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 Stone break down the upset of Notre Dame by the Huskies and the emotion that comes with a monumental win. The Texas Longhorns took care of business in Ann Arbor, something Mark saw coming a mile away. What’s next for the Irish and the Wolverines? (5:30) Then, the architect of the upset of the season, NIU Head Coach Thomas Hammock joined the guys. Coach took us into the moment that beating the fifth ranked team in the country became a reality, how to build team culture in the era of NIL, and the transfer portal, and the emotion of leading his alma mater into the AP Top 25. (32:15) An impressive performance in a loss of an Auburn recruit led to a trip down memory lane of the most dominant high school performances Coach Meyer has ever seen (calling Percy Harvin). The guys made their Week Three Pick Six including a pair of rivalry games out west in Oregon and Washington and the hottest team in the country you will never guess. #BearDown. (50:00) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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 New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors: BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR). ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Stone talk about the standout performances from the weekend, welcome Cam Ward to the Heisman race, question coaching tactics in Las Vegas, and give hope to an ACC school with a less than stellar start (not you Florida State). (8:55) Then, Texas Longhorns legend Colt McCoy stops by ahead of one of the biggest matchups of the season between his alma mater and defending national champion Michigan. He also looks back on his Heisman and National Championship battle with Mark, gives his take on the state of college football, and the very talented Texas quarterback room. (41:00) Coach Meyer takes you to the entrance of one of the most hostile environments in college football, which will make you want to shower off after hearing. (1:02:23) The guys then make give their game predictions for Week 2 and Mark crowns his latest Deuce Deuce Dawg of the Week in a PRIME time game. (1:07:20) New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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 New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs  A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors: BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR). ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the Yellow Jackets. (6:22)   Then, Head Coach of the #3 Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning joins the guys. With 15 transfers this year, including QB Dillon Gabriel, Lanning discussed his approach for finding which players are ready to win. Plus, the backing of Nike Founder Phil Knight, the Ducks move to the Big Ten, and their biggest game of the year; get ready Buckeyes. (14:06)   The guys preview their Heisman frontrunners, as Mark offers his experience as a Heisman Trophy winner. (34:00) And a preview of top matchups this week from USC to Miami, Clemson to Texas A&M, and more. (49:34)   New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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.   The Triple Option is presented by Wendy’s. Try Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs    A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors:    NHTSA Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Paid for by NHTSA.   BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!   First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR).   ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and explain how some teams may fall well short of expectations, while others outside of the Top 10 have a very realistic chance of competing for a National Championship.  Then, Nick Saban, 7-time National Champion Head Coach at Alabama and LSU joins the show to discuss the current state of college football and how changes over the past several years have impacted the game, recaps some of his favorite coaching memories against Urban Meyer, shares a funny story about recruiting Mark Ingram II, and fills us in on life after coaching.  The guys then predict their favorite opening weekend matchups, including Deuce Deuce’s Dog of the Week. We see you North Dakota State.  New episodes of The Triple Option drop every Wednesday throughout the season. 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 New Saucy Nuggs Today https://wendys.com/nuggs    A big thank you to the rest of our sponsors:  NHTSA Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Paid for by NHTSA. BetMGM Use bonus code OPTION or go to https://betmgm.com/OPTION and get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!   First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA),1-800-981-0023 (PR).   ZipRecruiter 4 out of 5 employees who post in ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/OPTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Triple Option launches August 21st. New episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at @3XOptionShow on all social platforms for bonus content. This season, the game changes. Meyer, a 3x National Champion, combines years of experience on sidelines across the country and a passion for locker room culture for a truly unique perspective. Along with his Heisman, Ingram II brings the energy you would expect from a multiple-time 1,000 yard rusher at the game’s highest level. And then there’s Stone, with decades of experience on the mic covering the biggest events, taking you inside the minds of the sports greatest and behind the scenes of the moments that make you cheer. They’ll cover everything from the expanded college football playoff and NIL to conference realignment and the NFL Draft and everything in between.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices