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Cover 3 College Football

English, Football (American), 1 season, 1161 episodes, 3 days, 10 hours, 27 minutes
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The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.
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Mailbag: Coaching Carousel keeps spinning! Power 4 of Power 2? Outlook for Penn State, LSU in new-look CFB, more! (02/01)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jeff Hafley, Big 12, Penn State, LSU, Florida and more. First, hours after declaring the 2023-24 coaching carousel to be completed we were caught off guard by Boston College coach Jeff Hafley leaving the Eagles to take a new job as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator (1:20). The crew discusses how Hafley's move might align with the changing nature of college coaching, as well as names that might make sense as the the next Boston College coach. Then it's on to questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail focusing on the idea of Power 2 vs. Power 4 (23:00), whether the Big 12 should rebrand with its new lineup (27:50) and players from CFB history who weren't great but were beloved (32:00). Plus, what does Penn State need to do in order to be considered a top-tier team (39:00), LSU's place in the new-look SEC (46:40) and the two-year outlook for Billy Napier at Florida (52:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/202454 minutes, 50 seconds
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Coaching Carousel Superlatives for the 2023-24 cycle, plus keys and potential fallout from Tennessee vs. NCAA (01/31)

The Cover 3 crew talks coaching changes, Tennessee, NCAA, NIL and more. First, discussing the breaking news Wednesday morning as the state of Tennessee, joined by Virginia, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over its NIL rules (1:40). This comes in the wake of the NCAA reportedly investigating Tennessee's football program for violations tied to NIL, and provides yet another crossroads for the association and its role in the future of college sports. Then, after a quick run through some of the notable takeaways from the 2024 Big 12 schedule release (21:39) the crew does a deep dive on the 2023-24 coaching carousel using superlatives from the cycle (39:55). Included are discussions around the coach that will lead the biggest improvement on a team's win total (42:52), the most difficult job to take over (46:33), surprise hires (54:17) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/20241 hour, 11 minutes, 36 seconds
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Expectations for the Sherrone Moore era at Michigan, Iowa's OC hire and other assistant carousel moves, more! (01/29)

The Cover 3 crew talks Sherrone Moore, Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, Iowa, Arizona and more. First, kicking off the Sherrone Moore conversation with what his promotion does to help Michigan as he takes over as head coach (1:22) then it's on to taking stock of the Wolverines coaching staff with an eye of who might follow Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers (11:10) and what the expectations for success should be in the first four-to-five years of Moore's tenure (22:00). Plus, Iowa has its next offensive coordinator (36:20), Arizona brings a podcast favorite in to join Brent Brennan's staff (49:00) and thoughts on notable defensive hires at Cincinnati (52:50) and Wisconsin (56:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/29/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds
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Mailbag! Most overrated and underrated coaching hires, Alabama's big recruiting win, 2024 ACC schedules, more! (01/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, coaching hires, ACC schedules and more. First, continuing the conversation from Wednesday night's breaking news with Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to go the NFL (1:26) including more information on the hiring process requirements for the Wolverines as it pertains to Sherrone Moore's candidacy. Then, thoughts on Kevin Johns as an Iowa OC candidate (9:48), an end-of-year response to the impact of the new clock rules on college football (20:11), takeaways to the 2024 ACC schedule release (25:00) and a big recruiting win for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama (36:00). Plus, the most overrated and underrated hires of the College Football Playoff era (since 2014), Wisconsin's outlook as a potential playoff contender in 2024 (59:02) and more. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/20241 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
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🚨 Jim Harbaugh is off to the Chargers, what's next for Michigan? (01/24) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan for the NFL. First, final thoughts on the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan (1:12) and what other members of Michigan's staff might join him in Los Angeles (7:30). Then it's on to the list of Michigan coaching candidates to replace Harbaugh, starting with Sherrone Moore coming off a championship season that saw him take the helm for four games (15:29). Finally, Michigan's future as it relates to the ongoing NCAA investigations (33:30) and expectations for any transfer portal activity in the wake of the coaching change. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/202439 minutes, 30 seconds
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Myth Busters! How much are teams spending in the portal? How is NIL actually work? Plus, latest on Jim Harbaugh and the NFL

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Ohio State, NIL, transfer portal and more. First, after a day of buzz but no action between Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, is Michigan on track to retain its head coach (1:50)? Then, LSU identifies its new offensive coordinator (11:16), Will Rogers announces his return to Washington (15:58) and what to know about Tennessee's latest recruiting win with 5-star QB George MacIntyre (21:44). Finally, the debut edition of Myth Busters Cover 3 style starting with reports of Ohio State's transfer portal spending (32:45), how NIL actually works at the top programs (43:18), how much tampering is taking place in college football (54:30) and more! To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/202458 minutes, 29 seconds
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Caleb Downs and Bill O'Brien to Ohio State, Alabama's QB room for 2024, more! (01/22)

The Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Alabama, Caleb Downs, transfer portal and more. First, taking stock of Ohio State's continued transfer portal success with the additions of Caleb Downs and Julian Sayin from Alabama (1:40) then what Kadyn Proctor's addition to Iowa means for the Hawkeyes (12:00). Plus, Kalen DeBoer's former Washington players that are joining him at Alabama (23:03), Arizona keeping its top offensive stars out of the transfer portal (30:57) and a coaching carousel round-up that discusses Bill O'Brien as Ohio State's OC (39:00), San Jose State hiring Ken Niumatalolo (48:23), Chip Kelly's future with UCLA (52:05) and Pete Lembo's return to the MAC as Buffalo's new head coach (57:13). To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/202459 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mailbag! Former CFB stars who could have benefited from NIL, how to level up into a title contender, more! (01/18)

The Cover 3 crew talks Kadyn Proctor, transfer portal, NIL, coaching carousel and more. First, a robust and interactive mailbag episodes starts with questions from the live audience, like what coaches might not have been as successful in the transfer portal and NIL era (1:37). Then, on the topic of the portal, the future for former 5-star OT Kadyn Proctor as he eyes an Alabama exit (7:19). Then, what happens first: Alabama wins its next national title or the Blue Chip Ratio Gets Broken (22:17). Plus, updates from the coaching carousel (26:00), how schools and programs can level up to compete for national titles annually (32:10), what former college stars would have benefited from the current NIL and transfer portal model (39:30) and more. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/18/20241 hour, 2 seconds
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Alabama stars hitting the portal, plus Way-Too-Early Top 25 college football rankings after the NFL Draft deadline (01/17)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, transfer portal and more. First, reaction to Arizona's hire of San Jose State's Brent Brennan to replace Jedd Fisch (1:30) and a big-picture look at Alabama's staff as Kalen DeBoer's coordinator hires include two sitting head coaches from the FBS level (8:18). Then it's on to the some of the breaking news of Wednesday as Alabama DB Caleb Downs has entered the transfer portal (19:10) after a rookie season that saw him named the CBS Sports Freshman of the Year. As one of many Alabama stars to enter the portal since Nick Saban retired, what's the roster outlook for the Crimson Tide and what schools could be benefiting from the portal exodus in Tuscaloosa? Finally, breaking down our Way-Too-Early Top 25 ballots after the NFL Draft deadline with a consensus on the teams at the top and plenty of debate for those spots outside the top 10 (35:20). To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 15 seconds
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Washington hires Jedd Fisch to replace Kalen DeBoer, Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy headlines NFL exodus, latest on Jim Harbaugh, more! (01/15)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, NFL, coaching carousel, Cam Ward and more. First, reacting to Washington's quick move to target and hire Arizona coach Jedd Fisch as the replacement for Kalen DeBoer (1:40). Then, names in the mix for the now-open Arizona job as the Wildcats move to the Big 12 (16:38) and the latest from the transfer portal, starting with Miami getting Cam Ward to back off his initial NFL Draft interest and commit to the Hurricanes for 2024 (31:32). Finally, one week removed from a national championship the NFL announcements have started for quarterback J.J. McCarthy and other Wolverines stars. What will Michigan look like in 2024 after the draft exits (47:58) and will Jim Harbaugh be the coach as he begins meeting with NFL teams (55:40)? To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
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🚨 Alabama taps Washington's Kalen DeBoer to replace Nick Saban as the Crimson Tide head coach (01/12) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of Alabama hiring Washington's Kalen DeBoer. First, general reactions to the hire and first thoughts on what made DeBoer an attractive candidate to the Crimson Tide, plus the most important challenges he has in his first weeks and months on the job. Then, what we learned from the coaching search including the new deals for Steve Sarkisian at Texas and Mike Norvell at Florida State, as well as potential candidates for Washington as it looks for a new head coach. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/12/202442 minutes, 12 seconds
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MAILBAG! Alabama coaching candidates, Ohio State loading up for 2024, changes to the CFP committee, more! (01/11)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama coaching search, Nick Saban, Dan Lanning, Mike Norvell and more. First, continued conversation on Nick Saban's decision to retire with a focus on the many ways he created a competitive edge in the sport (4:00) before diving into the 2024 Alabama outlook knowing that players will have the option to transfer out without penalty (14:18). Then, after discussing the factors that might have sparked this retirement decision (18:10), a renewed look at the list of candidates and the timeline for Alabama naming its next head coach (25:10). Finally, with Emeka Egbuka announcing his return to Ohio State why the Buckeyes are primed for a big year in 2024 (45:20) and what changes should be made to the College Football Playoff selection committee or selection criteria. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/20241 hour, 2 minutes
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🚨 Nick Saban is retiring! The GOAT's legacy at Alabama and what's next for the Crimson Tide? 🚨

The Cover 3 crew react to Nick Saban's retirement! First, the timing of the situation and the domino effect this has on the college football landscape! (1:58) Next, Saban's incredible legacy at Alabama and on the sport in general. (7:00) Finally, who will the Crimson Tide tab as their next head coach? (13:00) Please vote Cover 3 in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/202433 minutes, 10 seconds
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Bowl Season Superlatives! Cover 3 Awards for the Player, Team, Coach and Game of the postseason (01/10)

The Cover 3 crew hands out some awards for the 2023-24 bowl season in college football. First, after more fallout from Monday night's title game (2:04), including how to interpret the Jim Harbaugh-to-NFL speculation, the focus turns to recent NFL Draft decisions (12:20) and reactions to the final college football rankings from the AP Top 25, Coaches Poll and more (18:12). Then it's on to the Cover 3 Podcast Awards, with bowl season superlatives for the Player of the Bowl Season (35:15), Coach of the Bowl Season (40:05), Game of the Bowl Season (42:58), Team of the Bowl Season (49:55) and a wide array of honors handed out in The Fornelli's (52:35). To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/202459 minutes, 1 second
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CFP National Championship Instant Reaction: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan top Washington for Wolverines first title since 1997 (01/09)

The Cover 3 crew reacts live to Michigan's 34-13 win against Washington in the national championship. First, thoughts on how the game played out with the Wolverines defense setting the tone (2:28) and then more specific looks at JJ McCarthy (11:50), Michigan's dominance throughout the season (20:30), the officiating in the title game (26:32) and more. Then, what Michigan is bringing back for 2024 and whether it will include Jim Harbaugh as head coach (37:30), predicting next year's national champion (41:39) and other way-too-early debates on next season's outlook. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ohio State portal moves, LSU's DC hire plus TOP PROPS for Monday's Michigan-Washington title game! (01/08)

The Cover 3 crew picks out their best player prop bets for the Michigan-Washington championship game. First, after a vibe check from the scene in Houston ahead of Monday night's national championship game (1:34) a look at a big weekend for LSU with the hire of a new defensive coordinator (4:55) and a commitment from the No. 1 player in the 2025 recruiting cycle (10:42). Then it's on to the latest from the transfer portal, where Ohio State continues to add pieces on offense (15:54), Boise State lands a former five-star QB and Liberty retains its star QB after a brief portal flirtation. Finally, unpacking the matchup between Michigan and Washington again with the best player prop bets, focusing on Michael Penix Jr. (34:23), J.J. McCarthy (40:27), Blake Corum (42:16), Rome Odunze (45:44) and more. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
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College Football Playoff National Championship Best Bets: Sides, totals and more for Monday night's Michigan-Washington showdown (01/04)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the college football championship game between Michigan and Washington. First, a look at the exodus of Alabama players to the NFL Draft and transfer portal with an eye on what the Crimson Tide have coming in next season for 2024 (3:20) as well as other notable NFL Draft decisions from across the country (10:58). Then, the breaking news of Ole Miss star running back Quinshon Judkins entering the transfer portal headlines a run of the latest portal headlines (25:13) before moving on to the best bets for Michigan-Washington (39:56). Included are the best against the spread plays, ways to attack the total and any first half bets that you should lock in prior to Monday night's kickoff. To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
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QB dominoes in the transfer portal, bowl season wrap-up and BIG GAME BREAKDOWN for Michigan-Washington (01/03)

The Cover 3 crew offers a deep-dive preview of the CFP title game between Michigan and Washington. First, discussing the latest big moves from the transfer portal including DJ Uiagalelei committing to Florida State, Liberty QB Kaidon Salter entering the portal and Cam Ward declarding for the NFL Draft (9:30). Then, Gene Chizik is out at UNC as defensive coordinator (14:55) and Ohio State's loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl has renewed frustrations from Buckeye fans with Ryan Day (27:55). Finally, a deep dive on the College Football Playoff National Championship in BIG GAME BREAKDOWN with a look at Washington's offense vs. Michigan's defense (47:50), Michigan's offense vs. Washington's defense (58:24), coaching and other X-factors (1:10:52). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/20241 hour, 24 minutes, 33 seconds
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CFB Playoff REACTION! Michigan takes down Alabama in the Rose Bowl! Washington beats Texas in a Sugar Bowl thriller!

The Cover 3 crew give their INSTANT REACTION to the College Football Playoff Semifinal games! First, Michael Penix's spectacular performance (1:15) and why Texas struggled with the deep ball and in the red zone. (10:14) Then, Michigan's overtime victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl! (16:20) How did Jim Harbaugh outcoach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide? (20:30) Finally, the guys preview the National Championship game! (31:54) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/202443 minutes, 49 seconds
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College Football Playoff Big Game Breakdown: Keys to victory, X-factors and best bets for Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas

The Cover 3 crew does a deep dive preview and makes picks for the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. After a brief review of USC's impressive performance against Louisville without Caleb Williams in the Holiday Bowl (1:50) the College Football Playoff preview gets rolling with a look at the on-field matchups that will decide the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Alabama (8:54). Then, debating the coaching edge between Jim Harbaugh and Nick Saban (21:24) and best bets for the game (28:54). After that it's the keys and X-factors for the Sugar Bowl between Washington and Texas (39:32), best bets for that game (50:41) and MoneyLine Sprinkles for the College Football Playoff semifinals (57:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 13 seconds
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College football bowl game best bets: Ole Miss-Penn State, Georgia-Florida State highlights New Year's Six games

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the Peach Bowl, Orange Bowl and more. First, detailing the pregame speculation around Kansas and the eventual double-digit Jayhawks win against UNLV in Tuesday night bowl action, with an eye on what Lance Leipold has coming back for 2024 (1:40). Then it's on to the next edition of BOWLNANZA with previews and picks for Ole Miss-Penn State in the Peach Bowl (12:40), Auburn-Maryland in the Music City Bowl (17:46), Georgia-Florida State in the Orange Bowl (21:12) and Wyoming-Toledo in the Arizona Bowl (28:58). Plus, a rundown of the non-playoff New Year's Day bowl games with best bets for LSU-Wisconsin in the Reliaquest Bowl (32:58), Oregon-Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl (37:25), Tennessee-Iowa in the Citrus Bowl (39:55) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (45:22). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/202352 minutes, 23 seconds
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Outlook for FSU vs. ACC, Notre Dame's OC hire, BOWLNANZA previews the midweek bowl games! (12/26)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the midweek college football bowl games. First, now that we have seen the legal filings from Florida State and the ACC a look at what each side is arguing and the path forward (1:30). Then, Jerry Kill steps down at New Mexico State (7:20), Ole Miss continues its impressive run in the transfer portal (12:49) and reaction to Notre Dame's hire of LSU's Mike Denbrock as its new OC (21:40). After that it's on to BOWLNANZA, with best bets and breakdowns for Virginia Tech-Tulane in the Military Bowl (32:58), UNC-West Virginia in the Duke's Mayo Bowl (36:21), USC-Louisville in the Holiday Bowl (40:32), Oklahoma State-Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl (42:40), SMU-Boston College in the Fenway Bowl (46:57), Miami-Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl (49:10), NC State-Kansas State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl (51:32), Arizona-Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl (57:33), Clemson-Kentucky in the Gator Bowl (59:11), Notre Dame-Oregon State in the Sun Bowl (1:00:58), Iowa State-Memphis in the Liberty Bowl (1:04:50) and Ohio State-Missouri in the Cotton Bowl (1:06:19). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
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Florida State's next steps in potential ACC exit, plus college football bowl game best bets for the weekend! (12/21)

The Cover 3 crew talks Florida State's potential legal battle with the ACC and shares their best bowl game bets. First, with the news that Florida State will hold an emergency board meeting on Friday -- and the expectation that the meeting will include discussions of a legal challenge against the ACC -- what are the steps and potential timeline for the Seminoles to leave the conference (4:30)? Then it's on to Part 2 of BOWLNANZA with best bets and previews for Syracuse-USF in the Boca Raton Bowl (22:00), UCF-Georgia Tech in the Gasparilla Bowl, Arkansas State-Northern Illinois in the Camellia Bowl (37:55), JMU-Air Force int he Armed Forces Bowl, Utah State-Georgia State in the Potato Bowl, South Alabama-Eastern Michigan in the 68 Ventures Bowl, Utah-Northwestern in the Las Vegas Bowl, San Jose State-Coastal Carolina in the Hawaii Bowl and so much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:00:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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National Signing Day Reaction: Georgia, Alabama top rankings while Miami and Oregon are among the signing day winners (12/20)

The Cover 3 crew discuss some of the big recruiting headlines from 2023 National Signing Day. First, big picture takeaways including how the NIL era has led to the 5-stars being more evenly spread across the country (1:45) and then a more school-focused starting with Georgia and its No. 1 class (6:15). Then, Florida hangs on to DJ Lagway (11:20), No. 1 overall prospect WR Jeremiah Smith commits to Ohio State with some late recruiting drama (17:30) and Oregon looking poised to hit the ground running in the Big Ten as a conference title contender (24:00). Plus, a disappointing signing day for Florida State paired with Miami's strong finish (33:30), CJ Carr and Notre Dame's 2024 class (38:45), a look at Colorado (41:00) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/202348 minutes, 2 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Kyle McCord to Syracuse, portal buzz, Jerry Kill is upset, more early bowl takeaways! (12/18)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, bowl games, coaching carousel and more. First, the latest headlines from the transfer portal start with former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord committing to Syracuse and what that says about Fran Brown's early work with the Orange (1:00). Then, productive Toledo QB Dequan Finn chooses Baylor (12:01), Will Rogers hopes to be the successor to Michael Penix Jr. at Washington (14:05) and the expectations for DJ Uiagalelei and Cam Ward (18:45). Plus, Lane Kiffin moving closer to being the "Portal King" of the 2023-24 offseason (26:03), former Indiana head coach Tom Allen lands as Penn State's new defensive coordinator (30:53) and then Upon Further Review focuses on the weekend's bowl action, starting with Jerry Kill's pointed comments at New Mexico's AD after New Mexico State's bowl loss to Fresno State (35:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 19 seconds
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BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for a loaded Saturday including UCLA-Boise State, Texas Tech-Cal and more! (12/14)

The Cover 3 crew previews and picks the first weekend of college football bowl games. First, takeaways from the 2024 SEC schedule release including teams with the most/least favorable draws (2:15) and the latest from the transfer portal starting with Texas QB Maalik Murphy's plan to not only enter the portal but not participate with the Longhorns in the College Football Playoff (15:40). Then it's on to the first edition of BOWLNANZA with breakdowns and best bets for all six of Saturday's games plus two early-week showdowns on Monday and Tuesday (29:00) followed by the first bowl edition of MoneyLine Sprinkles (59:17). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
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Flip watch for 5-star QB Dylan Raiola and more 2023 National Signing Day storylines, latest portal moves and buzz, more! (12/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting, Georgia, Nebraska, Cam Ward, Riley Leonard and more. First, what Notre Dame is getting with the addition of QB Riley Leonard (1:50) and more portal including the latest visits for Cam Ward and DJ Uiagalelei (12:35). Then, celebrating the 247Sports True Freshman All-America team (27:05) and a deep dive on National Signing Day storylines one week out that starts with 5-star Dylan Raiola potentially flipping his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska (33:15). Plus, more flip watch with an eye on No. 1 WR Jeremiah Smith, Florida's 5-star QB commit DJ Lagway and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/202355 minutes, 56 seconds
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Jayden Daniels' Heisman win, Army's epic win vs. Navy, coaching carousel and portal buzz, more! (12/11)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, coaching carousel, Heisman voting and more. First, a look not just at Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win but the voting results which showed strong support for Michael Penix Jr. over the other contenders (1:00). Then, updates from the coaching carousel react to Duke Tulane making new head coaching hires (15:55) as well as notable assistant coach movement at USC, Michigan State and TCU. Plus, transfer portal updates with Dillon Gabriel committed to Oregon and a recap of the dramatic finish between Army and Navy (53:03). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/11/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
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Army-Navy LOCKS, ranking 2023 Alabama vs. other Tide teams, USC's QB situation in 2024, more! (12/17)

The Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel, Army, Navy, Alabama and more. First, the show gets rolling with a couple of questions from the live audience, including whether Florida State would have been left out of the College Football Playoff if Georgia had beaten Alabama (1:00). Then it’s on to some coaching carousel news with the retirement of Wyoming coach Craig Bohl (5:55) and Duke reportedly targeting Penn State DC Manny Diaz as a candidate for its head coaching position (12:30). Then it’s on to Army-Navy LOCKS with a preview of Saturday’s game with an eye on the biggest storylines, which includes one of the lowest over-under totals of the season (24:36). Plus, more questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail that discuss USC’s quarterback situation after Caleb Williams, where this Alabama team stacks up against others in Saban’s tenure and more! (38:25).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/202357 minutes, 11 seconds
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Heisman Trophy preview, portal buzz, NCAA proposes new division to pay players, more! (12/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Heisman Trophy, coaching carousel and more. First, the latest from the transfer portal action including Louisville landing QB Tyler Shough, Kentucky picking up a commitment from former Georgia QB Brock Vandagriff and what those moves mean for DJ Uiagalelei, Dillon Gabriel and more (1:25). Then it's on to previewing Saturday's Heisman Trophy announcement (19:00), updating the coaching carousel with Derek Mason and Bronco Mendenhall returning to the ranks of FBS head coaches (30:05) and grading Texas A&M's hire of Collin Klein as the offensive coordinator for Mike Elko (40:50). Plus, NCAA preside Charlie Baker is proposing a new subdivision where schools could pay players directly (45:15). Will it work? What will the impact be on the future of college football? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/20231 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
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Upon Further Review: 2023 Bowl Rankings, QBs on the move in the transfer portal, Houston and Indiana make new hires, more! (12/04)

The Cover 3 crew talks 2023 bowl schedule, players in the transfer portal, coaching news and more. First, with the transfer portal officially opening on Monday the show begins with reaction to Ohio State's Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel jumping in (1:00), including what Ryan Day's plan at quarterback might be for the Buckeyes moving forward. Plus, the best available defensive player in the portal and other teams to watch when it comes to landing top quarterbacks. Then it's on to rounding up some coaching carousel action from the weekend with Houston hiring Willie Fritz (28:45) and Indiana introducing Curt Cignetti (34:45) as well as a deep dive on the bowl schedule highlighting the best matchups from Tom Fornelli's bowl rankings (43:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings! Michigan vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl! Washington vs Texas in the Sugar Bowl!

The Cover 3 crew discuss the Final College Football Playoff Rankings. (7:00) Then, the guys pivot to the Rose Bowls, where Michigan will take on Alabama! (15:00) Finally, the Sugar Preview, where Washington will play Texas! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/202344 minutes, 57 seconds
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Conference Championship INSTANT REACTION: Bama beats Georgia! Florida State takes down Louisville!

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Florida State, Texas, College Football Playoff and more. First, a deep dive predicting the debates the College Football Playoff selection committee will have and the four teams that will be selected on Sunday (2:48). After that it's a game-by-game look at Florida State's defensive performance in a win against Louisville (22:28), Alabama handing Georgia it's first loss since 2021 (33:49), Texas' stellar start and style points against Oklahoma State (49:02) and Washington winning another one-score game against Oregon on Friday night (58:55). Plus, Michigan shuts out Iowa (1:07:18), Troy wins the Sun Belt in emphatic fashion, the SMU-Liberty debate for the New Year's Six and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/20231 hour, 45 minutes, 30 seconds
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College football best bets: Georgia-Alabama, FSU-Louisville, Oregon-Washington and more Championship Week LOCKS (11/30)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 13 results the LOCKS get rolling with a look at the power conference title games with Oregon-Washington (7:09), Texas-Oklahoma State (15:02), Georgia-Alabama (24:16), Florida State-Louisville (33:28) and Michigan-Iowa (39:48). Then it's on to the full weekend with picks and breakdowns for Liberty-New Mexico State (51:12), Toledo-Miami Ohio (55:47), Boise State-UNLV (59:30), Tulane-SMU (1:03:00) and Troy-Appalachian State (1:04:30). Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:41). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 5 seconds
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Big Game Breakdown: Georgia-Alabama, Oregon-Washington and more from championship week, PLUS latest transfer portal and coaching carousel buzz! (11/29)

The Cover 3 crew looks at the conference championship matchups and reacts to the latest coaching moves. First, reacting to the latest news from the coaching carousel (1:32) and a heavy dose of transfer portal speculation with an eye on the quarterbacks that will be available this offseason (7:54). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, going inside the matchup with keys to the game for Georgia-Alabama (27:40), Oregon-Washington (41:55), Florida State-Louisville (51:08), Texas-Oklahoma State (1:01:06), Michigan-Iowa (1:07:27), Tulane-SMU (1:12:30) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 43 seconds
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College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Ohio State's path back into the top 4, FSU moves up, more! (11/28)

The Cover 3 crew talks College Football Playoff scenarios, coaching carousel and more. First, instant reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings including what scenarios could put Ohio State back into the top four after losing to Michigan and whether Florida State is on solid ground to make it with a win in the ACC Championship Game. Then after more rankings reaction there is some general coaching carousel talk including Fran Brown's introduction as Syracuse's new head coach, San Diego State reportedly targeting Colorado OC Sean Lewis and Bobby Petrino as a potential OC hire for Sam Pittman at Arkansas. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/202337 minutes, 18 seconds
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The RECRUITING news College Football fans need to know! Notre Dame & Penn State stock talent in 2024

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Andrew Ivins to talk Notre Dame recruiting and where Andrew thinks the Fighting Irish will finish in the rankings. (2:00) Then, the guys discuss Penn State's 13th ranked recruiting class, headlined by tight end Luke Reynolds! (14:44) Next, the two debate which is more important: high school recruiting or the portal. (25:30) Finally, Bud and Andrew wrap up with Georgia's two QB commits! (35:50) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/202353 minutes, 18 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Coaching Carousel updates for Texas A&M, Mississippi State and more, plus Heisman stock and Texas' special season (11/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks Mike Elko, Jeff Lebby, Indiana, the Heisman Trophy, Steve Sarkisian and more. First, more on Texas A&M hiring Mike Elko now that news is official (1:35) including the expectations for the Aggies in 2024 and where Duke might look for Elko's replacement (13:40). Then it's more from the coaching carousel, noting Jeff Lebby's hire at Mississippi State (21:45), Indiana parting ways with Tom Allen (28:40) and Houston firing Dana Holgorsen (40:25). Plus, Day Trading Danny has a stock report on the Heisman Trophy candidates going into championship week (44:21) and Upon Further Review celebrates a monumental season for Texas and Steve Sarkisian (1:04:22), highlights an FBS conference with 12 bowl teams (1:10:40) and proposes a new transfer portal strategy for national title contenders (1:13:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/20231 hour, 23 minutes, 42 seconds
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🚨 Texas A&M reportedly set to hire Duke's Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher (11/26) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Texas A&M is targeting Duke's Mike Elko. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss what to expect from Elko as the former Aggie defensive coordinator returns to College Station (1:00), what's next for Duke as it looks to maintain the program's recent success (21:55) and some assorted coaching carousel thoughts from Sunday including Mississippi State finishing the deal with Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as the Bulldogs' next head coach. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/26/202342 minutes, 3 seconds
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Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan makes it three straight vs. Ohio State, top teams survive upset scares, coaching carousel buzz, more! (11/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Florida State and more. First, a deep dive on Michigan’s win against Ohio State (2:05), including the revisiting of what a third straight loss to the Wolverines means to Ryan Day (16:30). Then it’s on to Jalen Milroe’s stunning game-winner against Auburn (28:18), Florida State surviving with its backup quarterback at Florida (35:00) and other top 25 results of note with an eye on the new college football rankings (48:45). Finally, with news breaking during the show there’s plenty of coaching carousel talk (1:10:00) including a grade for Michigan State with its hire of Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith (1:20:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/26/20231 hour, 39 minutes, 27 seconds
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College football best bets: Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, FSU-Florida, Oregon-Oregon State and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/22)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under picks for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 12 results (1:20) the Thanksgiving week slate begins with a look at the Egg Bowl rivalry between Ole Miss and Mississippi State on Thursday night (7:15) before the attention turns to an all-day slate of Friday action. Black Friday picks, previews and breakdowns included for Oregon-Oregon State (14:27), Texas-Texas Tech (17:30), UTSA-Tulane (19:34), Iowa-Nebraska (23:14), Miami-Boston College (28:53) and Penn State-Michigan State (32:50). Finally, it's on to Saturday starting with Michigan-Ohio State (38:05), the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn (44:01), Florida State-Florida (46:30) and Washington-Washington State (50:46) before the board opens up to include LSU-Texas A&M (56:56), Georgia-Georgia Tech (1:03:24), West Virginia-Baylor (1:07:44), UCF-Houston (1:10:30) and much much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:13:20) and the Dentist origin story (1:20:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/20231 hour, 27 minutes, 3 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Washington jumps Florida State, rankings impact of Michigan-Ohio State, more! (11/21)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the new College Football Playoff rankings release. First, discussing one of the few changes in the top 10 with Washington jumping Florida State for No. 4 (1:40) and then breaking down the many playoff ranking implications of Saturday's epic showdown between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan (9:05). Then, the biggest takeaways from the back half of the rankings (20:00), whether there is any scenario where Georgia could get jumped for the No. 1 spot (24:30) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/202333 minutes, 38 seconds
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Keys to the game for Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, Florida State-Florida and more! (11/21)

The Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Ryan Day, rivalry week and more. First, reacting to the news that Cam Rising will be returning to Utah for a 7th season with an eye on the Utes' standing in the new-look Big 12 for 2024 (5:23) as well as predictions for the new College Football Playoff selection committee rankings set to be released Tuesday night (12:37). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, with the matchups to watch and X-factors for Michigan-Ohio State (23:42), Alabama-Auburn (47:45), Florida State-Florida (59:45) and Oregon-Oregon State (1:08:38). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Syracuse fires Dino, Arkansas sticks with Pittman, FSU's future without Jordan Travis, more! (11/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel, Syracuse, Arkansas, UCLA, USC and more. First, kicking off the coaching news portion of the show with a look at Syracuse in the wake of Dino Babers being fired (1:45) then why Arkansas has decided not to fire Sam Pittman (20:12) and whether Chip Kelly is off the hot seat after beating USC (35:45). Then, Day Trading Danny checks in with a stock evaluation for Florida State’s quarterback situation after Jordan Travis’ injury and the Heisman picture going into rivalry week (44:01). Also, what Lincoln Riley's offseason checklist looks like to improve USC as it moves to the Big Ten (1:16:18) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/20231 hour, 29 minutes
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Week 12 Instant Reaction: Washington survives, Florida State's game-changing injury, Georgia's dominance, more! (11/19)

The Cover 3 crew talks Washington, Jordan Travis injury, Georgia, Tennessee, Caleb Williams and more. The show begins in the immediate aftermath of Washington's two-point win at Oregon State and discusses what the Huskies showed in the win and how it impacts their perceived ceiling moving forward (1:48). Then, reacting to Jordan Travis' devastating leg injury (10:45) and predicting movements in the rankings in Tomorrow's Top 25 Today (19:48). Plus, celebrating Jerry Kill in the wake of New Mexico State's win at Auburn (46:58), looking at the many sides of UCLA's win at USC (55:01), App State's thrilling overtime win at James Madison (1:09:40) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/19/20231 hour, 32 minutes, 27 seconds
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College football best bets: Georgia-Tennessee, Washington-Oregon, Louisville-Miami and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/16)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 11 results, the Week 12 LOCKS get rolling with picks for Thursday and Friday night games (7:53) before tackling some of the biggest showdowns on Saturday. After a look at Louisville-Miami (15:20), Utah-Arizona (20:28), Georgia-Tennessee (23:23), Kansas State-Kansas (27:18), Washington-Oregon State (30:31) and Texas-Iowa State (35:27), the board opens up with picks from up and down the Saturday slate. Included are breakdowns and best bets for Missouri-Florida (42:40), Boise State-Utah State (45:50), Michigan-Maryland (48:14), USC-UCLA (51:21), Ole Miss-ULM (53:42), Clemson-North Carolina (57:29), SMU-Memphis (1:02:19), Oklahoma State-Houston (1:04:45), Iowa-Illinois (1:06:00) and more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:12:51).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 20 seconds
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Keys to Georgia-Tennessee and Washington-Oregon State, coaching carousel buzz, more! (11/15)

The Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, Chip Kelly, Georgia, Tennessee, coaching rumors and more. First, with the coaching carousel including a recent report that UCLA might be moving on from Chip Kelly, an analysis of where the Bruins job stacks up against its peers as the program moves to the Big Ten (1:30). Then, what Oregon State and Washington State gained in their legal victory over the departing Pac-12 schools (20:30) and Day Trading Danny recaps a rough week for his stock portfolio (23:46). Finally Big Game Breakdown takes a closer look at the matchups to watch in Georgia-Tennessee (40:43), Washington-Oregon State (50:09), Texas-Iowa State (1:00:12), Clemson-North Carolina (1:04:10) and Louisville-Miami (1:05:44).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 40 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Georgia jumps Ohio State for No. 1, FSU holds off Washington, more! (11/14)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the updated College Football Playoff rankings. With the off-schedule release coming between two college basketball games, the crew goes live shortly before the rankings are out with predictions on what's to come (2:00) and live reactions to the top six (7:30). Then, explaining why Georgia jumped to No. 1 and even debating Michigan's profile against Ohio State (14:45) before getting into the big takeaways from the back half of the rankings (22:15) and previewing Washington's final stretch of games, including this week's challenging test at Oregon State (27:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/202338 minutes, 42 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Coaching carousel in full swing, Georgia's claim as No. 1, Texas injury news, more! (11/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks Mississippi State, Texas A&M, top 25 rankings and more. First, with the breaking news Monday that Zac Arnett as been fired by Mississippi State, a look at the job (2:08) and then candidates that might make sense (13:01). Then the coaching carousel talk continues with more of what we've learned about the future at Texas A&M (25:50) as well as recent openings at Boise State and San Diego State (34:26). Plus, Texas loses its top running back for the rest of the season due to injury (40:21), new top 25 rankings reactions (46:05), MACtion picks for Tuesday night (56:06), weighing in on the Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Keon Coleman debate (1:02:59), the lack of parity in college football in 2023 (1:07:10) and more!  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 57 seconds
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🚨 Jimbo Fisher OUT at Texas A&M: What's next for the Aggies, candidates to consider, more! (11/12) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Texas A&M is moving on from Jimbo Fisher. Early Sunday morning news began to leak about Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, effective immediately. Fisher went 45-25 in his six-season tenure with the Aggies, so the crew discusses what kept him from reaching the expectations of contending for championships in the SEC (1:45). Plus, early names to watch as possible candidates to replace Fisher (22:20) and where the job stacks up against other top jobs in the country. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/12/202350 minutes, 31 seconds
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Week 11 Instant Reaction: Michigan dominates at Penn State, the Florida State vs. Washington debate, more! (11/11)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Washington, Georgia, FSU, more. First, the biggest takeaways from the game, and postgame, with Michigan's win at Penn State (1:40) and then a spotlight on Washington in the wake of surviving an upset bid from Utah (24:50). Then, comparing the Huskies with the rest of the top five to kick off the AP Top 25 poll projections (32:05) as well as takeaways from the Big 12 (49:55), Big Ten (54:30), SEC (1:05:46) and ACC (1:15:21). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/12/20231 hour, 33 minutes, 49 seconds
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🚨 Big Ten suspends Jim Harbaugh, Michigan plans to fight punishment, more! (11/10) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the Big Ten's punishment for Michigan in the sign-stealing scandal. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli react to the breaking news of the Big Ten ruling that Jim Harbaugh has been suspended from coaching on game days for the remainder of the regular season. Topics include the Harbaugh's impact on the team during a game, whether the Big Ten's punishment fits the violations of impermissible in-person advance scouting and reactions to an in-show bit of breaking news as Michigan announced its plans to fight the suspension in court. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/202342 minutes, 17 seconds
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College football best bets: Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Ole Miss, Tennessee-Missouri and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/9)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays in college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 10 results (1:12) the picks begin with Thursday and Friday night action (8:22) before tackling some of the biggest games of Saturday like Michigan-Penn State (15:11), Tennessee-Missouri (20:50), Georgia-Ole Miss (23:09) and Oregon-USC (31:03). Then, the board opens up for the entire Saturday slate with LOCKS for Oklahoma State-UCF (38:15), Washington-Utah (41:08), Kansas-Texas Tech (42:55), UTSA-Rice (44:30), Iowa-Rutgers (45:54), Alabama-Kentucky (49:20), Florida State-Miami (1:03:46), Texas-TCU (1:06:17) and much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:08:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 12 seconds
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Expectations for Big Ten action in sign-stealing scandal, plus keys to the game for Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Ole Miss and more!

