August 20, 2025
Michigan Punished, Jeremiah Smith Joins, & Players to Watch This Season
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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 for their 2023 sign stealing scandal, but was it enough? The guys then debate what Jim Harbaugh's legacy is as well as what power the NCAA still has. (1:40) The focus of Sound Off this week is none other than friend of show, Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock after his passionate plea to remember the point of college athletics. (24:44) The guys then take the temperature of the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, and Notre Dame after an offseason of change off the field. Who really is the dominant conference? (31:09) Finally, we have games on the field to talk about! What better way to start the season with a conference rival in...Ireland? The guys talk about the pressure in week zero on both Kansas State and Iowa State as they square off across the Atlantic. (42:30) They then give their top three players they are each looking forward to seeing this season in Three and Out. (45:28) How does the best college football show in the country kick off the season? With the best PLAYER in all of college football. Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stops by to talk about his growth, expectations in Columbus, his feelings about TTUN, and their opener against Texas. (51:05) 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. Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO®Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyfusion25 Thank you to our additional sponsors NHTSA - Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-overutm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=labordayimpaired2025&utm_content=custom_alcohol Zip Recruiter - Try FOR FREE at https://Ziprecruiter.com/Option #CollegeFootball #OhioState #Michigan #JimHarbaugh #Alabama #MarkIngram #UrbanMeyer #JeremiahSmith #RobStone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices