The Triple Option

The Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan is off to an…interesting start.

Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone break down what happened in Ann Arbor and why it should have all ended one second sooner. They then dive into what’s next for Bryce Underwood and why Lane Kiffin, and everything that comes with him, is GOOD for college football.

Coach Meyer gives his strategy when you have playmakers like Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney after their monster first games of the season. The guys then pick their four leading Heisman candidates; Manning and Carr and Smith and a sleeper?

Finally, they break down the upcoming games between the Longhorns and Buckeyes, Wolverines and Sooners, and Wildcats and Crimson Tide.

Chapters

00:00 Show Start

03:57 Michigan Miracle

10:10 What's Next for Bryce Underwood

18:08 Lane Kiffin's Antics

23:45 Is Dabo Done?

28:15 Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney Unleashed

32:10 Heisman Draft

42:45 Ohio State vs Texas

49:45 Oklahoma vs Michigan

52:58 Alabama vs Kentucky

New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com)

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CJ Carr and Notre Dame's 2026 national championship expectations take center stage as Marcus Freeman joins Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone on the 100th episode of The Triple Option.

Coach Freeman opens up on his QB1 CJ Carr, the Fighting Irish's title window, the season opener at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin, and how he keeps getting younger every year at South Bend. Then the guys break down the Power 4 with their official conference championship picks ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.

Also on this episode: a check-in on Bill Belichick after North Carolina's first win in Dublin, deep dives on Clemson vs LSU, Notre Dame vs Wisconsin, and Louisville vs Ole Miss, and the crew builds their ultimate 2026 college football rosters.

Chapters

(00:00) Show Start

(02:15) ACC Predictions

(06:03) Big 12 Predictions

(08:44) SEC Predictions

(13:55) Big Ten Predictions

(20:57) Chapel Bill Gets the W

(24:55) The Cost of Winning

(36:20) Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Head Coach

(52:08) Week 1 Picks

(01:00:50) Ultimate 2026 CFB Team

(01:07:41) 100th Episode!

New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (⁠⁠https://tripleoptionshow.com⁠⁠)



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College Football is BACK! Jeremiah Smith joins Urban Meyer & Mark Ingram on The Triple Option.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith sits down with Coach Meyer, Mark, and Rob Stone to reveal how he can be EVEN BETTER than last season, his chances of staying in Columbus for another year, and Ohio State's National Championship hopes.

Plus: Is hatred GOOD for college football? Urban (The Game) and Mark (Iron Bowl) deliver a verdict on rivalry hate, Akron's new offensive coordinator, College Football Playoff semifinal predictions, and Coach Meyer breaks down why up-tempo offense has gone out of style in the huddle.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Show Start

04:00 NFL Players Going Back to College

08:58 - Is Hate Good for College Football? Inside Ohio State v Michigan

20:05 - Inside the Huddle: Why Up-Tempo Died

29:19 - Jeremiah Smith Interview: How He Gets Better

45:33 - Akron's New Offensive Coordinator

51:33 - College Football Playoff Final Four Picks

56:11 - National Champion Crownedpion Crowned

New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Monday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (⁠https://tripleoptionshow.com⁠)



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Thank you to our additional sponsors

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Clark Lea, Urban Meyer, and college football's Top 10 programs — it's all on The Triple Option.



Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea sits down with Urban Meyer and Mark Ingram II to break down how the Commodores became a legitimate SEC contender, what it takes to replace Diego Pavia, and whether championship culture can still beat the highest bidder in the NIL era.



Plus: Urban Meyer drops his controversial Top 10 college football programs — Ohio State at #1, Alabama at #2, Michigan at #7, and USC hanging on at #10. Not everyone will agree. And to kick things off, Urban and Rob Stone count down the Top 5 must-watch games of the 2026 college football season — including a potential #1 vs. #2 showdown between Ohio State and Texas, Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, and Miami vs. Notre Dame in November.



Chapters

00:00 Show Open

01:40 Team's Preseason Prep

04:29 Best College Football Games of 2026

15:14 Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Head Coach

31:41 College Football's Top Ten Programs



New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (https://tripleoptionshow.com)



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Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns, NIL and the future of college football headline this episode of The Triple Option. Urban Meyer and Rob Stone break down the biggest questions in the sport: Will the SEC leave the NCAA? What's next for Michigan? Texas or Ohio State — who's better? And can artificial intelligence actually change college football?

College Football Hall of Famer Mack Brown stops by to talk the future of the game, NIL, the transfer portal, and what this season holds for Arch Manning and the Longhorns. Urban and Rob react to Greg Sankey's SEC Media Day comments and Michigan AD Warde Manuel stepping down at year's end. Then Jon Zimmerman and Devin Pinkston of Tracker Sports AI join to reveal how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of college football.

🏈 In this episode:
• Will the SEC break away from the NCAA? Greg Sankey decoded
• Michigan's next move after Warde Manuel steps down
• Texas vs. Ohio State — who's the better team?
• Mack Brown on NIL, the transfer portal & fixing college football
• Arch Manning & the Longhorns' 2026 outlook
• How AI is changing college football (Tracker Sports AI)

Chapters
00:00 Show Start

02:32 SEC and the NCAA Headed for a Split

08:14 Michigan's AD Steps Down1

18:19 Mack Brown, College Football HOF '18

47:31 Jon Zimmerman and Devin Pinkston, Tracker Sports AI

New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also make sure you’re locked in on social @3XOptionShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys and the TO community. (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tripleoptionshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)



The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s.

Try Wendy's® $1 Small Classic Frosty for a Limited Time. https://m-wendys.app.link/gm-dollar-frosty-audio-radio

Thank you to our additional sponsors

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Ka'Chava - Go to https://Kachava.com and use code TTO for 15% off your first order

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