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, Penn State, Georgia, Tennessee and more. First, resetting the conversation on the Michigan sign stealing scandal with expectations of what discipline, if any, might be coming from the Big Ten (1:20). Then it's on to whether James Madison can successfully petition its way to postseason eligibility (16:18) and what to make of NC State QB MJ Morris shutting it down for the year to preserve a redshirt after going 3-1 as a starter (23:32). After that Big Game Breakdown puts Michigan-Penn State (33:09), Tennessee-Missouri (48:35), Georgia-Ole Miss (52:30) and Washington-Utah (1:01:21) under the microscope detailing the matchups to watch, keys to the game and more!  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 9 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Debating No. 1, Oregon's eye test advantage, Week 11 playoff implications, more! (11/7)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Ohio State ahead of Georgia in the new playoff rankings. First, whether the decision to leave the top eight unchanged makes sense after last week's results (1:20) and how to balance the eye test and the resume when ranking Oregon (7:57). Plus, interesting committee decisions from the back half of the rankings (12:00) and how LSU and Notre Dame get advantages when it comes to ranking the three-loss teams looking to make the top 25 (22:06). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/202336 minutes, 52 seconds
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The RECRUITING news College Football fans need to know! Recruiting in the New Big Ten!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Cooper Petagna to talk all things recruiting! First, the guys tackle Ohio State's 2nd-ranked class headlined by five-star wide receiver and number one overall player Jeremiah Smith! (2:40) Then, it's time to discuss the Ducks with Dan Lanning's Oregon squad! How are the Ducks putting together such a strong class in Lanning's second year? (20:12) Finally, the guys hit on what it's like to hold a class together on a failing staff! (36:10) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/202346 minutes, 17 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Jalen Milroe's rise, Jayden Daniels' Heisman stock, USC fires its DC, more! (11/6)

The Cover 3 crew talk Lincoln Riley, Michigan, Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Arizona and more. First, reaction to the Sunday news of Lincoln Riley and USC parting ways with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, including a couple candidate suggestions that take into consideration the upcoming move to the Big Ten (1:20). Then, after a quick note on the robust rumor mill surrounding Michigan (11:30) it's on to reacting to the new AP Top 25 poll (18:42) and a fresh market analysis from Day Trading Danny (29:06). Finally, Upon Further Review offers a final word on Week 10 looking at Alabama-LSU (44:40), Georgia's winning streak (46:23), Arizona's possible wagon status (50:28) and the outlook for conference title races across the country with three weeks left to play in the regular season (53:18). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 57 seconds
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Week 10 Instant Reaction: Jalen Milroe stars for Alabama, Big 12 chaos, Ohio State vs. Georgia for No. 1, more! (11/5)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma State, Texas, Georgia and more. First, in the immediate wake of the game's conclusion, reaction to Alabama's second half runaway against LSU (1:30) and then the fallout from Oklahoma State taking down Oklahoma in the last Bedlam game as Big 12 opponents (13:00). Other topics include Texas holding on in OT against Kansas State (21:30), Ohio State's offense (28:30), Georgia-Missouri (38:40) and projecting the new college football rankings after Week 10 results (45:05). Plus, Texas A&M's ceiling after the loss to Ole Miss (58:00) and much, much more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/5/20231 hour, 37 minutes, 58 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Missouri, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/2)

The Cover 3 crew shares their top against the spread and over-under plays for college football. After a brief recap of last week's results (1:30) the new week of LOCKS begins with Thursday-Friday night picks (7:43) before moving on to Saturday with breakdowns and best bets for Ohio State-Rutgers (18:47), Texas-Kansas State (23:20), Georgia-Missouri (26:12), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (29:38) and Alabama-LSU (35:10). Then the board opens for a wide range of Saturday picks including Air Force-Army (44:17), Iowa-Northwestern (47:19), Minnesota-Illinois (49:20), Michigan-Purdue (50:15), Kentucky-Mississippi State (50:24), Florida-Arkansas (55:04), Georgia Tech-Virginia (56:31), Virginia Tech-Louisville (58:34), Ole Miss-Texas A&M (59:45), Coastal Carolina-ODU (1:00:30), UCLA-Arizona (1:02:50) and more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:11:46). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 53 seconds
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Keys to the game for Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Missouri and Bedlam, plus Cover 3 Podcast Awards for October! (10/1)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Iowa and more. First, discussing the path forward for Iowa football with news that offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz won't return to the program for 2024 (1:00) and Dabo Swinney's emotional response to a coaches' show caller questioning his job performance (9:03). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, going inside the matchup with the keys to the game for Texas-Kansas State (14:06), Georgia-Missouri (25:27), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (34:45) and Alabama-LSU (43:18). Plus, handing out the Cover 3 Podcast Awards for October (57:04) with the Player of the Month, Coach of the Month, Team of the Month , Game of the Month and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 13 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Ohio State jumps Georgia, Michigan for No. 1 (10/31)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings. First, a discussion of the top five teams and how the committee's ranking -- which includes Ohio State at No. 1 over Georgia and Michigan -- reflects that this group is valuing in its process (1:39). Then after a few key discussion points there are more team-specific conversations like why USC would be ranked highly without a lot of quality wins (17:55), comparing the Georgia and Florida State schedules (21:37) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/202336 minutes, 30 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Why the portal can't solve all your problems, AP poll reactions and playoff rankings predictions, Bowl Eligibility Watch, more! (10/30)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Deion Sanders, playoff rankings and more. First, with Tuesday marking the unveiling of the first College Football Playoff rankings from the selection committee, some predictions on who will be No. 1 and what other headlines might come from the initial top 10 (2:05). Then, whether to make anything of the report that Michigan might not move forward with a contract extension for Jim Harbaugh (8:40) and in the wake of Deion Sanders discussing Colorado's offensive line, a deeper look at why the transfer portal doesn't provide an easy fix at those positions (14:45). Plus, AP Top 25 rankings reactions in Poll Assassin (25:02), Jordan Travis stock on the rise and more market analysis from Day Trading Danny (34:34), what's been going wrong for Clemson and what to expect over the final month (46:35) as well as some big wins and tough losses from Week 9 for teams sweating bowl eligibility (58:02). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 20 seconds
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Week 9 Instant Reaction: Kansas downs Oklahoma, Georgia and Oregon impress, Ohio State outlasts Wisconsin, more! (10/29)

The Cover 3 crew talks Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio State, Georgia, USC and more. First, the biggest takeaways from Kansas' first win against Oklahoma since 1997 (1:50) and what we learned about Ohio State after another hard-fought win led by the defense (15:43). Then, what Carson Beck and Georgia showed against Florida in their first game without Brock Bowers (24:33), Oregon's statement win at Utah (34:54) and projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings after Week 9 (38:46). Plus, an assessment of USC after a narrow win at Cal (49:05) and so much more from a busy Saturday in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/20231 hour, 40 minutes, 59 seconds
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College football best bets: Georgia-Florida, Oregon-Utah, Ohio State-Wisconsin and more Week 9 LOCKS (10/26)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under picks for Week 9. First, after a brief review of Week 8 results and some early bird weeknight picks (1:15) the big games for Saturday get the first look with picks for Georgia-Florida (11:28), Oregon-Utah (15:45) and Ohio State-Wisconsin (21:25). Then the card opens up for the entire Saturday slate, with the crew offering picks and predictions for Louisville-Duke (28:27), Oregon State-Arizona (32:38), Oklahoma-Kansas (35:55), App State-Southern Miss (39:41), JMU-ODU (41:33), UCLA-Colorado (45:58), Air Force-Colorado State (54:48), Florida State-Wake Forest (59:26), Tennessee-Kentucky (1:01:38), USC-Cal (1:05:25) and much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 2 seconds
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Latest on Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, plus Big Game Breakdowns for Georgia-Florida, Oregon-Utah and Ohio State-Wisconsin (10/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Georgia, Lincoln Riley, Oregon, Ohio State and more. First, a discussion on the latest revelations in the Michigan sign-stealing scandal and thoughts on how the Big Ten or NCAA might react if the allegations are proven in their investigation (1:25). Also, what impact Lincoln Riley's absence has on USC as it looks to rebound from back-to-back losses (22:11) and then it's on to Big Game Breakdown. This week the matchup deep dives focuses on the rivalry game in Jacksonville between georgia and Florida (27:55), Utah's efforts to knock off Oregon in a huge game for the Pac-12 title race (39:19) and whether Ohio State can avoid the hangover effect as it travels to Wisconsin after a hard-fought win against Penn State (48:50). Plus, picks for Wednesday night's Conference USA action (59:30) and a midseason update on our preseason Win Totals LOCKS (1:01:40). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 9 seconds
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The RECRUITING news College Football fans NEED to know! Mizzou's star power! Florida's big win!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Andrew Ivins and Cooper Petagna to talk all things recruiting! First the guys talk Missouri's dynamic recruiting class headlined by five-star Williams Nwaneri (3:18). Then we move on to the Sunshine State Scorecard with Florida, Florida State & Miami's 2024 classes (14:00). Finally, we wrap up with Q&A (49:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Impact of Quinn Ewers injury at Texas, Caleb Williams stock takes a hit, Arkansas fires its OC, more! (10/23)

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas, Arch Manning, Clemson, USC, Nebraska and more. First, evaluating the Texas quarterback room in light of Quinn Ewers suffering a shoulder injury that could keep him out for multiple weeks, including what Maalik Murphy brings to the offense and whether Arch Manning will end up seeing playing time (1:22). Also, as Arkansas responds to its losing streak with the off week dismissal of its offensive coordinator Dan Enos, does it change the trajectory for the Razorbacks' season (12:40). Then, Day Trading Danny has thoughts on the stock price for Caleb Williams, Lincoln Riley and USC after the loss to Utah (21:06), Iowa needs a handful of 30-point games to reach its magic number of 325 (48:13), Clemson explains what went wrong in double-overtime at Miami (52:50), why people are sleeping on Nebraska's Big Ten West chances (1:00:55) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 57 seconds
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Week 8 Instant Reaction: Ohio State's defense dominates Penn State, FSU and Alabama charge back from early deficits, more! (10/21),

The Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Penn State, Florida State, USC, Utah and more. First, diving into the many takeaways from Ohio State's defensive battle against Penn State (1:17) and what it means for both teams moving forward. Then, how Florida State responded to Duke's strong first punch (18:47) and what went wrong for North Carolina in a bad loss to Virginia (29:40). Plus, projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings sets up discussion for Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama and more (41:13), followed by the state of Arkansas football (1:00:53), Iowa's fair catch controversy in the loss to Minnesota (1:09:12), Utah's win at USC and so much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 34 seconds
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College football best bets: Ohio State-Penn State, Alabama-Tennessee, FSU-Duke and more Week 8 LOCKS (10/19)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays in college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 7 results (1:12) the LOCKS get rolling with weeknight action on Thursday and Friday night (7:15). Then it's on to some of the biggest games of Saturday with previews, picks and breakdowns for Ohio State-Penn State (14:46), Alabama-Tennessee (24:30), Florida State-Duke (29:20), USC-Utah (32:36), Clemson-Miami (36:35) and Air Force-Navy (41:20). Then the board opens up with a plethora of picks from New Mexico-Hawaii (44:35), Oklahoma-UCF (46:54), Iowa-Minnesota (52:27), Miami-Toledo (57:00), Rutgers-Indiana (58:29), Texas Tech-BYU (1:02:20), UCLA-Stanford (1:03:40), Ole Miss-Auburn (1:06:06), Michigan-Michigan State (1:07:19), Washington-Arizona State (1:09:06), Oregon-Washington State (1:09:06) and more. Plus, the underdogs to take against the spread (1:13:50) in MoneyLine Sprinkles. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 12 seconds
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Matchups that will decide Ohio State-Penn State, Alabama-Tennessee, Florida State-Duke and more! (10/18)

The Cover 3 crew talks Midseason All-Americans and breaks down the biggest Week 8 games. First, a quick recap of Tuesday night's midweek action plus picks for Wednesday night (1:00) and then the impact of significant injuries at Iowa and Wisconsin (6:00). After that it's on to discussing the CBS Sports Midseason All-America team (12:55) and going inside the matchup with Big Game Breakdowns for Ohio State-Penn. State (19:57), Florida State-Duke (34:54), Alabama-Tennessee (49:15), USC-Utah (1:02:05), Clemson-Miami (1:09:58) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 53 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Brock Bowers' injury impact for Georgia, USC's poll ranking, QB stock report, more! (10/16)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, Iowa, Texas A&M, Caleb Williams, rankings and more. First, addressing the breaking news of Brock Bowers missing the next several weeks after undergoing ankle surgery, including the impact on the Bulldogs' offense and outlook for the rest of the season (1:15). Then it's on to the new AP Top 25 poll with reactions including a fair ranking of USC, Washington's case for the top three and more (10:25). Plus, an update on Iowa's points total chart (21:05) and a QB stock report with Day Tradin' Danny (32:20). Upon Further Review has takeaways and discussions around Texas A&M (48:15), comparisons between the SEC and Big Ten (52:30), some shoutouts to great running backs (58:15), whether Oregon State can make the Pac-12 title game (1:02:52) and thoughts on the Tuesday night midweek games in Conference USA and the Sun Belt. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 41 seconds
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Week 7 Instant Reaction: Washington wins heavyweight bout with Oregon, USC falls short at Notre Dame, AP Top 25 predictions, more! (10/15)

The Cover 3 crew talks Washington, Oregon, USC, Notre Dame, UNC and more. First, the biggest takeaways from Washington's thrilling win against Oregon (1:30) and what Notre Dame's romp of USC says about both teams (23:02). Then it's on to projecting movement in the new AP Top 25 (32:05) and the biggest takeaways from UNC-Miami (54:15), Stanford-Colorado (1:00:10) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/15/20231 hour, 25 minutes, 28 seconds
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College football best bets: Oregon-Washington, USC-Notre Dame, UNC-Miami, Tennessee-Texas A&M and more Week 7 LOCKS! (10/12)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best over-under and against the spread plays for Week 7. First is a brief review of Week 6 results (1:08) followed by the weeknight action with picks for games on Thursday and Friday night (7:23). Then it's on to some of the biggest games of the weekend with picks and breakdowns for Oregon-Washington (12:15), Tennessee-Texas A&M (21:23), Notre Dame-UNC (27:10) and UCLA-Oregon State (37:00). After that the board opens up for all of Saturday's action, with LOCKS for Florida State-Syracuse (44:40), Ohio State-Purdue (49:15), Florida-South Carolina (53:41), Louisville-Pitt (56:41), Virginia Tech-Wake Forest (59:45), Buffalo-Bowling Green (1:00:50), Navy-Charlotte (1:02:16), Georgia-Vanderbilt (1:05:50), Michigan-Indiana (1:07:58), Auburn-LSU (1:09:40) and much more including underdogs to take on the spread in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:23:46).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/20231 hour, 32 minutes, 46 seconds
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Mark Stoops' NIL comments, Big Game Breakdowns for Oregon-Washington, USC-Notre Dame, UNC-Miami and more!

The Cover 3 crew talks Mark Stoops, NIL, Washington, Oregon, Miami, UNC and more. With midweek football in full swing, the show opens with takeaways from Tuesday night's games in Conference USA and the Sun Belt as well as a preview of what's to come on Wednesday (1:30). Plus, diving into Mark Stoops' comments about Georgia "buying players" with NIL including a look at what Kentucky has accomplished under his tenure prior to previous coaches (7:10). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, with matchups to watch, X-factors, storylines of note and more in Washington-Oregon (21:15), Notre Dame-USC (35:47), Tennessee-Texas A&M (48:13), North Carolina-Miami (54:55) and Oregon State-UCLA (1:05:40).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 44 seconds
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The RECRUITING news College Football fans NEED to know with 10 weeks to National Signing day!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports' Andrew Ivins, Cooper Petagna and Steve Wiltfong to discuss the most important recruiting news heading into National Signing Day! First, the guys hit on Georgia's number one overall class. Can the Dawgs hang on to the number one spot? (2:16) Then, we move on to NCAA rule changes with photoshoots being elimintated! (17:20) Next, we spotlight two BIG TIME recruits in Michigan OT Commit Andrew Sprague (27:55) and Florida QB Commit DJ Lagway! (32:53) Finally, we wrap things up with a LIVE Q&A! (43:00) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/202352 minutes, 46 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Mario explains Miami ending, QB Stock Up-Stock Down, USC's defense, rankings reaction, more! (10/9)

The Cover 3 crew talks Mario Cristobal, Miami, Jimbo Fisher, Oklahoma, rankings and more. First, how Mario Cristobal explained the botched ending to Miami's home loss to Georgia (1:17) and then looking at some of the AP Top 25 college football rankings changes (10:43). After that, the debut of a new QB Stock Report with Day Trading Danny (29:05) and then a full slate of Upon Further Review talking points that include USC's defense (40:25), other bad coaching decisions from Week 6 (46:30), whether Alabama has improved in recent weeks (53:07), Oklahoma's execution on the game-winning play against Texas (1:00:00) an update on the Brian Ferentz Tracker after Iowa's win against Purdue (1:03:14) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 28 seconds
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Week 6 Instant Reaction: Oklahoma downs Texas in epic Red River clash, Miami's late-game miscues, AP Top 25 rankings predictions, more! (10/7)

The Cover 3 crew talks Oklahoma, Texas, Miami, Alabama, Texas A&M and more. First, unpacking another wild edition of the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry (1:17) and Miami's late-game miscues (16:12) before diving into the projections for the new college football rankings in the AP Top 25 (25:09). Then it's on to the biggest takeaways from Alabama's win against Texas A&M (43:00), Louisville's win against Notre Dame (58:35), how LSU downed Missouri (1:08:35) and much, much more from a chaotic Saturday in the sport. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/8/20231 hour, 42 minutes, 21 seconds
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College football best bets: Texas-Oklahoma, Alabama-Texas A&M, Notre Dame-Louisville and more Week 6 LOCKS (10/5)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for Week 6. First, after a review of Week 5 results (1:45) the picks begin with a focus on the Thursday and Friday action (7:25). Then it's on to some of Saturday's headliners with picks and breakdowns for Alabama-Texas A&M (15:54), Texas-Oklahoma (18:38), LSU-Missouri (21:50), Georgia-Kentucky (25:54) and Notre Dame-Louisville (30:53). After that the card opens up with a wide range of LOCKS that includes NC State-Marshall (38:08), Arkansas State-Troy (40:14), ODU-Southern Miss (42:20), Akron-Northern Illinois (44:36), Utah State-Colorado State (46:00), UCLA-Washington State (48:42), Purdue-Iowa (51:30), Ohio State-Maryland (54:53), Fresno State-Wyoming (57:30), UNC-Syracuse (58:35), Oregon State-Cal (59:25), Colorado-Arizona State (1:01:47) and much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:04:47).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 14 seconds
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September Superlatives plus Big Game Breakdowns for Alabama-Texas A&M, Texas-Oklahoma and Notre Dame-Louisville (10/4)

The Cover 3 crew talks Deion Sanders, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas A&M and more. First, after a quick preview of Wednesday night college football action (1:40) the award show gets rolling with the Cover 3 September Superlatives. Find out who takes home the esteemed honors for Player of the Month (5:45), Coach of the Month (12:00), Team of the Month (17:10) and Game of the Month (22:14) along with the most unique awards of the month, The Fornellis (29:50). After that it's on to Big Game Breakdown, going inside the matchup with keys to the game for Alabama-Texas A&M (34:23), Texas-Oklahoma (48:40) and Notre Dame-Louisville (1:00:17). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 40 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Can Brock Bowers win the Heisman? AP Top 25 poll reactions, ranking the top of the Pac-12, more! (10/2)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, Oregon, Iowa, Duke, Kentucky, rankings and more. First, responding to the updated college football rankings, including questions of why two-loss LSU is still in the AP Top 25 poll (1:20). Then, how Cade McNamara's injury impacts Iowa's efforts to average 25 points per game (16:48), how Riley Leonard's injury impacts Duke's contention in the ACC (20:50) and more injury-related headlines of note. Upon Further Review then discusses Brock Bowers' Heisman Trophy chances after a game-saving performance against Auburn (29:40), how the top of the Pac-12 stacks up against each other (36:20), what Kentucky showed in its win against Florida (44:40) and also the Gators' notable stuggles away from The Swamp (47:20). Finally, breaking down the top of the Sun Belt (51:25), Michigan's excellence on full display (1:00:50) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
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Week 5 Instant Reaction: Georgia, Notre Dame avoid road upsets, Ole Miss tops LSU in a shootout, rankings predictions, more! (09/30)

The Cover 3 crew talks Notre Dame, Ole Miss, USC, Georgia, rankings and more. First, reacting to Notre Dame’s incredible late-game execution in a close road win at Duke (1:20) and then the biggest takeaways from Ole Miss’ record-setting shootout win against LSU (12:43). After that it’s on to top teams dealing with close final margins, first USC’s second half effort against Colorado (23:12) then how Georgia escaped Auburn with its No. 1 status intact (32:19). Plus, projecting the changes ahead in the new college football rankings (46:10), whether to panic about Penn State’s struggles at Northwestern (57:30), Bowling Green knocking off Georgia Tech (1:04:30) and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/1/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 26 seconds
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College football best bets: USC-Colorado, Georgia-Auburn, Notre Dame-Duke and more Week 5 LOCKS (09/28)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for Week 5. First, after a brief review of Week 4 results (1:10) the picks get rolling with Thursday and Friday night action (8:11). Then it's on to some of the biggest games from Saturday's slate with breakdowns and picks for USC-Colorado (21:12), Texas-Kansas (26:12), Georgia-Auburn (28:10) and Notre Dame-Duke (31:15). From there the board ups with picks for Clemson-Syracuse (38:05), Washington-Arizona (42:17), LSU-Ole Miss (48:00), Texas A&M-Arkansas (50:55), Oklahoma-Iowa State (51:50), Michigan-Nebraska (53:07), Pitt-Virginia Tech (57:18), Air Force-San Diego State (1:01:03), TCU-West Virginia (1:03:22), Tennessee-South Carolina (1:04:55), Florida-Kentucky (1:06:33), Oregon-Stanford (1:08:45) and more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:13:11). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 31 seconds
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QB injury news at Texas A&M, matchups to watch in USC-Colorado and Notre Dame-Duke, more! (09/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas A&M, Iowa, USC, Colorado, Notre Dame and more. First, reacting to the breaking news that Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman could be out for the year with a foot injury (1:00) as well as the outlook for the College Football Playoff (8:06) and a deep dive on what's happening with Iowa's offense (16:12). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, with matchups to watch, notable storylines and more for USC-Colorado (29:30), Texas-Kansas (40:45), Notre Dame-Duke (47:40), Utah-Oregon State (55:48) and LSU-Ole Miss (1:03:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Notre Dame explains 10-man defense, Washington joins debate for No. 1, more! (09/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Notre Dame, Florida State, Oklahoma and more. First, reviewing Marcus Freeman's explanation for how the Fighting Irish defense wound up with 10 men on the field for Ohio State's game-winning touchdown (1:00) and a huge recruiting win for Steve Sarkisian and Texas (9:35). Then it's on to takeaways from the new AP Top 25 college football rankings, starting with the debate for No. 1 as six different teams received first-place votes (14:41). Finally, Upon Further Review hits notes from Utah-UCLA (32:49), Florida State-Clemson (37:25), Oklahoma (45:30), Minnesota (52:25), Iowa (58:01) and USC (1:01:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
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Week 4 Instant Reaction: Ohio State's ceiling after Notre Dame win, Oregon-Colorado takeaways, what's next for FSU and Clemson, more! (09/24)

The Cover 3 crew recaps a heavyweight Week 4 in college football. First, in the immediate wake of Ohio State's stunning win at Notre Dame, what worked and what didn't for both teams? And what's the path forward after the win for the Buckeyes and the loss for the Fighting Irish (1:00)? Then it's on to the rest of the slate, with observations from Florida State-Clemson (11:30), Oregon-Colorado (28:17) and Utah-UCLA (36:31). Plus, projections for the new AP Top 25 college football rankings (41:58) and what we learned from Alabama-Ole Miss (52:51), Penn State-Iowa (56:06), Texas-Baylor (1:02:31) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 25 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama-Ole Miss, Colorado-Oregon, OSU-Notre Dame, Clemson-FSU and more Week 4 LOCKS (09/21)

The Cover 3 crew shares their top against the spread and over-under plays for Week 4 in college football. After a brief recap of Week 3 results (1:00), the Week 4 breakdowns, previews and picks start with Thursday and Friday night action (7:26) before turning the attention to a loaded Saturday slate. Florida State-Clemson (16:37), Alabama-Ole Miss (19:43), Colorado-Oregon (24:37), Ohio State-Notre Dame (28:55) and Penn State-Iowa (34:05) are up first as some of the biggest games of the day, then the LOCKS board opens up for picks on USC-Arizona State (42:23), Kansas-BYU (44:42), TCU-SMU (46:20), Michigan-Rutgers (49:58), Auburn-Texas A&M (56:32), Illinois-FAU (58:05), Kansas State-UCF (1:01:12) and more. Finally, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:05:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 51 seconds
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Introducing 'Kickin' It'

Download and follow Kickin' It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' It is part of the CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/20232 minutes, 3 seconds
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Big Game Breakdown: Ohio State-Notre Dame, Alabama-Ole Miss, FSU-Clemson and more! (09/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Notre Dame, Alabama, Colorado, Florida State and more. First, whether a promotion/relegation model would work for a merged conference of remaining Pac-12 teams with the Mountain West (1:22) and then right into the most important matchups, storylines and X-factors in Big Game Breakdown. With six ranked-on-ranked matchups in Week 4, it's a heavier edition of B.G.B. as the crew tackles everything to know for Ohio State-Notre Dame (11:04), Alabama-Ole Miss (26:44), Florida State-Clemson (38:02), Colorado-Oregon (50:01) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 39 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Fallout from Colorado-Colorado State, Lane Kiffin trolling Alabama, AP Top 25 voter reactions, more! (09/18)

The Cover 3 crew talks Travis Hunter, Deion Sanders, Lane Kiffin, Nick Saban and more. First, a deep dive on Colorado's double-overtime win against Colorado State, focusing on Travis Hunter's injury, the Rams' inability to close out the upset, confusion about overtime rules and much more (1:35). Then it's on to Lane Kiffin's needling of Alabama ahead of Ole Miss' Week 4 showdown with the Tide (23:05), curious voter decisions in the AP Top 25 poll (36:28), a strong week for the Mountain West (50:15), a bleak outlook for Pitt (56:55) and how the strength at the top of the Pac-12 might hurt the conference's chances of making the College Football Playoff (1:01:12). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
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Week 3 Reaction: Florida downs Tennessee! Missouri edges Kansas State! The Backyard Brawl!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott & Tom Fornelli discuss the biggest news and notes from Week 3 in College Football! First, Tennessee falls 16-29 to the Florida Gators in the Swamp (1:16) and Missouri upsets the Kansas State Wildcats 30-27 (10:36). Then, more ranked matchups with Florida State-Boston College, Georgia-South Carolina and Alabama-South Florida (16:02). Finally, we rank the AP Top 25 Poll two days early (29:09)! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/17/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 15 seconds
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College football best bets: Tennessee-Florida, Georgia-South Carolina, Pitt-WVU and more Week 3 LOCKS (09/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks favorite against the spread and over-under plays for Week 3. First, after a brief review of Week 2 results (3:50) the LOCKS card gets picks from Thursday-Friday action (11:26) before turning to Saturday's biggest games with previews, breakdowns and picks for Penn State-Illinois (23:45), Kansas State-Missouri (25:15), Mississippi State-LSU (28:25), Tennessee-Florida (36:58) and Pitt-WVU (39:18). Then, the board opens up and the crew has picks for Michigan-Bowling Green (45:55), Alabama-USF (48:20), Colorado-Colorado State (49:30), North Carolina-Minnesota (53:11), Ole Miss-Georgia Tech (55:51), UConn-FIU (57:38), Arizona-UTEP (59:30), UMass-Eastern Michigan (1:02:36), Ohio-Iowa State (1:03:34), Nebraska-Northern Illinois (1:06:05) and more. Finally, it's the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:14:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 15 seconds
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Who can actually win the Heisman Trophy? Plus, Big Game Breakdowns on Vols-Gators, WVU-Pitt, more! (09/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks Heisman Trophy, Shedeur Sanders, Tennessee, Florida and more. First, latest news and updates around some notable quarterback injuries across the country (1:40) and then a larger discussion on the 2023 Heisman Trophy race, with a look not just at contenders to be finalists but who has a path to win the award (15:10). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdowns, with matchups to watch and keys to victory for Tennessee-Florida (35:42), Pitt-West Virginia (48:46), Kansas State-Missouri (52:55), LSU-Mississippi State (56:55) and Georgia-South Carolina (1:01:09). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Where should Texas rank? Is the SEC still No. 1? Rankings reaction, hot seat talk, more! (09/11)

The Cover 3 crew talks top 25 rankings, Texas A&M, Iowa and more. First, with more information since Sunday's breaking news a look at the future of the Michigan State football program (1:00) and reacting to the changes and voting in the AP Top 25 with Poll Assassin (12:00). Then it's on to Upon Further Review, with thoughts on the SEC's rocky start to 2023 (35:50), the road forward for Texas A&M after the loss to Miami (44:45), coaches who look more and less likely to be fired given the first two weeks of results (49:40) and updating the Save Brian Ferentz Iowa Points Tracker, with new distributions for how many points need to be scored in each game remaining on the Hawkeyes schedule (56:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
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🚨 Mel Tucker Suspended: What's next for Michigan State, how the Spartans will move forward (09/10) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Mel Tucker has been suspended. With reports indicating that Michigan State has suspended Mel Tucker amid an investigation into sexual harassment allegations, the crew discusses what's next for the Spartans in 2023 and what candidates might be at the top of the list if the full-time job opens as a result of the investigation. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/202327 minutes, 28 seconds
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Week 2 Instant Reaction: Texas rocks Alabama and the playoff picture, Miami and Colorado pick up big wins, more! (09/10)

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas, Alabama, Colorado, Miami and more. First, immediate reaction to Texas' stunning win at Alabama (1:00) and what to make of Miami's impressive win against Texas A&M (22:42) as well as Colorado improving to 2-0 in the Coach Prime era with a victory over Nebraska (28:47). Then it's on to reactions to Oregon's win at Texas Tech (45:53), Notre Dame rolling over NC State (57:10), Ole Miss surviving a tough test at Tulane (1:02:54) and Utah doing the same at Baylor (1:05:04) plus so much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/20231 hour, 27 minutes, 20 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama-Texas, Colorado-Nebraska, Texas A&M-Miami and more Week 2 LOCKS (09/07)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for Alabama-Texas, Colorado-Nebraska and more. First, a brief review of Week 1 results the Week 2 previews and picks start with Friday night's action between Illinois and Kansas (8:58) and then a run through some of the biggest games of Saturday in Colorado-Nebraska (16:47), Texas A&M-Miami (22:58), Ole Miss-Tulane (27:49), Iowa-Iowa State (32:01) and Alabama-Texas (34:38). After that the board opens up with a wide array of picks including UTEP-Northwestern (43:06), UCF-Boise State (46:12), Utah-Baylor (49:46), Temple Rutgers (53:22), Notre Dame-NC State (57:33), UTSA-Texas State (1:00:15) and any more. Plus, underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:13:52). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/20231 hour, 23 minutes, 54 seconds
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What's wrong with Clemson? Plus, Alabama-Texas breakdown and Week 2 GAME DRAFT! (09/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks Clemson, rankings, Alabama, Texas, Colorado and more. First, a breakdown of Duke's upset win against Clemson to close out Week 1, with important takeaways on how we should look at both teams moving forward (1:00). Then it's on to a review of the new AP Top 25 college football rankings (15:38) and Big Game Breakdowns for Alabama-Texas (25:48) and Colorado-Nebraska (42:30). Finally we build out our excitement for Week 2 with another Game Draft, selecting one game for each major TV window to put together the best possible viewer's guide against the competition (52:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 26 seconds
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Upon Further Review: FSU's ceiling after win vs. LSU, Pac-12 showing out, ACC expansion takeaways, more! (09/04)

The Cover 3 crew talks Florida State, LSU, clock rule changes, ACC expansion and more. First, an extensive breakdown of Florida State' 45-21 against LSU (1:00), including what went right for the Seminoles, what went wrong for LSU and whether expectations should be adjusted for both teams after the result. Then after a brief return to the realignment news cycle with reaction to the ACC's expansion (24:40) and what's next for Oregon State and Washington State it's on to Upon Further Review. Topics looking back at Week 1 not covered in the Instant Reaction show include Dante Moore challenging for starter's snaps at UCLA (40:40), observations from the new clock rules (43:00), Penn State's defense (49:55), Wisconsin's Dairy Raid offense (53:51), Baylor's struggles (55:30) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
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Week 1 Instant Reaction: Deion Sanders and Colorado stun TCU, assessing Alabama and Ohio State QBs, more! (09/03)

The Cover 3 crew talks Travis Hunter, Ohio State, Alabama, Penn State and more. First, a deep dive on Colorado-TCU after the Buffs' 45-42 road win (1:05), including both game analysis and our own misreads on the contest heading into the weekend. Then it's on to another upset in the Lone Star State with Texas State beating Baylor (22:55) before pivoting to North Carolina's win against South Carolina (27:58), Ohio State's offense falling short of expectations against Indiana (33:27) and the latest on Iowa's chase for 25 points per game (40:05). Other topics include Washington cruising past Boise State (44:30), whether Jalen Milroe has won the Alabama QB1 job (51:45), Drew Allar looking strong against West Virginia (55:19) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 55 seconds
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College football best bets: LSU-FSU, UNC-South Carolina, TCU-Colorado and more Week 1 LOCKS! (08/31)

The Cover 3 crew shares their top picks for Week 1 in college football. After a brief review of our Week 0 results (1:00) the breakdown of best bets starts with the weeknight action with picks for NC State-UConn (14:13), Florida-Utah (14:13) and the Friday games (16:13). Then it's on to Saturday and Sunday's slate with breakdowns of TCU-Colorado (20:49), Ohio State-Indiana (26:17), UNC-South Carolina (29:58), LSU-FSU (33:49), Texas Tech-Wyoming (42:20), Tennessee-Virginia (45:50), Washington State-Colorado State (48:26), Alabama-Middle Tennessee (54:21), Northwestern-Rutgers (56:48), Iowa-Utah State (59:54), Washington-Boise State (1:03:29), USC-Nevada (1:05:56) and more plus MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:12:08). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 43 seconds
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Week 1 Viewer's Guide: Drafting the best games for Saturday, LSU-FSU keys to the game, more! (08/30)

The Cover 3 crew previews LSU-FSU and drafts the best Saturday games from Week 1. First, takeaways from Kyle McCord being named the starting quarterback at Ohio State, including expectations for whether Devin Brown can still win the job on the field (2:19) and the latest speculation on Utah quarterback Cam Rising's availability for Thursday's season opener against Florida (9:15). Then it's on to official College Football Playoff predictions for 2023 (10:56) and a Big Game Breakdown for LSU-Florida State that focuses on strengths, weaknesses, X-factors and keys to the game (17:45). Finally the show concludes with the Week 1 Game Draft, as each host selects one game for each primary TV window to fill out the ideal viewer's guide for the day (33:05). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
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Week 1 Early Lookahead: Utah-Florida, Minnesota-Nebraska previews, Arizona State bowl ban, more! (08/28)

The Cover 3 crew talks Arizona State, injury reports and Thursday night's CFB action. First, what to make of Arizona State self-imposing a bowl ban for 2023 because of the ongoing NCAA investigation into violations from Herm Edwards' tenure as head coach (1:32) and the Big Ten making moves towards standardized injury reports (9:42). Then, an abbreviated Upon Further Review looks at some interesting postgame win expectancy numbers from Week 0 (19:30) and then Big Game Breakdowns gets rolling with matchups to watch and keys to success for Utah-Florida (29:44) and Minnesota-Nebraska (42:37) and more from Thursday night's CFB slate. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/202358 minutes, 15 seconds
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Week 0 Instant Reaction: Notre Dame dominates Navy, USC's offense starts hot and more takeaways

The Cover 3 crew talks Notre Dame, USC, UMass and more. First, live updates from USC-San Jose State as the game is closer at halftime than what was expected (1:38) then on to recapping the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame's blowout win against Navy in Ireland (10:08). Then it's on to in-game observations from Vanderbilt-Hawaii (20:10) and thoughts on Jax State-UTEP (29:05), UMass-New Mexico State (34:42), San Diego State-Ohio (42:37) and more from the Week 0 slate. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/27/202354 minutes, 48 seconds
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College football best bets: Notre Dame-Navy, USC-San Jose State and more Week 0 LOCKS! (08/24)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the weekend in college football. Before diving into the seven-game Week 0 slate, a quick run through recent headlines including the ACC getting serious about expansion plans that could include Cal, Stanford and SMU (1:10), a projected starter on LSU's defensive line expected to miss the Florida State game because of a one-game NCAA suspension (9:50) and a notable injury for Georgia's offensive backfield (15:05). Then it's on to the first LOCKS of the 2023 season, with best bets for Notre Dame-Navy (19:40), USC-San Jose State (24:48), Vanderbilt-Hawaii (30:40), Ohio-San Diego State (38:45), Jacksonville State-UTEP (40:50), New Mexico State-UMass (45:12), Louisiana Tech-FIU (50:00) and MoneyLine Sprinkles for Saturday (55:46). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/24/202359 minutes, 41 seconds
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2023 Hot Seat: Who needs to win now, and who might be in trouble in 2024? (08/23)

The Cover 3 crew talks quarterback battles and coaches on the hot seat. First, a run through some of the notable starting quarterback announcements with thoughts on Jaden Rashada at Arizona State (1:50), DJ Uiagalelei at Oregon State (6:14) and Haynes King at Georgia Tech (9:33). Then, the thinking behind Michigan's self-imposed three-game suspension for Jim Harbaugh (15:12) and big news from the recruiting trail (18:08). After that the attention turns to the Hot Seat picture for 2023, with discussions around Neal Brown (25:15), Dana Holgorsen (29:18), Jimbo Fisher (33:57), Tom Allen (37:55), Dino Babers (43:42) and Butch Jones (47:12). Finally, what coaches might be on the hot seat in 2024 if things don't go well this year (50:52)?  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds
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Camp Buzz: QB battles at Alabama and Ohio State, Texas' 5-star freshmen, more! (08/21)

The Cover 3 crew talks position battles and big storylines from fall camp. First, takeaways from starting QB announcements with Carson Beck at Georgia (3:22) and Payton Thorne at Auburn (8:16) plus big recruiting news as Ole Miss adds a five-star DL to its 2024 class (12:18). Then Camp Buzz gets rolling with notes and observations from Alabama (19:10), both on the quarterback battle and players generating excitement elsewhere on the depth chart. Plus, Ohio State's quarterback battle (30:06), some freshmen at Texas who have been turning heads (35:30) and other fall camp notes from across the country (39:05). Finally, a spotlight on teams looking to make a jump in 2023 with the burning questions around that leap, focusing on Washington (49:20), Florida State (53:50), Oregon State (55:38) and Penn State (58:57). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 26 seconds
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College football best bets: 2023 Win Totals Locks (08/17)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best over-under win totals for college football. After a quick review of last season's Win Totals Locks results (1:20), the break down of the best bets for 2023 starts with Florida (7:45), Michigan State (11:28), Minnesota (13:48), Iowa (18:05), Penn State (20:40), Florida State (24:03), Illinois (29:08) and Louisville (32:10). Plus, whether Deion Sanders can hit the over on Colorado's win total (34:05), Hugh Freeze's Auburn debut (36:31) and picks for Cal (38:40), West Virginia (44:09), Oklahoma State (46:30), Oklahoma (49:41), Texas A&M (51:55), North Carolina (53:57), Boston College (55:14) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 18 seconds
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SEC Win Totals, Part 2: Is Georgia's pursuit of 12-0, Tennessee's encore and the rest of the SEC East (08/16)

