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)

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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 Famers to make the case it's the 2006 Rose Bowl. Representing the Texas Longhorns, former head Coach Mack Brown and Quarterback Vince Young, while Heisman winner Matt Leinart carries the water for the Trojans. All three look back at the lead up, key moments, and the after effects of the 41-38 Texas victory.

Mack sticks around to go down memory lane on some of the things he saw over the years as coaches tried to circumvent the rules, he and Urban's relationship, and what the future holds for the sport he has spent his life in.

Since it's the final episode before the season starts, the guys revisited their February championship picks during the Crystal Ball. Not to spoil anything, but #HookEm.

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College Football is a month away, are you ready?

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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 Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk about the latest issue at Michigan as Jim Harbaugh, Warde Manuel, and former president Santa Ono were named in a lawsuit against a former assistant. The guys then discuss the rev share contracts that Florida State is reportedly requiring their student athletes to sign in order to get paid. Spoiler: there will be lawyers.

What do schools need to navigate these deals and roster construction now? A General Manager. Oklahoma’s GM and former Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy joins the guys to discuss his relationship with Brent Venables, how he and his team are assigning dollar value to current and prospective players, and why Norman was the right fit for him.

It’s 4th of July and you might not know it, but Mark likes to blow things up. The guys discuss their weekend plans before looking into the Crystal Ball at Coach Prime and Colorado’s 2025 outlook. No Shedeur, no Travis Hunter? No problem for the Buffs.

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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 Alabama after transferring into Florida State. Urban gets into some of the top moments he used bulletin board material including the Michigan "Revenge" Tour that fell one stop short of being completed.

Illinois football has had 10 wins just a few times in their school history and that's what Bret Bielema did last year. So what's next? The head coach of the Illini gets into what makes this team special, his past run ins with Urban, and...his singing voice? You're not going to want to miss it.

The 2024-25 college athletics season concluded over the weekend, but how close knit are athletes and coaches from other sports? According to Mark and Urban, extremely, including one story on how Billy Donovan helped set up Florida for their first championship under Urban. Speaking of Florida, what can Carson Beck and the Hurricanes accomplish this season? The guys look into the Crystal Ball. #ItsAllAboutTheU

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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 enforcement, Urban's role in changing the game, and how the newly formed College Sports Commission will be different...or will it? Regardless, don't accept any cookies from Shelley.

The past two seasons a veteran team from the Big Ten won the College Football Playoff National Championship, is it Penn State's turn? Head Coach James Franklin joins the show to talk about his loaded team, the future of the sport, and more. #WeAre

There are no games yet, but recruiting is in full swing and the Big Ten has three of the top five classes for 2026, have they passed the SEC? The guys then take a look at Florida's chances this season with a very optimistic Urban Meyer seeing good things for his former school behind Billy Napier and DJ Lagway.

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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 athletics.

Student athletes can now be paid by their school, former athletes will get backpay, NIL deals will be subject to approval, and more. Let Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone guide you into the new landscape of college athletics after the House Settlement. Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports and The Athletic stops by to take us into the details.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, one of the people behind these changes and the future of college sports joined to talk through the ins and outs of how college sports are in a better place today than they were last week. He also makes his pitch for a reworked College Football Playoff system.

The ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame was released, including Percy Harvin, Aaron Donald, Marvin Harrison, Chris Petersen, Jonathan Vilma, Ndamukong Suh, and...MARK INGRAM II. The guys then look into the BetMGM Crystal Ball and make a way too early prediction for the LSU Tigers.

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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 and it wasn't exactly normal #WhoDat.

Urban, Mark, and Rob then attempt to define what is a hero with a man deserving of the title - retired Navy Seal Mike "Boots" Barker as they discuss leadership, how to build a team you can count on, the weight of sacrifice, as well as a couple missions he CAN discuss...well, kind of.

Georgia lost 13 players to the NFL and Carson Becht transferred to Miami. Can Kirby and company find their way into the College Football Playoff once again? The guys take a look into the BetMGM Crystal Ball and debate the 9.5 win total.  Finally, school is out for summer, the guys get into some of their summer adventures.

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Some things are bigger than football.

Urban, Mark & Rob reflect on what Memorial Day means to them and how they honor those that served.

Want some job interview advice? New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel might not be the guy to go to. He and Urban look back at their time together in Columbus, the Patriot Way, and how coaching the new generation of college athlete is different than just five years ago.

The Fighting Illini hit 10 wins for just the fifth time in school history, so what do they do? Write Bret Bielema a fat check of course. Urban reflects on why Bielema is built for the Big Ten and why Illinois fans should be excited about the future. The guys then take a look at one of the most talented teams heading into the 2025 season: Clemson football with "The Crystal Ball".

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