Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth

Built for This: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele:

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele grew up on the shores of Ewa Beach, Hawaii.He was a three star recruit who showed up at the Elite 11 and became a legend in t...

Brendan Sorsby, QBs that keep you up at night & Elite 11 Takeaways

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a big day in college football with the Brendan Sorsby eligibility conversation so Todd Blackledge and I had to go LIVE on YouTube to have ...

What Came Out of the Big Ten Meetings

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bret Bielema has been in the room 18 times as a head coach in the two biggest conferences in the game.This year, the room was Big Ten spring meetings ...

Being a Financial-Athlete in College Football

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

College football has changed forever.Not just because athletes can now earn money, but because 18, 19 and 20-year-olds are suddenly being asked to mak...

He Can Win The Heisman. So Why Is Nobody Talking About Him?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s something refreshing about watching a quarterback bet on loyalty in an era built on movement.That’s what stood out most to me after sittin...

B1G Lessons Learned from the Road

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While no one is practicing this week in major college football Todd Blackledge and I sat down to reflect on our Road Trip this past spring in the Big ...

The Curiosity of Jedd Fisch

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve known Jedd Fisch for a long time.So long that when I walked into his building this spring, I didn’t just see a head coach in year three — I...

The Question I Never Asked Dan Lanning

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve known Dan Lanning for 15 years.We’ve had a lot of conversations over that time. So going into this one, I didn’t want to hit the same notes...

A Drive, a Walk and Notre Dame

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the summer of 1999 my Dad and I drove from Pennsylvania to Indiana, stopping at almost every college along the way. The goal we spoke of on those h...

Ohio State Doesn’t Reset

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Draft week always carries a certain energy.You feel it in conversations, in locker rooms, in the quiet moments between reps. It’s the anticipation o...

Back-to-Back for the Hoosiers?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Years ago my Dad and I walked the Camino de Santiago, one of the worlds most spiritual pilgrimages stretching across Portugal and Spain. Somewhere alo...

Beyond the X's and O's: The Mental Game of Quarterbacking

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to quarterbacks and those that help build them is one of my passions. And today’s conversation on Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth ...

The Inner Game of Performance

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are a handful of conversations each year that stay with me.Today’s conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais is one of them.I’m excited to share...

The Most Competitive USC Team in a Decade?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week a clip of USC practicing in 2008 went viral and a few friends sent it to me. Watching it brought me right back. Every rep felt like your pos...

You Can Feel It (and hear it) in Lincoln

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring football always tells you something if you’re willing to listen.I found myself in Lincoln, Nebraska for a quick trip to learn about this year...

Curt Cignetti: The Standard Never Moves

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back or welcome to THE PROCESS, a limited series within Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth, hosted by myself and Rhett Kleinschmidt. Th...

The Infinite Game: What I Learned Playing with Larry Fitzgerald

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of my college roommates is heading to Canton.That sentence still feels surreal.When I first met Larry Fitzgerald on his visit to the University of...

The Trends Reshaping College Football

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The offseason is when football gets quiet enough to actually see it.In my recent Substack collaboration with Cody Alexander of Match Quarters, we didn...

The Competitive Advantage of Joy

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a certain kind of coach you can spot from a mile away.Not because of the headset or the scheme or the postgame soundbite. But because of the...

What the 2025 Season Actually Revealed

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

College football doesn’t really end anymore.The clock hits :00. The trophy gets handed out. And almost immediately, the sport gets loud again. Porta...

Inside the Indiana Hoosiers National Title

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The season may be over, but moments like the one in Miami linger because they tell us something deeper about the game.Fresh off the National Champions...

Indiana wins the National Title!

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We just witnessed the greatest story in college football history as Indiana goes 16-0 and beats Miami to win the National Title.Welcome to a LIVE and ...

The Long Game with JaMarcus Shephard

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

College football moves fast right now, but real leadership still takes time. This week on Y-Option, we sit down with Oregon State head coach JaMarcus ...