The Cover 3 crew picks over-under win totals for the SEC East. First, big news from the recruiting trail as Missouri lands a commitment from five-star DL Williams Nwaneri (2:10) and reactions to the preseason AP Top 25 poll (8:04). Then it's on to the SEC East win totals, debating whether Georgia can finish undefeated (14:18), if Joe Milton can maintain last season's success for Tennessee (22:57) and what offensive changes mean for Kentucky (34:28). Plus, Eli Drinkwitz looking for a step forward at Missouri (42:20), South Carolina continuing its momentum (51:06), whether Florida will be a bowl team (56:36) and the best spots for Vanderbilt to notch more SEC wins under Clark Lea (1:02:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 18 seconds
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SEC Win Totals, Part 1: Can Alabama re-take the SEC West from LSU? (08/14)

The Cover 3 crew picks over-under win totals for the SEC West. First, diving into the weekend news of Jim Harbaugh likely not serving a four-game suspension for NCAA violations in 2023 as the case will continue into 2024 (1:43), including what the case means for Harbaugh's future at Michigan and NCAA enforcement in general. Then it's on to breaking down the SEC West, picking over or under the win totals for Alabama (10:430), LSU (18:29), Texas A&M (26:09), Ole Miss (36:09), Arkansas (42:32), Auburn (47:20) and Mississippi State (51:27). Want to be a part of Wednesday's SEC Win Totals show? Join the Cover 3 Guest Picker auction going on right now, with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Get your bid in HERE: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374867311898 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/14/20231 hour, 1 minute, 55 seconds
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Mailbag! What was the best year in CFB history for conference alignment? (08/10)

The Cover 3 crew answers questions on realignment, transfers, the playoff and more. It's a heavy mailbag episode with questions from the live audience and from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail. Topics include the MAC favorite for 2023 (1:12), how North Dakota State would fare in the FBS (4:56), Notre Dame's reported push for the ACC to add Stanford and Cal (6:18) and Texas A&M running into some IRS issues with their NIL operation (11:20). Then, the biggest CFB stories of Summer 2023 (16:13), transfer QBs who could take a leap at new schools (24:02) and whether we will see schools get dropped from power conferences in the future (30:04). Also, what teams could join Alabama, LSU and Ohio State as the only schools to win a BCS and CFP title (38:58), creating rivalry trophies for the new Big Ten members (43:25) and much, much more. Want to be a part of next week's SEC Win Totals? Join the Cover 3 Guest Picker auction going on right now, with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Get your bid in HERE: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374867311898 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/20231 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
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Big Ten Win Totals, Part 2: Wisconsin, Iowa battle for the Big Ten West (08/09)

The Cover 3 crew picks over-under win totals for the Big Ten West. After a quick rundown of recent headlines including Ohio State AD Gene Smith announcing his retirement plans (2:34) and the latest reporting around possible ACC expansion (7:15), the win totals breakdowns start with Year 1 of Luke Fickell at Wisconsin (18:38) and Iowa's efforts to improve its offense in pursuit of a division title (26:01). Then it's on to offensive turnover at Minnesota (33:49) and Illinois (41:35), plus the expectations for first-year coaches at Nebraska (49:24), Purdue (56:27) and Northwestern (1:01:55). Want to be a part of next week's SEC Win Totals? Join the Cover 3 Guest Picker auction going on right now, with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Get your bid in HERE: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374867311898 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 9 seconds
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Big Ten Win Totals, Part 1: Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State battle for the Big Ten East crown (08/07)

The Cover 3 crew picks over-under win totals for Ohio State, Michigan and more. First, inside Florida State’s big recruiting win to land a commitment from five-star KJ Bolden (1:50), Nick Saban assessment of the Alabama QB battle (5:00) and what history tells us about moving from one conference to another (9:22). Then it’s on to the Big Ten East win totals, starting with Michigan’s efforts to three-peat as conference champs (18:09) and whether Ohio State can make another run to the College Football Playoff (25:55). Plus, Penn State looks well-rounded and ready for a run of their own (34:19), the high-ceiling proposition of Maryland in 2023 (41:51), Michigan State looking for a bounce-back season (47:50) and whether Rutgers (54:45) or Indiana (1:00:37) can escape the bottom of the division.  You can be a part of Wednesday's Big Ten Win Totals show by winning the Cover 3 Guest Picker auction, running until Tuesday afternoon with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Get your bid in here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374851588400 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 59 seconds
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🚨 Conference realignment continues: Big Ten adding Oregon, Washington for 2024 (08/04) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew breaks down Oregon and Washington’s move to the Big Ten. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli link up for the second emergency podcast of the day as Arizona’s expected move to the Big 12 is followed by Oregon and Washington bolting for the Big Ten. The conversation includes where the Ducks and Huskies fit into the Big Ten landscape for 2024, whether the Big Ten is done expanding, what’s next for the Pac-12 schools left behind and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/202343 minutes, 16 seconds
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🚨 Arizona expected to join Big 12, what's next in the Pac-12 (08/04) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew sorts through a confusing morning of conference realignment. In the wake of a flurry of late night and early morning reports regarding the future of the Pac-12, the conversation begins with a focus on Arizona as the most likely school on the move with a potential future in the Big 12 (1:00). Then it's on to whether the Big Ten is going to get involved with the additions of Oregon and Washington (8:40), what private equity investment means for the future of Florida State (11:00) and what to make of reports tying the ACC and the Pac-12 together (18:55). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/202329 minutes, 46 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Is Notre Dame ready to take a step forward?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by IrishIllustrated’s Tim O'Malley to talk all things Notre Dame! Are the Irish ready to take a step forward after a down offensive year? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/202326 minutes, 47 seconds
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ACC Win Totals, Part 2: Former Coastal Division + Notre Dame (08/02)

The Cover 3 crew talks realignment and picks win totals for Notre Dame, UNC and more. First, the latest from conference realignment with the Pac-12's media deal pitch to its members (2:30), whether Arizona is going to be on the move to the Big 12 and what to make of the buzz around Florida State seeking a path out of the ACC (11:00). Then it's on to the win totals, breaking down Notre Dame (22:00), North Carolina (28:20), Miami (37:15), Pitt (45:50), Duke (52:50), Virginia Tech (1:04:00), Georgia Tech (1:07:00) and Virginia (1:13:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 34 seconds
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ACC Win Totals, Part 1: Can Florida State challenge Clemson for the title? (07/31)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals from the former ACC Atlantic teams. The show opens with the latest from conference realignment, where Colorado’s move to the Big 12 is now official and reports indicate the conference is seeking at least one more member to add along with the Buffs (1:25). Then it’s on to big recruiting wins for Auburn (12:55) and Ohio State (16:18) along with the debate of how many programs actually compete to win national championships (18:20). ACC win totals move into the spotlight next with a focus on the teams that formerly made up the ACC Atlantic, starting with high expectations for Clemson (26:48) and Florida State (34:45) as well as hype for Jeff Brohm’s first year at Louisville (45:00), an offensive evolution for NC State (51:20), a new era at QB for Wake Forest (56:47) and the path to the postseason for Syracuse (1:02:29) and Boston College (1:06:41).  You can be a Guest Picker for ACC Win Totals Part 2 on Wednesday by entering the auction, running now, with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Auction closes Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET, find out more here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374835684087 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/31/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 39 seconds
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Colorado leaves for the Big 12 + ACC Media Day Buzz + Mailbag!

The Cover 3 crew talk Colorado's move back to the Big 12 and what it means for the conference they're going to and what it means for the Pac-12. (6:48) Then, which team will be the worst in the Big 12 in 2023 and Jim Harbaugh's recent suspension. (25:20) Finally, the guys discuss the latest from ACC Media Days from Charlotte! (41:00) Want to join us for our ACC win totals episode? Go check this out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374835684087 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
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Big 12 Win Totals, Part 2: The OGs | Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech & West Virginia

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the win totals for the rest of the Big12! Guest picker Wade joins us after he won the auction for Big12 guest picker! First, we talk Kansas State. (9:30) Can the Wildcats repeat as conference champions in 2023? Then, we hit the remaining Texas schools with TCU, Texas Tech and Baylor. (19:12) Finally, we wrap with the rest of the Big12, talking: Oklahoma State, Kansas, Iowa State & West Virginia! (42:30) Want to be guest picker for the Cover 3 podcast? YOU CAN! Check out our ACC Win Total auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374835684087 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 7 seconds
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Big 12 Win Totals, Part 1: Texas, Oklahoma and which conference newcomer will have the best 2023?

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the win totals for Texas, Oklahoma and more. First, takeaways from the Pac-12 Media Days in Las Vegas (5:12) and the impact on Florida’s offense after a key lineman has left the program to return home for a family medical issue (14:10). Then it’s on to the first part of the Big 12 win totals, with a focus on whether Texas (21:17) and Oklahoma (29:16) will reach 10 wins and what to expect from UCF in its first year in the league (39:53). The rest of Part 1 focuses on the rest of the conference newcomers, looking at the path for Cincinnati (48:30), Houston (54:02) and BYU (58:55) to make a bowl in Year 1 as a Big 12 member.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/24/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
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SEC Media Days Takeaways: Best QB in the conference, preseason order of finish, more! (07/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, Alabama, LSU and debates the preseason SEC rankings. First, what Tennessee is getting with the commitment of five-star WR Mike Matthews (1:00), expectations for the Pac-12 media rights deal (4:15) and thoughts on the latest draft of an NIL bill in congress (13:42). Then it's on the big topics at SEC Media Days, including Georgia's strength of schedule (25:35), Alabama's quarterback battle and new coordinators (29:30), raised expectations for LSU (32:44) and more. Finally, how to fill out an All-SEC preseason ballot (41:49) and the preseason poll for the SEC West (51:50) and the SEC East (55:48). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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Barton Simmons on the role of a GM in CFB, Vanderbilt in 2023, more! (07/19)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions and welcomes Barton back to the show. First, after a live audience question on gameday experience (1:15) and a discussion of Tennessee's punishment from the NCAA (6:51) the conversation turns to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail, with a focus on how to create more parity in college football (21:15) and Maryland's outlook in the future Big Ten (30:38). Then Barton Simmons, general manager of Vanderbilt football, returns to the show (35:30) and talks why GMs are important for college football programs (40:55) , an outlook for the Commodores in 2023 and beyond (51:02) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 4 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Will Tennessee take another step forward in 2023?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by GoVols247's Patrick Brown to talk Tennessee! How will the Vols replace several NFL Draft picks on offense? Will the defense progress to further into the 2023 season? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/17/202328 minutes, 54 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Purdue & Rutgers

Cover 3's Bud Elliot chats with Mick Walker of Boiler Sports Report to preview the Jeff Brohm-less Purdue year. THEN Bud chats with Bobby Deren of Scarlet Nation about all things Rutgers! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/202338 minutes, 12 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Maryland & Georgia Tech

Cover 3's Bud Elliot sits down with Jeff Errman of InsideMdsports to learn about all things Maryland Terrapins Then Bud sits down with Rod Mackenzie of GoJackets.com to help preview Brent Key's first full season in Atlanta. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/15/202336 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: North Carolina

Cover 3's Bud Elliot chats with Inside Carolina's Adam Smith to understand all things North Carolina! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/202345 minutes, 5 seconds
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Mailbag! What will it take for a Group of Five Heisman Trophy winner? (07/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks Big 12, Heisman Trophy, Pac-12 QBs and more. First, after some early bird questions from the live audience the conversation turns to Big 12 media days and what commissioner Brett Yormark might have in store when it comes to conference expansion plans (9:00). Then it's on to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail, with questions on what a Group of Five player must do to win the Heisman Trophy (16:30), what the impact would be of college football adopting NFL hash marks (21:50), if the resurgence of Pac-12 quarterbacks is aided by playing Pac-12 defenses (27:30) and whether there is a common thread for teams that exceed low expectations (35:30). Finally, addressing a suggestion for how an NIL collective might help teams load up on stars and exceed the 85 scholarship limit (43:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/202350 minutes, 18 seconds
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Pac-12 Win Totals, Part 2: USC, Colorado and the rest of the former Pac-12 South (07/12)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for USC, Deion Sanders' Year 1 at Colorado and more. Things get started with a look at whether USC will hit double-digit wins in 2023 (2:00) followed by the pursuit of UCLA with a new quarterback (10:00) and Utah looking to three-peat as Pac-12 champs (19:20). The win total breakdowns continue with a focus on Arizona looking to make a bowl game (28:00) and the Year 1 expectations for both Kenny Dillingham at Arizona State (36:00) and Deion Sanders at Colorado (45:50). Finally, as Northwestern looks to the future of its football program what kind of candidates might fit to be the school's next head football coach after Pat Fitzgerald's firing (54:20)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 2 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Michigan

Cover 3's Bud Elliot talks to Sam Webb to find out if the Wolverines can build upon last year's experience Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/202345 minutes, 43 seconds
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🚨 Pat Fitzgerald fired by Northwestern amid hazing scandal (07/10) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew talks the breaking news of Northwestern firing Pat Fitzgerald. Topics include the reaction to the school's decision, including the timing, as well as the firing's impact on the 2023 season, Northwestern's future and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/202324 minutes, 43 seconds
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Pac-12 Win Totals, Part 1: Oregon, Washington and the rest of former Pac-12 North (07/10)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the Northwestern hazing scandal and picks Pac-12 win totals. First, the latest from the ongoing developments at Northwestern, where an investigation into hazing has continued with more allegations from former players (2:00). Then it's on to the Pac-12 win totals, with a focus on the conference title pursuits of Oregon (17:00) and Washington (24:00), as well as Oregon State looking to build on a breakthrough in 2022 (30:00) and Washington State looking for some consistency (39:00). Plus, will Cal will be bowl-bound in 2023 (44:00) and what are reasonable expectations for Troy Taylor in Year 1 at Stanford (51:30)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/20231 hour, 3 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Northwestern & Kansas State

NOTE: This episode was recorded in June, before the reports of hazing allegations within the Northwestern program. Cover 3's Bud Elliot heads midwest to Northwestern to figure out if the coaching changes there can spring the Wildcats forward Then, Bud talks all things Kansas State to see if those Wildcats can finish the drill and win the Big 12. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/9/202340 minutes, 14 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Oklahoma

Cover 3's Bud Elliot talks with Josh Calloway of Sooners Illustrated to get an idea of how the Oklahoma Sooners will do in their Big 12 Swan song. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/8/202330 minutes, 51 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Florida State

Cover 3's Bud Elliot talks to Noles 247's Brendan Sonnone to find out if the Seminoles can contend for the ACC Crown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/7/202348 minutes, 31 seconds
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Mailbag! Would you rather have an elite DL or shutdown secondary? Plus, rules in CFB vs. NFL, more! (07/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks San Diego State's future and answers listener questions. First, a dive into the messiest conference realignment news of the week with the Mountain West withholding payments to San Diego State in the wake of the break-up/make up that will have the Aztecs remaining in the conference, for now (5:00). Then it's on to listener questions, with topics including whether you would rather have an elite defensive line or a shutdown secondary for your first year as a DC at a Power Five program (14:00), which current Big 12 team will be the next to win a national championship (18:50), whether college football rules should be even more in line with NFL rules (33:10) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/202346 minutes, 42 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Houston, Syracuse and Ole Miss

It's a college football tripleheader as Cover 3's Bud Elliot gets a lay of the land in Houston, Syracuse and Oxford! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 1 second
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Cover 3 Summer School: UCLA & Texas Tech

Cover 3's Bud Elliot checks in with UCLA and sees in the can make noise in the Pac-12 this season Then Bud goes Lubbock bound and talks all things Texas Tech. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/4/202353 minutes, 6 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Arkansas & Iowa State

Cover 3's Bud Elliot checks in with Hogs 247 to see what's going on THEN checks in Iowa State to see if the Cyclones can bounce back from last season's offensive drop off. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/202352 minutes, 11 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Oregon

Cover 3's Bud Elliot chats with Duck Territory's Matt Prehm to get a lay of the Oregon landscape. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/2/202337 minutes, 28 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Texas

Cover 3's Bud Elliot chats with Chip Brown of Horns247 to figure out if the Longhorns are ready to take the main stage in 2023-2024. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/1/202331 minutes, 30 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Miami

Cover 3's Bud Elliot talks with Inside The U's David Lake to figure out if Miami can turn all those recruiting stars into actual gains on the football field. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/202333 minutes, 12 seconds
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Mailbag! Should top playoff seeds pick their opponents? Best possible 2023 storyline, more! (06/29)

The Cover 3 crew talks conference realignment, 2023 storylines, the playoff and more. First, with Saturday, July 1 marking moving day for the schools joining the Big 12, American Athletic Conference and Conference USA, which newcomer is each conference is best positioned to have a strong debut. Then it's on to mailbag questions, discussing the best possible outcomes for storylines in the 2023 season, what historically great college football players could be elite in any decade, whether the upcoming move to the SEC is going to inform coaching decisions at Texas or Oklahoma, a unique proposal to add some intrigue to the College Football Playoff and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/202351 minutes, 58 seconds
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Dark Horse Candidates: Can Notre Dame, Texas A&M others surprise in 2023? (06/28)

The Cover 3 crew talks dark horse picks for the conference and national championships. First, what to make of the changes coming to the National Letter of Intent and the big winners on the recruiting trail for the month of June. Then it's on to the Dark Horse Candidates discussion, with a focus on teams further down on the odds board to win the national championship and each of the five power conferences. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/28/20231 hour, 56 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Kentucky & Oregon State!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by CatsPause's Aaron Gershon to preview Kentucky! Will Liam Coen guide the Wildcat offense back to their 2021 success? How can Kentucky hope to replace Will Levis at quarterback? Then, Jake Hedberg of BeaverBlitz joins the show to talk Oregon State! Are the Beavers ready to take the next step in the Pac-12 in 2023? Is Jonathan Smith ready to lead his squad to wins against some of the conference's best? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/202341 minutes, 22 seconds
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Who has the toughest schedule in the country for 2023? (06/26)

The Cover 3 crew talks Trent Dilfer, Nick Saban, strength of schedule and more. First, with UAB coach Trent Dilfer threatening to call out coaches for tampering, what is the state of the transfer portal with power conference coaches poaching Group of Five rosters? Then, debating whether Les Miles has a Hall of Fame profile and Nick Saban's promise to a recruit that he'd coach until he "croaks." After that it's on to debating the toughest schedules in the country, with a spotlight on Florida, Notre Dame, Alabama, South Carolina, Minnesota, Purdue and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/26/202355 minutes, 7 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Duke, Stanford & Wisconsin!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by TheDevilsDen's Adam Rowe to preview Duke! How do the Blue Devils build off a strong 2022 campaign? Where do we think Mike Elko's squad has improved the most? Then, Jackson Moore of CardinalAuthority joins the show to discuss Stanford's outlook for the 2023 season! How can Troy Taylor have the Cardinal ready to compete in year one? Finally, Badger247's Evan Flood hops on to talk all things Wisconsin! Will new head coach Luke Fickell have the Badgers ready to compete in the Big Ten immediately? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/202352 minutes, 52 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Cincinnati & Virginia!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by BearcatJournal's Chad Brendel to preview Cincinnati! What will the Bearcats look like under first year head coach Scott Satterfield? How can Cincy adjust to a step up in competition in the Big12? Then, Jacquie Franciuli of Wahoos247 joins the show to discuss Virginia's outlook for the 2023 season! How can Tony Elliott's sqaud rebound from a 2022 campaign filled with tragedy and disappointment? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/24/202347 minutes, 8 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Fresno State & Mississippi State!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by BarkBoard's Jackson Moore to preview Fresno State! Can the Bulldogs manage to win the Mountain West back-to-back? Then, Steve Robertson of GenesPage joins the show to discuss Mississippi State's outlook for 2023! What will the Bulldogs look like under Zach Arnett? Will there be a shift away from Mike Leach's Air Raid? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/23/202331 minutes, 37 seconds
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Mailbag! What teams WON'T live up to the hype in 2023? (06/22)

The Cover 3 crew talks teams that could disappoint, the playoff, Big Ten schedules and more. First, a live listener question on the expectations for Florida State and Miami in 2023 (1:06) then some discussion on the future of the College Football Playoff in the wake of executive director Bill Hancock announcing his retirement plans (3:20). Then it's on to more mailbag questions, including the worst Power Five team this season (10:04), teams that won't live up to the hype (16:00), the potential for Kansas State, or a similar program, to win a national championship in the expanded playoff era (38:30) and whether it is better to have Michigan or Penn State's Big Ten schedule when the conference expands in 2024 (52:25). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/22/202358 minutes, 31 seconds
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What we learned about top 2024 QBs at Elite 11, San Diego State's realignment moves, more! (06/21)

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting, quarterbacks, conference realignment and more. First, what to make of San Diego State's back-and-forth with the Mountain West about a potential exit, including where the Aztecs might be headed and the pressure on the Pac-12 to get a media rights deal done (1:06). Then, after Bud's trip to the Elite 11 finals he returns with takeaways from the next group of top quarterbacks. Topics including the value of the Elite 11 camp (13:40), Georgia commit Dylan Raiola defending his claim to top QB in the class (20:35), Alabama commit Julian Sayin winning camp MVP (27:25), the importance of DJ Lagway to Billy Napier's recruiting efforts (33:25) and more. Plus, the latest buzz on the quarterback battles at Alabama (39:50) and Georgia (46:08) and a true freshman QB who could surprise by winning the starting job at a Power Five program (48:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/202356 minutes, 30 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Hugh Freeze returns to the SEC! Will he have Auburn soaring to new heights?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Auburn Undercover's Nathan King to forecast the Tiger's 2023 season! What is a realistic win-total for Hugh Freeze in year one? Which transfers will play a key role for Auburn this upcoming season? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/20/202331 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Washington & UCF!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Dawgman's Chris Fetters to talk all things Washington! What is the ceiling for the Huskies under Heisman-contender Michael Penix? Can Kalen DeBoer continue to overachieve in year two? Then, Stephen Leonard of Knights247 joins Bud to preview the 2023 season for Central Florida! Are the Knights ready to make the step from the AAC to the Big12? Who can step up for UCF on offense after so many offseason departures? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/202348 minutes, 26 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Arizona State & Pitt!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman to preview Arizona State! How can first-year head coach and prodigal son Kenny Dillingham restructure his team in just one offseason? Who will be at the helm of the offense come Week 1? Then, Ed O'Brien of Panther247 joins the show to discuss the outlook for Pitt in 2023! What will the Panthers look like with a new quarterback? How can Pat Narduzzi replace so many weapons lost the NFL Draft? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/18/202338 minutes, 11 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: TCU & Cal!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by HornedFrogBlitz's Jeremy Clark to preview TCU for the 2023 season! How can the Horned Frogs replicate their success from 2022? How can TCU replace so many NFL Draft Picks? Then, Jackson Moore of BearTerritory joins the show to discuss the outlook for Cal in 2023! How can the Bears hope to make a bowl game for the first time since 2019? Who can step up in a major way for head coach Justin Wilcox? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/17/202342 minutes, 36 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: What will Colorado look like in year one under Deion Sanders?

BuffStampede's Adam Munsterteiger joins Bud Elliott on the latest episode of Summer School to preview Colorado! What will things look like in year one under Deion Sanders? How can Prime manage a roster with such a large amount of transfers? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/16/202326 minutes, 35 seconds
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Mailbag! Reaction to 2024 SEC schedule, Cover 3 DB Draft, more! (06/15)

The Cover 3 crew talks SEC schedule, best DBs in the country and more. First, the biggest takeaways from the SEC schedule release, including a tough slate for Oklahoma and some big-picture thoughts on how the conference will be perceived with Texas and Oklahoma as league members (1:15). Then it's on the listener-suggested DB Draft (13:20), as well as questions on the "good dudes in CFB" (36:00), the best coach rants or quotes (46:00), the worst quarterback that could win a national championship (50:17) and whether New Mexico State's win total is the lock of the year (52:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/202356 minutes, 26 seconds
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2023 Cover 3 Coach Draft: Picking the top HC, OC, DC and position coaches in college football (06/14)

The Cover 3 crew drafts college football coaching staffs. After some discussion previewing the release of the 2024 SEC conference schedule, the Cover 3 Coach Draft begins with both Nick Saban and Kirby Smart going in the first round. Later round highlights include nearly half of Georgia's assistant coaches getting picked and multiple coaches from the Ohio State and Clemson staffs being selected as well for the draft that requires each host to select one head coach, one offensive coordinator, one defensive coordinator and three non-coordinator assistants for a six-person staff. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/14/202355 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Is this Penn State's year to win the Big Ten?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Lions247's Daniel Gallen to preview the Penn State Nittany Lions! First, what will this year's squad look like with Drew Allar at the helm of the offense? Then, just how potent can Penn State's defense be? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/202335 minutes, 16 seconds
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Takeaways from Big Ten future schedule, Oklahoma Drill Draft (06/12)

The Cover 3 crew drafts top OL, DL, LB and RB in the Oklahoma Drill Draft. First, reaction to the Big Ten's flex scheduling model for 2024 and 2025 when USC and UCLA join the league (3:25), including the advantages of inconsistency and the travel challenges the new conference roster will create. Then it's on to the Oklahoma Drill Draft, where one RB, two OL, two DL and one LB are selected across six rounds. After a review of the last year's draft (15:55), things get started with a couple of LSU players taken in the first round (21:30) and a couple deep sleepers make an appearance early. Stick around for grading all of the draft hauls (44:50) and more discussion around the best players who were not selected in the process (45:57). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/12/202352 minutes, 47 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Iowa & Texas A&M!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholtz to talk all things Iowa! You already know Bud hit David with the 25-point per game question! Then, how can the Hawkeyes reload on defense after the departure of so many NFL Draft picks? Next up, GigEm247's Carter Karels hops on to discuss the Texas A&M Aggies! How can Jimbo Fisher rebound from a miserable 2022? Is Connor Weigman the future quarterback for the Aggies? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/202346 minutes, 53 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: West Virginia & Missouri!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by EerSports's Chris Anderson to preview the West Virginia Mountaineers! First, what can head coach Neal Brown do to extend his tenure in Morgantown? Then, which players step up for a salty Mountaineer defense in 2023? Next up, St. Louis Post Dispatch's Dave Matter hops on to discuss Missouri? How do fans evaluate the job Eli Drinkwitz has done over the past three seasons? Then, what will the Tigers look like on offense in 2023? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/10/202336 minutes, 5 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Can the Georgia Bulldogs three-peat?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Dawgs247's Jordan Hill to talk all things Georgia! How do the Dawgs replace so many NFL Draft picks from last year's national championship team? Can Georgia do the unthinkable and win a third consecutive national championship? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/202323 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mailbag! Who made the 'Do Not Draft' list, plus what does it take to wake up sleeping giants, more! (06/08)

The Cover 3 crew talks Notre Dame, rivalry weekend, UCF and more. First, a discussion on what it takes for a "sleeping giant" program to "wake up" (1:05), expectations for UCF in the Big 12 (6:05) and addressing the mid-show breaking news of Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick stepping down (9:26). Plus, after going through the QB Draft and the WR/TE Draft earlier in the week, the players that made our "Do Not Draft" list (24:55), fan bases that have recently raised or lowered their expectations (34:03), whether it's necessary to play a rival on rivalry weekend (44:05), the simple pleasures of college football (51:10) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/8/202358 minutes, 4 seconds
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Blue Chip Ratio 2023: Who has the talent to win it all? PLUS the WR/TE Draft (06/07)

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting and drafts the top pass catchers in college football. First, breaking down the 2023 edition of the Blue Chip Ratio (1:05), which measures how many four-star and five-star recruits have signed with a program compared to three-stars and below over a four-year span. This has proven to be an indicator of the talent required to win a national championship, so where do teams stand heading into the fall? Then it's on to Clemson's recent recruiting success (17:40) and the Pass Catcher's Draft, where we select the top wide receivers and tight ends in the country. After a review of the 2022 WR/TE draft (25:35) the highlights from this year's draft (29:12) include two Ohio State players in the first round, a conference-leading six picks from the Pac-12 and more. Finally, the best of the rest with top snubs from the 16-player draft (43:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/202354 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Kansas, Virginia Tech & Michigan State!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Phog's Michael Swain to preview the Kansas Jayhawks! How will Lance Leipold fare in year three? Is Jalon Daniels healthy and ready to power the Jayhawk offense again? Then, VTScoop's Doug Bowman hops on to talk Virginia Tech! How can the Hokies rebound after a disappointing first year under Brent Pry? Is there enough improvement to be made of both sides of the ball? Finally, SpartanTailgate's Stephen Brooks discusses the Michigan State Spartans! Can Mel Tucker get Sparty back to its 2021 level of play? Who will step up offensively after key departures to the transfer portal? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
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2023 QB Draft: Picking between Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and the top college football QBs heading into the season

The Cover 3 crew picks the top quarterbacks in college football in a four-round draft. First, what UTSA transfer Zakhari Franklin can bring to the Ole Miss offense as Lane Kiffin lands yet another star from the portal (1:30), Urban Meyer talks NIL (4:00) and the SEC's decision to go with an 8-game league schedule for 2024 with Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference (9:00). Then it's on to the 2023 QB Draft, with highlights including a grading of the 2022 QB Draft (20:00), Caleb Williams and Drake Maye leading the way in Round 1 (23:50), a run on first-year starters in Round 2 (27:30), some late round picks that highlight the best from the Group of Five conferences and the best names who went undrafted (44:40). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/5/202353 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Is Matt Rhule the right guy for Nebraska?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Husker247's Brian Christophersen to talk all things Nebraska! First, are the Cornhuskers going to compete year one under Matt Rhule? Then, has Nebraska found their quarterback of the future in Georgia Tech transfer Jeff Sims? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/202322 minutes, 26 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Illinois & Louisville!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by IlliniInquirer's Jeremy Werner to talk all things Illinois! How do Bret Bielema and the Illini replace so many NFL Draft picks on the defensive side of the ball? Will Illinois take a step forward at quarterback in the 2023 season? Then, Jody Demling of Cardinal Authority joins Bud to preview Louisville's 2023 season! What will the Cardinals look like under first-year head coach Jeff Brohm? Can Louisville contend for an ACC title next season? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/3/202344 minutes, 25 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Will Florida contend for the SEC East or hit a sophomore slump under Billy Napier?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Swamp247's Jacob Rudner to talk all things Florida! How do the Gators move on from number three overall pick Anthony Richardson? Can the defense take a step forward in 2023? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/2/202327 minutes, 29 seconds
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Mailbag: What if Nebraska never left the Big 12, building a conference from scratch, Pop-Tarts, more! (06/01)

The Cover 3 crew talks conference realignment, bowl games, Notre Dame and more. First, discussing programs best-suited to continue their current success after the departure, via retirement, of their current head coach (1:08) and highlights from a newsy week of kickoff time announcements that include a spotlight on the Pop-Tarts Bowl (8:20). Then, building a perfect conference from scratch (26:25), the addition of Paul Chryst to the Texas staff (37:08), what happens to Nebraska if it never left the Big 12 (43:47), Notre Dame's advantages of being independent (48:50), the best year of the NCAA Football video game (52:48) and much, much more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/202359 minutes, 5 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Can Alabama make it back to the CFB Playoff in 2023?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Bama247's John Talty to talk all things Alabama! First, how do the Crimson Tide replace first overall pick Bryce Young at quarterback? Then, how will the defense rebound from a down year in 2022? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/202322 minutes, 49 seconds
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Colorado's talks with the Big 12, SEC's 8-game vs. 9-game debate, more! (05/31)

The Cover 3 crew talks SEC scheduling, conference realignment and more. First, with Dennis Dodd's reporting that Colorado has met in-person with the Big 12 in recent months, what does the future look like for the program and the Pac-12 (1:15)? Then, takeaways from Gary Barta's retirement at Iowa and what it means for Kirk Ferentz (19:00) and the ACC's success incentive initiative (24:43) before diving into the news of the week from SEC media days. Topics include the 8-game vs. 9-game schedule debate (34:58) and Eli Drinkwitz's comments on NIL and gambling (46:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/31/202357 minutes, 3 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Is Ohio State going back to the CFB Playoff in 2023?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Bucknuts's Dave Biddle to talk all things Ohio State! What will the Buckeyes look like with a new quarterback under center? Is Marvin Harrison Jr. the most dominant player in college football? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/202328 minutes, 31 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Vanderbilt & Utah!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Vandy247's Robbie Weinstein to preview the Vanderbilt Commodores' 2023 season! Can the Fighting Barton Simmonses get over the hump and make a bowl game this upcoming season? Then, Steve Bartle of UteZone hops on to discuss Utah! Will the Utes continues their reign as Pac-12 champs in 2023 or is a conference foe looming? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/29/202348 minutes, 18 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Washington State, Baylor & Boston College!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by CougFan's Jamey Vinnick to preview the 2023 season for Washington State! Can QB Cam Ward continue to see his draft stock rise? Then, BearsIllustrated's Tim Watkins joins the show to discuss how Baylor could perform in 2023! Is Dave Aranda's squad primed for a bounce back year? Finally, EagleInsider's Mitch Wolfe hops on to preview Boston College! Can Jeff Hafley's Eagles rebound from a disappointing 2022? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/27/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 13 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: BYU & South Carolina!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by CougarSportsInsider's Jeff Hansen to discuss BYU's move to the Big12, some instant-impact transfers and how Jeff thinks the Cougars 2023 campaign will go! Then, Hale McGranahan jumps on the show to talk South Carolina, discuss how he thinks Spencer Rattler will perform in his second year on campus and what the Gamecocks can do in 2023! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/26/202353 minutes, 31 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Can LSU win a National Title in 2023?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Geaux247's Glen West to talk all things LSU! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/202322 minutes, 2 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Oklahoma State & NC State!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by GoPokes' Cody Nagel to talk all things Oklahoma State. What will the Cowboys look like with a new quarterback? Can they return to the Big12 Championship? Then, PackPride's Cory Smith joins the show to discuss the 2023 outlook for NC State. Is Robert Anae the key to get the Wolfpack over the hump? Can Brennan Armstrong return to 2021 form? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/202339 minutes, 18 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Arizona, Clemson and Minnesota!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by WildcatAuthority's Jason Scheer to talk Jedd Fisch and Arizona. Can the Wildcats manage to get to the postseason in 2023? Then, Anna Adams of Clemson247 joins the show to talk Garrett Riley, Cade Klubnik and all things Clemson! Finally, GopherIllustrated's Ryan Burns talks Golden Gophers and discusses how PJ Fleck's team can return to being a threat in the Big Ten West! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 27 seconds
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Cover 3 Summer School: Is USC on the cusp of a College Football Playoff?

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by USCFootball's Ryan Abraham to talk all things USC! Can Caleb Williams repeat his Heisman performance and lead the Trojans to higher heights in 2023? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Read Ryan's work at USCFootball.com Follow Ryan on Twitter @insidetroy Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/202335 minutes, 45 seconds
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Mailbag! What is the legacy of the 4-team College Football Playoff? (05/18)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the ACC, the playoff and more. Topics include coaches who have had the biggest impact on the sport in the last decade (3:00), what was learned from the ACC Spring Meetings as the league explores ways to close the revenue gap (8:30) and what the lasting legacy will be from the four-team College Football Playoff era (20:00). Plus, the best type of bowl game matchup in the lower-tier games (29:42), the top offensive play-callers in the sport (42:17) and much, much more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/202352 minutes, 47 seconds
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2023 CBS Sports Coach Rankings: Biggest Risers, Surprises and underrated/overrated picks (05/17)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the new CBS Sports college football coach rankings. First, breaking down the commitment of five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola to Georgia, including what the Bulldogs are getting and the interesting twists and turns in his recruitment (1:20). Then it's on to the CBS Sports Coach Rankings, discussing the top 10 (17:05), the coaches who are on the rise in the rankings (23:51) and the ones who saw the biggest year-over-year drops (30:15). Plus, spots where our ballots didn't line up with the consensus rankings, focusing on Miami's Mario Cristobal (36:10), Oregon's Dan Lanning (46:50), Oklahoma's Brent Venables (50:45) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/20231 hour, 48 seconds
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Coaches Under Pressure in 2023: Jimbo Fisher, Dana Holgorsen, Neal Brown, more! (05/15)

The Cover 3 crew talk coaches facing pressure to win in 2023. First, with the ACC spring meetings taking place this week, a look at the revenue challenges facing the conference and what options are ahead for schools looking to close the revenue gap (2:00). Then it's on to discussing coaches who will enter the season under pressure to deliver successful seasons, starting with Neal Brown at West Virginia (19:00), Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M (23:02) and Dana Holgorsen at Houston (30:46). The conversation then moves to coaches who aren't facing as much hot seat-style pressure as needing a good season to build momentum, focusing on second-year coaches Billy Napier (41:03), Brent Venables and Mario Cristobal (43:20) as well as the unique pressure on Ryan Day at Ohio State (47:50) and Deion Sanders at Colorado (53:35). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/202359 minutes, 50 seconds
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Build one new stadium, fire one coach, send one team to FCS and more: The College Football Dictator Episode (05/11)

The Cover 3 assumes complete power to make changes in college football. First, reacting to Casey Thompson reuniting with Tom Herman at FAU (1:41), whether AP Top 25 voters should have requirements to participate in the poll (5:23) and expectations for the Wake Forest offense in the post-Sam Hartman era (11:50). Then it's on to the College Football Dictator exercise, as each host is tasked with changing one team's conference, firing one coach (and picking the replacement), building one new stadium, awarding one school a massive NIL war chest and relegating one school to FCS. Notable rulings include conference moves for Florida State (19:21) and Oregon (32:26), new coaches at Iowa (22:06) and Texas A&M (40:30) and massive NIL war chest for a couple of schools in the Sun Belt. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/11/202356 minutes, 53 seconds
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Reviewing Year 1 results from Lincoln Riley, Brian Kelly, Billy Napier and more (05/10)

The Cover 3 crew talks first impressions from new hires in the SEC and Pac-12. First, thoughts on Iowa and Iowa State football players among the athletes involved in an ongoing gambling investigation (1:46) and the latest transfer portal news with a new addition at Alabama (8:55). Then it's back to reviewing the 2021-22 coaching cycle, with a declaration of whether we feel "better," "worse," or "the same" after Year 1 results. Today's show focuses on the Pac-12 and SEC, with a spotlight on Lincoln Riley at USC (16:48), Kalen DeBoer at Washington (21:00), Jake Dickert at Washington State (28:09), Dan Lanning at Oregon (34:36), Billy Napier at Florida (44:30) and Brian Kelly at LSU (51:30). Finally, spotlighting some of the Group of Five hires that have stood out after Year 1, including Troy, Georgia Southern, Fresno State and more (56:48). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/20231 hour, 26 seconds
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Reviewing the 2021-22 coaching hires after Year 1, Part 1: ACC, Big 12, Notre Dame (05/08)

Whether Year 1 inspired confidence in the hires at Miami, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and more. First, what Auburn is getting with the addition of former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (1:15) and whether Iowa's portal work is adjusting expectations for the offense in 2023 (6:20). Then it's on to reviewing the hires of last year's cycle, using the Year 1 results as context. This episode focuses on the ACC and the Big 12, with updated thoughts on Mike Elko at Duke (16:45), Mario Cristobal at Miami (20:50), Tony Elliott at Virginia (26:12), Brent Pry at Virginia Tech (30:44) and Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame (34:28). Plus, updated expectations for Brent Venables' tenure at Oklahoma (40:11), Sonny Dykes at TCU (44:24) and Joey McGuire at Texas Tech (50:49). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/202357 minutes, 58 seconds
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Mailbag! What's one moment in college football you would change? (05/04)

First, what to make of the Big 12 exploring enhancements to its football and basketball product (1:12), a debate of whether Jimbo Fisher or Mel Tucker might receive their buyout first (10:51) and the latest transfer portal headlines (16:42). Then, picking one moment in college football history to change (23:54), whether Josh Allen would have transferred if he played in the portal era (31:50), why 5-star prospects might consider not signing a national letter of intent (38:50), Liberty's 2023 schedule (46:25), Florida State's preseason hype (52:13) and more!  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/202357 minutes, 35 seconds
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Next Man Up! Who are college football's next stars after the 2023 NFL Draft?

The Cover 3 crew discuss players that will be stepping into bigger roles for the 2023 season! First, the crew discusses the pros and cons of the new College Football Playoff schedule slated to begin in the 2024 postseason (1:08) Next, we take a look at the high profile quarterbacks that will be replaced. (24:30) Then, the high draft picks that will have younger players step in for them at their respective schools. (38:34) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/3/202355 minutes, 1 second
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Transfer portal exodus at Michigan State, 2023 NFL Draft recap, 2024 Mock Draft instant reaction! (05/01)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfers, draft takeaways and the early 2024 Mock Drafts. First, the transfer portal closed over the weekend, and the late portal additions included three starters from Michigan State. What to make of the departures and what's next for the former Spartans as well as the top uncommitted players in the portal (1:20). Then it's on to discussing the weekend takeaways from the NFL Draft, including Deion Sanders' criticism (14:55), the wide receiver class (28:07) and Stetson Bennett's 4th Round selection (33:25). Finally, turning the page to 2024 with thoughts on Ryan Wilson's first mock draft of the cycle (44:57). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
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2023 NFL Draft Full Recap: Best Pick & Biggest Steal selections for every team + Day 3 Takeaways (NFL Draft 4/29)

You've followed them playing on Saturdays and now they are ready to play on Sundays. Check out CBS Sports' NFL Draft podcast called With the First Pick. You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Emory Hunt react to Day 3 of the NFL Draft and then discuss the best pick and biggest steal for all 32 teams. (0:30) Day 3 QBs (3:00) Eagles (5:00) Commanders (6:45) Giants (9:25) Cowboys (11:45) Bears (14:30) Lions (17:30) Packers (20:45) Vikings (22:30) Panthers (26:30) Falcons  (34:00) Seahawks (36:30) Cardinals (40:00) 49ers (42:00) Rams (45:45) Jets (47:30) Patriots (49:30) Bills (52:30) Dolphins (54:00) Steelers (55:45) Ravens (59:00) Bengals (1:01:00) Browns (1:04:00) Texans (1:06:45) Colts (1:11:30) Titans (1:14:00) Jaguars (1:16:15) Raiders (1:18:45) Chargers (1:20:45) Chiefs (1:23:45) Broncos Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis Read the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/ For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/30/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 7 seconds
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2023 NFL Draft preview, plus Alabama lands commitment from ex-Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner

The Cover 3 crew talks Tyler Buchner to Alabama and previews the 2023 NFL Draft. First, discussing whether storming the field should be preserved in college football in the wake of the SEC considering much stronger penalties for schools who engage in such celebratory behavior (1:16). Then it's on to previewing the 2024 NFL Draft, with the official Cover 3 Mock Draft of the first five picks of the first round (14:26). After that a quick breaking news discussion of former Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner committing to Alabama (27:41) and then back to more draft talk with a spotlight on running backs and wide receivers (42:09). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/202353 minutes, 22 seconds
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CFB Mailbag! Expectations for Luke Fickell in year one at Wisconsin! Hidden gems on bad units!

The Cover 3 crew is back to answer your mailbag questions! First, is Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner headed down south to Tuscaloosa to reunite with Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees? (1:16) Then, just how impactful will Colorado's outgoing transfers be? (9:52) Bud and Tom hand out their best NFL Draft bets ahead of Thursday night! (35:28) Finally, we take a look at Big Ten recruiting! (54:19) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/26/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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USC's transfer portal pickup from Georgia, Miami hangs on to its QB, spring game thoughts from Colorado, Alabama and more! (04/24)

The Cover 3 crew talks Colorado, Alabama, the transfer portal and more. First, discussing what USC is getting with the commitment of former Georgia DL Bear Alexander (1:20), what Miami avoided by keeping quarterback Tyler Van Dyke from jumping in the transfer portal (10:40), reaction to the rule changes for a running clock after first down (15:05) and DJ Uiagalelei taking fans behind the scenes of what went wrong at Clemson (20:35). Then it’s on to spring game takeaways, with a look at Deion Sanders’ impact at Colorado (32:03), Sam Hartman’s impact at Notre Dame (40:52), an Alabama quarterback battle with no clarity (44:48) and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/24/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mailbag! Alabama's QB situation, conference title dark horse picks, more! (04/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks Miami, Alabama, Colorado and more. First, a look ahead to the weekend's spring game action with expectations and storylines to follow at Colorado (1:00), Alabama (3:30), Notre Dame (9:00) and Wisconsin (12:56). Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with questions discussing the dark horse conference title pick for all of the power conferences (16:26), whether we will see an option offense win championships again (32:16), whether Michigan State can recapture its 2021 success (36:14) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/202347 minutes, 5 seconds
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Deion's impact the Pac-12's TV value, top coaches under 40, more with Dennis Dodd (04/19)

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd to talk Deion Sanders, realignment and more. First, with Colorado's spring game on Saturday, a look at Deion Sanders' impact on the program and a discussion as to whether his star power changes the Pac-12's value in a media rights deal (1:20). Then, a larger discussion on the future of the Pac-12, potential Big 12 expansion and the changing landscape moving forward (10:02). After that it's on to a look at top 15 coaches under 40, with a spotlight on Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham (26:20), USF's Alex Golesh (29:50), Purdue's Ryan Walters (32:13) and Georgia DC Glenn Schumann (35:39). Finally, takeaways from the Big Ten's hire of Tony Petitti as its next commissioner (48:30) and the challenges he'll face in the years ahead. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/19/202356 minutes, 58 seconds
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Texas has a starting QB, Florida might need one and more spring game takeaways (04/17)

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, Florida, FSU and more. First, the transfer portal has opened for the second time this offseason. Who are the names to know in the portal already and what teams might be looking to add talent to the roster before fall camp (1:47). Then it's on to a look back at what we learned in the weekend's spring games, starting with Quinn Ewers being announced as Texas' quarterback over Arch Manning and Maalik Murphy (13:20). Plus, expectations for Georgia's quarterback battle (29:03), the big need for Ohio State (36:05), Florida State's hype (47:10), Miami's youth movement (53:21), concerns about offensive struggles for Florida (56:24) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/17/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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CFB Mailbag! Why is Josh Heupel's offense a "cheat code"? Pete Caroll's dynasty at USC!

The Cover 3 crew takes your mailbag questions! First up, why is Josh Heupel's offense so elite and why don't other teams run it? (16:42) Then, why has Florida State head coach Mike Norvell gotten more slack than Florida head coach Billy Napier? (35:15) Finally, should undrafted rookie free agents have the ability to return to college? (47:08) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/202358 minutes, 59 seconds
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Talking SEC Football with SEC Network's Cole Cubelic!

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Cole Cubelic to discuss SEC spring games and what to look forward to in the upcoming 2023 season! First, what will Auburn look like under first-year head coach Hugh Freeze in 2023? (11:42) Next, can Tennessee replace Hendon Hooker and return to another double-digit-win season? (23:48) Finally, what are the tiers for SEC Championship contenders? (54:35) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/12/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 24 seconds
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Spring Game Reviews: What will Auburn look like under Hugh Freeze? Is Vandy primed for another step?

The Cover 3 crew recap Auburn, Vanderbilt and NC State's spring games and much more! First, what Air Noland's commitment means to Ohio State (6:25), then discussing how Hugh Freeze's first spring game at Auburn shaped up (29:40) and finally live mailbag questions including: Vandy in a different conference (45:07) and the idea of playing scrimmages rather than spring games (50:06)! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/10/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 31 seconds
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Mailbag: Best freshman debuts, Michigan's recruiting, the first teams to play 3 times in one season, more! (04/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Georgia, Pitt, Florida and more. After first discussing Michigan's recruiting win with the commitment of quarterback Jadyn Davis (4:18) and takeaways from the Wolverines' spring game (13:26), the mailbag kicks off with a look back at some of the best freshman debuts in college football history (18:58). Other topics include what head coach-quarterback duo you'd want on your side in a fight (37:19), what programs have not capitalized off the NIL era as much as expected (45:37), Big Ten transfer quarterbacks in 2023 (53:06) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/6/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
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2023 NFL Draft Preview with Ryan Wilson: Pro Days takeaways, latest mock draft, more! (04/05)

The Cover 3 crew talks 2023 NFL Draft with CBS Sports draft expert Ryan Wilson. First, what Ryan saw and heard from going to pro days at Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky and Florida (1:33), comparing Will Levis to Anthony Richardson (5:00) and the best fit for all of the top quarterbacks in the class (14:17). Then, the fallout from Jalen Carter's legal issues for him as well as other top defenders (31:50), analyzing a wide receivers class that seems weaker than usual compared to a tight ends group that seems stronger (34:50), the top cornerbacks in the class (42:20) and then some player-specific talk around Will McDonald (52:28), Calijah Kancey (54:06), Jalin Hyatt (56:14) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 28 seconds
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NIL experts weight in on Congressional hearings, future of NIL and college football

The Cover 3 crew welcomes NIL experts to discuss the recent congressional hearings. First, discussing the commitment of Duce Robinson to USC (2:35), thoughts on the BYU spring game (4:58) and some background on NIL in the spotlight on Capitol Hill (6:45). Then it’s on to a roundtable discussion of NIL, the hearings and the future of the NCAA with Extra Points’ Matt Brown, Boise State professor Sam Ehrlich and Spyre Sports’ Will Watkins offering expertise on the matter. Topics include what was was notable about the NIL hearings (15:50), whether any progress was made in advancing the issue (22:27), what an NIL bill might look like in the future (29:50) and much more, including the potential for athletes to take on status as employees (49:41).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/3/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 6 seconds
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Michigan spring game preview, Kirby's Alabama defenses vs. Kirby's Georgia defenses, CFB reality shows, more! (03/30)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan football and answers listener questions. First, with Michigan's spring game coming up on Saturday what are the big questions around the Wolverines heading into 2023 (4:00)? Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail and live listener questions, with a focus on whether Ohio State-Michigan rematches in a division-less Big Ten will take hype away from THE GAME (12:00), comparing an All-Star defense from Kirby's time as DC at Alabama vs. Kirby's time at Georgia (18:00), the path for Florida State to make the College Football Playoff in 2023 (27:00) and whether Virginia Tech can get back to the success of the Frank Beamer era (31:00). Plus, if we could choose teams to embed camera crews with for a college football reality show in the 2023 season, who are we choosing (43:20)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/30/20231 hour, 55 seconds
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Conference Realignment 2023 Reset: What to know about the new-look Big 12, AAC and Conference USA

The Cover 3 crew talks new schools in new leagues in the Big 12, AAC and CUSA. First, with a recent profile of Hugh Freeze spotlighting his first year at Auburn, what's the expectation for how long it takes for him to contend for SEC titles (2:00). Then it's on to the Conference Realignment Reset, detailing the changes and what to know about the Big 12 adding Cincinnati, Houston, UCF and BYU (14:30), the American Athletic Conference expanding to 14 teams with a half-dozen schools from Conference USA (29:15) and a new-look Conference USA that will not only have four new schools but a new mid-week showcase spot on the schedule in October (43:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/29/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 17 seconds
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Spring Practice QB Battles: Names to know at Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State and more (03/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, Nick Saban, Ohio State, Lane Kiffin and more. Monday’s rundown of some of the top quarterback battles begins with the most talked about competition in the country, Quinn Ewers against Arch Manning at Texas (3:45). From there the conversation shifts to the new faces competing to take over from Stetson Bennett IV at Georgia (12:20), an apparent-two man battle at Alabama after the departure of Bryce Young (18:30) and whether CJ Stroud’s backup, Kyle McCord, is ready to take the reins at Ohio State (26:30). Plus, Lane Kiffin’s trio of transfer portal additions competing for QB1 (32:45), a pair of potentially game-ready five-star freshmen at UCLA (39:30) and Tennessee (48:45) and an important battle at Cincinnati as the Bearcats are making their move to the Big 12 (53:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/27/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 29 seconds
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Mailbag: What would federal NIL laws even look like? Plus, Alabama's QBs, Michigan's title chances, more! (03/23)

The Cover 3 crew talks NIL, 2023 Heisman picks, Florida, Florida State and more. First, whether Michigan is a legitimate national title contender (1:50), the ceiling for Alabama QB Jalen Milroe in Tommy Rees' offense (5:55) and teams that could jump to being a contender with addition of an elite QB (15:42). Then, a deep dive on the debate around NIL rules and a discussion of what federal NIL legislation might look like (26:05), comparing Florida's offensive outlook to Florida State's in 2023 (36:50), Jordan Travis' Heisman Trophy odds (43:07) and a unique pitch for how a two-quarterback system could work in high-level college football (51:56).  25:12 46:58 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 2 seconds
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Nick Saban on 'wrong place, wrong time,' plus, takeaways from the new Top247 recruiting rankings (03/22)

The Cover 3 crew talks Nick Saban, Nate Oats, Brandon Miller, recruiting and more. First, Nick Saban made some pointed comments as he announced that freshman DB Tony Mitchell was suspended indefinitely in the wake of a spring break arrest. Discussing if there any reason to connect his stance on player discipline to the ongoing controversy with Brandon Miller and the basketball program (3:00). Then a deep dive on the new Top247 player rankings, with an explanation of why this a good time to update the rankings (19:30), why there are only 32 five-star prospects (21:25), quarterback Dylan Raiola headlining the class (26:49), names to know at wide receiver (32:30) and THE name to know at tackle (36:40). Finally, teams off to a good start in the 2024 cycle (40:40) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  The Cover 3 Podcast is a Sports Podcast Awards finalist in the category of Best American Football Podcast! Now we need YOU to go vote so we can bring the trophy home. Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast at https://www.SportsPodcastGroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/22/202352 minutes, 41 seconds
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Conference Championship Droughts: When will Texas A&M, Tennessee, Nebraska and more snap the streak? (03/20)

The Cover 3 crew highlights teams on the verge of snapping conference title droughts. First, with Georgia opening up spring practice a spotlight on the Bulldogs' quarterback battle to replace Stetson Bennett IV as QB1 (3:10). Then, taking a look at conference title droughts first focusing on the longest droughts at the power conference level, with programs like Ole Miss last winning a conference championship before 1980. After that it's decade-by-decade with debates on why programs haven't won a championship and who will be the first to snap the drought among teams that last won a conference title in the 1980s (19:17), 1990s (29:45) and 2000s (42:19). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/20/20231 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
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Eye on College Basketball podcast - March Madness 2023 MEGA preview, bracket, predictions: Parrish + Norlander reveal ALL their picks

Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.  Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the entire bracket. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Join the Eye On College Basketball Bracket Games. You can play in a men's or women’s bracket pool with friends and there are Men's and Women's Challenges where you can win a trip to each respective 2024 Final Four. PLUS, if players play in both the Men's and Women's Challenges, they will be entered to win a new electric crossover SUV (Nissan ARIYA) cbssports.com/eyeon You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/16/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 59 seconds
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College Football Mailbag: Is a Football-only conference on the horizon? The future of the B1G!

Cover 3's Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell open up the Big Ol' Bag of Mail to answer your questions! Can Penn State & Washington overcome their conference rivals? (9:00) Could we potentially see a football-only conference in the near future? (12:43) Is Devin Leary an upgrade over Will Levis at Kentucky? (28:55) Who will lose their job first, Hugh Freeze or Bobby Petrino? (45:42) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Vote for Cover 3 is a finalist for the Sports Podcast Awards! Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/yyucbau2 Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/15/202354 minutes, 29 seconds
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March Madness CFB Style: Playing the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket with football teams (03/13)

The Cover 3 crew picks the NCAA Tournament bracket with a football spin. Before breaking out the bracket, a discussion on whether we will see teams opt out of bowl games after missing the expanded College Football Playoff in a manner that's similar to North Carolina's decision to opt out of the NIT after missing the NCAA Tournament (5:00). Then, it's on to the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket if it was played on the football field, with Alabama trying to replicate its hoops success in the South Region (29:00), Tennessee making a charge in the East (32:00), Iowa's dark horse status in the Midwest (35:15) and unusual matchups from schools well outside the FBS ranks in the West Region (38:10). Stick around to find out who winds up in the Final Four, which concludes with a matchup between two of the biggest brands in the sport in the title game (39:15). Join the Cover 3 Bracket Challenge at CBSSports.com/Cover3 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/13/202350 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ewers vs. Arch, Georgia vs. an XFL team, CFB Saturdays vs. Relationships (03/09)

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas' QBs, Georgia, Purdue, Pitt and more. First, discussing Steve Sarkisian's analysis of the quarterback battle between Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning (2:10) as well as Josh Gattis landing at Maryland as offensive coordinator (11:20). Then it's on the Big Ol' Bag of Mail and Live Audience Questions touching on whether Georgia can sustain its run in an Alabama-like fashion (16:50), Graham Harrell's impact on Purdue (21:06), whether Georgia would be favored against an XFL team (25:45), programs and jobs that get more respect from coaches than fans (29:05), the ACC media rights deal (34:10), Pat Narduzzi's tenure at Pitt (36:16), prioritizing a 12-hour college football Saturday against personal relationships (42:30) and the ceiling for Baylor in 2023 (47:40). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/9/202357 minutes, 47 seconds
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Former UAB coach Bill Clark talks roster construction, program building, the Blazers' return to football and more (03/08)

The Cover 3 talks UAB's return to football, roster building and more with Bill Clark. First, Bill explains how a program that was shut down and had just 12 players was built into a group that was competing for conference championships (4:00) and the difficult balance of recruiting transfers and high schoolers to fill out a roster (13:20). Then, remembering Greg Bryant (18:15), his current consulting work (22:40) and whether he's interested in a return to coaching (30:10). Finally, reacting to significant buzz from the recruiting trail around five-star QB Dylan Raiola (37:40).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/8/202350 minutes, 11 seconds
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NFL Draft Combine Takeaways: Anthony Richardson wows, CJ Stroud makes QB1 case, more!

The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, conference realignment, SEC schedules and more. First, what to make of reports that the Big 12 has been in contact with Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah regarding possible westward expansion (4:40) and Nick Saban's response to Alabama's proposed draw for three permanent rivals in a nine-game SEC schedule format (20:10). Then it's on to the NFL Draft Combine, where quarterbacks dominated the headlines (29:17) but college stars from all over the field stood out for both good and disappointing reasons (47:58). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/6/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 49 seconds
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Mailbag: New QB starters under pressure, NFL Draft expectations, conference realignment, more! (03/02)

The Cover 3 crew talks Bryce Young, Penn State, Clemson, Big Ten expansion and more. First, the latest on the proposed rule changes in college football regarding the clock including the potential to see the changes in place in 2023 (1:30). Then, whether Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton could be a riser in the 2024 NFL Draft (8:53) as well as a look at the 2023 class of quarterbacks with thoughts on Bryce Young and CJ Stroud (15:18). The quarterback talk continues with a mailbag question on the many new starters for teams that are contending for conference titles, identifying the players with the most pressure as they step into that QB1 role (22:18). Plus, the top 3 Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2023 (29:37), where West Virginia fits in the new Big 12 (45:33) and whether Big Ten presidents would be motivated to add Oregon and Washington if the Pac-12 continues to drag out its media rights negotiations (53:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/2/202359 minutes, 18 seconds
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Turnaround Teams for 2023: What's the ceiling for Texas A&M, Miami, Auburn, Oklahoma and more? (03/01)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jalen Carter, Tennessee and teams looking to bounce back. First, discussing the breaking news of the morning with arrest warrants out for former Georgia star defensive tackle Jalen Carter in connection with the tragic car accident that led to the death of a Bulldogs staffer and a teammate (1:12). Then, what NCAA penalties for former Tennessee assistants might mean for Jeremy Pruitt and the program as a whole (20:39). After that it's on to the big topic of the day, trying to evaluate teams looking to bounce back from disappointing 2022 campaigns. The discussion spotlights Colorado (33:30), Texas A&M (38:24), Miami (41:50), Michigan State (45:52), Georgia Tech (48:00), Oklahoma (55:42), Nebraska (1:01:10), Auburn (1:07:23), Texas (1:11:22), Wisconsin (1:14:00) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/1/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 28 seconds
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Assistant Coaching Carousel Recap: Rating hires at Alabama, Texas A&M, Miami, Clemson, Wisconsin and more

The Cover 3 crew talks best assistant coaching hires from the 2022-23 cycle. First, with the athletic directors from Clemson and Florida State both voicing their displeasure with the current financial arrangement in the ACC, a look at the league's future in both the short-term and long-term (1:00). Then, getting into the assistant coaching hires with a spotlight on some of the most impactful, starting with offensive coordinator hires at Kentucky (21:38), Texas A&M (24:48), Wisconsin (27:40) and Clemson (31:18). Plus, teams that got better with in the 2022-23 assistant coaching carousel cycle (40:15) and some more specific questions for the SEC (48:52), Miami (52:32) and Ole Miss (57:02). 20:02 37:20 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/27/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 28 seconds
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How a running clock after 1st Down, other rule change proposals could impact CFB (02/23)

The Cover 3 crew talks rule changes, position battles, NCAA Football video game and more. The show begins with a deep dive into the four major rule proposals being considered by the NCAA, including a running clock after first downs but also a running clock after incompletions (1:30). The conversation turns to why college football's power brokers are interested in these changes (4:00) and how college football looks if some, or all of these rules are put in place (14:00). Then, our rule change ideas (27:10) and why the targeting rule is not being considered for revision (30:27). Finally, addressing questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail and the live audience on our favorite QB-OC combos (37:00), position battles to know (44:23) and the return of the NCAA Football video game (57:33). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/23/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 15 seconds
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Creating the Big Ten schedule rotation when USC and UCLA join the conference (02/22)

The Cover 3 crew selects annual rivalries for the new Big Ten when it expands in 2024. First, in the wake of the USFL college draft this week, a look at some of the players who could be on the field for the league this spring as well as how it impacts their NFL Draft status and NFL future (1:00). Then it's on to the extremely difficult process of slotting three permanent rivals for all 16 Big Ten teams when USC and UCLA join the conference (14:00). Debates include what existing rivalries have to get cut, how TV ratings should factor in the mix against competitive balance and whether the new West Coast members are going to get any travel considerations for their permanent rivalries. Plus, winners and losers from the expansion process and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/22/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 6 seconds
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Bill Connelly on returning production, ceilings and floors and 2023 SP+ rankings (02/16)

The Cover 3 crew is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to talk the early 2023 college football ratings. First, reaction to the news that Notre Dame has decided to promote from within to fill its vacant OC role (1:18) and the assistant coaching hire that stands out the most from this recent cycle (9:24). Then it's on to discussing SP+, the college football ratings system designed and maintained by ESPN's Bill Connelly. The crew talks how transfers factor into the ratings (11:42), go deep on Alabama's lack of returning production (22:25), teams that are big risers/fallers in the SP+ ratings (32:40), the best-case record and worst-case record for for preseason top 25 teams (45:00) and then some quick team-by-team thoughts on the ratings and projections for Colorado (50:22), Iowa (53:38), Georgia (55:35), Kansas (59:35) and Oregon (59:15). For more from Bill: 2023 SP+ Ratings: https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/35651872/2023-college-football-rankings-every-team 2023 Returning Production Rankings: https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/35577489/college-football-teams-returning-production-2023-season Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 33 seconds
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Georgia's coaching change, Notre Dame's OC search, latest Miami assistant hire, more! (02/15)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Oregon, Washington and more. First, the impact of Georgia losing Todd Monken to the Baltimore Ravens and expectations for the Bulldogs' offense with Mike Bobo back in the familiar position of OC in Athens (1:20). Then, the reported fallout in Notre Dame's efforts to hire Utah's Andy Ludwig as OC (12:00), Mario Cristobal tapping Houston's Shannon Dawson to run Miami's offense (18:32) and the Pac-12 looking to lock down its next media rights deal (23:50). After that it's on to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail, with questions on Oregon's future in the Pac-12 (38:27), an NIT tournament for football (45:00) and expectations for the Group of Five's representation in the expanded College Football Playoff (53:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/15/20231 hour, 34 seconds
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How to schedule a 16-team SEC when Texas and Oklahoma join in 2024 (02/13)

The Cover 3 crew debates rivalries and makes the perfect schedule for the future SEC. First, reacting to the news portion of Texas and Oklahoma reaching an agreement with the Big 12 to leave early and join the SEC in 2024 (1:00). Then, what to make of Notre Dame targeting Utah OC Andy Ludwig to join Marcus Freeman's staff and how the offensive coaching changes might impact Sam Hartman and the outlook for 2023 (6:00). Then it's on to creating the new SEC schedule, debating 8-game vs. 9-game formats and eventually creating a full rotation of protected rivalries for the 16-team league with Texas and Oklahoma included (19:36). After the work is done, a review to determine what programs will see easier schedules and what programs are going to find tougher schedules when the league expands next offseason (53:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/20231 hour, 42 seconds
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Cover 3 Super Bowl Spectacular: Debating Alabama-Oklahoma for Jalen Hurts, college stars in the game, LOCKS for Chiefs-Eagles, more (02/09)

The Cover 3 crew previews and picks the Super Bowl from a college perspective. Topics include the schools most represented in the game (5:00), which position groups on both the Kansas City and Philadelphia rosters are the most loaded with college stars (9:55) and players in the game who have either exceeded or fallen short of the NFL expectation based on their college career (18:35). Then, the definitive college argument for this Super Bowl: is Jalen Hurts a former Alabama QB or a former Oklahoma QB? (27:50). Finally, our best bets for the game, including picks to win and favorite props in an extra special Super Bowl LOCKS segment (47:55). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/9/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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Pac-12 Expansion, Iowa's offense, can Alabama challenge Georgia in 2023? (02/08)

The Cover 3 crew talks conference realignment, Miami, UCLA, TCU and more. First, what the Pac-12 can gain from potentially adding SMU and San Diego State (1:00), Miami's hire of Lance Guidry as defensive coordinator (12:36) and whether Iowa will average 25.0 points per game to satisfy OC Brian Ferentz's contract objectives (16:47). Then it's on to listener questions from Big Ol' Bag of Mail and the live YouTube audience, including USC vs. Oregon on the recruiting trail (22:08), who of the programs on the move in conference realignment -- Texas, Oklahoma, USC, UCLA, Cincinnati, UCF, Houston and BYU -- will win a conference title in their new league first (25:14), the timetable for Kenny Dillingham to rebuild at Arizona State (34:05), whether Alabama can challenge Georgia in 2023 (38:45), expectations for Zach Arnett at Mississippi State (44:04), how far TCU will fall after the playoff run (54:00) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/8/20231 hour, 35 seconds
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Coordinator shuffle at Alabama, Notre Dame and Miami, plus the hold-up for Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC (02/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks Tommy Rees, Kevin Steele, Nick Saban, conference realignment and more. The conversation starts with Alabama identifying its new defensive coordinator and offensive coordinator, bringing Kevin Steele back for another stint in Tuscaloosa as DC (1:30) and then tapping Tommy Rees from Notre Dame to come run the offense (15:44). Then, candidates for Marcus Freeman's hire to replace Rees as OC (23:44) and what's next at Miami, where Mario Cristobal now has two coordinator hires to make after both losing Steele and firing Josh Gattis (29:00). Finally, with news that talks between the Big 12, SEC, Texas and Oklahoma have stalled regarding an early exit, a recap of the many conference realignment developments from the last 18 months that have sparked these negotiations (41:06). Topics include who benefits from Texas and Oklahoma spending the last two years of their Big 12 deal in the conference (50:10) and a prediction of when the SEC will debut its 16-team conference with the Longhorns and Sooners in the fold (56:58). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/20231 hour, 39 seconds
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Mailbag! What changes would bring parity to CFB, LSU's 2023 QB battle, more! (02/02)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jaden Rashada, Penn State, LSU and more. First, a quick look back at National. Signing Day with a nostalgic desire to return to the era of just having one signing day and thoughts on Jaden Rashada's fit at Arizona State (1:15). Then, how the Big 12 schedule release increases excitement for the league's new members (9:12) and a contract extension for Mack Brown that runs through the 2027 season (12:10). After that it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with questions about the fan bases that hate Cover 3 (15:15), how to create parity in college football (25:59), Penn State's chances to win the Big Ten in 2023 (33:45), LSU's quarterback battle between Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier (39:25) and whether Phil Jurkovec is an upgrade from Kedon Slovis at Pitt (44:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/202351 minutes, 24 seconds
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National Signing Day Recap: Jaden Rashada to Arizona State, South Carolina makes a splash, Alabama finishes No. 1, more! (02/01)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the biggest recruiting headlines from National Signing Day. 247Sports' Andrew Ivins joins Bud Elliott live from the 247Sports' office in Nashville at the conclusion of Wednesday's National Signing Day, which marked the end of the 2023 recruiting cycle. Topics include Duce Robinson's decision not to sign (1:45), QB Jaden Rashada committing to Arizona State (3:15), South Carolina picking up a big win with the commitment of No. 1 ATH Nyck Harbor (5:28) and a quick rundown of the top finishers in the team rankings with Alabama securing No. 1 (8:00), Georgia checking in at No. 2 (9:39) and rivals Texas and Oklahoma also finishing in the top five (10:45). Finally, with the recruiting cycle done, a rundown of some of the most intriguing prospects in the class (13:19).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/202333 minutes, 10 seconds
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Nick Saban's NIL comments, Miami's OC search, National Signing Day Preview (01/30)

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting rankings, Nick Saban, Miami, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, unpacking the reported comments from Nick Saban to a group of high school coaches regarding the Crimson Tide not engaging with NIL demands from players (1:00) and then spinning the news of Josh Gattis' firing at Miami forward with a look at who Mario Cristobal might get as the Hurricanes' new offensive coordinator (12:48). Then, a look at Alabama's coordinator searches (21:26) and whether Jim Harbaugh is actually done flirting with the NFL (25:28). Finally, with National Signing Day coming up on Wednesday, a look at the biggest names to watch (38:15), how Deion Sanders' Colorado class is shaping up (43:00), comparing Alabama and Georgia's classes in the race for No. 1 (45:40) and the team that could make a jump in the rankings with key commitments on the final day of the cycle (52:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/202357 minutes, 8 seconds
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Coaching Carousel Recap: Fickell's vision for Wisconsin, Deion Sanders' path to success, Hugh Freeze as a best fit, more! (01/26)

The Cover 3 crew talks highlights the most notable coaching changes from the offseason. After the show gets rolling with some live listener interaction regarding Tennessee (1:31) and Brian Kelly getting accidentally overpaid by LSU (9:08), the Coaching Carousel Recap begins with a spotlight on Luke Fickell's hire at Wisconsin (15:00) and why Kenny Dillingham is a perfect hire for Arizona State (19:00). Then, identifying coaches that can win immediately brings up the timetable for Deion Sanders winning big at Colorado (24:30) and Jeff Brohm inheriting a pretty good situation at Louisville (29:35). Plus, Jamey Chadwell's competitive advantages at Liberty (34:02), Tom Herman's chances to match Lane Kiffin's success at FAU (36:10), reasonable expectations for Matt Rhule at Nebraska (40:30), Hugh Freeze as a perfect fit for Auburn (45:22) and the uncertainty of the Trent Dilfer era at UAB (49:17). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/26/202357 minutes, 57 seconds
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Who will Nick Saban hire as Alabama's next OC? Heupel's raise, plus listener questions! (01/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Bill O'Brien leaving Alabama, Tennessee, Colorado, and more. First, reacting to the new of O'Brien leaving the Crimson Tide for the NFL and a breakdown of potential targets for Alabama's next offensive coordinator (1:00). Then, Josh Heupel gets a huge raise (19:54) and Deion Sanders hints at high-profile additions to his coaching staff at Colorado (25:18). Then it's on to listener questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail regarding Shedeur Sanders as the Buffs' starting quarterback (30:15), whether Nick Saban will win another title (38:30), the role of apparel companies in college football recruiting (43:00) and dark horse teams that could win a playoff game in 2023 (47:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/202354 minutes, 4 seconds
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Transfer Portal Winners and Losers: Biggest moves, teams that got better in the winter portal window (01/23)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the biggest moves and notable headlines from the winter transfer window. First, the latest on two ongoing stories at Michigan with offensive coordinator Matt Weiss fired (1:05) and Jim Harbaugh facing potential NCAA violations for refusing to admit to minor NCAA violations during an investigation of the program (8:30). Then it's on to recapping the transfer portal window, addressing the most significant moves (17:50), the teams that got better (28:22), the teams that lost the most (42:26) and whether or not the transfer portal is making college football better (54:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 25 seconds
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Will Levis vs. Anthony Richardson, Briles to TCU, Lane's loaded QB room at Ole Miss, more! (01/19)

The Cover 3 crew talks TCU, Ole Miss, Georgia, NFL Draft and more. First, with the breaking news that former Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders has committed to Ole Miss, breaking down Lane Kiffin's 2023 QB room that also includes returning starter Jaxson Dart and recent commit Walker Howard. Then, TCU taps Arkansas' Kendal Briles to replace Garrett Riley as OC, Georgia WR AD Mitchell enters the transfer portal and more. Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail with questions about the NFL Draft comparing Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, why Texas' power rating was still strong despite losing five games and setting a betting line between the Houston Texans a team comprised of just college football All-Americans. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/19/202355 minutes, 28 seconds
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Harbaugh commits to Michigan, Florida loses its QB recruit, NFL Draft deadline winners/losers, more! (01/18)

The Cover 3 crew talks 2023 NFL Draft, Michigan, Florida, Clemson and more. First, with the Michigan university president chiming in to provide some confirmation, what to make of Jim Harbaugh's latest round of NFL interest and his apparent commitment to the Wolverines for 2023 (1:25). Then, the fallout from Jaden Rashada's expected release from Florida and what it says about the current state of NIL (21:18), Dabo Swinney breaks recent precedent to make a new offensive coordinator hire (38:12) and the Winners and Losers from the NFL Draft Early Entry Deadline (48:27). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/18/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 31 seconds
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Latest on Jaden Radshada, Big Ten needs a new commish, the potential for a Transfer Portal Combine, more! (01/12)

The Cover 3 crew talks Big Ten, Florida, Michigan, transfer portal, Oregon and more. First, diving into the breaking news of the morning with Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren leaving for a job with the Chicago Bears, including thoughts on the potential replacement and what that decision may mean for college sports' future (1:21). Then the latest on Jaden Rashada, the blue chip quarterback who has not yet enrolled at Florida as expected (16:32) and a pair of transfer portal notables with Walker Howard leaving LSU (28:48) and former South Carolina edge rusher Jordan Burch committing to Oregon (30:00). Then it's on to listener questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail, discussing if Cade McNamara could have saved Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl (35:03), the potential for a Transfer Portal Combine (40:29) and a chaotic proposal that has transfers playing for their new team in the bowl season (45:15). Finally, more questions for Danny's proposal that eight wins is the new mark for bowl eligibility (51:00) and the outlook for Oregon's recruiting under Dan Lanning (53:29). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/12/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
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2023 College Football Rankings Way Too Early Top 25, potential signing day changes, more! (01/11)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the initial look at the top 25 rankings for the 2023 season. First, why Georgia is in a tier to itself for No. 1 heading into next year (1:26), the other teams that deserve top five consideration (10:40) and what to do with TCU given the turnover from this year's 12-win team (13:45). Then, assessing Tennessee's standing among the top 25 (17:50) along with other SEC foes LSU (19:45) and Texas A&M (22:00). Plus, how high should USC be ranked given both the presence of Caleb Williams but also the absence of a proven defense (25:00), what Sam Hartman brings to Notre Dame (27:42) and where Clemson fits into the national picture after a second straight year outside of the top four (32:54). Finally, discussing the calls for changes to the college football calendar, like moving National Signing Day or adjusting the transfer period windows. What coaches and commissioners are saying, and what would work best for the sport moving forward (42:45). Also, what's up with Jaden Rashada and his expected enrollment at Florida? (53:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/20231 hour, 36 seconds
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Georgia downs TCU 65-7 to win their second straight CFB Playoff National Championship!

The Cover 3 crew react to Georgia's dominant victory over the TCU Horned Frogs! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Biggest takeaways 10:45 Georgia’s potent offense 14:40 The talent mismatch 19:16 Georgia’s 2023 Schedule 27:55 Odds for Georgia to miss the playoff 32:05 Can TCU win the Big12 again? 35:00 Portal Players 41:54 Blue Chip Ratio 46:35 Transfer Window 49:54 When will Kirby get number three? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/202359 minutes
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Best Bets for the College Football Playoff National Championship!

