Mark Ingram joins Johnny for a captivating conversation about his legendary career. The pair talks about the days in the SEC, their predictions for the 2026 season, Mark’s new career with Big Noon, and much more.
First, Johnny congratulates Mark on his selection into the College Football Hall of Fame. They reflect on the moments that led to this selection and how Mark is forever immortalized in College Football history. They touch on notable players who have been snubbed like Cam Newton, and how the selection process has been potentially compromised by personal vendettas.
Next, Mark and Johnny talk shop about the 2026 CFB season. They address the mess that the game is currently in with the transfer portal and NIL payments and how they would put an end to the debacle that is College Football in 2026. The guys also give their early predictions for the National Championship and Heisman Trophy.
The conversation shifts into Mark and Johnny’s careers. They share amazing stories about players they competed with and against, along with the memories they cherish most from their college careers. To conclude the CFB conversation, they relive Mark’s legendary Heisman win and the key moments of the 2009 season that led to the victory.
Finally, Johnny digs into Mark’s NFL career. He touches on getting drafted by the Saints and getting brought into a team with countless NFL legends and how it set a foundation for his career being surrounded by greatness. Mark then talks about his stint with the Ravens and playing with Lamar Jackson. With his veteran presence, Mark got to watch Lamar blossom into a superstar.
To wrap the conversation up, Mark talks about his show, The Triple Option, which he co-hosts with Urban Meyer and Rob Stone. Finally, Mark answers the traditional One Word Question with an authentic response that only Mark Ingram could deliver.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Mark’s CFB Hall of Fame Selection
8:39 - PrizePicks Ad
9:13 - Cam Newton
11:48 - Urban Meyer
13:33 - Changes in CFB
22:47 - 2026 CFB Predictions
27:42 - Ryan Williams
31:31 - Lucy Ad
32:52 - 2026 Heisman Predictions
36:09 - Best Players Johnny & Mark Played With & Against
42:45 - Mark’s Upbringing
46:30 - Mark’s Legendary Heisman Win
51:56 - Getting Drafted by the Saints
54:56 - Playing with Lamar Jackson
58:39 - The Triple Option
59:46 - One Word Question
The Triple Option Show: https://www.youtube.com/@3xOptionShow
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