The National Championship, Explained - with Bruce Feldman

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One game remains and it’s a match up with one of college footballs most notable teams, the Miami Hurricanes, vs college football most beloved teams,...

A Playoff Conversation with Dan Rubenstein

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever I think of the Oregon Ducks my mind often goes to Dan Rubenstein, host of The Solid Verbal podcast and dear friend. So in advance of the the ...

Indiana vs Oregon LIVE podcast

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rhett Lewis (The Big Red Carpet) and Matt Fortuna (The Inside Zone) join me live for a wide-ranging, real-time conversation centered on the College Fo...

LIVE FROM ROSE BOWL with Y-Option & Big Red Carpet

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was an action packed Rose Bowl Media Day in downtown Los Angeles with Indiana and Alabama. Post Media availability Rhett Lewis and I sat down for a...

Kyle Whittingham to Michigan - a true CEO

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Whittingham was named the 22nd Head Coach at Michigan yesterday and all day I spent thinking about how college football continues to deliver stor...

Why Jim Mora Still Chooses the Climb

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holidays—and I hope you enjoyed the first round of the College Football Playoff.With Christmas approaching and another college football season...

2025 Y-Option Awards go to...

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every season leaves clues.About players. About coaches. About the direction of the sport. And about what matters mast when the noise fades and the ga...

LIVE from the Heisman: Fernando Mendoza Wins!

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fernando Mendoza win the Heisman! Join Rhett Lewis, Galen Clavio and myself as we talk about an incredible night in NYC.Much love and stay steady,Yogi...

Live at Y-Option: Why is CFB so angry?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Y-Option Community,Thank you for joining our Y-Option LIVE conversation as we dove into the simple question of “Why is College Football so Angry...

Inside the Big Ten Championship with Todd Blackledge

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each week Todd Blackledge and I get to sit down with head coaches, coordinators and players in advance of our games. It’s a time where analysts glea...

The Wildest Week of the Season Has Arrived

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Y-Option, fueled by our founding sponsor 76®—keeping you on the GO-GO-GO so you never miss a beat—I sat down with Jim Thornby to sor...

Jimmy Rogers Is Building Washington State’s Future

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s something raw and revealing about sitting down with a first-year head coach in the middle of a season that refuses to sit still. Schedules s...

Gary Danielson and the Craft of Calling the Game

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Danielson loves to compete. And like all elite competitors, what is never seen, or heard is the how they talk to themselves when all else is quie...

Football and Fatherhood: Lessons from Locker Rooms to Living Rooms

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For two seasons now, I’ve shared a broadcast booth with Guy Haberman—a voice built for Saturdays and a friend built for life. This week on Y-Optio...

Jared Goff: The Process of Perspective

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every quarterback can be guaranteed one thing in their football life—that the path they envision will NOT go as planned. For Jared Goff of the Detro...

Luke Falk: The Playbook Between the Ears

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a golf course in Pullman where dreams tend to get spoken into existence.That’s where a young Luke Falk once told his dad, “I want to do ...

Mid Season Reality Check

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mid-October feels like a mirror. Half the season gone, and suddenly every program is staring back at itself asking: Who are we, really? This week on Y...

Double Down: Dan Lanning and the Daily Discipline of Growth

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a theme that echoes through Dan Lanning’s program at Oregon in 2025: Double Down.But for the defending regular season Big Ten champs and o...

Wonderment in the Big Ten: Dave Revsine’s Story

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a sophomore at Pitt, I met Dave Revsine and if anyone told me that we would be colleagues 20 years later I would have signed up for it. Today, that...

"White Out" Energy with Todd Blackledge

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain Saturdays that feel like they were built for college football: the lights, the noise, the choreography of a crowd that feels like it...

The Obstacle is the Way: Scott Barnes

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Rivalry Week…kind of.Two of the West Coast’s fiercest rivalries take center stage: Washington–Washington State in the Apple Cup, and Oreg...

