Mami's Mario Cristobal Joins, Is Alabama a Quarterback Factory, and Shedeur Sanders Returns

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Mario Cristobal about the Miami Hurricanes' football program and insights into recruiting and player development.

Baby Jesus, cafecitos, three first round NFL draft picks; the U is here. Coach Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone talk about Kalen DeBoer landing another stud in the quarterback room with the signing of Elijah Haven. Coach Meyer then takes you inside his recruiting strategy when dealing with top guys and managing rooms with too much talent. Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes fell short in the College Football Playoff National Championship last season, but are reloaded for another run in 2026. Cristobal talks about the call for him to go back to Miami, filling the trenches with absolute dogs, as well as navigating the ever changing landscape of NIL and the transfer portal. Finally, we pour out some Arkay Zero Proof for Shedeur Sanders who returned to Colorado to walk the stage and get his college degree, after his rookie season in the NFL. Chapters 00:00 Show Start 01:35 Alabama Upgrades Quarterback Room 14:46 Mario Cristobal, Miami Head Coach 36:06 Shedeur Sanders - College Graduate 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, Rob Stone

Guest: Mario Cristobal

Topics covered

• college football
• recruiting strategy
• NIL
• transfer portal
• quarterback development
• Miami Hurricanes
• Shedeur Sanders

Keywords

• Mario Cristobal
• Shedeur Sanders
• NIL
• quarterback factory
• Miami Hurricanes
• college football
• recruiting

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Organizations: University of Miami, NIL, College Football Playoff

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