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Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth
A college football podcast through the lens of the West Coast. Yogi Roth brings a uniquely expert, curious, and western take on the game we love. Facts first, opinions second. www.y-option.com
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Mid Season Reality Check
Mid-October feels like a mirror. Half the season gone, and suddenly every program is staring back at itself asking: Who are we, really? This week on Y...
Double Down: Dan Lanning and the Daily Discipline of Growth
There’s a theme that echoes through Dan Lanning’s program at Oregon in 2025: Double Down.
But for the defending regular season Big Ten champs an...
Wonderment in the Big Ten: Dave Revsine’s Story
As a sophomore at Pitt, I met Dave Revsine and if anyone told me that we would be colleagues 20 years later I would have signed up for it. Today, that...
"White Out" Energy with Todd Blackledge
There are certain Saturdays that feel like they were built for college football: the lights, the noise, the choreography of a crowd that feels like it...
The Obstacle is the Way: Scott Barnes
It’s Rivalry Week…kind of.
Two of the West Coast’s fiercest rivalries take center stage: Washington–Washington State in the Apple Cup, and Orego...
Peyton Manning: A Masterclass in Process, Preparation & Leadership
Today on THE PROCESS, a limited series within Y-Option, Rhett Lewis and Yogi Roth welcome one of the greatest players, and minds, football has ever kn...
The Most Interesting Coach in College Football
Luke Del Rio is the most interesting coach in college football.
And today’s conversation at Y-Option, fueled by our founding sponsor, 76® - keep...
Texas is getting one of the most intriguing QBs in the nation
Every once in a while, a conversation reminds you that greatness isn’t just about stats, stars, or accolades--it’s about clarity.
In this week’s...
Chris Fowler: The Process Behind the Voice of College Football
There are voices in our game that instantly transport you to a moment.
A Saturday night. A top-ten clash. A National Championship. The chaos of...
From Camp to Kickoff, life on the road
Training camp is winding down, and game week is almost here (with Week Zero kicking off Saturday!). That means it’s time for a recap from the road.
Old Friends, New Seasons: Mike Yam on Belichick, Stanford, and the Pac-12
Old Friends, New Seasons
When Mike Yam and I sit down together, it never feels like an interview. It feels like slipping back into a rhythm we’v...
From Heisman to Head Coach: Eddie George Talks NIL, Money, and Mindset
We’ve all heard the term student-athlete, but in today’s college football landscape, you’d better be a financial-athlete too.
This week’s Y-Opti...
“No Plan B” – Inside Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh’s Grind to the Top
It’s Monday morning. The sun isn’t up yet. Coffee’s barely hot. But there I am, watching tape of Minnesota and texting my broadcast partners.
Th...
How He Went From Blue Collar Kid to Big Ten Athletic Director | The Process With Northwestern AD Mark Jackson
It was 2001.I still remember the email: mj@usc.edu. It came from Mark Jackson—someone I knew from working summer camps at USC that summer.
“Give...
A New Era for the Pac-12 Begins — With CBS at the Helm
This morning, the Pac-12 officially announced a historic partnership with CBS Sports — marking a bold new chapter for a conference on the rise. And to...
A Night with Cougar Athletics & Jimmy Rogers
This past weekend, I found myself back in Seattle for the 10th straight year, hosting A Night with Cougar Athletics. While every year has its own uniq...
The Humanity Behind the Headset: Lincoln Riley’s Journey
We all know Lincoln Riley: the head coach, the play-caller, the quarterback developer. But do you know how his work ethic was formed? How his father t...
NFL Draft Recap & the Dawgs After Dark
As spring football heads to the final weekend, today’s episode of the Y-Option podcast - presented by our founding partner 76 - takes a deep dive into...
Betting on Himself: Will Stein’s Rise from Walk-On to Elite Play Caller
Imagine growing up dreaming of playing quarterback in college football, betting on yourself, and then turning that dream into reality. Fast forward a...
Mastering the Mental Game with Dr. Michael Gervais
"How much of the game is mental... and how much are you training it?"
That simple question from Dr. Michael Gervais, the world’s leading high pe...
From Elite 11 to the Horseshoe: Tavien St. Clair
It’s Game Week!
Okay, not a real game, but a spring game. And I’m on a flight to Columbus, Ohio to call my first ever game at The Horseshoe for...
Maalik Murphy, Oregon State & the QB Journey
In my 20 years living in Los Angeles, I’ve noticed a pattern. If you grow up on the West Coast, there’s always a pull to return to the Pacific time z...
2025 NFL Draft Preview with Daniel Jeremiah
Ever met someone who just makes the room feel right? Someone who can blend into any crowd, be the ultimate teammate or wingperson, and put others at e...
Washington's New Era & Christian Caple's Independence
Spring has officially arrived, and with it, most college football programs have kicked off or are about to begin spring practice. As I’ve often said,...
Troy Taylor Fired. What's Next for Stanford Football
Tuesday morning, Stanford football GM Andrew Luck released the following statement:
"Since beginning my role as General Manager, I have been tho...
How a Coaching Sabbatical Shaped Arizona State's Marcus Arroyo
The Power of a Coaching Sabbatical
Years ago, I learned that Nike offered sabbaticals to employees after 10 years of service. It made perfect se...
Chess Moves: Max Brosmer’s Journey from 2-Star Recruit to NFL Prospect
To believe in oneself is a powerful thought.
We've seen it drive elite athletes for centuries.
It's been the foundation of one of the most...
Todd Blackledge on the Evolution of College Football & Storytelling in the Booth
If you love college football, you know the voice of Todd Blackledge - today’s guest on the Y-Option podcast, presented by our founding partner, 76.
Adam Breneman Building an Online Empire & Oregon Locks in Lanning
It’s a B1G week here at Y-Option both with our guests and on the news front. Thanks to our founding partner 76, today’s guest is the founder of Brene...
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz on Fatherhood, Football & the Future
This week, we sit down with Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz for a conversation fueled by our founding partner 76. We cover football, family, fat...
Rollin' with the Tide - Kalen DeBoer
Hello from Tuscaloosa!
Well, not today - but that’s where I recently sat down with Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer inside the Crimson Tide footb...
Dual Mentality - Roddy Jones
The NFL Combine is underway with players arriving and the on-field workouts beginning Thursday, and as always, the spotlight is on the quarterbacks. W...
Mark Sanchez - Quarterback Options
I met Mark Sanchez in the fall of 2005. It was my first season at USC and our team was regarded as the best in the history of the game. Mark was a ris...
Dillon Gabriel - Finding "It"
Years ago, I was on the Elite 11 quarterback camp tour and kept hearing coaches talking about QBs having the “It Factor.” It was as though everywhere...
Kenjon Barner - 2 Birds, 3 Rings
Fly Eagles Fly!
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win this year's Super Bowl. As a Pennsylvania native, I’ve seen the...
Y-Option Extra: Pete Carroll Butterfly Effect
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The butterfly effect was popularized by a meteorolo...
Mack Brown - Lessons in Leadership
I can recall the moment like it was yesterday. USC vs Texas. The Rose Bowl. Burnt orange filling up one half of the iconic stadium and cardinal and go...
Sleeping Giant No More - ASU AD Graham Rossini
Fresh off of an epic football season, Arizona State Athletics Director Graham Rossini joins the Y-Option podcast for the 2nd time, thanks to our found...
Coming Full Circle - Ben Hartsock
In the afterglow of the CFP National Championship Game, former Ohio State Buckeye Ben Hartsock joins Y-Option to share his joy, insight and analysis o...
Y-Option Extra: Transfer Portal Shrinking?
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Dear Y-Option Community,
We’re excited to bri...