban Meyer and Mark Ingram...
Who's In Charge of College Football, Fly Eagles Fly, Bruce Feldman Joins, and the Next CFP Champion
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A salary cap for college sports? Tampering actually enforced? A break up with the NCAA and college football? Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Ro...
Ohio State Coaching Staff Raided After Natty, Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney Joins & Super Bowl Preview
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you won the National Championship, what's next? Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone discuss the departures from Ohio State's staff and take you inside ...
Ohio State Claims 9th National Title, AFC and NFC Championship Preview, & Joshua Perry Joins
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing your first 12-team College Football Playoff National Champions: THE Ohio State University Buckeyes. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and...
College Football Playoff National Championship is Set, Ohio State and Notre Dame's Journeys, and Title Game Preview
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The College Football National Championship is set! Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone first talk Buckeyes after Ohio State took down Tex...
Is SEC Dominance Over, Notre Dame's Historic Run, Cardale Jones joins & CFP Semifinal Picks
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does it still mean more for the SEC? Coach Urban Meyer and Rob Stone dive into the letdown the SEC has been in the College Football Playoff and other ...
CFP Quarterfinals Preview, What it Means to be a Champion, plus Fiesta & Sugar Bowl Picks
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are Penn State and Notre Dame true title contenders? We are about to find out! Coach Urban Meyer and Mark Ingram II have four national championships ...
Ohio State Smacks Tennessee, CFP First Round Fallout, Joel McHale Joins, Quarterfinals Preview
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first round of the first 12-team College Football Playoff was filled with close games, right? Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone ta...
Transfer Portal vs the CFP, SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee Joins, Expectations for Bill Belichick & Playoff Picks
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first every 12-team playoff is here, but the focus of the college football is...the transfer portal? Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob S...
Army-Navy Preview, Robert Griffin III and Army Head Coach Jeff Monken Join, plus Who's the Heisman?
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Only one game a year gets their own weekend, and "The Triple Option" is on the ground for it. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone take y...
College Football Playoff is Set - but at what cost, Cam Skattebo joins, Championship Odds
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff is set! Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone walk you through Clemson's bracket busting A...
Ohio State-Michigan Fallout, College Football Playoff Rankings, Marcus Freeman Joins, Championship Picks
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Down go the Buckeyes...again. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down one of the worst losses in the history of "The Game" and th...
Michigan vs Ohio State, AJ Hawk and Charles Woodson join, #CFBPlayoff Rankings & Mack Brown Fired
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Game writes a new chapter this weekend. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone react to a chaotic weekend and how it affected this week...
College Football Playoff Rankings, Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti, SEC Logjam, and a Big Ten Showdown
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trouble in Georgia, College Football Playoff Rankings, Week 12 Picks, & Colorado a Sleeper?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
College Football Playoff Rankings, Alex Smith Joins, Who is Coach of the Year, Week 11 Picks
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
Top 5 Ohio State-Penn State Showdown, Heisman Rankings, Tyler Warren Joins & CFB Week 10 Preview
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Who is #1? Derrick Henry Joins, Alabama and Texas Fall, and Week 9 Preview
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Oregon-Ohio State Showdown, Penn State Tops USC, Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel Joins, and a Big SEC Weekend
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Alabama (and 4 other top teams) Go Down, Ohio State Quarterback Will Howard, and Week 7 Picks
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Alabama and Georgia Deliver, NIL Runs Wild, Week 6 Picks, and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another meeting of the Tide and Bulldogs means another instant classic. Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone dive into the emotional roller coas...
Hunter for Heisman, Michigan runs over USC, Tennessee Title? Plus Kalen DeBoer on Alabama v Georgia
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 intro...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Texas on Top, Panic in Florida, Conference Rankings, and Week 4 Picks
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sto...
NIU Head Coach Thomas Hammock, The Anatomy of an Upset, Is Texas Back, and Week 3 Picks
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Texas Legend Colt McCoy, College Football Opening Weekend Chaos, and Intimidating Entrances
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning, Florida State Upset, Early Heisman Candidates, and Week 1 Predictions
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Nick Saban on Changes in College Football, Season Preview, and Opening Weekend Predictions
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Introducing: The Triple Option with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, & Rob Stone
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Triple Option launches August 21st. New episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wher...