Peyton Manning: A Masterclass in Process, Preparation & Leadership

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on THE PROCESS, a limited series within Y-Option, Rhett Lewis and Yogi Roth welcome one of the greatest players, and minds, football has ever kn...

The Most Interesting Coach in College Football

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Texas is getting one of the most intriguing QBs in the nation

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Chris Fowler: The Process Behind the Voice of College Football

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 rival...

From Camp to Kickoff, life on the road

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.O...

Old Friends, New Seasons: Mike Yam on Belichick, Stanford, and the Pac-12

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Old Friends, New SeasonsWhen Mike Yam and I sit down together, it never feels like an interview. It feels like slipping back into a rhythm we’ve had...

From Heisman to Head Coach: Eddie George Talks NIL, Money, and Mindset

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-Opt...

“No Plan B” – Inside Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh’s Grind to the Top

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.Tha...

How He Went From Blue Collar Kid to Big Ten Athletic Director | The Process With Northwestern AD Mark Jackson

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was 2001.I still remember the email: [email protected]. It came from Mark Jackson—someone I knew from working summer camps at USC that summer.“Give me...

A New Era for the Pac-12 Begins — With CBS at the Helm

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A Night with Cougar Athletics & Jimmy Rogers

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 uniq...

The Humanity Behind the Headset: Lincoln Riley’s Journey

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

NFL Draft Recap & the Dawgs After Dark

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

Betting on Himself: Will Stein’s Rise from Walk-On to Elite Play Caller

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine growing up dreaming of playing quarterback in college football, betting on yourself, and then turning that dream into reality. Fast forward a ...

Mastering the Mental Game with Dr. Michael Gervais

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"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 perform...

From Elite 11 to the Horseshoe: Tavien St. Clair

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Maalik Murphy, Oregon State & the QB Journey

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ti...

2025 NFL Draft Preview with Daniel Jeremiah

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Washington's New Era & Christian Caple's Independence

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Troy Taylor Fired. What's Next for Stanford Football

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday morning, Stanford football GM Andrew Luck released the following statement:"Since beginning my role as General Manager, I have been thoroughly...

How a Coaching Sabbatical Shaped Arizona State's Marcus Arroyo

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Power of a Coaching SabbaticalYears ago, I learned that Nike offered sabbaticals to employees after 10 years of service. It made perfect sense - s...

Chess Moves: Max Brosmer’s Journey from 2-Star Recruit to NFL Prospect

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

Todd Blackledge on the Evolution of College Football & Storytelling in the Booth

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.G...

Adam Breneman Building an Online Empire & Oregon Locks in Lanning

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz on Fatherhood, Football & the Future

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, fat...

Rollin' with the Tide - Kalen DeBoer

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Dual Mentality - Roddy Jones

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Combine is underway with players arriving and the on-field workouts beginning Thursday, and as always, the spotlight is on the quarterbacks. W...

Mark Sanchez - Quarterback Options

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I met Mark Sanchez in the fall of 2005. It was my first season at USC and our team was regarded as the best in the history of the game. Mark was a ris...

Dillon Gabriel - Finding "It"

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Years ago, I was on the Elite 11 quarterback camp tour and kept hearing coaches talking about QBs having the “It Factor.” It was as though everywh...

Kenjon Barner - 2 Birds, 3 Rings

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fly Eagles Fly!The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win this year's Super Bowl. As a Pennsylvania native, I’ve seen the passi...

Y-Option Extra: Pete Carroll Butterfly Effect

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.y-option.comThe butterfly effect was popularized by a meteorologist in the 1960s whi...

Mack Brown - Lessons in Leadership

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I can recall the moment like it was yesterday. USC vs Texas. The Rose Bowl. Burnt orange filling up one half of the iconic stadium and cardinal and go...

Sleeping Giant No More - ASU AD Graham Rossini

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off of an epic football season, Arizona State Athletics Director Graham Rossini joins the Y-Option podcast for the 2nd time, thanks to our found...

Coming Full Circle - Ben Hartsock

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the afterglow of the CFP National Championship Game, former Ohio State Buckeye Ben Hartsock joins Y-Option to share his joy, insight and analysis o...

Y-Option Extra: Transfer Portal Shrinking?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.y-option.comDear Y-Option Community,We’re excited to bring you the first bonus pod...

A B1G Moment coming on Monday?

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The CFP National Championship Game is a few days away and Big Ten expert Anthony Herron joins Y-Option, thanks to our founding partner 76, to dive int...

Will Irish Eyes be Smiling?

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are many experts offering insight into the National Championship game with Notre Dame facing Ohio State on Monday, January 20th. Among them all,...

Brian Stumpf - Elite Evaluator

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The CFP semifinals are upon us!Thanks to our founding partner 76, Elite 11 President and close friend Brian Stumpf joins the show to take a deep dive ...

CFP Quarterfinal Preview

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Rose Bowl Media Day, Ashley Adamson of the Big Ten Network joins the show to offer her insight into the all-Big Ten Quarterfinal matchup of ...

Dori Gabriel - A Mom's Perspective

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first round of the inaugural expanded College Football Playoff has come and gone. There are countless opinions, but I think we can all agree that ...

J.B. Long - Voice of the Rams

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the inaugural 12-team CFP set to kickoff Friday night in South Bend, Indiana, we welcome Notre Dame alum and the voice of the L.A. Rams, J.B. Lon...

2024 Heisman Recap

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy and we have an Immediate Reaction podcast from New York City plus hear from each of the other 3 Heisman finalist...

Brandon Huffman - PhD in Recruiting

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is going on in recruiting right now?!This year the portal is seeing big name players who I would have never imagined entering and now exploring n...

Ryan Leaf - Keeping Perspective

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The CFP bracket is set.Some are thrilled, some are frustrated and a few are still politicking. Those of us on the West Coast are pretty happy, and rig...

B1G Happenings - Rhett Lewis

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Championship week is upon us, Early Signing Period is underway and Heisman voters have their ballots.Welcome back to Y-Option, where we bring you coll...

Kings of the North - Doug Lesmerises

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Championship Week is upon us, as is Early Signing Day, as is the coaching carousel, as is the offseason for some.Not here at Y-Option. We are going fo...

Tom Wistrcill - Big Sky, No Limits

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving Week!It’s a week full of rivalry games, College Football Playoff implications and most importantly Turkey Bowl games in your back...

Nigel Burton - Sideline Stories

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Rivalry Week out West and we have you covered at Y-Option.USC visits the Rose Bowl for an iconic game in Los Angeles against the Bruins with st...

Trent Bray - The Fight Continues

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every week from the West Coast we hope to bring you thoughtful conversations, insight and analysis in college football. Thanks to our founding partner...

Carson Schwesinger - Walking on Sunshine

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Week 12 is upon us and while it may be hard to predict who will make the inaugural College Football Playoff, one thing that is relatively certain is t...

Andy Staples - Coast to Coast

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

4 teams remain unbeaten and none reside in the south. So this week, Y-Option went down south to talk to an expert in all things college football, Andy...

Kenny Dillingham - Committed to a Plan

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Preseason polls mean absolute squat.Ok, that may be a bit harsh but today’s guest on Y-Option, thanks to our founding partner 76, is Arizona State h...

Ted Robinson - Why We Love This

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I feel like the luckiest broadcaster in college football. Every Saturday I get to stand at the 50-yard line and celebrate the greatest game on earth ...

John Mateer - Your Favorite QB's Favorite QB

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every quarterback dreams of leading their team to the College Football Playoff, but only few get the opportunity. As we enter November in college foot...

Jake Butt - Football is Family

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“The games they remember are in November.”With Week 9 in the rearview mirror, I'm reminded of a quote from good friend Rick Neuheisel and with the...

Jedd Fisch - For the W

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Week 9 arrives as does ESPN’s College GameDay into Bloomington, Indiana. Last week it was Big Noon Kickoff at IU and this Saturday comes another par...