The Cover 3 crew preview the CFB Playoff National Championship one final time! First, if Georgia wins, should they be considered a dynasty? (2:46) Next, how many more Cinderella runs will we see with the expanded playoff? (7:30) Finally, the most interesting player props and lines for tonight's game! (14:55) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/202336 minutes, 29 seconds
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Georgia-TCU College Football Playoff National Championship Game Preview: Matchups to watch, best bets, more! (01/06)

The Cover 3 crew previews and picks the Georgia-TCU National Championship Game. First, a review of TCU's amazing ride to the title game (1:10) and then a matchup breakdowns of TCU's offense against Georgia's defense (6:50) as well as Georgia's offense against TCU's defense (16:45). Finally, against the spread and over-under best bets for the game (34:22) and reaction to Jimbo Fisher bringing Bobby Petrino on to be the next offensive coordinator at Texas A&M (44:21). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/5/202357 minutes, 49 seconds
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With NFL eyeing Jim Harbaugh again, is he back at Michigan in 2023? Plus, Georgia-TCU updates and Bowl Rankings! (01/04)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, Georgia, TCU and the best bowl games. First, reviewing the rapidly developing story of the NFL's reported interest in Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, as well as the potential of him leaving the Wolverines if offered a job (1:24). After weighing the potential of an NFL return, the conversation finishes with names to watch should Harbaugh decide to leave Ann Arbor. Then, whether Ryan Day has answered critics with Ohio State's performance in the Peach Bowl (31:12), the latest on some key injuries for Georgia and TCU (40:02) and Tom Fornelli's Bowl Rankings (45:12). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/202357 minutes, 13 seconds
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College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Georgia escapes Ohio State, TCU downs Michigan (01/01)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Georgia and TCU's playoff wins. First, detailing what went wrong for Ohio State as Georgia stormed back and beat the Buckeyes in the Peach Bowl. Then it's on to TCU continuing its storybook season with a College Football Playoff win against Michigan, plus what went wrong for the Wolverines in a second-straight playoff loss. After that, an early look at Georgia and TCU in the national title game, and more thoughts from the weekend. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 47 seconds
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College Football Playoff Preview, Picks, Best Bets for Georgia-Ohio State and Michigan-TCU, plus BOWLNANZA for New Year's Six (12/29)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the matchups to watch and best bets for the playoff semifinals. The show begins with a brief celebration of a fantastic day of bowl games that included a 3OT spectacular between Arkansas and Kansas and a thriller between Bo Nix and Drake Maye in the Holiday Bowl (1:00). Then it's on to the matchups to watch and best bets for Georgia going head-to-head with Ohio State in the Peach Bowl (3:15) as well as Michigan's showdown with TCU in the Fiesta Bowl (25:56). Then, BOWLNANZA rolls through the remaining games on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 with best bets for Alabama-Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl (42:12), Iowa-Kentucky in the Music City Bowl (45:41), Mississippi State-Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl (49:42), USC-Tulane in the Cotton Bowl (53:29), LSU-Purdue in the Citrus Bowl (57:42) and Utah-Penn State in the Rose Bowl (1:00:23). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
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BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for FSU-Oklahoma, Texas-Washington, Tennessee-Clemson and the rest of Thursday-Friday action (12/28)

The Cover 3 crew shares best bets and picks for the college football games on Thursday and Friday. After addressing the the common discussion of "too many bowls" (2:15) the BOWLNANZA breakdowns begin with Thursday's action between Minnesota and Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl (7:55), Florida State and Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl (15:37) and the Texas-Washington showdown in the Alamo Bowl (22:03). Then it's on to Friday action with NC State-Maryland in the Duke's Mayo Bowl (32:45), UCLA-Pitt in the Sun Bowl (39:24), Notre Dame-South Carolina in the Gator Bowl (43:56), Ohio-Wyoming in the Arizona Bowl (48:29) and Clemson-Tennessee in the Orange Bowl (50:08). Finally, discussing the latest from the transfer portal with Hudson Card going to Purdue (54:55) and the outlook for the top quarterbacks available (59:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 20 seconds
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BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for all 8 of the Tuesday and Wednesday college football games (12/26)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the midweek bowl game action. The breakdowns get started with Tuesday afternoon's Camelia Bowl between Georgia Southern and Buffalo (2:30), then continue with Memphis-Utah State in the First Responder Bowl (6:52), Coastal Carolina-ECU in the Birmingham Bowl (10:56) and Wisconsin-Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl (17:58). Then it's on to the Wednesday four-pack with Duke-UCF in the Military Bowl to get things started (24:36), followed by Arkansas-Kansas in the Liberty Bowl (30:39), Oregon-UNC in the Holiday Bowl (34:11) and Ole Miss-Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl (38:34). Plus, thoughts on former Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei landing at Oregon State (42:20) and former USC and Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis committing to BYU (47:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/202252 minutes, 46 seconds
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Latest transfer portal moves, BOWLNANZA best bets and pool plays for Armed Forces through Quick Lane (12/22)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and shares best bets for the weekend bowl games. First breaking down the latest transfer portal headlines with Travis Hunter committing to Deion Sanders and Colorado (1:40) and the SEC East getting two portal quarterbacks with former Devin Leary headed to Kentucky and Graham Mertz going to Florida (10:28) plus the outlook for the remaining uncommitted quarterbacks in the portal (18:00). Then it's on to BOWLNANZA with best bets, pool plays and what to watch with Baylor-Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl (26:33), Houston-Louisiana in the Independence Bowl (30:30), Wake Forest-Missouri in the Gasparilla Bowl (33:56), San Diego State-Middle Tennessee in the Hawaii Bowl (37:59) and Bowling Green-New Mexico State in the Quick Lane Bowl (41:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/202249 minutes, 35 seconds
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National Signing Day Reaction: Cormani's delay, Oregon's big day, Alabama on top and more recruiting headlines (12/21)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the biggest college football recruiting stories from Signing Day. First, explaining what exactly is going on with 5-star cornerback Cormani McClain not signing on the day he was expected to land with Miami (1:30) then getting into one of the big winners of the day with Dan Lanning and Oregon (5:35). After that the attention turns to Alabama's star-studded class that currently sits at No. 1 in the 2023 team rankings (9:29), the make up of Texas' class with Arch Manning as the headliner (25:56), what Deion Sanders was able to do at Colorado with just a couple weeks of work (33:15) and the top uncommitted prospects left on the board (39:46). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/202244 minutes, 46 seconds
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Is Travis Hunter headed to Colorado with Deion? Bo Nix is back, early bowl takeaways plus BOWLNANZA rolls on with more best bets

The Cover 3 crew talks Oregon, UCLA, Deion Sanders and shares best bets for the upcoming bowl games. First, the transfer portal got a star-studded addition over the weekend with Jackson State star Travis Hunter, will he be following Deion Sanders to Colorado (3:00)? Then, some big player movement headlines as Bo Nix announces his return to Oregon (8:38), Max Duggan announces his departure for the NFL Draft (12:30) and former Kent State QB Collin Schlee announces his commitment to UCLA (16:00). Then after some highlights from the weekend’s bowl action that included Jackson State falling short in overtime (23:30) and Florida’s sad, streak-extending field goal (26:30) the conversation pivots to best bets from next few days of bowl action: the Idaho Potato Bowl between San Jose State and Eastern Michigan (38:30), the Boca Raton Bowl between Toledo and Liberty (42:30) and the New Orleans Bowl between South Alabama and Western Kentucky (48:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/202254 minutes, 56 seconds
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BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for Bahamas Bowl thru Myrtle Beach Bowl (12/15)

The Cover 3 crew shares best bets for the college football bowl weekend. First, Mississippi State promoting defensive coordinator Zach Arnett to full-time head coach in the wake of Mike Leach's passing (2:40) and analysis for North Texas' hire of Washington State OC Eric Morris (7:20) and Kent State bringing in Minnesota RB coach Kenni Burns to replace Sean Lewis (11:39) and some assistant coaching carousel moves of note that include UNC, South Carolina and Bobby Petrino. Then it's on to the BOWLNANZA breakdowns, with previews and best bets for UAB-Miami in the Bahamas Bowl (23:24), Troy-UTSA in the Cure Bowl (29:52), Louisville-Cincinnati in the Fenway Bowl (33:17), Oregon State-Florida in the Las Vegas Bowl (39:16), Fresno State-Washington State in the LA Bowl (42:45), Southern Miss-Rice in the LendingTree Bowl (45:29), SMU-BYU in the New Mexico Bowl (48:41), Boise State-North Texas in the Frisco Bowl (51:32) and Marshall-UConn in the Myrtle Beach Bowl (52:15). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/15/202258 minutes, 29 seconds
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Remembering Mike Leach, Purdue hires Ryan Walters, National Signing Day Preview (12/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks Mike Leach and is joined by Steve Wiltfong to preview recruiting. First, taking some time to celebrate Mike Leach and his contributions to the game of football on and off the field (1:00) before some analysis around Purdue's hire of Illinois DC Ryan Walters to replace Jeff Brohm (12:28). Then, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the show to preview next week's National Signing Day and the beginning of the early signing period. Topics include highlights from a star-studded quarterback class (23:11), what Marcus Freeman has done well with Notre Dame's 2023 class (32:49), how Michigan's class is looking coming off back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances (37:03), the outlook for the top uncommitted prospects (42:38), the most exciting teams to watch on National Signing Day (54:32) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 1 second
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Stanford makes a hire, Navy fires its winningest coach, latest buzz from Purdue, Big Ol' Bag of Mail returns, more!

The Cover 3 crew talks Stanford, Navy, Purdue, Mike Leach, Nebraska and more. First, breaking down what Stanford is getting in its hire of Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor (1:35), the latest buzz from Purdue's search to replace Jeff Brohm (9:45) and where Navy goes next after its decision to fire Ken Niumatalolo (13:08). Then, reaction to reports that Bobby Petrino is a candidate to join Jimbo Fisher's Texas A&M staff as offensive coordinator (27:44), thoughts on Auburn's coordinator hires (34:13) and questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail on re-hiring fired coaches (40:08) and Matt Rhule's hire at Nebraska (45:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/202254 minutes, 32 seconds
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Expectations for Deion Sanders in Year 1 and more with Colorado legend Chad Brown

The Cover 3 crew talks to former Colorado LB Chad Brown about the Deion Sanders hire. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli are joined by Brown to discuss how athletic director Rick George pulled off the hire of Coach Prime, how the program has work to do to catch up in the NIL era, expectations for the Buffs in Year 1 under Sanders and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/10/202226 minutes, 38 seconds
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Drake Maye commits to UNC return, top players in the portal, Army-Navy LOCKS (12/08)

The Cover 3 crew talks Drake Maye, Phil Longo, Deion Sanders and Army-Navy. First, breaking down the impact of UNC quarterback Drake Maye announcing his commitment to stay with the Tar Heels and not enter the transfer portal, plus what Wisconsin can expect from the arrival of former UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Then, an equally notable return for Frank Harris at UTSA, ranking the top five players available in the transfer portal, what to make of Deion Sanders reportedly hiring an Alabama assistant as the Buffs' defensive coordinator and our LOCKS for Army-Navy. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds
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Heisman Trophy finalists, 🚨 MID-SHOW EMERGENCY JEFF BROHM TO LOUISVILLE 🚨, more coaching buzz (12/07)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jeff Brohm, Louisville, Purdue, the Heisman Trophy and more. First, discussing the Heisman Trophy finalists, the voting process and players who have an argument as snubs from the ceremony (1:17). Then it's on to discussing the CBS Sports All-America team (18:30) before the show is halted by the breaking news of Jeff Brohm finalizing a deal to become Louisville's next head coach (33:11). After that, what's next for Purdue (41:56) and more coaching carousel buzz (52:29). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
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Transfer Portal Day 1 Recap: Quarterbacks take over the portal!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Chris Hummer to discuss the most interesting news from Day 1 of the 2022 transfer window! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/202235 minutes, 9 seconds
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Best bowl games, Scott Satterfield to Cincinnati, Deion's first 24 hours, transfer portal buzz, more! (12/05)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Deion Sanders, coaching buzz, more. First, discussing the breaking news of Monday morning with Scott Satterfield leaving Louisville to take the Cincinnati job, and what to expect from the Cardinals' search for its next head coach. Then it's on to more news from the coaching carousel and a review of Deion Sanders' first 24 hours as Colorado's head coach, along with expectations for what's next from Coach Prime and the Buffs. Finally, breaking down the most interesting bowl matchups and highlighting the best and worst games from Tom Fornelli's Bowl Rankings. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
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🚨 The 2022-23 College Football Playoff is set! Georgia-Ohio State, Michigan-TCU early preview, Alabama's snub, more! (12/04) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings. First, going live as the top six is being announced the conversation starts with Alabama's case to be in the playoff after TCU and USC both lost in their conference championship games. Then it's on to TCU's position at No. 3, and what it means for the semifinal matchups. Finally, way-too-early matchup previews of Michigan vs. TCU in the Fiesta Bowl and Georgia vs. Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/202236 minutes, 26 seconds
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Championship Week Instant Reaction: TCU’s playoff future after losing, Deion Sanders to Colorado, more! (12/04)

The Cover 3 crew talks TCU, Kansas State, Georgia, Michigan, Alabama and Deion Sanders. First, what Kansas State did well in its overtime win against TCU (2:05), whether Alabama could make the College Football Playoff (12:00) and if the weekend’s results have opened up the possibility for movement at the No. 3 spot in the rankings (14:43). Then it’s on to takeaways from Georgia’s romp of LSU (17:37), Michigan holding off a pesky Purdue team (37:44), Tulane’s offensive explosion against UCF (40:41), Cade Klubnik’s showing in Clemson’s win against UNC (44:20) and Troy thumping Coastal Carolina (52:07). Plus, expectations for Deion Sanders at Colorado and the future of the Buffs in the Pac-12 (53:56).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 25 seconds
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🚨 Pac-12 Championship Instant Reaction: USC falls to Utah, Ohio State steps into playoff picture (12/03) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the playoff implications of USC's loss to Utah in the Pac-12 title game. First, what Utah did well in its second victory against Caleb Williams and USC in the same season and also what went wrong for the Trojans. Then, the College Football Playoff impacts, whether the game will change Caleb Williams' status as the Heisman Trophy frontrunner and more predictions for what the College Football Playoff selection committee will decide in the wake of conference championship weekend. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/202257 minutes, 34 seconds
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College football best bets: Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Purdue, USC-Utah and more Championship Week LOCKS (12/1)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief review of last week’s action (1:18) the championship week preview gets started with a look at Friday’s games in the Conference USA (11:25) and Pac-12 (13:56), where USC is looking to secure its first-ever College Football Playoff bid. Then it’s on to Saturday with plays on TCU-Kansas State (17:59), Toledo-Ohio (21:15), Troy-Coastal Carolina (25:18), Georgia-LSU (33:31), Tulane-UCF (39:00), Boise State-Fresno State (42:55), Michigan-Purdue (48:45) and Clemson-North Carolina (53:37). Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (57:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/1/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 45 seconds
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Championship Week Breakdowns, Best Player, Team, Coach and Game from November (11/30)

The Cover 3 previews championship weekend and hands out November Awards. After some quick reaction to the news that UAB is hiring Trent Dilfer as its next head football coach (1:30), the big game previews get going with a look at the rematch in Dallas between TCU and Kansas State for the Big 12 Championship (9:44). Then it's on to the keys to how LSU can make it a game against Georgia in the SEC Championship (21:55) and the matchup keys in Michigan-Purdue (33:07) and Clemson-North Carolina (40:40). Plus, the Cover 3 Podcast November Awards highlight the best player (49:20), team (53:00), coach (57:40) and game (1:01:40) of the month. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 30 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Whether TCU is a lock, path for Ohio State and Alabama, more! (11/29)

The Cover 3 crew reacts the updated College Football Playoff rankings. First, a blind guess of the new top 10 as they are being released (1:51) and then a deep dive into the top positions just outside the top four with the case and path for No. 6 Alabama (6:07) and No. 5 Ohio State (9:53). Then, whether TCU is a lock to make the playoff regardless of its result in the Big 12 title game (14:45) and how these rankings would look in the future expanded playoff era (16:00). Plus, thoughts on Brent Key's hire at Georgia Tech (20:21) and more coaching carousel talk. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/202238 minutes, 39 seconds
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🚨 Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze: Transfer portal, recruiting impact and 2023 expectations (11/28) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew talks the breaking news of Auburn bringing Hugh Freeze back to the SEC. With Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze to take over its football program, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss what the Tigers are getting with its next head coach. Plus, how Freeze can boost the roster through the transfer portal, what the recruiting class is looking like for the 2023 cycle and expectations for Auburn on the field for Year 1 of the Freeze Era in 2023. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/202233 minutes, 23 seconds
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Coaching Carousel Round-Up: Auburn's hold-up, Cincinnati's search to replace Luke Fickell, more! (11/28)

The Cover 3 crew talks Auburn, Cincinnati, USC, Utah and more. First, discussing why Auburn has not yet introduced Hugh Freeze as the program's next head football coach as expected (1:45) and other buzz from the coaching carousel (18:06), including where Cincinnati may go for its Luke Fickell replacement (24:06). Then it's on to Upon Further Review with notes on Duke (40:23) and Illinois (51:27) plus an early preview of the Pac-12 Championship Game between USC and Utah (53:49). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
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Introducing 'With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports'

You've followed them playing on Saturdays and now they are getting ready to play on Sundays. For continued coverage of top college prospects that will soon be pros, check out the brand new NFL Draft podcast from CBS Sports called With the First Pick. You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. 'With the First Pick' will release its debut episode on Monday, November 28. The NFL Draft is a year-round behemoth and we're here to bring you year-round coverage of the event every football fan cares about! Join CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson and longtime NFL GM Rick Spielman, as well as a cast of characters, as they dive deep into Mock Drafts, prospect & position rankings, stock watch, notable interviews and much more.  Watch With the First Pick on the Pick Six YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/picksix 'With the First Pick' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @picksixpod, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinis Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis Read the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/ For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/20221 minute, 29 seconds
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🚨 Nebraska hires Matt Rhule as its next head coach (11/25) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to news that Nebraska is close to hiring Matt Rhule. With news breaking Saturday that Nebraska is close to finalizing a deal to make Matt Rhule its next head football coach, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss the hire and what it means for the Cornhuskers' future. Topics include what worked at Baylor and Temple that might help his chances to succeed at Nebraska, the program's ceiling with Rhule at the helm in the future expanded Big Ten and more, including predictions about the next moves on the coaching carousel. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/202230 minutes, 59 seconds
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🚨 Luke Fickell to Wisconsin, David Shaw OUT at Stanford, more coaching carousel news! (11/27) 🚨

The Cover 3 crews Luke Fickell, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Urban Myer, Stanford and more. First, reacting to the breaking news that after Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell is leaving the Bearcats to take over at Wisconsin (1:00), including why this was the job that got him to leave and what's next for interim coach. Jim Leonhard after it had been believed he was a strong candidate to take over (11:05). Then it's on to where Cincinnati goes for Fickell's replacement (19:40) and more coaching carousel news with David Shaw's late night resignation at Stanford (26:55), Arizona State hiring Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham (35:00) and what options might be available for Jim Leonhard on the job market (42:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/202245 minutes, 46 seconds
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Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan embarrasses Ohio State, LSU and Clemson stumble, USC passes the test, more! (11/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Ohio State, USC, LSU, College Football Playoff and more. First, addressing the many angles to Michigan's second-straight win against Ohio State (2:12), including how the Wolverines won on the field and what the defeat means for the Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day. Then it's on to USC's impressive showing against Notre Dame (25:16), LSU getting worked by Texas A&M (35:54) and South Carolina pulling off its second-straight upset win against a top-10 opponent as it took down Clemson (39:09). Then it's on to the conference-by-conference takeaways with thoughts from the results in the ACC (49:09), Big Ten (57:13), Big 12 (1:02:32), SEC (1:09:04) and Pac-12 (1:13:45). Plus, projecting the updated top 25 college football rankings (1:21:05) and other results of note from the weekend.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/20221 hour, 34 minutes, 45 seconds
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College football best bets: Ohio State-Michigan, Iron Bowl, Egg Bowl, USC-Notre Dame and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/23)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief review of last week’s action (1:20), the weekend preview begins with a lock from the Dentist on the Egg Bowl on Thursday (10:19) and the biggest games from Friday’s action, including Cincinnati-Tulane (14:14), Texas-Baylor (16:24), Missouri-Arkansas (17:57), North Carolina-NC State (19:40) and Florida-Florida State (23:55). Then it’s on to Saturday, with previews and picks for Ohio State-Michigan (30:15), Alabama-Auburn (35:45), Oregon-Oregon State (38:50) and Notre Dame-USC (41:30). Plus, TCU-Iowa State (48:50), App State-Georgia Southern (51:23), Tennessee-Vanderbilt (55:55), BYU-Stanford (57:45), Washington-Washington State (58:43), Louisville-Kentucky (59:35), LSU-Texas A&M (1:00:33), UCLA-Cal (1:03:00), Clemson-South Carolina (1:03:41) and more. Plus the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:12:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/20221 hour, 18 minutes
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: LSU over USC, the path for Clemson and Alabama, more! (11/22)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the updated College Football Playoff rankings. First, with the top four still in place from last week, the conversation begins with LSU checking in at No. 5 ahead of USC (1:40), then on to breaking down the path for Clemson to find its way back into the playoff for a seventh time in eight years (7:50). After that, predictions for the SEC Championship Game and its impact on the rankings (11:00), if a two-loss Alabama has a chance to make the top four (15:06), the outlook for the Group of Five and the New Year's Six (20:24) and more takeaways from the back half of the top 25 (22:44). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/202232 minutes, 55 seconds
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Upon Further Review: How Oregon beat Utah, Ohio State’s defense ahead of Michigan matchup, more ! (11/21)

The Cover 3 crew talks Oregon, Utah, Ohio State, Baylor, rankings and more. First, addressing some of the biggest news of the weekend with Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker officially ruled out for the year after suffering a knee injury in the loss to South Carolina (1:10). Then it’s on to discussing the biggest result from late Saturday after the instant reaction, with what went right for Oregon and what went wrong for Utah in the Ducks’ 20-17 win (13:23). Plus, lessons learned from a re-watch of Ohio State’s defense against Maryland, especially looking ahead to the showdown with Michigan (21:43), questions about late game management from the thrilling conclusion to TCU-Baylor (34:20), thoughts on first-place votes in the AP Top 25 college football rankings (44:38) and early Egg Bowl thoughts with Ole Miss-Mississippi State coming up on Thursday night (54:05).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/20221 hour, 48 seconds
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Week 12 Instant Reaction: USC shines, top teams avoid upsets while Tennessee falls, rankings predictions, more! (11/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Michigan, TCU, USC, Georgia and more. The conversation starts with Michigan avoiding the upset loss to Illinois (2:05), Ohio State pulling away in the second half against Maryland (8:30) and TCU’s late-game heroics against Baylor (14:48) before live in-show reaction to the finish in USC’s win against UCLA (20:30). Then it’s on to South Carolina dominating Tennessee (27:54) and Georgia’s closer-than-expected win against Kentucky (32:55) before conference-by-conference recaps from the ACC (44:05), Big Ten (53:55), Big 12 (1:02:19), SEC (1:08:50), Pac-12 (1:26:45) and more!.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/20221 hour, 37 minutes, 18 seconds
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College football best bets: USC-UCLA, TCU-Baylor, Oregon-Utah and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/17)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief review of last week’s results (1:11) and calls for Thursday and Friday night picks (7:55), the Saturday slate begins with a big game spotlight on TCU-Baylor (11:17), Michigan-Illinois (14:40), Georgia-Kentucky (16:30), USC-UCLA (19:45) and Utah-Oregon (23:35). After that it’s an open board for the entire Week 12 Saturday slate, with game previews, breakdowns and picks for Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (29:47), Ohio State-Maryland (33:30), Michigan State-Indiana (35:21), Ole Miss-Arkansas (38:30), Kansas State-West Virginia (42:46), Louisville-NC State (46:30), Clemson-Miami (49:34), Florida-Vanderbilt (53:11), LSU-UAB (54:39), Boise State-Wyoming (56:43), Washington-Colorado (58:25) and James Madison-Georgia State (59:40). Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:11:10) .  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 10 seconds
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2022 Coaching Carousel Preview: Names to watch for new hires, hot seats and more (11/16)

The Cover 3 crew talks Oregon-Utah, TCU-Baylor and coaching searches. After breaking down the keys to the matchup in Utah's visit to Oregon (2:00) and TCU taking its undefeated status on the road to Baylor (9:55) the conversation turns to the coaching carousel, first with thoughts on Charlotte's hire of Biff Poggi (16:40). Then it's on to the names to watch for upcoming coaching searches, including Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell (25:50), Ohio State wide receiver's coach Brian Hartline (29:45), Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham (39:10), West Virginia coach Neal Brown (43:22), Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin (47:25), Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard (53:46) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Debating Michigan vs. TCU, USC vs. Alabama, more! (11/15)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the updated college football rankings. With a delayed rankings release due to double-overtime in the Champions Classic, the Cover 3 crew starts live with the reveal at the back end of the rankings (1:48) before getting to the first big debate of the week with USC getting the nod over Alabama for No. 7 (6:00). Then with the full rankings revealed it’s on to whether TCU should have gotten the No. 3 spot ahead of Michigan (9:15) and how the committee treated Utah (14:13), North Carolina (16:15) and Washington (19:56). Plus, whether UCF has a grip to not see more upward movement after beating Tulane (22:40) and the teams that should be upset to be left out of the top 25 (26:53).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Grading Sark's impact on Texas, notes on UCLA’s loss, Iowa’s win and more! (11/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks USC, UCLA, Kansas State, Texas, Clemson and more. Upon Further Review gets rolling with a recap of what went wrong for UCLA in its loss to Arizona and how that impacts the Bruins outlook heading into the rivalry showdown with USC (3:08). Then, Iowa makes history in its win against Wisconsin (17:17), how Kansas State is poised to respond to the latest injury news (21:40), how UConn outplayed the box score against Liberty (27:25) and grading Steve Sarkisian through nearly two seasons as Texas’ head coach (36:38). Plus, Jimbo Fisher’s explanation for Texas A&M’s offensive struggles (47:46), whether Clemson got right against Louisville (53:55), Cincinnati’s missing piece (1:01:17) and previewing Tuesday night’s MACtion (1:05:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 36 seconds
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Week 11 Instant Reaction: TCU downs Texas, Oregon falls to Washington, Barton joins to celebrate the Dores, more! (11/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks TCU, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Ole Miss and more. First, addressing the biggest takeaways from TCU surviving a tough test at Texas (4:03) and what went wrong for Oregon in a home loss to Washington (12:29). Then, Barton Simmons, the general manager of Vanderbilt football, joins the show to discuss a special night for Vanderbilt notching its first SEC of the Clark Lea era (22:30) on the road against Kentucky (22:30). Then, projections for the new AP Top 25 poll (34:05) and then back to the results of the weekend with takeaways from the SEC (39:00), Big Ten (55:23), ACC (1:06:31), Pac-12 (1:12:39), Big 12 (1:17:02) and the best of the rest from Week 11.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/20221 hour, 30 minutes, 29 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama-Ole Miss, Texas-TCU, Oregon-Washington and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/10)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After discussing last week’s results and the Thursday/Friday night action, the big game breakdowns begin with Tennessee-Missouri (12:03), LSU-Arkansas (14:14) and Alabama’s trip to Oxford to take on Ole Miss (17:30). Then it’s on to Tulane-UCF (20:12), Georgia-Mississippi State (22:09), Oregon-Washington (24:30) and TCU-Texas (28:05). Plus, the crew has plays in Michigan-Nebraska (38:15), Kentucky-Vanderbilt (43:10), Kansas State-Baylor (43:30), North Carolina-Wake Forest (46:48), Wisconsin-Iowa (51:20), Washington State-Arizona State (55:15), Illinois-Purdue (57:58), Florida State-Syracuse (59:32) among others, plus the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:07:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 27 seconds
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Keys to Alabama-Ole Miss, Texas A&M loses a five-star recruit, UNC's playoff chances, more! (11/09)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, recruiting, Texas, LSU and more. The show begins with a look at some of the biggest matchups in Week 11, with breakdown and keys to the game for Alabama-Ole Miss (1:40), Oregon-Washington (10:00), and Texas-TCU (15:10). Plus, the significance of Texas A&M losing a five-star from its 2023 recruiting class (22:01). Then it's on to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail with questions comparing 2022 LSU to 2016 Penn State (36:00), teams to fade over the final weeks of the season (44:00) and whether North Carolina can make a run to the College Football Playoff (49:40). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/20221 hour, 21 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Georgia jumps Ohio State, TCU into top four, Notre Dame enters top 25 (11/08)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the updated CFP rankings and talks playoff chase. First, what the committee saw in placing TCU ahead of Tennessee (2:00), why Clemson’s ranking was higher than where the Tigers fell in the AP poll (5:09), whether Notre Dame should be penalized for its bad losses (6:30) and if LSU has a real shot at making the playoff (9:30). Then, how Michigan overcomes a lack of quality wins with a well-balanced statistical profile (12:43), where Group of Five teams fell in the rankings (18:23) and one of the biggest head-scratchers being the separation between USC and UCLA (23:04). Plus, stacking up the three-loss teams like Texas and Kentucky (28:00) and the teams that likely just missed the cut for the top 25 (31:35).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/202234 minutes, 38 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Can Saban and Alabama bounce back? Clemson’s final stretch, Bo Nix’s Heisman chances, more! (11/07)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, TCU, Heisman and more. First, with Alabama having a historically poor season by the standards of the Nick Saban era, what can we expect from the Crimson Tide the rest of this season and heading into 2023 (2:00)? Then, how Notre Dame saved its season (12:30) and whether Clemson can be trusted to win out after its offensive struggles were on full display in the loss to the Fighting Irish (14:23). Plus, USF is the latest job to come open (21:00), TCU putting its playoff hopes on the line as an underdog at Texas (32:30) and why the Heisman Trophy race is wide open heading into Week 11 (47:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/202257 minutes, 29 seconds
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Week 10 Instant Reaction: Georgia, LSU shine while Clemson falls, top 25 rankings projections, more! (11/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame and more scores and results in college football. First, how Georgia was able to stile Tennessee’s offense and control the game against the Vols (1:30) then what’s next in the SEC West, and for Nick Saban’s Alabama progarm, after the Tigers took the control of the division with a walk-off two-point conversion in overtime (12:59). After that it’s on to Notre Dame’s dominant win against Clemson (24:227) and then projecting the new AP Top 25 poll (31:15). Plus, conference-by-conference takeaways from the Big Ten (42:05), Big 12 (45:45), Pac-12 (50:40), ACC (1:00:07), SEC (1:09:37) and much more!  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/20221 hour, 31 minutes, 9 seconds
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College football best bets: Georgia-Tennessee, Alabama-LSU, Texas-Kansas State and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/03)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief recap of Week 9 the LOCKS begin with a look at Thursday and Friday night action (11:25) and the game of the year with Tennessee traveling to Georgia for the SEC on CBS Game of the Week (17:45). Then it’s on to Alabama-LSU (24:14), Texas-Kansas State (27:22), Clemson-Notre Dame (29:57) and Wake Forest-NC State (33:27) before the board opens up with previews, picks and breakdowns for Florida State-Miami (36:56), Tulane-Tulsa (39:55), South Carolina-Vanderbilt (41:02), Air Force-Army (42:27), Illinois-Michigan State (45:20), Arkansas-Liberty (46:57), Purdue-Iowa (49:25), Oklahoma State-Kansas (51:22), Boise State-BYU (52:30), Fresno State-Hawaii (54:28), Cincinnati-Navy (55:38), TCU-Texas Tech (57:39), Washington State-Stanford (59:00) and more. Plus the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:10:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/20221 hour, 23 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Georgia’s injury news impacts Tennessee matchup, deep dive on Alabama-LSU, October Superlatives, more! (11/02)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Georgia's injury news, previews Alabama-LSU and more. First, the significance of Georgia losing senior linebacker Nolan Smith for the rest of the season with an eye on how the Bulldogs defense will match up against Tennessee's offense without one of its leaders (1:00). Then, what to make of additional Michigan State suspensions (16:02) and a deeper dive into Alabama-LSU (22:50), Texas-Kansas State (33:15) and some matchups to watch in the Group of Five (41:28). Plus, handing out Player of the Month, Team of the Month, Coach of the Month, Game of the Month and more in the Cover 3 October Superlatives (51:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 22 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Tennessee takes No. 1, Clemson in top four, TCU’s path, more! (11/01)

The Cover 3 crew shares instant reaction to the first playoff rankings. First, how the top four shakes out with Tennessee at No. 1 and Clemson snagging the No. 4 spot ahead of Michigan (2:00). Then, why TCU is the team that should feel most snubbed by the selection committee (9:20), LSU making a splash in the top 10 (11:27), the path for the Pac-12 to make the playoff (14:35) and much more!  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/202238 minutes, 2 seconds
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🚨 Auburn fires Bryan Harsin: Instant reaction, coaching search candidates, more! (10/31) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Auburn firing Bryan Harsin and what’s next for the football program. First, whether Bryan Harsin, fired before the end of his second season, ever had much of a chance of succeeding (2:30), and where the job ranks among the best jobs in college football. Then, breaking down some of the potential candidates to replace Harsin (11:00), with thoughts on the potential that Lane Kiffin, Hugh Freeze, Deion Sanders, Matt Rhule and others could end up being hired by Auburn.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/202240 minutes, 53 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Can this version of Notre Dame knock off Clemson? Michigan-Michigan State fight fallout, more (10/31)

The Cover 3 crew talks college football rankings, Drake Maye, the Big 12 and more. First, reaction to the Big 12 reportedly finalizing its new media rights deal (1:42) and more fallout from the Michigan-Michigan State tunnel fight including the suspension of four Spartans (12:54) before turning attention to the new AP Top 25 poll in Poll Assassin (20:00). Then it’s on to Upon Further Review, with thoughts, notes and takeaways on Notre Dame (34:23), North Carolina (43:28), Baylor (47:43), Nebraska (49:10) and Cincinnati (50:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/202258 minutes, 24 seconds
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Week 9 Instant Reaction: Georgia, Tennessee building hype for showdown, Ohio State impresses at Penn State, more! (10/30)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio State, TCU, rankings and more. First, discussing what we saw from Georgia in its win against Florida (2:05) and Tennessee in its victory against Kentucky (8:58) with the context of next week’s top-three showdown between the Bulldogs and the Vols. Then, Ohio State’s stellar recruiting pays off at Penn State (17:02), how Michigan made a 22-point win feel even more dominant (25:12), Kansas State’s thumping of Oklahoma State (29:45) and TCU remains undefeated after a visit to West Virginia (31:45). Plus, projecting the new AP Top 25 poll after Week 9 results (35:40) and a conference-by-conference review of action from the SEC (48:58), ACC (56:50), Big Ten (1:06:32), Big 12 (1:08:50), Pac-12 (1:10:22) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/20221 hour, 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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College football best bets: Ohio State-Penn State, Florida-Georgia, Tennessee-Kentucky and more Week 9 LOCKS (10/27)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for the Thursday/Friday night action (7:23), Ohio State-Penn State (13:53), Florida-Georgia (19:41), Oklahoma State-Kansas State (23:53), Tennessee-Kentucky (27:55), Notre Dame-Syracuse (37:11), UNC-Pitt (41:20), Ole Miss-Texas A&M (46:00), Illinois-Nebraska (51:01), TCU-West Virginia (54:20), Michigan-Michigan State (56:53), Wake Forest-Louisville (59:50) and much more from Week 9. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:14:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/20221 hour, 26 minutes, 23 seconds
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How has Josh Heupel been this successful so early? Ohio State schedule strength, Texas A&M suspensions, more! (10/26)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Ohio State more. First, addressing the big news of the week out of Texas A&M with reports of three freshmen being suspended for a locker room incident at South Carolina (1:30) and how it continues a thread of disappointment for the Aggies in 2022. Then it’s on to the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with questions about how Josh Heupel was able to was able to find this early success at Tennessee (14:20), whether success during the COVID-adjusted 2020 season warps how we view some coaches and programs (24:24), the blue blood struggles at Oklahoma and Notre Dame (32:34), the best division in college football (36:58) and why Ohio State hasn’t gotten the same strength of schedule criticisms that Michigan has so far this season (43:24).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/202252 minutes, 54 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Clemson’s QBs, Oregon’s playoff hopes, Iowa’s offense, more! (10/24)

The Cover 3 crew talks Clemson, Notre Dame, Penn State, Oregon and more. First, breaking down the Charlotte job opening now that the 49ers have officially moved on from Will Healy (1:10) and our weekly review of the AP Top 25 in Poll Assassin (9:40). Then it’s on to Upon Further Review, with takeaways on Clemson’s quarterbacks (15:45), Notre Dame’s win against UNLV (23:30), what went wrong for Texas A&M (26:40), Penn State’s best offensive performance of the season (28:00), Oregon’s College Football Playoff path (34:15), Louisville’s path to make a bowl game (48:00), whether Kirk Ferentz will fire his son, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, at the end of the season (52:00) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 11 seconds
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Week 8 Instant Reaction: Oregon’s statement win, Clemson and TCU remain undefeated, Texas and Texas A&M fall short (10/23)

The Cover 3 crew talks Oregon, Clemson, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, TCU and more. First, discussing Oregon’s impressive win against UCLA (1:10), Clemson benching DJ Uiagalelei in its win against Syracuse (9:57), Oklahoma State’s comeback win against Texas (18:41), TCU’s chances to win the Big 12 after beating Kansas State (25:20) and why Ohio State’s blowout win against Iowa still came with some criticism (34:07). Then, projecting what the new AP Top 25 college football rankings will look like after Week 8 (47:03) and then a conference-by-conference run down of results in the Big Ten (1:00:15), ACC (1:04:19), SEC (1:14:50), Big 12 (1:19:00), Pac-12 (1:23:00) and more takeaways from Saturday’s action.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/20221 hour, 36 minutes, 18 seconds
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College football best bets: LSU-Ole Miss, UCLA-Oregon, Clemson-Syracuse and more Week 8 LOCKS (10/20)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. First, after a quick recap of last week’s action the show begins with picks for the weeknight games (7:40) before turning the page to Saturday with UCLA-Oregon (13:11). Other games with picks, previews and breakdowns included for Texas-Oklahoma State (17:14), Alabama-Mississippi State (21:53), TCU-Kansas State (24:40), Ohio State-Iowa (29:10), Clemson-Syracuse (35:36), Ole Miss-LSU (39:50), Hawaii-Colorado State (42:24), Texas A&M-South Carolina (44:40), UCF-ECU (50:30), Indiana-Rutgers (51:55), Army-ULM (52:30), Purdue-Wisconsin (55:36), Penn State-Minnesota (57:18), Miami-Duke (1:01:07) and much more from the Week 8 slate. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:24).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
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Trade Machine: Ruling on proposals if CFB had a trade deadline (10/19)

The Cover 3 crew debates trades for Michigan, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State and more. First, breaking down highlights from the 2022 CBS Sports Midseason All-America Team released this week (1:00), a look at the debate regarding on-campus games in the College Football Playoff (7:00) and a pick for Fun Belt Wednesday (17:01). Then it’s on to the College Football Trade Machine (21:45), as Michigan looks to get better at quarterback (23:40), Georgia tries to add some skill players (28:51), Alabama has future assets to offer and needs for the immediate future (31:49), ways Ohio State can utilize its deep wide receiver room at the trade deadline (34:38) and reviews for many more trade proposals from listeners and viewers.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/202258 minutes, 59 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Deion’s Power Five future, Ole Miss’ SEC West hopes, Drake Maye as QB1, more! (10/17)

The Cover 3 talks Tennessee, Auburn, USC, Michigan and more. First, more thoughts on what’s next for Tennessee and how the Vols’ start compares to LSU’s memorable 2019 run (1:15). Then it’s on to reviewing comments from Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders on CBS’ “60 Minutes” regarding how he’d treat a potential Power Five offer (12:04) as well as a look at one of the jobs that could be open with an assessment of Auburn and Bryan Harsin (19:00). Plus, Poll Assassin identifies some preseason biases lingering in the rankings (23:45) and Upon Further Review has more notes on Ole Miss (32:00), Notre Dame (39:25), North Carolina (44:45), Texas (45:50), USC (51:00), Minnesota (54:30) and Michigan (55:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/20221 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
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Week 7 Instant Reaction: Tennessee tops Alabama, Michigan impresses, TCU wins a 2OT thriller, more! (10/16)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the most noteworthy scores and results from college football. First, firing up victory cigars for Tennessee after snapping the 15-game losing streak to Alabama and entering the College Football Playoff discussion with a 52-49 win (2:00), then thoughts on the other matchups between undefeated teams with TCU’s double-overtime win against Oklahoma State (18:41) and Michigan’s romp of Penn State (26:06). Plus, Syracuse remains unbeaten (32:05), Utah’s win over USC goes final during the show (38:49), Kansas falls for a second straight week (47:40), Texas survives an upset bid from Iowa State (49:30), Illinois in the thick of the Big Ten West race (55:12) and a projection of the new college football rankings with thoughts on Sunday’s AP Top 25 release (1:04:10).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/20221 hour, 22 minutes, 25 seconds
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Big12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Cover 3! | Cover 3 College Football

Big12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Cover 3's Bud Elliott to discuss the future expansion plans for the conference, where the Big12 might be looking to secure their next television deal and the overall success of the conference thus far in the 2022 season! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/202217 minutes, 34 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama-Tennessee, Michigan-Penn State, TCU-Oklahoma State and more Week 7 LOCKS (10/13)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. Game breakdowns and picks included for the Thursday and Friday night action (10:40), Michigan-Penn State (16:42), Alabama-Tennessee (21:04), TCU-Oklahoma State (27:17), USC-Utah (29:40), Clemson-Florida State (37:02), Oklahoma-Kansas (42:48), Texas-Iowa State (47:03), NC State-Syracuse (49:57), BYU-Arkansas (53:30), Minnesota-Illinois (55:10), Auburn-Ole Miss (58:14), Mississippi State-Kentucky (1:00:30), Miami-Virginia Tech (1:02:06), UNC-Duke (1:03:32), Fresno State-San Jose State (1:07:25), Miami (OH)-Bowling Green (1:09:04), and NIU-EMU (1:10:00). Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:13:20) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/20221 hour, 23 minutes, 45 seconds
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Week 7 Viewer’s Guide Game Draft: The matchups you need to watch on Saturday (10/12)

The Cover 3 crew picks the games you have to watch in a loaded Week 7 slate. First, discussing the uncertainty around Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels as the Jayhawks star woks his way back from a shoulder injury (1:16) and thoughts on the Big 12 title race (7:26). Then, it’s on to the Viewer’s Guide Game Draft with breakdowns and discussions around Alabama-Tennessee (21:05), Michigan-Penn State (27:41), Texas-Iowa State (32:49), Oklahoma State-TCU (35:40), USC-Utah (38:20), Clemson-Florida State (41:06), NC State-Syracuse (46:05) and much more from Week 7.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/20221 hour, 1 minute, 55 seconds
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Texas’ chances to make a CFP run, best fit for Matt Rhule, QB injuries, more! (10/10)

The Cover 3 crew talks Bryce Young, Texas, Auburn, Nebraska, Oregon and more. First, a breakdown of the quarterback injuries at Alabama, NC State, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arkansas and Kansas with a look at the significance each starter has to their team’s success in the coming weeks (1:10). Then, looking ahead to Mississippi State’s path to SEC West title contention (13:52) before addressing the mid-show breaking news that the Carolina Panthers have fired Matt Rhule. With a return to college football potentially on the table, what job is the best fit for Rhule (19:58). Then, Noles to Go recaps a gut punch loss at NC State (36:20), Poll Assassin has found the strangest AP Top 25 ballot from the weekend (41:52) and Upon Further Review (53:00) asks “Can Texas go on a run with Quinn Ewers and make the College Football Playoff?”  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
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Week 6 Instant Reaction: Tennessee, UCLA shine, Alabama tested, busy weekend in the Big 12, more! (10/09)

The Cover 3 crew talks Tennessee, Texas, UCLA, Alabama, Georgia and more. The conversation starts live in the moment late on Saturday night with reaction to Alabama escaping on the last play against Texas A&M (1:40) before pivoting to a look ahead at next week’s battle between the Crimson Tide and Tennessee after the Vols looked dominant at LSU (7:13). Then it’s on to NC State-Florida State (15:30), Illinois-Iowa (20:32), Purdue-Maryland (25:38) and a big-picture look at the Big Ten after Ohio State (27:00) and Michigan (31:30) picked up road wins. Plus, the state of the Pac-12 after UCLA’s win against Utah (36:26), the Big 12 title picture in the wake of Week 6 wins for TCU (43:52), Oklahoma State (48:00) and Texas (50:53) as well as our projection for the AP Top 25 college football rankings (1:03:18).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/20221 hour, 29 minutes, 7 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama, Georgia, TCU-Kansas, Utah-UCLA, Notre Dame-BYU more Week 6 LOCKS (10/06)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief review of last week’s action the Week 6 edition of LOCKS gets rolling with a focus on the weeknight games (8:09) and then some of the biggest top 25 action with picks and previews for Tennessee-LSU (11:30), TCU-Kansas (15:11), Georgia-Auburn (20:00), Utah-UCLA (24:01), BYU-Notre Dame (27:15) and Alabama-Texas A&M (30:00). Then, the board opens up with picks for Duke-Georgia Tech (37:31), NC State-Florida State (39:55), Oklahoma State-Texas Tech (45:27), Florida-Missouri (51:23), Oregon State-Stanford (53:26), Pitt-Virginia Tech (55:00), Louisville-Virginia (59:30), Maryland-Purdue (1:01:30) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:17:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/6/20221 hour, 33 minutes, 23 seconds
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2022 Win Totals Accountability: Most confident, least confident, biggest sweats (10/05)

The Cover 3 crew reviews their preseason win total picks after five weeks of the season. First, a quick preview of Wednesday night’s college football game between UCF and SMU, including reactions to the report that several Mustangs are going to redshirt the rest of the season with intentions to transfer and maintain their eligibility (2:15). Then it’s on to our Win Total Updates, celebrating the cashed tickets for Vanderbilt and Arizona (16:00), picking our most confident plays based on the first five weeks of the season including Michigan Over 9.5 wins and Arizona State Under 6 (20:00), then our least confident plays including Tennessee Under 8 and Oklahoma State Under 8.5 (26:12) and our biggest sweats. Finally, the return of the coaching-focused game show, “Where He Been?” (41:35).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/202256 minutes, 28 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Ranking the open Power Five jobs, AP Top 25 reaction, Big 12 title race preview (10/03)

The Cover 3 crew talks Wisconsin and Colorado firing their coaches, the top 25 and more. First, more reaction to the news of Wisconsin firing Paul Chryst (2:30) and what to expect as the Badgers begin their search for a new coach. Plus, what should Colorado look for in the replacement for Karl Dorrell (13:06) and ranking the open Power Five jobs against each other. Then, our weekly review of the AP Top 25 rankings and Coaches Poll in Poll Assassin (29:30) and Upon Further Review takes a hard look at the Big 12 title race (40:00), the best teams in the ACC (52:04) and more takeaways from the weekend.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 40 seconds
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🚨 Paul Chryst is OUT at Wisconsin, what’s next and coaching candidates to watch (10/02) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news of Wisconsin firing Paul Chryst effective immediately. Bud Elliott jumps on live to discuss the news of Wisconsin parting ways with Paul Chryst (1:00), candidates to watch (7:00) that include new interim coach and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, why the school might have decided to make a move now and what reasonable expectations are for the program in the modern era.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/202234 minutes, 58 seconds
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Week 5 Instant Reaction: Georgia’s upset scare, Bryce Young’s injury, TCU throttles Oklahoma, more (10/02)

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia, Alabama, Clemson and more from the college football weekend. Georgia’s upset scare against Missouri (1:15), Alabama losing Bryce Young to an injury in a win against Arkansas (9:33) and Clemson’s impressive win against NC State (20:45). Then, takeaways from TCU’s blowout win against Oklahoma (27:19), what Oklahoma State proved in its win against Baylor (35:00), Kentucky coming up just short against Ole Miss (38:15) and having concerns about Michigan even in a win at Iowa (43:16). Plus, Purdue and Illinois blow the Big Ten West race wide open with wins against Minnesota and Wisconsin (45:50), Auburn blows an early lead in a home loss to LSU (55:00), predicting the new AP Top 25 poll college football rankings (1:01:00) and much more from the Week 5 scores and results.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 8 seconds
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College football best bets: Arkansas-Alabama, Clemson-NC State, more Week 5 LOCKS (09/29)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief recap of Week 3 results and a dive into the weeknight action (12:00), then the action turns to Saturday. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for (22:57 Kentucky @ Ole Miss (22:57), Alabama @ Arkansas (27:03), Oklahoma State @ Baylor (31:44), Wake Forest @ Florida State (34:30), NC State @ Clemson (37:46), Navy @ Air Force (44:00), Iowa State @ Kansas (49:00) and Purdue @ Minnesota (55:48) and much more, including the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:08:20)! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/20221 hour, 20 minutes, 36 seconds
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Cover 3 Podcast September Superlatives: Kansas, Tennessee, Florida State highlight award winners (09/28)

The Cover 3 crew gives awards to the best team, player, coach of the month and more. First, after discussing the impacts of Hurricane Ian on Week 5 in college football the award show gets started with honoring the Game of the Month for September (4:28). Then it's on to deciding between Mike Norvell, Kalen DeBoer, Lane Leipold and more for Coach of the Month (15:19), a long list of early-season stars deserving of recognition for the Player of the Month (22:00) and a unanimous selection for the Team of the Month (33:10). Finally, Tom's Spotlight Superlatives hand out awards for the best crowd shots, most delusional fan base and more (40:40). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/202253 minutes, 40 seconds
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Coaching Clinic: Kent State staff joins to break down MAC life, how good is Georgia, Washington, and Oklahoma, best player they've seen this year

Kent State head coach Sean Lewis, offensive coordinator Andrew Sowder, and defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson join the Cover 3 podcast to break down the Golden Flashes season so far. This team has played Oklahoma, Washington, and gave the Georgia Bulldogs its toughest game this season. We talk life in the MAC and which players they've seen have really stood out. And a little secret... this staff wanted Stetson Bennett when he was in JUCO! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/202237 minutes, 35 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Georgia Tech coaching search, college football rankings reaction, more!

The Cover 3 crew talks Georgia Tech firing Geoff Collins, the AP Top 25 and more. First, with Georgia Tech officially moving on from Geoff Collins and parting ways with its athletic director, what should the vision be for Yellow Jacket football (1:00)? Plus, a look at the potential candidates starting with the high-profile buzz around Deion Sanders making a return to Atlanta (9:30). Then it’s on to criticism for the new AP Top 25 in Poll Assassin (24:23) and a second look at what’s next for Miami (41:24), Texas (45:35) and Michigan State (53:17)in Upon Further Review.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/20221 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
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Week 4 Instant Reaction: Top-10 shakeups, Kansas should be ranked, Tennessee and Ohio State show out (09/25)

The Cover 3 crew recaps Oklahoma's loss, Tennessee's win and the biggest scores and results from Week 4. First, with Kansas State's upset of Oklahoma final shortly as the show goes live, the conversation starts with a look what it means for both teams and the Big 12moving forward (1:08). Then, Texas A&M bounces back against Arkansas (8:03), Tennessee snaps a losing streak to Florida (15:10), Miami's bad loss to Middle Tennessee (24:25) and Texas' tough loss at Texas Tech (30:57). Plus, the disastrous finish to Auburn-Missouri (35:06), Oregon's wild win against Washington State (41:05), Clemson surviving double-overtime against Wake Forest (52:07) and projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings (55:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/20221 hour, 25 minutes, 26 seconds
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College football best bets: Tennessee-Florida, Ohio State-Wisconsin, more Week 4 LOCKS (09/22)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. After a brief recap of Week 3 results and a dive into the weeknight action (11:20), the attention turns to Saturday. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Clemson-Wake Forest (13:55), Michigan-Maryland (18:35), Tennessee-Florida (20:45), Oregon-Washington State (25:35), Texas A&M-Arkansas (27:54), Ohio State-Wisconsin (31:40), USC-Oregon State (36:14), Kansas-Duke (41:16), TCU-SMU (43:34), Alabama-Vanderbilt (45:42), Florida State-Boston College (47:01), Ole Miss-Tulsa (48:30), Iowa State-Baylor (50:27), Washington-Stanford (55:00), Oklahoma-Kansas State (58:30), North Carolina-Notre Dame (1:01:24), Georgia-Kent State (1:08:46) and much more, including the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:11:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/20221 hour, 24 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mailbag! End of Bedlam, early results vs. preseason expectations, more (09/21)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Alabama, Nebraska, Notre Dame and more. First, addressing some of the news of the week with both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State athletic directors indicating the Bedlam series is done when the Sooners go to the SEC (1:00), plus the fall out from injury news out of Auburn (6:00) and Stanford (10:00). Then, on the questions from listeners and live viewers that include the teams who have changed our expectations the most through three weeks (11:45), the best matchups if we could set them up like fight promoters (19:25), Nick Saban’s decision to keep Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator (26:30), strong football starts for traditional basketball schools (31:15) and the realistic ceiling for Notre Dame in 2022 (44:10).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/202253 minutes, 37 seconds
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Early Bird LOCKS for weeknight games: West Virginia-Virginia Tech, Syracuse-Virginia, more! (09/20)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the Thursday and Friday college football schedule. Emory Hunt joins Chip Patterson to preview and offer best bets for West Virginia-Virginia Tech (1:45), Coastal Carolina-Georgia State (6:42), Illinois-Chattanooga (11:45), Syracuse-Virginia (16:13), and Boise State-UTEP (24:06). Plus, how Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders has taken the leap in his sophomore season and what to expect from Deion Sanders if he's targeted as a candidate in an upcoming coaching search (28:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/202243 minutes, 24 seconds
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What Power Five school will be next to fire its coach? What's the ceiling for Florida State?

The Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel and more from Week 3 action. First, more fallout from Herm Edwards getting fired at Arizona State (1:00) and making sense of a busy weekend for "Urban Meyer to Nebraska" rumors (13:53) before a larger coaching carousel discussion regarding possible openings at Auburn, Louisville and Georgia Tech (18:10). Then, Upon Further Review dives deeper into what we learned from Florida State (29:06), Miami (38:20), USC (44:33), Arkansas (53:54), Ole Miss (55:30) and more in Week 3. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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Herm Edwards OUT at Arizona State: Potential fallout, candidates, and discussion | Cover 3

Herm Edwards is out as the head coach of Arizona State after an embarrassing loss to Eastern Michigan. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/202223 minutes, 6 seconds
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Week 3 Instant Reaction: Georgia flexes, Penn State surges, Kansas should be ranked (09/18)

The Cover 3 shares highlights and reaction to the college football weekend. The reaction show goes live during the second half of Miami-Texas A&M (1:55) so the conversation begins with one of the many wild things we saw on Saturday: Syracuse’s late win against Purdue (3:48). Then, Georgia solidifying its position as No. 1 in the country (9:18), Oklahoma’s impressive statement at Nebraska (14:32) and Lance Leipold’s impact on Kansas football (21:26). Then, projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings (24:43), recapping Washington’s win against Michigan State (26:00) and Appalachian State’s Hail Mary finish against Troy (33:50). Plus, Oregon-BYU (41:02), Penn State-Auburn (49:23), Vandebilt cashing the win total Over by October (57:25) and reaction to Texas A&M’s win against Miami as the game goes final (59:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 31 seconds
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College football best bets: Texas A&M-Miami, Penn State-Auburn, Oklahoma-Nebraska and more Week 3 LOCKS (09/15)

The Cover 3 crew shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Florida State-Louisville (8:30), Oklahoma-Nebraska (15:50), Texas A&M-Miami (21:00), Penn State-Auburn (26:17), Georgia-South Carolina (30:37), Minnesota-Colorado (34:25), Michigan State-Washington (39:00), NC State-Texas Tech (42:45), Ole Miss-Georgia Tech (46:27), Houston-Kansas (49:00), Vanderbilt-Northern Illinois (51:50), Texas UTSA (53:26), USC-Fresno State (56:00), Maryland-SMU (57:05), Virginia-Ole Dominion (58:10), Iowa-Nevada (59:45) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:04:40).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 14 seconds
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How many Power Five teams would trade for Stetson Bennett? SKETCH WEEK breakdowns, more (09/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks biggest Week 3 matchups and Stetson Bennett. First, how does Tyler Buchner's shoulder injury change Notre Dame's ceiling and expectations in 2022 (1:00)? Then it's on to a breakdown of big-time matchups of teams we can't trust in what has deemed "Sketch. Week" in college football. What do we know, and what can we expect from BYU-Oregon (11:30), Texas A&M-Miami (18:55) and Penn State-Auburn (28:38)? Finally, a couple of questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail, highlighted by how many Power Five teams would trade their starting quarterback for Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (38:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/202257 minutes, 50 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Nebraska candidates, AP Top 25 reaction, Quinn Ewers injury (09/12)

The Cover 3 crew talks more Scott Frost and fallout from Week 2. First, more thoughts on Scott Frost’s firing at Nebraska including the reported list of candidates and what’s next for Frost (1:30), then what to expect from Texas with Quinn Ewers reportedly sidelined for 4-6 weeks (13:50) and questions for the voters in the AP Top 25 college football rankings based on who is, and isn’t, ranked near the bottom of the poll (19:35). Then Upon Further Review highlights Week 2 lessons learned from Iowa (41:25), the Pac-12 (45:00) and Michigan (47:44), plus a debate on how many teams make up the top tier of the sport (54:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/20221 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
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🚨 Nebraska fires Scott Frost after Georgia Southern loss in Week 2 (09/11) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Nebraska's decision to part way with Scott Frost. Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell discuss Frost's dismissal after going 16-31 as the Cornhuskers' head coach, including what contributed to the team's lack of success and why the school made this move now considering the specifics of the buyout. Plus, coaches that will be rumored and won't get the job, coaches that may be asked and won't want the job and possible targets as athletic director Trev Alberts begins the search for Nebraska's next football coach. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/202227 minutes, 18 seconds
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Week 2 Instant Reaction: Texas A&M, Notre Dame fall to the Sun Belt, Alabama survives against Texas, more! (09/11)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Georgia and more. First, in a day filled with upsets one of the most significant results was a near-upset as Alabama won 20-19 at Texas (1:40). After a discussion of the Crimson Tide’s struggles and what’s next for Texas without Quinn Ewers the attention turns to the biggest upsets with Appalachian State over Texas A&M (16:36), Marshall over Notre Dame (21:15) and Georgia Southern over Nebraska (26:30). Plus, Iowa State snaps its losing streak to Iowa (30:10), Kentucky picks up a huge road win at Florida (34:32), Tennessee outlasts Pitt in overtime (38:40) and much more from a chaotic and thrilling Week 2 slate in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 7 seconds
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College football best bets: Alabama-Texas, Tennessee-Pitt and more Week 2 LOCKS

The Cover 3 shares their favorite college football picks for the weekend. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Louisville-UCF (7:33), Alabama-Texas (11:20), Florida-Kentucky (18:30), Tennessee-Pitt (22:13), Baylor-BYU (26:25), Iowa-Iowa State (30:38), Northwestern-Duke (35:46), USC-Stanford (39:39), West Virginia-Kansas (41:59), Cal-UNLV (43:38), Air Force-Colorado (46:01), Oklahoma State-Arizona State (49:40), Memphis-Navy (50:49), North Carolina-Georgia State (51:46), Wake Forest-Vanderbilt (54:15) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:00:35).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 7 seconds
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Clemson’s QBs, AP Top 25 poll reaction, best Week 2 games to watch (09/07)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the games to watch in Week 2 of college football. First, tackling some of the biggest news of the week with the return of Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (1:15), then grading DJ Uiagalelei and Clemson’s offense after its 2022 debut against Georgia Tech (5:30) and reacting to the AP Top 25 poll with a focus on both Georgia and Florida (16:41). Then it’s on to a Week 2 Game Draft trying to spotlight the games you don’t want to miss on Saturday (24:20) and another edition of “Where He Been?” (57:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Florida State’s epic win vs. LSU, should Georgia be No. 1? (09/05)

The Cover 3 crew recaps FSU's last-second win and debates No. 1 in CFB. First, after Florida State’s wild 24-23 win against LSU in New Orleans there’s no way to start other than an extended edition of “Notes To Go” focusing on the win and what went wrong for the Tigers in Brian Kelly’s debut (1:00). Then it’s on to Upon Further Review with notes from Week 1 that didn’t make it into the Instant Reaction show, including Florida’s ceiling with Anthony Richardson (20:38), Oklahoma’s strong start to the Brent Venables era (24:26), whether Georgia should be the No. 1 team in the country (35:20) and how to adjust our rating of both North Carolina and NC State following Saturday’s wins against in-state foes (39:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/202251 minutes, 20 seconds
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Week 1 Reaction! Florida downs (7) Utah! (2) Ohio State moves past (5) Notre Dame! | Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew discuss the biggest games from Week 1! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 52 seconds
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🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨 College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams!

Cover 3's Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss the board's decision to expand and how this affects the college football landscape! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/202226 minutes, 45 seconds
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Week 1 LOCKS!!! Which ranked teams WON'T live up to expectations and where to place your bets!

The Cover 3 crew is back with another batch of fresh, hot LOCKS for Week 1! First, we recap what was a very profitable Week 0 slate! Next we hit the marquee games on Thursday (6:03), along with a few Sicko Mode plays courtesy of Bud Elliott. The guys then move on to Friday's schedule (17:50) with plays on Michigan State-Western Michigan and Illinois-Indiana. Then we move to Saturday's slate starting with NC State-East Carolina (25:17) and hit all the top ranked matchups with Ohio State-Notre Dame (30:20) and Georgia-Oregon (33:24)! And finish it up with Moneyline Sprinkles (58:00)! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/20221 hour, 11 minutes
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Mailbag! Urban Meyer at Nebraska? Florida over Utah? QB battles, more (08/31)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and more. First, taking a spin around the country with predictions for the last remaining quarterback battles, focusing on LSU (4:40), Oregon (6:55), Cincinnati (10:20), TCU (12:04) and Indiana (14:04). Then on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail with questions on whether Urban Meyer would work at Nebraska (18:21), the next Blue Blood program to open (25:51), whether Florida over Utah would be considered an upset (29:24), why Phil Parker isn’t mentioned more for top DC jobs (34:29) and the debut of a new Cover 3 Game Show: Where He Been? (44:29).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/202258 minutes, 11 seconds
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College football viewer’s guide: Drafting the best Week 1 games (08/29)

The Cover 3 crew previews the Week 1 schedule with the games to watch. First, the impact of Nebraska’s loss to Northwestern in Ireland has brought a lot of pressure on Scott Frost, but is the discussion of a coaching change premature? Plus, expectations for Auburn and its offense with TJ Finley now named the starting quarterback. Then it’s on to the draft of Week 1 matchups, where each host is tasked with picking exactly one game for Thursday night, Friday night and one game for each Saturday window (early, midday, primetime). With games taken off the board once they were selected, the result is a good look at the best action of Week 1 plus some off-the-radar options to keep your eye on.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 3 seconds
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Week 0 Instant Reaction: Scott Frost, Nebraska fall to Northwestern, Illinois and FSU cruise in wins (08/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks Scott Frost hot seat, Texas A&M, Michigan and more. First, after Nebraska blew two double-digit leads as a double-digit favorite in a loss to Northwestern in Ireland, what’s the future look like for the Cornhuskers in 2022 and Scott Frost as the team’s head coach (1:00)? Then, what went right for Northwestern, thoughts on Illinois’ romp os Wyoming (20:25) and Florida State emerging from a weather delay with a dominant win (38:30). Finally, reaction to the starting quarterback announcements at Texas A&M and Michigan (48:56) as well as live commentary for in-progress action in North Carolina-Florida A&M and Vanderbilt-Hawaii.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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College football best bets: Week 0 Locks for Nebraska-Northwestern, Illinois, Florida State and more (08/25)

The Cover 3 crew previews the weekend with against the spread picks. College football is BACK and that means so are our Locks for every single weekend of action. Game breakdowns and picks included for Nebraska-Northwestern (4:10), Nevada-New Mexico State (10:30), Florida State-Duquesne (15:30), UNLV-Idaho State (17:47), Illinois-Wyoming (20:17), Utah State-UConn (28:20), FAU-Charlotte (34:58), North Texas-UTEP (36:40), Vanderbilt-Hawaii (39:18) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (45:11).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/25/202255 minutes, 18 seconds
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Mailbag! Where LSU would rank in other conferences, Manti Te’o documentary, more (08/24)

The Cover 3 crew answers questions on LSU, playoff rankings and more. First, discussing Nick Saban contract extension that makes him the highest-paid coach in the sport once again (2:54) and starting quarterback announcements at Washington (12:40) and Pitt (15:06). Then, where Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn stacks up against the best running backs in the country (23:12), where 2022 LSU would rank in other conferences (26:48), whether the College Football Playoff should release preseason rankings (35:57), the real impact of weather on college football games (43:51), whether staff shake-ups impact on-field performance and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/24/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 22 seconds
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Week Zero Storylines + Camp Buzz focuses on QB battles (08/22)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the first week of college football. First, what to make of the Quinn Ewers news at Texas (2:30), Michigan’s ongoing quarterback battle (9:07) and takeaways from the Big Ten’s new media rights deal (16:21). Then it’s on to Week Zero Storylines, spotlighting the pressure on Scott Frost to deliver results at Nebraska (30:30), a new offense for Illinois (37:27), North Carolina’s new starting quarterback (41:32), Vanderbilt getting year two of the Clark Lea underway at Hawaii (45:30) and one off-the-radar game to track as the day unfolds (47:52).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/22/202255 minutes, 25 seconds
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Win Total Locks! The season long bets that will net you some cash!

LOCKS SZN has finally arrived! Get in on the best win total plays that you're going to find! ACC, Big Ten, Big12, Pac-12, SEC and SICKO MODE G5 plays! Get them all here! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/20221 hour, 14 minutes, 35 seconds
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Camp Buzz: Notre Dame, Texas, Clemson, more, plus Notre Dame, BYU, G5 win totals (08/15)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to training camp buzz and picks Notre Dame’s win total. First, injury news and a QB1 announcement from Notre Dame kicks off the first Camp Buzz segment of 2022 (2:30), then it’s on to some troubling news on the injury front at Texas (7:37) and Clemson (17:30) as well as quarterback battle buzz at Auburn and Ole Miss (21:25). Then, live reaction to Monday’s release of the AP Top 25 preseason poll (32:03) and a look at the win totals for Notre Dame (38:27), BYU (42:45), Cincinnati (47:21), Houston (52:05) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 25 seconds
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Mailbag! Cam Newton’s 2010 run, QB battles, more. Plus: Trayveon Williams talks teaching, NIL, Aggies in 2022 (08/11)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions and talks to former Texas A&M standout Trayveon Williams. First, the Big Ol Bag of Mail gets rolling with a question of what’s the “worst” team that the 2010 version of Cam Newton could have led to a national championship in 2021 (2:00). Then it’s on to more listener questions on quarterback competitions (12:30) in fall camp and the recent history of Week Zero in college football (25:00). Former Texas A&M and current Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams then stops by (29:03) for a wide-ranging discussion that covers NIL, his new role as a professor at Texas A&M’s law school, the needs of the modern athlete and his expectations for the Aggies in 2022. Finally it’s back to the mailbag to talk Tennessee’s ceiling under Josh Heupel (45:00), the uphill battle for Northeastern schools to achieve national relevance (53:00) and more!   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 48 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals: SEC West (08/10)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for Alabama, Texas A&M, LSU and more. First, whether the Crimson Tide will show up in Atlanta on the first Saturday in December with 12 regular season wins (1:45), what to expect from a Texas A&M team that’s shown the ability to hang with Alabama (11:18) and whether Ole Miss can maintain a high win count after notable turnover on the field and on the sideline (20:49). Then, Arkansas’ chances against some tough non-conference foes (31:59), expectations for LSU in year one with Brian Kelly (40:09), whether Mississippi State is ready for a jump in year three with Mike Leach (47:02) and Bryan Harsin’s on-field response to the off-field turnover as Auburn heads into a pivotal year (52:55). Plus, reacting to major injury news at Wake Forest (1:02:44) and Florida (1:07:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 45 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals: SEC East (08/08)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and more. First, whether the reigning national champions are ready to reload and pull off a 12-0 regular season (2:30), how the expectations for Kentucky have changed and whether the 2022 Wildcats are poised to notch nine or 10 wins (15:23), how far an explosive offense can take Tennessee (24:00) and how much improvement is reasonable in year one with Billy Napier at Florida (31:00). Plus, South Carolina looks for a boost from Spencer Rattler (47:00), what Missouri needs to find its way into a bowl game (57:15) and whether Vanderbilt can hit its win total in the non-conference slate before a tough SEC schedule (1:05:15). Finally, reacting to the sudden resignation of Oklahoma assistant Cale Gundy and the release of the preseason Coaches Poll (1:11:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/20221 hour, 23 minutes, 59 seconds
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Mailbag! What has to happen for the SEC to miss the College Football Playoff? (08/04)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on coaching hires, the playoff, more. First, with a couple of bills in the works from senators on both sides of the aisle, what will come from the latest round of congressional action around college sports, specifically efforts to standardize NIL and athletes’ rights (2:30)? Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail and live audience questions, starting with the series of events that could lead to the SEC having no teams in the College Football Playoff at the end of 2022 (14:30). Plus, what program has done the worst job of hiring coaches in the 21st Century (26:00), whether schools are hurt when their NFL Draft picks don’t pan out at the next level (32:40), the best fight songs (39:00), the most attractive jobs among the “academic focused” FBS programs (44:00) and how to treat a fan of a rival school when you encounter one in unfamiliar territory (48:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/202258 minutes, 55 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten West (08/03)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the wide-open West with picks for Wisconsin, Iowa and more. First, Wisconsin looks for a bounce back after failing to win the division in 2021 (2:14), Nebraska looks to flip close losses into wins and make a bowl for the first time with Scott Frost as head coach (10:57) and what to expect from reigning division champion Iowa (19:19). Then, Purdue has two superstars to replace among other questions heading into 2022 (30:07), Minnesota reunites QB Tanner Morgan with his old OC (39:59), Illinois will have a new-look offense (47:58) and what Northwestern needs to make it to the postseason (55:34).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 58 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten East (08/01)

The Cover 3 crew picks over or under for Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and more. First, whether a loaded Ohio State team is poised to go 12-0 and reclaim its spot atop the Big Ten (2:30) and how a friendly schedule sets up for another impressive record for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan (12:30). Then, Penn State looks for a bounce back (19:00), Michigan State hopes to build on last year’s success (30:20), how a high-powered Maryland offense can have the Terps bowling again (38:00) and what needs to break right for Indiana (42:30) and Rutgers (47:30) to find their way to the postseason.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/202255 minutes, 43 seconds
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Big Ten expansion reports, future of the CFP, Michigan’s approach to NIL, more! (07/28)

The Cover 3 crew talks conference realignment, playoff expansion and more. First, reacting to some of the headlines and news stemming from Big Ten media days, including whether the league is gearing up for more expansion after adding USC and UCLA earlier this summer (1:40) and what commissioner Kevin Warren’s comments suggest about the future of College Football Playoff expansion (13:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, debating whether Michigan or Notre Dame will win their next national title first (29:00), Michigan’s approach to recruiting and NIL (34:00), the most entertaining teams to watch if you can only drop in on a game for 30 minutes (40:20) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/28/202258 minutes, 15 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals picks: ACC Coastal (07/27)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for Miami, UNC, Pitt and more. First, setting realistic expectations for Miami in year one of the Mario Cristobal era (3:55) and Pitt’s efforts to repeat as Coastal Division champions after losing a star quarterback, star wide receiver and the offensive coordinator who led that explosive unit (14:45). Then, North Carolina has its own turnover and readjusted expectations after falling short in 2021 (23:20), Virginia’s ceiling for year one with Tony Elliott (32:40), whether Virginia Tech’s many transfers can gel with first-year coach Brent Pry (39:17), an uphill climb of a schedule for Geoff Collins at Georgia Tech (47:36) and what’s in store for year one with Mike Elko at Duke (55:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals picks: ACC Atlantic (07/25)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for Clemson, NC State, Florida State and more. First, how quarterback play expectations impact whether Clemson will rebound in 2022 (2:20), a favorable non-conference schedule sets up for a potentially historic year in Raleigh for NC State (13:00) and the one thing that could hold reigning Atlantic Division champion Wake Forest from reaching the conference championship game again (21:45). Then, Florida State looks to go bowling for the first time under. Mike Norvell (31:00), Boston College’s dynamic QB-WR duo (42:00), how far Malik Cunningham can carry Louisville (48:20) and Syracuse faces an uphill battle to go bowling despite star power at running back and linebacker (54:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/25/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
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SEC & ACC Media Day Madness; Dabo is all-in on DJ! Kirby Smart is the new $100M man! EXPANSION! REALIGNMENT! FUN!

It’s supposed to be a mailbag episode but SEC and ACC Media Days are here and we’ve learned a ton. Let’s hit on some of the biggest talking points and what you need to know. Coaches talked. Players talked. Commissioners talked. The ACC is trying to survive realignment. Will it work? (11:25) Pat Narduzzi had some interesting comments about Pitt’s offense last year. Not sure he was right, but it’s interesting! (18:55) Dabo Swinney is all in on DJ again? Could this be a thing!? (25:30) The Turnover Chain is gone at Miami. Pour one out! (35:00) Greg Sankey kicked things off for the SEC. (41:00) Kirby Smart is the big money man in college football now! Signed a HUGE extension with Georgia. (43:55) More SEC Media Day talk! (49:30) Big 12 and Pac-12 talks seems to have fallen apart. Have they? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/21/202259 minutes, 29 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Big 12, Pt. 2 (07/20)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the win totals for Texas, Baylor, TCU and more. First, Big 12 betting favorite Texas enters year two with Steve Sarkisian after a 5-7 debut in 2021 (2:00) while reigning conference champion Baylor has plenty to replace as it looks to repeat (11:00). Then, Sonny Dykes takes over at TCU (17:15), Neal Brown faces a tough schedule at West Virginia (26:45) and expectations for an explosive offense are back at Texas Tech (35:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/202249 minutes, 54 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Big 12, Pt. 1 (07/18)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the win totals for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and more. First, should we assume Oklahoma will bounce back and play for the Big 12 title in 2022 with first-year coach Brent Venables (4:15) and can Bedlam rival Oklahoma State stay at the top of the standings after losing several key pieces on defense (14:20)? Then, what to expect from Adrian Martinez at Kansas State (24:20), year seven with Matt Campbell at Iowa State (30:10) and Lance Leipold’s efforts to rebuild Kansas (41:00).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/202251 minutes, 39 seconds
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What teams have the talent to win a national champions in 2022? (07/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting, conference realignment and more. First, with the release of the Blue Chip Ratio for 2022, who are the schools who have signed enough four-star and five-star talent over a four-year span to meet the minimum requirements for winning a national championship (1:45)? Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with questions focused on the impact of USC and UCLA on Big Ten recruiting (15:30), why North Carolina is a valuable target for conference expansion in the Big Ten or SEC (20:00), whether schools might be kicked out of mega conferences (31:00) and some of the top defensive backs and DB rooms in the country (41:17).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/202253 minutes, 28 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Pac-12 South (07/13)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the win totals for USC, Utah and the rest of the South. First, what’s the instant impact of Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams going to do for USC as the Trojans eye a return to the top of the conference (4:00)? Then the conversation turns to the reigning Pac-12 champion Utah Utes (15:48) and Chip Kelly’s expectations after a breakthrough season for UCLA (23:20). Finally, uncertainty around Arizona State makes predictions difficult (29:30), Colorado faces a tough non-conference schedule (37:40) and Arizona hits the field for year two with Jedd Fisch after being the “best one-win team in the country.”  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/202252 minutes, 35 seconds
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2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Pac-12 North (07/11)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the win totals for Oregon, Washington and more. First, while division titles won’t determine the Pac-12 championship in 2022 there’s one preseason contender that stands out from the rest of the group. So we ask: can Oregon reach double-digit wins and contend for a conference title in Dan Lanning’s first year (4:30)? Then, what to expect from Washington in year one with Karen DeBoer (10:45) and Oregon State faces a brutal schedule after a breakthrough season in 2021 (19:00). Finally, Cal is looking for some more offense (25:00), Washington State has an intriguing transfer quarterback (34:00) and Stanford has one of the top NFL prospects at quarterback in the conference but the outlook suggests an uphill climb to make it back to a bowl this fall (40:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/202249 minutes, 55 seconds
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Mailbag: What program is about to have its best season in a decade? (07/07)

The Cover 3 crew talks the Big 12, realignment, the NCAA losing power and more. First, what’s the state of the Big 12 in the current realignment environment (1:00) and has the narrative about Big 12 defenses changed with the recent success of teams like Oklahoma State and Baylor (12:00). Then it’s on to Oklahoma State specifically and where they stand in realignment (20:00) before a wide-ranging discussion on the Power Five programs poised to have their best seasons in the last 10 years (24:25). Finally, what brought about the NCAA’s decline in power over college football (42:34) and a question regarding Pitt’s future and whether the Panthers would be a target for Big Ten expansion.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/7/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 9 seconds
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Conference realignment updates, Mystery Teams for 2022 (07/06)

The Cover 3 discusses Big Ten expansion, what’s next for the Pac-12 and more. First, a deep dive into the latest on the conference realignment, starting with one factor driving the schools that might be attractive to the Big Ten (4:00). Then it’s on to reports of the Big 12 targeting Pac-12 schools for its own expansion (15:10) and where the ACC stands, including whether the Grant of Rights is strong enough to keep the Big Ten and SEC from poaching the league’s most valuable brands (24:00). Finally the focus turns back to the action on the field, spotlighting teams that experts can’t agree on because of their wildcard status. Oklahoma State (40:15), Michigan State (46:30), Ole Miss (49:30), Kansas State (54:00), Miami (56:00) and more all get discussed as we look at the “Mystery Teams” for 2022.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signup Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Cal, Washington State, and Fresno State!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Jackson Moore (Cal & Fresno State) and Jamey Vinnick (Washington State) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/4/202244 minutes, 46 seconds
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Mailbag! QBs poised for breakthrough in 2022, what CFB players would win Survivor, more (06/30)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Ohio State, the next Kenny Pickett and more. First, what odds would the Cover 3 sports book set for Arch Manning being a Heisman finalist at any point during his time at Texas (1:17). Then, what current college football players would be strong contestants on the hit show Survivor (8:25), how long it will take Jim Knowles to have an impact on the Ohio State defense (16:41), quarterbacks who could have a Kenny Pickett-like breakthrough season (22:00) and Wisconsin’s chances to make the College Football Playoff (29:00). Plus, what program could end up being the “next Nebraska” (39:30) and whether Florida State would hire Urban Meyer if given the opportunity (49:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/1/202256 minutes, 13 seconds
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🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨 USC and UCLA to join the Big Ten!

The Cover 3 crew react to USC and UCLA's decision to join the Big Ten! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/202219 minutes, 49 seconds
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Who has the toughest schedule in the country for 2022? (06/29)

The Cover 3 crew talks QB recruits, changes in the ACC and strength of schedule. First, checking in with the latest from the 2023 quarterbacks and some of the top passers in the sport from the Elite 11 camp in southern California (1:15) then reacting to the news of the Big 12 tapping an executive from the professional ranks to be its next conference commissioner (7:05). After that it's on to analysis of the ACC's new 3-5-5 scheduling model as it says goodbye to the Atlantic and Coastal Divisions (21:15) and shining a spotlight on the toughest schedules in college football for 2022 (31:35). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 4 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things Penn State Nittany Lions!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Daniel Gallen (Penn State) joins the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/28/202231 minutes, 37 seconds
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Arch Manning impact on Texas recruiting, Miami-Florida NIL drama, CFB Trade Machine (06/27)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the recruiting trail, NIL and proposes trades in college football. First, Texas has surged into the top five of the national recruiting rankings after not only Arch Manning’s commitment last Thursday but six more high-profile commits that followed over the next four days. Why the flurry is not a huge surprise, and what this class could mean for Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns’ future (2:00). Then, NIL is at the center of post-commitment drama between Miami and Florida after four-star QB Jaden Rashada chose the Hurricanes over the Gators (12:00) and what’s next for UAB after Bill Clark’s resignation due to health issues (31:46). Finally, with NBA trades trending the crew fires up the CFB Trade Machine to propose and grade trades between 2022 teams (37:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
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Mailbag! Coaches who would make great in-laws, Mike Vick in the NIL era, more (06/24)

The Cover 3 crew talks first-year coaches and reflects on Mike Vick’s college career. Questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail include what the NIL market would have looked like for Michael Vick during his time in college (3:30), factors that explain the SEC’s dominance in this run of claiming 12 of the last 16 national championship (12:55) and the first-year coaches most likely to succeed and the ones most likely to disappoint in 2022 (24:15). Plus, what coaches would you want as a father-in-law (39:45) and the recruiting impact of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC (52:40).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/24/202257 minutes, 28 seconds
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🚨 5-star QB Arch Manning commits to Texas over Alabama and Georgia (06/23) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the biggest college football recruiting news of 2022. Arch Manning, the nephew of Peyton and Eli and the No. 1 prospect in the 2022 recruiting cycle, announced his commitment to Texas on Thursday. Manning chose the Longhorns over Alabama and Georgia, giving Steve Sarkisian his biggest recruiting win as a head coach. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott react to the news and discuss what it means for Quinn Ewers and the future of Longhorns football as well as what's next for Alabama and Georgia. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/23/202212 minutes, 56 seconds
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Dark Horse Candidates for 2022 (06/22)

The Cover 3 crew picks some overlooked teams that could make some noise in 2022. First, looking at Louisville’s work on the recruiting trail for the 2023 cycle in the wake of beating out Alabama, Ohio State and others for a 5-star running back (1:30). But the Buckeyes aren’t too concerned as they made their own waves by landing two five-star wide receivers in back-to-back days (11:00), and the recruiting talk wraps with the latest in Arch Manning after his visit to Texas (17:30). Then it’s on to our dark horse candidates for 2022, featuring a spotlight on a Big Ten team not named Ohio State (29:40), three teams to note in the Big 12 (35:00), a couple ACC teams that could challenge Clemson for the conference title (40:00), an SEC West team poised to be a tough out for all the contenders (49:00) and many more overlooked teams we’re excited to see in 2022.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/22/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 35 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things Ohio State Buckeyes!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Dave Biddle (Ohio State) joins the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/202235 minutes, 34 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: TCU and Texas Tech!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Jeremy Clark (TCU) and Jarret Johnson (Texas Tech) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/20/202242 minutes, 17 seconds
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NCAA investigating NIL, Michigan’s QB room, is James Franklin facing pressure to win big? (06/16)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Michigan, Penn State and Clemson. First, with reports that the NCAA has visited Miami to look into NIL, is there any threat of the Hurricanes, or any other programs, facing penalties (2:00)? Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, starting with the biggest offseason move that wasn’t a coach or a quarterback (14:15) and wondering whether Michigan needs to turn the starting QB job over to J.J. McCarthy (24:00). Plus, after two disappointing seasons how much pressure is James Franklin facing to win big at Penn State (34:00), is Dabo Swinney going down a Mark Dantonio path (41:45) and highlighting our favorite Group of Five conferences and teams that will contend for the New Year’s Six (47:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/16/202255 minutes, 15 seconds
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2022 Cover 3 Coach Draft (06/15)

The Cover 3 crew assembles their dream coaching staffs, draft style. With quarterbacks, pass catchers, linemen and backers all drafted, the crew needs coaches to lead them on the field. The six-round draft requires each host to pick one head coach, one offensive coordinator, one defensive coordinator and three position coaches. The draft starts with a no-nonsense pick at No. 1 (4:00) but it quickly turns with two position coaches and a defensive coordinator getting selected in the first five picks (10:00). The draft did produce plenty of Ohio State connections but also multiple picks from Georgia and Oklahoma (28:00). Finally, grading all four drafts and analysis of the best coaches not selected (44:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/202258 minutes, 49 seconds
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2022 Cover 3 Oklahoma Drill Draft (06/13)

The Cover 3 crew picks the best RBs, LBs, and linemen in college football. Draft season has moved into the trenches and with the pad-popping Oklahoma Drill Draft. The crew is challenged to pick one running back, one linebacker, two offensive linemen and two defensive linemen to make up their Oklahoma Drill roster for the 2022 college football season. The draft starts with three elite defensive players in the first round before a star running back goes off the board with the fourth overall pick (8:46). That leads to a debate around the running back position with another taken in the early third round (16:00) as well as a focus on how the offensive linemen stack up across college football in the later rounds. Finally, the crew reviews and grades all four teams drafted and shares their top players not selected (37:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/202251 minutes
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Mailbag: High profile Michigan-Notre Dame QB recruiting battle, latest on Arch Manning, more! (06/09)

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting and answers mailbag questions. First, the grandson of legendary Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr is set to announce his college commitment on CBS Sports HQ on Thursday, choosing between the Wolverines, Notre Dame and others. If CJ Carr picks Notre Dame, as the 247Sports Crystal Ball suggests, what does it mean for the Fighting Irish and the Wolverines (2:00)? Then more from the recruiting trail including why Georgia and Texas seem to be leading in the Arch Manning recruitment (12:50) and how Clemson has adjusted its approach to June recruiting (21:45). Finally, questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail (34:00) include who will win a national championship next between Wisconsin and Florida State as well as the non-SEC Power Five champion (Michigan, Pitt, Baylor, Utah) most likely to repeat in 2022.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/202257 minutes, 14 seconds
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2022 Cover 3 WR/TE Draft (06/08)

The Cover 3 crew picks the best pass catchers in college football. First, addressing some of the fan feedback from our QB Draft with more discussion on snubs and players who weren’t picked, then the attention moves on to the next phase of this roster-building process with the WR/TE Draft. The first round starts with a near-unanimous opinion on who should be No. 1 as well as a clear-cut look at the top tier of wide receivers in 2022. The second round is highlighted by the first appearances of a tight end in the draft and the third round includes two high-profile WR transfers hoping to lead their team to the College Football Playoff. Finally, tough decisions for the crew in round four with plenty of good options on the board and a review of some of the best players not drafted.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/8/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 58 seconds
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2022 Cover 3 QB Draft (06/06)

The Cover 3 crew picks the best quarterbacks in college football, draft-style. The annual selection process assembling All-Star quarterback rooms for all four hosts is back! Tune in as the first round features debates on Bryce Young vs. CJ Stroud and where Caleb Williams fits into the mix, then the second round includes a couple of transfer quarterbacks looking to make a splash with their new teams. A run of ACC quarterbacks continues on into the third round and Coastal Carolina’s Grayson McCall even lands a spot before the conclusion of the four-round draft. Finally, the crew shares more details from their big boards, talks players who didn’t get picked and the rest of the national quarterback picture in 2022.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds
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Mailbag! Marcus Freeman vs. Brian Kelly as a recruiter, best non-Heisman seasons, more (06/02)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Nick Saban, Notre Dame, Georgia and more. First, when Nick Saban decides to retire, what it will look like, when will he decide to make the announcement and how will that impact Alabama’s recruiting (4:00). Then, discussing the greatest single season individual performances that did not end with a Heisman Trophy (16:20), how Marcus Freeman compares to Brian Kelly when it comes to recruiting top talent to Notre Dame (25:42), why Georgia’s offense didn’t get more praise for its efforts in 2021 (31:30) and whether a healthy Bo Nix would have changed Auburn’s fortunes down the stretch of last season (38:22).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/2/202247 minutes, 52 seconds
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Future of SEC scheduling, teams that could arrive earlier than expected (06/01)

The Cover 3 crew talks SEC meetings and picks teams to watch in 2022. First, a debate between the two scheduling models considered by the SEC for its future with Texas and Oklahoma in the league (2:15), Nick Saban’s clarifying remarks after the war of words with Jimbo Fisher (25:30) and how NIL collectives might be influencing coaches’ criticism of the current environment (29:00). Then, turning our attention to teams and programs we think are on the rise, specifically ones that could arrive early and meet or exceed expectations in 2022. The crew defines what “arrive early” means for programs like USC, Penn State, Texas, Florida and more, and why there might be hope to see that success this fall (35:21).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Minnesota, Rutgers, and Kansas State!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Ryan Burns (Minnesota), Bobby Deren (Rutgers), and Tim Fitzgerald (Kansas State) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/202253 minutes, 24 seconds
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Mailbag! What if the NFL Draft changed its three-year rule? (05/26)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the NFL Draft, Nebraska and more! First, discussing Miami’s high-profile staff addition of Alonzo Highsmith as the football program’s general manager (1:45) and then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail where the crew debates what the first round of the NFL Draft would look like if players could leave after their freshman or sophomore seasons (8:50). Then, grading Nebraska’s transfer portal additions and outlook in the Big Ten West (21:00), a suggestion for Notre Dame’s future scheduling (32:30) and a prolific quarterback from 2021 that isn’t getting a ton of hype heading into 2022 (37:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/26/202247 minutes, 54 seconds
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How would an SEC-only playoff impact the rest of college football? (05/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning and the SEC’s future with Texas and Oklahoma. First, with the news that blue chip quarterback Eli Holstein has committed to Alabama, does that mean that the Crimson Tide are out of the running for Arch Manning (1:15)? That, plus some suggestions regarding where Manning might be looking as the quarterback dominos continue to fall on the recruiting trail. Then it’s on to the future of the SEC, which takes center stage during the league’s spring meetings at the end of the month (17:00). What will the league schedule look like with Texas and Oklahoma in the conference, and what is the potential of the conference holding an SEC-only playoff (33:19)?  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/202247 minutes, 48 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: LSU and Tennessee!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Matt Brune (LSU) and Patrick Brown (Tennessee) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/202242 minutes, 6 seconds
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More Saban-Jimbo fallout, 2022 CBS Sports Coach Rankings breakdown (05/23)

The Cover 3 crew debates where Power Five coaches landed on the 2022 rankings list. First, the latest from over the weekend from Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher’s war of words, including a reprimand for both coaches from the SEC (3:40) and thoughts on both coaches’ motivations and approach to the public spat (8:15). Then it’s on to debating the 2022 CBS Sports Power Five Coach Rankings, from how the top coaches stack up against each other (27:00) to the biggest risers and fallers from the 2021 list (38:00) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/202251 minutes, 50 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Mississippi State and Ole Miss

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Robbie Faulk (Mississippi State) and David Johnson (Ole Miss) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/21/202232 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things Notre Dame Fighting Irish

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Tim Prister (Notre Dame) joins the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/202221 minutes, 8 seconds
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Reaction to Nick Saban's bombshell comments and Jimbo Fisher's press conference! | Cover 3 College Football

Cover 3's Bud Elliott talks Nick Saban, NIL and what the future is for the greatest head coach ever! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/202248 minutes, 4 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Iowa, Illinois, Iowa State, and Michigan State

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today David Eickholt (Iowa), Jeremy Werner (Illinois), Nick Osen (Iowa State), and Stephen Brooks (Michigan State) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
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When is the perfect kickoff time? What will CFB pod systems look like? | Cover 3 College Football

Cover 3's Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell talk Fox bumbling the kickoff time for Alabama and Texas on September 10. Then they move on to when is the perfect kickoff time for a college football game. Finally, with the ACC eliminating conference divisions in 2023, they discuss what pods will look like for other conferences. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/202246 minutes, 23 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Oregon and Oregon State

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Matt Prehm (Oregon) and Carter Bahns (Oregon State) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/202239 minutes, 47 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things Texas Longhorns

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Chip Brown (Texas) joins the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/202221 minutes, 20 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Virginia Tech, Duke, Wake Forest, Virginia

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Doug Bowman (Virginia Tech), Adam Rowe (Duke), Les Johns (Wake Forest), and Jacquie Franciulli (Virginia) the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: UCLA, Utah, Colorado

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today David Woods (UCLA), Steve Bartle (Utah), and Adam Munsterteiger (Colorado) the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/13/202251 minutes, 18 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Kentucky, South Alabama, and South Carolina

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Aaron Gershon (Kentucky), Doug Konkel (South Alabama), and Hale McGranahan (South Carolina) join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/12/202252 minutes, 2 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Arkansas, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas State

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Trey Biddy (Arkansas), Robbie Weinstein (Vanderbilt), and Jeff Reed (Arkansas State) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/11/202244 minutes, 45 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things Georgia!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Rusty Mansell joins the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/202219 minutes, 38 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Oklahoma State, Baylor, WVU!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Cody Nagel (Oklahoma State), Garrett Ross (Baylor, and Chris Anderson (WVU) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/9/202242 minutes, 11 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Miami, Florida, UCF, and Florida State!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today David Lake (Miami), Jacob Rudner (Florida), Brendan Sonnone (FSU), and UCF join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/6/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 56 seconds
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Talking all things Transfer Portal with 247Sports's Chris Hummer! | Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew are joined by 247Sports's Chris Hummer and Jordan Mayton to talk all things transfer portal! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/5/202234 minutes, 38 seconds
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NCAA vs Boosters! Texas outbid! Will Levis a top five pick? | Cover 3 College Football

Cover 3's Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli talk NCAA and Boosters and the war that will ensue. Next, they hit on transfer windows in college football and what the ramifications can be. Finally, which JAG+ quarterback will be the next Kenny Pickett by playing themselves into being a first rounder? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/202254 minutes, 24 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things Alabama

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Travis Reier joins the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/202219 minutes, 9 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: All things USC

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Ryan Abraham joins the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/3/202219 minutes, 41 seconds
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Is College Football on the cusp of pay-for-play? NFL Draft recap! | Cover 3 College Football

Cover 3's Tom Fornelli & Danny Kanell discuss Jordan Addison's choice to leave Pitt for the transfer portal and the timing of the decision. Plus, Georgia crushed the NFL draft. Why are some P5 teams struggling with draft production? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/202250 minutes, 40 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Stanford and Clemson with 247Sports insiders!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Jackson Moore (Stanford), Anna Hickey (Clemson) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/29/202233 minutes, 2 seconds
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Mailbag: Next NCAA president; College football RedZone; Will Deion Sanders ever coach Florida State? Best advice to get a job at 247Sports or CBS Sports

Welcome back to the Cover 3 podcast! We’ve got a packed show for ya’ll today. It’s a college football mailbag! (4:44) We start things off with the future of the NCAA. Who is best to be the next president of the NCAA? (8:30) Florida Spring Game talk! You asked questions about spring game scheduling and whether we are joining the Gators hype train yet. (13:55) Will we ever see a college football redzone channel? How would it work? (22:10) Someone asked us about Deion Sanders and his future. Is it at Florida State? (29:20) Recruiting starting slow. What does that mean? Let’s talk Alabama. (32:35) TV Wars! Let’s talk about the battle for college football TV rights. (38:30) Someone asked what the best advice we can give for someone who wants to work at 247Sports or CBS Sports one day. (43:00) What would a school have to do to get the SMU death penalty? (44:55) Why does Bud not like Sean Clifford? Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/28/202247 minutes, 22 seconds
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Which defensive player is going first in the NFL Draft? How many Georgia players are going in the first round?

Welcome back to the Cover 3 Podcast! With Chip and Danny out, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott kicked things off by talk about about Mark Emmert's decision to step down as president of the NCAA (3:00), followed by Bob Stoops comments on Lincoln Riley (9:15) and then finally getting on to the defensive players that will be taken in the NFL Draft! Which edge rusher is going first (14:25)? Is Sauce Gardner or Derek Stingley Jr. the better corner (28:00)? How many Georgia Bulldogs are going in the first round (36:30? Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/202256 minutes, 1 second
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Bud's Summer School: Missouri, Louisville, Arizona with 247Sports insiders!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Mitchell Forde (Missouri), Jody Fleming (Louisville), and Jason Scheer (Arizona) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/26/202241 minutes, 13 seconds
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Spring Game Recaps; NFL Draft: Offensive Talent Breakdown - Is this a BAD QB class? Do young QBs need a better OL or better WR play?

Welcome back to the Cover 3 podcast! We’ve got a packed show for ya’ll today. Let’s start things off with a weekend recap. Spring game fever is here! Yay! Texas, USC, LSU, Penn State, and more! (13:20) Transfer deadline is coming up. Are we going to see more players jump this year? Look out for the transfer portal. (19:50) The NFL Draft is this week. We start things off with the QBs! Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmon Ridder, Sam Howell, and more! (41:30) Let’s breakdown the WR Class! Is there a Jamar Chase in this class? Drake London? Chris Olave? Garrett Wilson? Jameson Williams? Treylon Burks? (48:35) It’s time to get into the trenches. What does this offensive line class look like? (52:40) Remember when running backs went high in the first round? That was a fun time. Is this class worthy of first round picks? Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/25/202259 minutes, 51 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: NC State and North Carolina with 247Sports insiders!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Cory Smith (NC State), Ross Martin (North Carolina) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/21/202230 minutes, 2 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Nebraska, Syracuse, and Georgia Tech with 247Sports insiders!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Mike Schaefer (Nebraska), Stephen Bailey (Syracuse), and Bryce Koon (Georgia Tech) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/202249 minutes, 18 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Texas A&M, ECU, Pitt with 247Sports insiders!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today's show features Brian Perroni (Texas A&M), Stephen Igoe (ECU), and Johnny McGonigal (Pitt). Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/19/202235 minutes, 18 seconds
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Bud's Summer School: Michigan, Georgia State, Auburn with 247Sports insiders!

It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Sam Webb (Michigan), Ben Moore (Georgia State), and Nathan King (Auburn) join the show! Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/18/202245 minutes, 45 seconds
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Mailbag! How many good teams can one state hold, USC vs. Oregon, more (04/14)

The Cover 3 crew answers questions on recruiting, the transfer portal and more. First, catching up on some recruiting news from earlier in the week with Clemson landing a blue chip quarterback for its 2023 class (1:45) and then diving into the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with a discussion on how many programs can be successful at the same time within one state (4:00). Then it’s on to what Power Five teams have been hurt by the transfer portal (15:00), comparing USC to Oregon over the last 30 years (25:30), who wins in 2019 LSU vs. 2020 Alabama (33:20) and live audience listener questions that hit on Georgia-Oregon’s Week 1 matchup and more!  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/14/202254 minutes, 56 seconds
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Texas’ family business, JT Daniels to WVU, spring game lookahead (04/13)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Texas players airing family business, spring games and more. First, after Danny takes us inside the headset for his struggles as a guest coach in the Florida State spring game (1:30) the crew breaks down what’s going on in the locker room at Texas, starting with Moro Ojomo’s criticism of his teammates and Steve Sarkisian’s ensuing decision to shut down his media availability (15:40). On the field, the Longhorns quarterback battle has generated some excitement for the 2022 outlook (30:15). Then, it’s on to previewing what we’re watching in this weekend’s spring game, starting with Georgia’s quarterbacks (34:00) and Ohio State’s defense (41:00). Breaking news disrupts the show with JT Daniels’ commitment to West Virginia (46:50), then it’s back to spring game thoughts for Miami (51:35) and Alabama (55:05).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/20221 hour, 46 seconds
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Spring takeaways from Clemson and Nebraska, Dabo on NIL, Oregon's recruiting win, more! (04/11)

The Cover 3 crew recaps spring game action at Clemson, Nebraska, Florida State and more. First, reacting to Dabo Swinney thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal and the future of college athletics (2:00), a big recruiting win for Oregon over USC (18:00), some transfer portal action out of Georgia (22:50) and Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford starting his own NIL agency (26:00). Then it’s on to notes from the spring game including Nebraska’s re-tooled offense (32:30), DJ Uiagalelei heading into summer as Clemson’s starter (36:40) and grading Danny Kanell’s coaching efforts in the Florida State spring game (42:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/11/202253 minutes, 32 seconds
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Future of the Big 12, Penn State's QB outlook, 2021 prospects already making a splash, more! (04/07)

The Cover 3 crew talks Big 12, Penn State, Class of 2021 recruits and more. First, what’s the future of the Big 12 look like with a new commissioner after Bob Bowlsby announced his plans to step down (3:00) and Danny’s plans as one of the honorary coaches for Florida State’s spring game on Saturday (13:20). Then it’s on to the Big Ole Bag of Mail with a question on how important recruiting is compared to player development for elite programs (23:00). Other questions include Penn State’s outlook at quarterback (27:00), re-grading the 2021 recruiting class player rankings (36:00), more Oklahoma-USC hypotheticals (44:00) and college greats who never made it in the pros (52:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/7/20221 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
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College football recruiting: Arch Manning, the last five-star of 2022 and teams on the rise in 2023 (04/06)

The Cover 3 crew gets a recruiting update from the experts at 247Sports. Bud Elliott is joined by Cooper Petagna and Andrew Ivins to break down the latest from the recruiting trail in college football. Topics include the latest on Arch Manning (2:10) as well as the rest of the 2023 quarterback class (9:30) before pivoting to some team-specific focuses with the new staffs at Notre Dame (15:25) and USC (19:23). Then it's on to teams on the rise in the 2023 cycle (24:38), the last five-star on the board for 2022 in Josh Conerly (31:20), an update on the 2024 player rankings (35:10) and some questions from the live audience (40:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/6/202251 minutes, 57 seconds
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Drafting the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner (04/04)

The Cover 3 crew previews the 2022 Heisman Trophy race. After discussing the different paths to winning a Heisman Trophy and identifying the qualities to target when picking a winner, the draft begins with a spotlight on the three most-hyped quarterbacks heading into the 2022 season (3:00). The crew discusses how they rank those three against each other, before the draft opens up with a wide receiver and a defensive player taken in the first two rounds (15:00). Later rounds (36:00) include more transfer quarterbacks, the appearance of a couple running backs and Heisman favorite from a year ago searching for a bounce back.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 48 seconds
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2022 Preseason All-Transfer Team Defense (03/31)

The Cover 3 crew debates and picks the best transfers at each position. Picking up where last episode left off, the conversation begins with a debate on the best transfers on the edge and interior defensive line (7:00) before pivoting to the linebackers (21:00) and the defensive backfield (31:30), with candidates discussed including plenty of players who have left Oklahoma State and others who are arriving at places like LSU, Arkansas and Ole Miss. Plus, diving into the Big Ole Bag of Mail for rapid fire debates of who will make or return to the College Football Playoff first: Texas or Texas A&M? Notre Dame or LSU? USC or Oklahoma? Ole Miss or Tennessee? (49:00)  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/31/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
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2022 Preseason All-Transfer Team Offense (03/30)

The Cover 3 crew debates and votes on the best transfers for 2022. First, with college football news this week including a couple of Power Five contract extensions, a look at how schools handle the financial side of rewarding coaches for successful seasons (1:35). Then it's on to picking the top transfers at each position for the upcoming season, starting with a robust debate between quarterbacks headed to USC, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and more (9:10). From there the offensive depth chart is filled out with top selections at running back (16:50), wide receiver (25:35), tight end (34:33) and both offensive tackles (42:45) and the interior offensive linemen (48:25). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/30/202256 minutes, 42 seconds
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Dream non-conference matchups for 2022 and beyond (03/28)

The Cover 3 crew drafts non-conference series we want to see play out on the field. First, with the Final Four set, a discussion on the role of Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament and what we might expect to see with an expanded bracket in the College Football Playoff (2:00). Then, it’s on to the Dream Non-Con Matchup Draft, starting with a very obvious No. 1 overall selection involving the recent moves on the coaching carousel (23:00). After that the picks vary from renewing historic rivalries, aligning iconic brands that don’t play often and much more. Nebraska, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Miami, Notre Dame and Texas all make multiple appearances in the four-round draft, which concludes with a pick that brings a recent recruiting rivalry beef to the field to settle the matter.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/28/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
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Introducing The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Now you can get the #1 show in late night, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, delivered straight to your ears. Keep up with all the whip-smart writing, hilarious monologues, and revealing conversations with celebrity guests, only on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert. New episodes every weekday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/27/20221 minute, 41 seconds
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College football results for the 2022 NCAA Tournament, changes to Heisman voting, more! (03/24)

The Cover 3 crew games out March Madness CFB style and answers other mailbag questions. A listener asked who would win the 2022 NCAA Tournament if the bracket were played out on the football field, so the show begins with a full simulation narrowing the field from 68 to the Final Four and declaring a national champion (1:30). Then, potential impact of moving the Heisman Trophy voting to after the national championship game (32:00), expectations for Pitt in 2022 after an ACC Championship-winning season (40:00) and what it takes to be an elite recruiting program (47:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/24/202259 minutes, 8 seconds
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Re-grading the 2018-19 coaching carousel: Changes at Ohio State, UNC, Miami and more (03/23)

The Cover 3 crew reviews the hires of Ryan Day, Mack Brown, Manny Diaz and more. First, a quick spotlight on the recruiting trail with a look at Arch Manning and the quarterback dominos that drive how top programs are recruiting the position (1:44). Then, kicking off our re-grading of the 2018-19 hires with Ohio State and Ryan Day on one end of the spectrum (7:50) and then Miami's hire -- and subsequent firing -- of Manny Diaz on the other (19:00). From there it's on to re-grading the hire of North Carolina's Mack Brown (26:03), Louisville's Scott Satterfield (34:40), Georgia Tech's Geoff Collins (42:25), Liberty's Hugh Freeze (44:26), Texas Tech's hiring and firing of Matt Wells (47:16), West Virginia's Neal Brown (52:15) and many more from the 27 hires that took place in the cycle.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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Clemson, Texas, Oregon and more spring practice QB battles to watch (03/21)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the top QB battles in spring practice. First, with the news official what are the wide-ranging impacts of Nico Iamaleava’s commitment to Tennessee on the NIL market and the SEC (1:19) as well as an update on the biggest headlines from the transfer portal (15:58) and an NCAA Tournament-inspired debate on College Football Playoff format (20:10). Then it’s on to the quarterback battles in spring practice, with a specific focus on Clemson (27:50), Texas (38:10), Texas A&M (41:20), Oregon (47:14), LSU (53:15), Florida (58:45) and more .  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/21/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 55 seconds
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Introducing 'In Soccer We Trust: A U.S. Soccer Podcast'

Download and follow the brand new In Soccer We Trust podcast, from CBS Sports, for comprehensive coverage of U.S. Soccer featuring former USMNT players, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce! You can find In Soccer We Trust on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. A CBS Sports podcast celebrating the beautiful game as it pertains to the United States, In Soccer We Trust will cover every corner of the U.S. soccer ecosystem - from grassroots to the senior national teams and everything in between - offering a mix of news, views, interviews, analysis, fan culture and insider expertise! Join former USMNT players Jimmy Conrad, Heath Pearce and Charlie Davies three times every week as they share their stories, opinions, and unflinching passion for the Red, White and Blue! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/17/20221 minute, 58 seconds
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College football after Nick Saban: Impact on Alabama, the SEC and more (03/16)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and what’s next if Nick Saban retires. First, taking a look into the transfer portal to discuss the ideal landing spot for JT Daniels and then discussing the different kinds of prospects in the portal ranging from proven production to unproven former blue chips with an eye on former five-star running back Camar Wheaton. Then, discussing the sport after Nick Saban decides to leave, starting with the expectation for how much longer Saban will coach and where Alabama might turn for his replacement. Plus, if Saban leaves, what does that mean for the balance of power in the SEC and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/16/202249 minutes, 25 seconds
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NIL collectives creating headlines with big offers, Florida QB battle, more (03/14)

The Cover 3 crew discusses NIL’s impact on recruiting and more. First, with reports that an NIL collective has set up an $8 million deal for a recruit from the class of 2023, how does that impact the market and our expectations for the future of the NIL era? Then, looking at spring practice opening up at Auburn and Florida and answering listener questions about Minnesota in 2022 and whether the 2019 Clemson Tigers should be included as one of the best teams not to win a national title.   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/14/202249 minutes, 37 seconds
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Impact of Georgia's title win, success rate of home run hires, outlook for BYU in 2022 and more (03/10)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Georgia, Texas Tech, BYU, Maryland and more. First, with Georgia winning the national championship and the offenses of Michigan and Cincinnati also making the College Football Playoff, is it still a necessity to have an elite quarterback or a dynamic modern offense to win big (4:00)? Then, analyzing the success rate of "home run hires" and assessing Joey McGuire's impact on Texas Tech (20:00), BYU's 2022 outlook with a tough schedule (34:00), whether bowl games should be moved to Labor Day weekend (44:00) and realistic expectations for Maryland football in the Big Ten (52:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
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Best college football teams NOT to win a national championship (03/09)

The Cover 3 crew gets historical with a debate of the best teams that didn’t win it all. With 1970 as the cut line and various methods of ranking, the crew each share their individual top 10 teams that didn’t win it all (1:50). Discussions include a focus on 1994 Penn State (7:000, 2005 USC (10:20), 2019 Ohio State (13:20), various Miami teams through the years (16:52), 1983 Nebraska (22:29), 2004 Auburn (26:35), both the 2016 and 2018 Alabama teams (33:20), 2011 LSU and 2011 Oklahoma State (39:30), a handful of Oklahoma teams (42:55), Colt McCoy’s Texas squads (48:25) and many more of the sport’s best teams from the last 50-plus years.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/9/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 57 seconds
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Jayden Daniels to LSU, Drafting the next College Football Playoff first-timer (03/07)

The Cover 3 crew debates teams that will soon break through and make the playoff. First, reacting to the news of Jayden Daniels’ move from Arizona State to LSU (1:36) and the NCAA rule proposals on targeting and faking injuries (13:51). Then it’s on to the second annual edition of the College Football Playoff First-Timers Draft, picking programs that have not made the CFP yet but will soon. The draft with strong debates around USC and Texas A&M but the first round includes a pick from the ACC and a second contender from the Pac-12 (31:40). Other topics of discussion include how long it will take Florida to be a national title contender under Billy Napier (48:00), which of the two Big 12 finalists from 2021 will get to the playoff first (55:30), a couple of New Years Six appearances falling to the fourth round (1:01:40) and then some conference realignment-influenced picks headline the fifth and final round (1:10:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/20221 hour, 22 minutes, 9 seconds
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Caleb Williams vs. Dillon Gabriel, CFP impact on NCAA Tournament, Georgia’s 2022 outlook (03/03)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Georgia, Oklahoma, Boise State and more. First, hand size talk has the crew dipping into some early 2022 NFL Draft talk (1:23) before diving into the Big Ole Bag of Mail with a question about the future of the NCAA Tournament and March. Madness (7:45). Then, whether Boise State would be better off in the Mountain West or in a power conference (15:57), a Caleb Williams-Dillon Gabriel debate with a specific focus on Oklahoma (26:40), the future for programs without Texas A&M-sized booster support (39:30) and whether Georgia can make it back to the national title game in 2022 (45:42).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/3/20221 hour, 9 seconds
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Rule changes, playoff expansion, attendance concerns and more with Dennis Dodd (03/02)

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd to look at the future of the sport. First, Dennis mentions an upcoming meeting with Brian Kelly and it prompts a discussion around the expectations for his time in Baton Rouge with LSU (2:30). Then it's on to the news of the week with an explanation of potential rules changes that could greatly impact the number of plays in a college football game (8:25). Plus, Dennis weighs in on the future of playoff expansion (21:05), what's behind college football's lowest attendance numbers since 1981 (39:00) and the spring practice storyline that he's most excited to follow in the weeks ahead (55:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/2/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 10 seconds
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Clemson, USC, Penn State and Florida headline bounce back teams to watch in 2022 (02/28)

The Cover 3 crew discusses teams set for a return to form, Art Briles back in CFB and more. First, reaction to the news that Grambling State head coach Hue Jackson is set to hire Art Briles as his offensive coordinator (1:23) and the NCAA relaxing its testing standards and punishments for marijuana (17:20). Then, a spotlight on Clemson as the Tigers get to start spring practice the week (26:35) and a larger look at teams set for a bounce back year in 2022 that includes USC (39:55), Nebraska (45:43), Penn State (46:50), Boston College (50:21), Florida (52:04), Miami (59:40) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/28/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
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BCS vs. CFP, what makes a good game, Bowden’s title count if FSU had the playoff (02/24)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the playoff, Notre Dame and more. First, debates as to whether the sport is healthier in the College Football Playoff era than in the BCS (2:00) and the ingredients required for a “good” college football game (15:30). Then it’s on to a look at the highly-anticipated 2022 season opener between Ohio State and Notre Dame (25:30), LSU’s transfer portal haul (33:45) and how many national championships Bobby Bowden and Florida State would have if the four-team playoff was around during the Seminoles’ peak (45:30).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/24/202257 minutes, 53 seconds
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The future of NIL and paying college football players (02/23)

The Cover 3 crew talks NIL, paying players and the future of college football. First, analyzing what went wrong with College Football Playoff expansion efforts (1:00) and the latest from Arizona State with its star quarterback entering the transfer portal and an NCAA investigation ongoing (17:30). Then it’s on to the future of player compensation in college football (29:25), with a specific look at the value of the scholarship (40:00), the cost of a recruiting class in the current NIL era (53:00) and whether the NCAA will roll back any of the NIL rules after its review this spring.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/23/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 40 seconds
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Jim Harbaugh’s new contract, Texas and Nebraska’s blue blood status, more! (02/17)

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Nebraska, Texas, Notre Dame and more. First, reacting to Jim Harbaugh’s new contract with Michigan (1:15), Ohio State and other Big Ten schools favoring a nine-game conference schedule (12:58) and the legal battle between Conference USA and the Sun Belt over where Marshall, Southern Miss and ODU will play football in 2022 (18:45). Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with a debate on the expiration date for blue blood status at Nebraska and Texas (26:00), the College Football Playoff contenders most likely to return after missing the CFP in 2021 (33:30), analysis of Marcus Freeman’s staff hires at Notre Dame (39:45) and the outlook for Kansas in the Big 12 standings next fall (48:05).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/17/202258 minutes, 22 seconds
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Who makes the 2021 College Football Playoff if Ohio State had defeated Oregon? (02/16)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down alternate playoff scenarios from the 2021 season. First, before diving into the multiple timelines and hypotheticals from this past season of playoff debates, a look at the future of College Football Playoff expansion with a breakdown of the talking points and biggest issues that need to be resolved (3:00). Then it’s on to the “What If” scenarios from the 2021 season with the reveal of the final four playoff teams given each of the following hypotheticals: Ohio State defeats Oregon (28:00), Michigan loses close at Nebraska (35:00) and Georgia defeats Alabama in the SEC Championship Game (41:45). Plus, other individual results that could have made an otherwise controversy-free playoff selection process could have been much more tricky at the end of the season (48:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/202257 minutes, 51 seconds
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Coaching Carousel Grades: Star ratings for USC, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame and more (02/14)

The Cover 3 crew grades the 2021-22 coaching carousel. First, how to move forward at Auburn after the investigation into Bryan Harsin’s program (1:10) and then it’s on to grading the hires with a debate over how many star hires should quality as five-star hires (19:05). Then, a more specific look at Billy Napier at Florida (26:10), Brent Venables at Oklahoma (27:35), Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame (31:55), Dan Lanning at Oregon and Kalen DeBoer at Washington (40:30). Plus, grades for the hires at TCU and Texas Tech (43:15) as well as Virginia, Virginia Tech and Duke (52:20) and the best of the rest.   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/14/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 28 seconds
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Auburn updates, Miami’s recruiting, plus Super Bowl picks and props! (02/10)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Auburn, Miami, the Big Ten and the Super Bowl. First, the latest from Auburn and the expectations for what’s next as Bryan Harsin arrives at a regularly scheduled meeting of SEC coaches (2:10) then a dive into the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with questions tied to Miami’s first recruiting class under Mario Cristobal (19:04), what Jeff Hafley can accomplish recruiting the Northeast at Boston College (27:00) and the impact of the Big Ten’s potential move to a division-less conference schedule (35:00). Finally, with the big game coming up on Sunday we weigh in with our favorite picks, props and Super Bowl expectations (45:48).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/10/20221 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
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2022 Returning Production and Preseason Projections with Bill Connelly (02/09)

The Cover 3 crew is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to talk 2022 projections. Bill joins Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson to discuss the challenges of tracking returning production in the modern era (2:50), NC State surging as an ACC contender (16:00), Ohio State’s overwhelming offensive advantage even after losing top wide receivers from 2021 (23:00), why the numbers still like Michigan (26:25) and where Iowa stands among other Big Ten West teams (30:45). Then, a scan across the Big 12 (34:50) and Pac-12 (41:30) before a dive into the returning production numbers in the SEC, with a focus on Georgia (46:40), Tennessee (49:50), Missouri (52:10), Auburn (53:30) and Ole Miss (57:40).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/9/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
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Bryan Harsin’s future at Auburn, Miami’s splashy OC hire, 2022 NFL Draft QB tiers (02/07)

The Cover 3 crew talks Auburn, Miami, Michigan, the NFL Draft and more! First, discussing the biggest story of the week with Bryan Harsin’s future in doubt at Auburn. How did Auburn get to this point and what are the possible outcomes for Harsin and Tigers’ program in 2022 (2:35)? Then, Mario Cristobal hires Josh Gattis to Miami, pulling him away from Jim Harbaugh and Michigan (19:20) and leaving the Wolverines with significant jobs to fill on their staff (27:00). Plus, ranking the 2022 NFL Draft quarterbacks in tiers after the Senior Bowl (31:50) and mailbag questions on Nebraska (45:45) and Clay Helton’s first year at Georgia Southern (53:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/20221 hour, 58 seconds
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Mailbag: Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, a future SEC vs. Alliance title game, more!

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh’s Vikings interview and answers listener questions. First, reaction to the news that while Jim Harbaugh interviewed on National Signing Day with the Minnesota Vikings he will remain with Michigan (1:00) plus more National Signing Day fallout (13:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag Of Mail, with listener questions on Arizona State’s next head coach (21:20), the most interesting position battles in spring practice (28:00), whether the SEC and The Alliance could have dueling national champions in the future (35:00) and teams that might not live up to the hype in 2022 (44:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/3/202256 minutes, 47 seconds
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National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Texas A&M makes history, top classes, more! (02/02)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down a big day of recruiting news. First, a spotlight on the top prospects who committed on Wednesday (1:45) and a deep dive on Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M signing the top-rated class in the history of recruiting rankings industry (6:32). Then, a spin around the country with a look at the 2022 classes at Georgia (24:00), Alabama (26:30) and Florida (35:50). Plus, how new hires like Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley fared on the recruiting trail (39:52), what to make of the recruiting classes at Clemson and Michigan (45:14) and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 2 seconds
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🚨Caleb Williams announces transfer to USC from Oklahoma (02/01) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Caleb Williams recruiting news. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss reaction to the Williams' commitment to USC in the wake of late pushes from Wisconsin, UCLA and others (1:00), what USC's preseason ranking should be heading into 2022 (11:30) and the odds of the Trojans winning the Pac-12 (14:00). Plus, what this means for USC recruiting (16:15) and what Riley and the Trojans may have done if Williams has committed elsewhere (21:52). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/202224 minutes, 23 seconds
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2022 National Signing Day Preview: Storylines, names to know, more! (01/31)

The Cover 3 crew previews Wednesday's recruiting stories to watch. First, discussing the fallout from Jaxson Dart's transfer to Ole Miss, the latest on Caleb Williams and assistant coach movement on the carousel. Then it's on to the National Signing Day preview with an eye on Texas A&M's No. 1 class, the top-10 players who will be announcing their commitment on CBS Sports HQ and how first-year coaches are closing the gap in the recruiting rankings. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/202252 minutes, 28 seconds
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How long will it take UCF, Cincinnati, BYU and Houston to compete for Big 12 titles? (01/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and answers listener questions. First, what the Big Ten and other conferences could gain from getting rid of divisions (1:30) and the latest on former USC quarterback Jaxson Dart as he nears a transfer decision (13:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with questions on the future of the Big 12 once the four new teams arrive in 2023 (24:45), how success rate and explosiveness correlate to winning (31:50), expectations for Ohio State’s defense in 2022 (39:30) and Washington’s ceiling under Kalen DeBoer (45:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/27/20221 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
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Talking all things transfer portal with 247Sports’s Chris Hummer | Cover 3 College Football

247Sports’s Chris Hummer joins the guys to discuss the ins, outs and in-betweens of the transfer portal. First the guys hit on the differences between 2021 and 2022 (2:30), then we move into the portal's biggest unsigned free agent Caleb Williams and where his most likely moves are (8:15), we then move into how coaches feel about the transfer portal (19:30) and which teams get hurt the most (25:00). After the break, we hit on the programs that are doing the best in the portal (42:45) and a relatively unknown player that will turn heads at the Power Five level next season (48:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/26/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
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Drafting top 25 teams for final 2022 college football rankings (01/24)

The Cover 3 crew picks the teams that will finish ranked next season. First, discussing the latest regarding Caleb Williams’ transfer destination (1:30) and recapping the results of the Cover 3 Fantasy League in 2021 (5:00). Then, Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia start the drafting process as rounds 1-4 include several familiar names to the rankings (12:00). The focus turns to sleepers and bounce-back teams in rounds 5-8 (20:00) and then draft expansion includes deep cuts in the final rounds (29:42). Finally, reviewing the draft with observations and winners/losers (37:00) and then thoughts on Timmy Chang’s hire at Hawaii (50:55).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/202259 minutes, 26 seconds
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What new college football rules are coming? | Cover 3

Extra Points's Matt Brown joins Bud Elliott to discuss the annual NCAA Convention and rule changes that are coming! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/21/202254 minutes, 31 seconds
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Georgia’s QB outlook for 2022, Harbaugh’s future, Big Ol’ Bag of Mail returns! (01/20)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions and talks the latest CFB news. First, breaking down the news from Wednesday night that Stetson Bennett will return to Georgia for the 2022 season while J.T. Daniels is likely out after entering the transfer portal (2:00) and discussing Jim Harbaugh’s future with Michigan in the wake of speculation the NFL could come calling (17:00). Then it’s on to your questions answered from the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail, with topics including Arkansas’ use of the transfer portal (30:00), programs that could “pull a Clemson” and level up to the elite tier (38:45), a Kirby vs. Jimbo debate (48:30) and Oregon’s chances to win the Pac-12 in year one with Dan Lanning (54:00).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/20/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 9 seconds
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2022 NFL Draft: Winners and Losers from the early entry deadline (01/19)

The Cover 3 crew looks at who decided to stay and leave for the 2022 NFL Draft. First, discussing the coaches' perspective on players' draft decisions (2:00) before a spin through transfer portal headlines with a focus on Brian Kelly and LSU (8:00). Then it's on to the winners and losers from the deadline, keying in on the action at Georgia and Alabama (25:00) but also places like Iowa, NC State, UCLA and USC (36:00). Finally, a late-show update on the buzz from Miami's offensive coordinator search (51:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/19/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 12 seconds
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2022 Questions for 2021 Playoff Teams: What’s next for Georgia, Alabama, Michigan and Cincinnati? (01/13)

The Cover 3 crew looks at the burning questions for the top four from 2021. First, a report from Indianapolis courtesy of Tom and Danny (2:00), focusing not only on the game itself but the Georgia-flavored environment around the city. Then it’s on to 2022 with a focus on what Georgia has to replace on defense and whether Stetson Bennett IV will remain the Bulldogs QB1 (14:00). Plus, Alabama will be a preseason title favorite with Bryce Young back (27:00), what Michigan needs to keep its footing in the Big Ten (34:45) and what to expect from Cincinnati after keeping Luke Fickell but losing several key pieces from its 2020 and 2021 success (43:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/13/20221 hour, 35 seconds
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Georgia takes down Alabama in College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Instant Reaction (01/11)

The Cover 3 crew recaps Georgia’s victory against Alabama in the rematch. Bud Elliott gets things started with a focus on how Georgia won it (0:45), the impact of Jameson Williams’ injury (10:40) and a correct prediction on Red Zone Roulette (13:20). Then, Chip Patterson joins Bud to discuss where Alabama fell short (30:30), excitement for Georgia finally winning the ever-elusive title (35:10) and way-too-early expectations for the Bulldogs and the rest of college football in 2022 (47:09).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 37 seconds
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Alabama-Georgia college football betting picks, player props, keys to the national championship game (01/06)

The Cover 3 crew shares LOCKS for the Alabama-Georgia title game. First, a look back at the SEC Championship Game with an eye on what Georgia learned and what it needs to do differently (2:00) as well as how the rematch impacts preparation for both teams (15:30). Then it’s on to the official picks against the spread and over-under leans (30:30) as well as a run through some of the early player props (40:00) with analysis and picks to load up the card for Monday night.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/202256 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bowl Season Superlatives: Best player, coach, team and game of bowl season (01/05)

The Cover 3 crew hands out awards for the 2021-22 postseason. Before handing out the prestigious Cover 3 Awards for the final month-plus of the season, the conversation begins with a focus on Caleb Williams’ decision to enter the transfer portal (1:00) and reports of NFL interest in Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh (14:30). Then it’s on to handing out the awards, with nominees honored and winners announced for Best Game of the Bowl Season (23:50), Best Team of the Bowl Season (29:00), Best Player of the Bowl Season (35:35), Best Coach of the Bowl Season (40:45) and our honorary superlatives like Best Tweeter of the Bowl Season and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/5/202255 minutes, 19 seconds
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New Year's Recap, early Alabama-Georgia preview, how expansion might impact opt-outs, more! (01/03)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the playoff and bowl games from the weekend. First, discussing whether the lopsided nature of the playoff games are a result of the sport's postseason (2:00), as well as some of the early keys to Georgia avoiding a second loss to Alabama this season (9:15). Then, the unique circumstances around the LSU-Kansas State Texas Bowl matchup (27:00) and the biggest highlights from an eventful New Year's weekend of action (36:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/202255 minutes, 35 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Outback Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl (1/1)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the New Year’s Day bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Penn State-Arkansas in the Outback Bowl, Notre Dame-Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl, Iowa-Kentucky in the Sugar Bowl, Ohio State-Utah in the Rose Bowl and Ole Miss-Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/202222 minutes, 3 seconds
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College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Alabama, Georgia cruise to semifinal wins to set up SEC rematch (1/1)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the CFP semifinals and previews the national title game. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott discuss Alabama's win against Cincinnati, Georgia's victory against Michigan and what the rematch looks like when the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs square off again later this month in Indianapolis for the College Football Playoff National Championship. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: College Football Playoff semifinals, Sun Bowl, Gator Bowl (12/31)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the New Year’s Eve bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Wake Forest-Rutgers in the Gator Bowl, Washington State-Central Michigan in the Sun Bowl and the College Football Playoff semifinals of Alabama-Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl and Michigan-Georgia in the Orange Bowl. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/31/202114 minutes, 41 seconds
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College football betting picks: Alabama-Cincinnati, Georgia-Michigan and LOCKS for the rest of the bowl season (12/30)

The Cover 3 crew shares LOCKS for the College Football Playoff and New Years bowl games. After exclusive Duke’s Mayo Bowl picks for the live viewers (1:30), the previews and picks focus on Tennessee-Purdue in the Music City Bowl (7:30), Pitt-Michigan State in the Peach Bowl (10:15), Wisconsin-Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl (15:00), Wake Forest-Rutgers in the Gator Bowl (20:35), Washington State-Central Michigan in the Sun Bowl (26:45) and our against the spread and over-under picks for both of the College Football Playoff semifinals — Alabama-Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl (28:25) and Georgia-Michigan in the Orange Bowl (37:00). Plus, looking ahead to Penn State-Arkansas in the Outback Bowl (42:30), Notre Dame-Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl (46:35), Iowa-Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl (56:10), Utah-Ohio State in the Rose Bowl (59:20), Baylor-Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl (1:04:08) and LSU-Kansas State in the Texas Bowl (1:07:10).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Duke's Mayo Bowl, Music City Bowl, Peach Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl (12/30)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Thursday's college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss storylines and picks against the spread for North Carolina-South Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Tennessee-Purdue in the Music City Bowl, Michigan State-Pitt in the Peach Bowl and Wisconsin-Arizona State in he Las Vegas Bowl. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/202119 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Pinstripe Bowl, Cheez-It Bowl, Alamo Bowl (12/29)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Wednesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Maryland-Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bowl, Clemson-Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl and Oregon-Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/202121 minutes, 20 seconds
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College Football Playoff Super Preview: Storylines, keys to the game for Alabama-Cincinnati and Georgia-Michigan

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the CFP semifinals with a deep dive on each game. The show starts with a focus on the Cotton Bowl matchup between Alabama and Cincinnati (1:30), noting where the Bearcats have strengths that could help them compete with the No. 1 seed in the playoff. Then the conversation turns to the Orange Bowl and a Georgia-Michigan matchup (26:57) with a focus on what the Wolverines can do to limit an intimidating Bulldogs defensive front. Plus, with Stetson Bennett entrenched as QB1 what can we expect from the Georgia offense and X-factors for both teams. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/202151 minutes, 54 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Previews, picks, best bets for a full Tuesday of action (12/28)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Tuesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Houston-Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl, Air Force-Louisville in the First Responder Bowl, Mississippi State-Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, UCLA-NC State in the Holiday Bowl and West Virginia-Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/202123 minutes, 48 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Quick Lane Bowl (12/27)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Monday’s college football bowl game. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss the news of both Monday’s Military Bowl and Wednesday’s Fenway Bowl getting canceled before offering a preview of the Quick Lane Bowl, discussing the biggest storyline for the game and sharing best bets against the spread. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/202116 minutes, 5 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Hawaii Bowl canceled, Camellia Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/24)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Saturday's college football bowl game. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli initially previewed Memphis against Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve but then the game was canceled late on Thursday night less than 24 hours before kickoff. After a breaking news update on the cancellation the show moves back to the original programming with a preview and picks for the Christmas Day showdown between Georgia State and Ball State in the Camellia Bowl. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/202115 minutes, 34 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for the pre-New Years Six bowls (12/23)

The Cover 3 crew shares their LOCKS for all the games thru Dec. 29. Game previews, leans and LOCKS included for Memphis-Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl (8:00), Georgia State-Ball State in the Camellia Bowl (10:00), Western Michigan-Nevada in the Quick Lane Bowl (14:00), Boston College-ECU in the Military Bowl (17:00), Houston-Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl (20:00), Air Force-Louisville in the First Responder Bowl (29:30), Mississippi State-Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl (32:00), UCLA-NC State in the Holiday Bowl (35:00) and West Virginia-Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate. Bowl. Plus, breaking down a high-profile Wednesday with locks for SMU-Virginia in the Fenway Bowl (40:37), Maryland-Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bowl, Clemson-Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl and Oregon-Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/23/202153 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Gasparilla Bowl, Frisco Classic preview, picks, best bets (12/23)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Thursday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview North Texas and Miami (OH) in the Frisco Classic and an in-state showdown between Florida and UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl, discussing the biggest storylines for each game and best bets against the spread. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/23/202116 minutes, 42 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Armed Forces Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/22)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Wednesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Missouri and Army in the Armed Forces Bowl, discussing the game’s biggest storylines and best bets against the spread. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/202111 minutes, 51 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Potato Bowl, Frisco Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/21)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Tuesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Kent State-Wyoming in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl and UTSA-San Diego State in the Frisco Bowl, discussing the game’s biggest storylines and best bets against the spread. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/202115 minutes, 6 seconds
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Bo Nix to Oregon, early bowl takeaways and the Big Ol Bag Of Mail returns! (12/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks Bailey Zappe, Bo Nix and answers listener questions. The show begins with a celebration of Bailey Zappe’s season and record-breaking performance in the Boca Raton Bowl as he set new FBS records for passing yards and passing touchdowns (1:30) as well as other notes and highlights from the bowl season so far (7:30). Then, expectations for Bo Nix after his announced move to Oregon (9:45) and opening the Big Ol Bag of Mail to talk whether 6-6 should be good enough for bowl eligibility (18:10), whether Ohio State’s entire 2021 starting offense will get drafted (26:20) and why New York City is not a football recruiting hotbed (31:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/202141 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Myrtle Beach Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/20)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Monday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Tulsa-Old Dominion matchup in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, breaking down how each team has rallied to make the postseason, expectations for the game and picks against the spread. Plus, after a full weekend of bowl action, what’s been the best bowl game so far?  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/202113 minutes, 34 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Previews, picks, best bets for all of Saturday’s action (12/18)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for all six bowl games on Saturday. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Western Kentucky-Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl, Fresno State-UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl, BYU-UAB in the Independence Bowl, Liberty-Eastern Michigan in the LendingTree Bowl, Oregon State-Utah State in the LA Bowl and Louisiana-Marshall in the New Orleans Bowl. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day’s bowl action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/202131 minutes, 11 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Bahamas Bowl, Cure Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/17)

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Friday's bowl game action in college football. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Toledo facing Middle Tennessee in the Bahamas Bowl and Coastal Carolina going up against Northern Illinois in the Cure Bowl, touching on storylines, matchups to watch and sharing best bets and game picks for the outcomes. Bowl Season Daily keeps you covered with everything you need to know for each day's bowl action in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/202115 minutes, 45 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for the first week of bowl games

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for the first week of bowl games in college football. After starting the show with further discussion around Travis Hunter’s landscape-shifting flip from Florida State to Jackson State, the bowl locks get rolling with the Toledo-MTSU in the Bahamas Bowl (12:15) and Coastal Carolina-Northern Illinois in the Cure Bowl (17:15). More game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Western Kentucky-Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl (18:45), UTEP-Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl (23:20), UAB-BYU in the Independence Bowl (27:00), Liberty-Eastern Michigan. In the LendingTree Bowl (29:45), Oregon State-Utah State in the LA Bowl (32:15), Louisiana-Marshall in the New Orleans Bowl (35:50), Tulsa-ODU in the Myrtle Beach Bowl (38:20), Wyoming-Kent State int he Potato Bowl (41:15), San Diego State-UTSA in the Frisco Bowl (44:15), Missouri-Army in the Armed Forces Bowl (46:30), North Texas-Miami (OH) in the Frisco Classic (49:45) and Florida-UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl (51:30). Plus, underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (53:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/16/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
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National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Deion flips Travis Hunter from FSU, top storylines, Barton joins the show! (12/15)

The Cover 3 crew recap a wild day in college football recruiting. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson open the show with a review of Travis Hunter’s flip from Florida State to Jackson State (1:45) and then Barton Simmons joins the conversation to talk all things Vanderbilt and his take on the recruiting process from a year being on the inside (6:45). Then, the race for the No. 1 class (29:30), some much-needed wins for Texas (36:00), some of the surprises of the day (43:30), grading the new hires and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/15/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 56 seconds
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Quinn Ewers to Texas, transfer portal buzz, what’s up at Oregon? (12/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and coaching carousel. First, breaking down what Quinn Ewers commitment to Texas means for the Longhorns and our expectations for how his unique path might be a preview into the future of the NIL era (2:30) and discussing Bo Nix, Kedon Slovis and the rest of the transfer portal quarterbacks (17:20). Then, reaction to Oregon’s hire of Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning and the twists and turns that have surrounded the Ducks’ search to replace Mario Cristobal (31:30) as well as other notes from the coaching carousel.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/202153 minutes, 47 seconds
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Army-Navy LOCKS, Clemson losing another assistant, more! (12/09)

The Cover 3 crew shares best bets for the Army-Navy Game. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell break down best bets and game expectations for Army-Navy on Saturday (3:25), including how the weather forecast might impact the scoring (15:45). Then it’s on to a look at Clemson’s future after losing not only Brent Venables to Oklahoma, but an athletic director to Miami and reportedly OC Tony Elliott to Virginia (24:30). Plus, thoughts on Elliott’s fit at Virginia and notes from the assistant coaching carousel (37:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/202156 minutes, 35 seconds
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CBS Sports All-America team breakdown, Heisman preview, more (12/08)

The Cover 3 crew previews award season in college football. First, discussing some news of the week with Ohio State getting a new defensive coordinator (1:30) and LSU losing QB Max Johnson to the transfer portal (11:00). Then, breaking down the CBS Sports All-America team with a look at our own ballots (21:15) and a preview of the weekend’s Heisman Trophy ceremony (36:20). Plus, questions from the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail on parity in college football (43:30) and the Duke coaching search (48:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/202157 minutes, 14 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Manny out and Mario in at Miami, Venables era begins at OU, 2021-22 bowl rankings, more! (12/06)

The Cover 3 talks new hires at Miami and Oklahoma plus the best bowl games. The conversation begins with the news of the day as Miami both fired Manny Diaz officially and Mario Cristobal was hired as the Hurricane’s next head coach (1:00). Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott discuss the importance of Cristobal’s assistant coach hires at Miami (14:00) as well as candidates to take the open job at Oregon (16:26). Then, reaction to Brent Venables’ hire at Oklahoma becoming official (29:15), Texas Tech landing a new offensive coordinator (39:15) and the 10 best and 10 worst bowl games on the 2021-22 college football bowl schedule (43:08).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/20211 hour, 1 minute, 5 seconds
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🚨 College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction, plus Coaching Carousel buzz with Oklahoma, Miami and more (12/05) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the Alabama-Cincinnati and Michigan-Georgia playoff matchups. First, looking at the decisions from the College Football Playoff selection committee in ranking Alabama, Michigan, Georgia and Cincinnati in that order following conference championship Saturday (1:30) and then getting into initial thoughts on the matchups (12:00). Plus, the latest on Oklahoma's reported pursuit of Clemson DC Brent Venables (20:00), breaking news that Joe Brady is out as the Carolina Panthers' OC (31:00), the awkward situation at Miami and Oregon with Mario Cristobal weighing his future (33:51) and where the Ducks might look for a replacement if needed (41:13). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
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Championship Week Instant Reaction: Alabama downs Georgia, Cincinnati looks playoff-bound and more! (12/05)

The Cover 3 crew recaps championship weekend in college football. The conversation begins with a deep dive on Alabama’s landscape-shifting win against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game (3:00) then pivots expectations for the final College Football Playoff rankings and the seeding that will determine the semifinal matchups (17:00). Then it’s on to a spin around the country with takeaways from Cincinnati’s win against Houston (23:25), Baylor’s thriller against Oklahoma State (30:30), Michigan handling business against Iowa (40:46) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Alabama, Michigan-Iowa and all the LOCKS for championship week (12/02)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for conference championship games. After a quick review of last week’s action (1:00) the championship weekend previews, picks and breakdowns start with Friday’s action in Conference USA (5:20) and the Oregon-Utah showdown in the Pac-12 (10:55). Then it’s on to championship Saturday with picks for Oklahoma State-Baylor (14:03), Georgia-Alabama (20:58), Michigan-Iowa (35:25), Pitt-Wake Forest (45:39), Cincinnati-Houston (52:16), Appalachian State-Louisiana (55:50), Kent State-NIU (1:00:48), San Diego State-Utah State (1:04:00), USC-Cal (1:05:50) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:55).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/20211 hour, 21 minutes, 13 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Notre Dame to name Marcus Freeman as next head coach after Brian Kelly's departure (12/1) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of Notre Dame promoting Marcus Freeman. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli grade the Freeman hire (1:00) and discuss what the decision means for Luke Fickell at Cincinnati and Matt Campbell at Iowa State (10:55). Plus, what's next for Oklahoma (12:42), Notre Dame's College Football Playoff future (20:42) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/202132 minutes, 44 seconds
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Cover 3 November Awards: Player, Team, Coach and Game of the Month (12/01)

The Cover 3 Podcast highlights the best and brightest from November. Before the awards are handed out the conversation begins with the latest from the coaching carousel, including how fans are reacting to Brian Kelly’s exit and Virginia Tech landing its new head coach in Brent Pry (2:00). Then, defensive stars line up with top quarterbacks in the battle for Player of the Month (12:18), College Football Playoff contenders and other teams surging late in the season get recognition for Team of the Month (19:30), Jim Harbaugh and Kirby Smart headline coaches nominated for Coach of the Month (25:30) and a dark horse emerges from the lengthy list of contenders for Game of the Month (32:15). Plus, bonus superlatives that include Fired Coach of the Month, Fan of the Month, Hypocritical Fan Base of the Month and much more (40:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/1/202152 minutes, 18 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Is Cincinnati a win-and-in team at No. 4? (11/30)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the new playoff rankings heading into championship weekend. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss whether Cincinnati is set to make a historic playoff appearance if it beats Houston in the American Athletic Conference title game (1:00), the scenarios that need to play out for Oklahoma State to make it as a Big 12 champion (4:54) and whether Notre Dame's chances are impacted by Brian Kelly's departure for LSU (11:38). Plus, what an Alabama win against Georgia does to the rankings (15:35), trying to find the most chaotic scenarios (19:40) and a deeper dive on Michigan's chances not only to make the playoff but win the national championship (26:44). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/1/202144 minutes, 21 seconds
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College Football Lunchbreak: Conference Championship Week | Cover 3 College Football

Cover 3's Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna talk college football with you on your lunch break! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/202159 minutes, 29 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU (11/29) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew discusses the breaking news of LSU hiring Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly. After initial reaction to Kelly's decision to leave South Bend for Baton Rouge (0:30), the conversation turns to the candidates to replace him at Notre Dame (13:30), how LSU players are reacting to the hire (30:20) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/202134 minutes, 35 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Riley-to-USC fallout for LSU and Oklahoma, playoff scenarios, more (11/29)

The Cover 3 crew updates the latest from the coaching carousel. The show opens with more discussion on the many layers of Lincoln Riley’s move from Oklahoma to USC with an eye on how the recruiting trail will be impacted (2:00). Then, where LSU might be looking now that Riley is off the board (19:17) and Brent Venables reportedly among the candidates to be next in line at Oklahoma (24:08). Plus, expectations for Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings (29:45), the David Cutcliffe era ends at Duke (50:16), what might be motivating Joe Moorhead to take over at Akron (57:10) and much. more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 56 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Billy Napier to Florida, Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma for USC! (11/28) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to breaking coaching news in college football. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli hit the sirens to record an emergency pod reaction to Billy Napier being hired by Florida only to find out mid-show that Lincoln Riley is set to leave Oklahoma for USC. Topics include how both hires impact LSU and the rest of the coaching carousel, and first thoughts on what Oklahoma does to replace Riley in Norman.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/202151 minutes, 34 seconds
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Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan, Oklahoma State highlight epic rivalry weekend (11/28)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the scores and results in college football. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott try to recap a crazy Saturday, starting with Michigan’s streak-snapping win against Ohio State (2:36), Alabama’s late-game magic at Auburn (14:40) and Oklahoma State beating Oklahoma for the first time since 2014 (23:30. Then, takeaways from Iowa-Nebraska (31:26), NC State-UNC (37:00), LSU-Texas A&M (45:18) and Washington State-Washington (56:45). Plus, Wake Forest punches its ticket to the ACC title game (58:40), Lane-Leach thoughts from the Egg Bowl (1:02:05) and predictions for the new college football rankings (1:09:03).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/20211 hour, 29 minutes, 43 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl, Ohio State-Michigan and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/24)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 13 in college football. After a quick review of last week’s action, the conversation opens with a focus on Ole Miss-Mississippi State on Thursday night (7:50) and an all-day platter of post-Thanksgiving football on Friday (13:00). Then it’s on to Saturday’s action with game previews, picks and breakdowns for Ohio State-Michigan (2630), Alabama-Auburn (32:15), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (34:00), Louisville-Kentucky (43:00), Wake Forest-Boston College (45:00), Arizona State-Arizona (49:00), Notre Dame-Stanford (50:00), Wisconsin-Minnesota (53:20), Florida-Florida State (1:03:30) and much, much more from Week 13. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/24/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 16 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Cincinnati cracks top 4, Oregon tumbles (11/23)

The Cover 3 crew reacts live to the new playoff rankings. First, after watching along for the unveiling of Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama and Cincinnati as the top four teams (1:00), the discussion turns to how a two-loss Alabama projects in the final rankings given its drop behind Ohio State (6:26). Then, the Big 12 scenarios set to play out in the next two weeks (11:21), what these rankings say about the committee’s opinion of the Pac-12 (14:45), questions about Ole Miss’ position as a contender (16:12), Clemson cracking the top 25 (21:00) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/24/202140 minutes, 32 seconds
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College Football Lunchbreak with Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna

Cover 3's Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna discuss recruiting in the state of Florida, Mel Tucker's performance at Michigan State and how North Carolina has maintained a recruiting hot streak despite mild on-field success. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Coaching Carousel, playoff rankings predictions, more (11/22)

The Cover 3 crew discusses open jobs, coaches on the hot seat and the playoff picture. First, with Florida now open discussing the candidates who could be in the running for multiple jobs and what dominos might fall to get the carousel spinning again (1:50), including the impact of James Franklin staying at Penn State (11:34) and the top-heavy nature of the current carousel (32:30). Then, expectations for the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings and talking points (38:50), division title-clinching scenarios in the Power Five conferences (47:30), a debate around the Heisman Trophy contenders (51:43) and weeknight winners in MAC LOCKS (1:00:10).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
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🚨Emergency Pod: Florida joins the Coaching Carousel by firing Dan Mullen (11/21) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of Dan Mullen being fired at Florida. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss why things spiraled so quickly in Gainesville around the Gators program, what the Florida job opening up means for the competition to hire top candidates, who those top candidates to replace Mullen might be and what's next for the now-former Florida and Mississippi State head coach. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/202128 minutes, 33 seconds
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Week 12 Instant Reaction: Ohio State impresses while Oregon falls, Florida in trouble, more (11/21)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the scores and results in Week 12 in college football. The conversation starts with Ohio State’s stunning first half in a dominant win against Michigan State (2:10) and Oregon losing big at Utah (11:07). Then, with the Ducks loss what’s the College Football Playoff future for Cincinnati (16:10) and the Big 12 (20:16). Plus, Eli Drinkwitz goes Star Wars after beating Florida (32:30), an ACC corner discussion that touches on Miami (40:06), Clemson (45:40) and Pitt (48:05) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 30 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Ohio State-Michigan State, Alabama-Arkansas and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/18)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 12 in college football. After a brief review of last week’s action (1:00) the rundown gets started picks from Thursday night (7:28) and Friday night (10:50) before taking it to the biggest games of the weekend with Ohio State-Michigan State (11:38), Alabama-Arkansas (16:43) and Oregon-Utah (21:00). Then, opening up the board takes us to Miami-Virginia Tech (29:13), Pitt-Virginia (31:26), Florida-South Carolina (34:27), UCLA-USC (36:14), Oklahoma-Iowa State (40:12) and Clemson-Wake Forest (42:15). Plus, digging deep for winners with West Virginia-Texas (45:50), Auburn-South Carolina (47:17), Baylor-Kansas State (50:44), Cincinnati-SMU (53:27), Iowa-Illinois (54:14), our underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:01:00) and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/18/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mailbag! Is Georgia building an Alabama-like dynasty? (11/17)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Georgia, NC State, the ACC and more. First, bringing back a couple of undecided preseason win totals locks with a look ahead to the final stretch for Auburn (2:30) and Arizona State (6:00) with a sidebar conversation on Manny Diaz’s future at Miami (11:15) before taking a look at Boston College (17:30). Then on to the Big Ole Bag of Mail with listener questions about whether Georgia can have a run with Kirby Smart like Alabama has experienced with Nick Saban (27:40), what fan expectations should be for NC State (40:15) and what is driving any perception problems for the ACC (48:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Get ready for Notre Dame's rise and more takeaways (11/16)

The Cover 3 crew reacts the new College Football Playoff rankings. There might not be any changes at the top but there's plenty of movement throughout the top 25 to discuss as Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli react live to the new rankings from the selection committee. Topics include the Big 12's uphill battle, how Notre Dame is well-positioned as a contender if it can finish 11-1, the committee's comments on "watching the games" and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/202131 minutes, 53 seconds
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🚨Emergency Pod: Justin Fuente OUT at Virginia Tech (11/16) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Virginia Tech has joined the coaching carousel. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell discuss why the timing of Justin Fuente’s firing is so significant, what expectations should be for Virginia Tech as a program and this hire in particular as well as possible candidates for the job. Plus, with Virginia Tech becoming the 12th FBS program to make a change this season what dominos could be falling and what’s the earliest we might see movement for the top open jobs on the coaching carousel.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202120 minutes
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Upon Further Review: Washington fires Jimmy Lake, what coach might be next and playoff ranking predictions (11/15)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Washington’s job opening and the playoff rankings. First, reacting to the news that Washington has fired Jimmy Lake with an eye on where the Huskies’ job ranks against the rest of the Pac-12 and Power Five (1:10). Then, predictions for the next Power Five job to open (11:25) and thoughts on Miami’s former player roundtable to discuss the future of the program (16:15). After that Upon Further Review highlights what Florida State’s win against the Hurricanes means for Mike Norvell (30:00), a debate of Wake Forest vs. Oklahoma (35:17), a second look at Oklahoma State’s offensive explosion against TCU (36:25) and some increased confidence in Oregon after a strong finish against Washington State in Saturday’s late game (37:26). Plus, College Football Playoff rankings predictions (41:15) and the midweek MACtion best bets in MAC LOCKS (53:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/20211 hour, 22 seconds
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Week 11 Instant Reaction: Michigan impresses while Oklahoma and Texas fall, Florida’s rough day and more (11/14)

The Cover 3 crew recaps Week 11 scores and results in college football. After opening up with a discussion of Florida State’s rivalry win against Miami (1:10) the conversation turns to the Big 12 with Kansas’ upset win against Texas (3:11), Baylor’s upending Oklahoma (7:15) and Oklahoma State looking like one of the league’s best teams in its blowout win against TCU (15:03). Then, a troubling situation looks worse was Florida (18:05), thoughts from the Big Ten on Michigan (30:45), Ohio State (34:00) and Michigan State (37:45) as well as an outlook on the Big Ten West (40:30). Plus, Ole Miss and Mississippi State pick up key division wins (41:35), why Stetson Bennett is the deserved QB1 at Georgia (46:33) and much more from Week 11 results in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 27 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Tennessee and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/11)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 11 in college football. After a brief review of last week’s action (1:00) the weekend preview gets started with a look at Thursday night’s ACC action between Pitt and UNC (7:43) as well as top-five Cincinnati hitting the road on Friday night (11:27). Then the attention turns to Saturday, with game breakdowns and picks for Michigan-Penn State (16:23), Oklahoma-Baylor (23:49), Georgia-Tennessee (29:04), Ohio State-Purdue (34:00), Miami-Florida State (36:04), Boston College-Georgia Tech (41:10), Tulsa-Tulane (43:20), TCU-Oklahoma State (45:06), Notre Dame-Virginia (47:41), South Carolina-Missouri (55:00), Michigan State-Maryland (58:00) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:18:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/11/20211 hour, 28 minutes, 25 seconds
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Mailbag! Postseason projections in ‘Bowl or No Bowl,’ will staff changes at Florida work? (11/10)

The Cover 3 crew predicts whether teams will make to a bowl and answer listener questions. First, Bowl or No Bowl opens up with a spotlight on Florida State (3:00) and Florida (6:00) before transitioning to a huge matchup in the SEC East that will tip the postseason scales for both Missouri and South Carolina (13:00). Then, Virginia Tech faces a tough road to six wins with its coach on the hot seat (22:00), Texas tries to rebound after a midseason losing streak (28:45) and UCLA has a chance to finish strong despite being 5-4 heading into the weekend (34:30). Plus, bowl participation predictions for Washington (37:00) and LSU (39:45) followed by questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail that focus on the Choke at Doak (50:30), whether Dan Mullen’s staff changes will turn his tenure around and how long it takes for an average Power Five program to turnover its roster (58:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 51 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Oregon, Ohio State and Cincinnati move up while Georgia and Alabama hold at top spots

The Cover 3 crew discusses the selection committee's rankings decisions. Reacting to the breaking news of the updated College Football Playoff rankings, the conversation between Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell touches on Michigan vs. Michigan State, whether Oklahoma has to win out to make the top four, if Alabama will hold at No. 2 until the SEC Championship Game, teams that got snubbed from the updated top 25 and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/202125 minutes, 40 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Shake ups at Florida and Washington, Nebraska bringing back Scott Frost, Texas Tech has a new head coach, more (11/08)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to news from the coaching carousel and offers rankings predictions. First, recapping a busy couple of days in Gainesville with Dan Mullen firing two assistants in the wake of the loss to South Carolina (1:45), breaking news that Nebraska is committed to bringing Scott Frost back in 2022 (10:16), the hire of Joey McGuire at Texas Tech (17:33) and what to make of Jimmy Lake’s one-game suspension at Washington (25:10). Then, Upon Further Review looks at Bo Nix (35:05), Miami (36:26), Ohio State’s offense (39:00) and whether Georgia has benefited from a weaker schedule (42:00). Finally, predictions for Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings release (45:55) and best bets for mid-week college football in MAC Locks (53:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/202159 minutes, 16 seconds
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Week 10 Instant Reaction: Michigan State falls, Alabama and Cincinnati struggle, more (11/07)

The Cover 3 crew discusses how the rankings will change after Week 10 in college football. First what to make of Alabama after its narrow win against LSU (1:07) and predictions for the new College Football Playoff rankings (7:54). Then, takeaways from Purdue’s win against Michigan State (18:08), Baylor’s loss to TCU (22:20), North Carolina taking down Wake Forest (26:30) and Tennessee’s thriller win against Kentucky (30:55). Plus what’s next for Florida and Dan Mullen after a loss to South Carolina (39:45), Scott Frost and Nebraska after falling short against Ohio State (47:18) and thoughts on Oregon’s win against Washington (51:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 42 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Texas A&M-Auburn, Oregon-Washington and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/04)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 10 in college football. After a quick recap of last week’s action, the show gets started with a couple of locks and leans for the Thursday and Friday night games (7:51). Then our Saturday preview starts with breakdowns and picks for some of the big top 25 showdowns in Wake Forest-North Carolina (12:49), Ohio State-Nebraska (15:15), Auburn-Texas A&M (18:50), Oklahoma State-West Virginia (23:20), Alabama-LSU (25:50) and Oregon-Washington (27:41). After that the board opens up with picks against the spread or on the total for Kentucky-Tennessee (33:01), Michigan State-Purdue (37:00), Georgia-Missouri (41:20), NC State-Florida State (43:15), Baylor-TCU (48:52), Ole Miss-Liberty (50:45), Colorado State-Wyoming (54:00), Texas-Iowa State (56:09), Cincinnati-Tulsa (1:00:00), Wisconsin-Rutgers (1:01:02) and more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in the MoneyLines Sprinkles for Week 10 (1:03:46).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/4/20211 hour, 24 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mailbag! Hot or not, debating best vs. most deserving for rankings, more (11/03)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on ranking teams and hot takes. First, analysis of Georgia Southern’s hire of Clay Helton to take over its football program (2:33) and a new spin on “Hot or Not” rating the heat of takes from around college football (11:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ole Bag of Mail with an appropriately-timed question on how teams are ranked — should it be the “best” teams or the most “most deserving” teams (27:25)? Plus, identifying candidates for a hypothetical Group of Five Heisman award (44:15), some love for Auburn (47:35) and a specific coaching decision question for late-game scenarios (53:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/20211 hour, 36 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Alabama at No. 2, Cincinnati outside the top 4 and more (11/02)

The Cover 3 crew picks the playoff rankings apart moments after the top 25 release. Join Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell as they break down Alabama getting No. 2 behind Georgia, Oregon's position against Ohio State, why the committee might have wanted Cincinnati to be outside the top four, the most overrated and underrated teams and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/202131 minutes, 35 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Gary Patterson out at TCU, rankings review, more (11/01)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the TCU job opening, the playoff rankings and more. First, addressing the news of the weekend with Gary Patterson and TCU parting ways, including the impact on Texas Tech’s coaching search and the state of the future Big 12 (1:30). Plus, a wild day in Gainesville for Dan Mullen (18:16) and some general coaching carousel expectations for the weeks ahead (25:00). Then, discussing some of our predictions on how the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings will compare to the updated AP Top 25 poll (35:00), highlights and thoughts from Saturday that didn’t make the instant reaction show in Upon Further Review (46:20) and a couple of picks against the spread for midweek MACtion in MAC LOCKS (57:25).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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Week 9 Instant Reaction: Michigan State's rivalry win, playoff rankings predictions, more (10/31)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Georgia, Michigan State, Ohio State and more from Week 9 in college football. The show beings with reaction to Ohio State’s win against Penn State (1:50) and then a deep dive on the many takeaways from Michigan State’s instant classic against Michigan (10:38) and predictions for what’s ahead from the first release from the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday (18:45). Then, thoughts on Oregon (27:53), Wake Forest (32:40), the crazy ending in Clemson-Florida State (38:16), Miami’s win over Pitt (44:06), whether Georgia has any weaknesses (50:36) and much more from Week 9.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 40 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Florida, Michigan-Michigan State and more Week 9 LOCKS (10/28)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 9 in college football. After a quick recap of last week’s action (1:00) the rundown of Week 9 begins with a look at the Thursday and Friday games (8:13) and then the big game spotlight with Michigan-Michigan State (10:11), Iowa-Wisconsin (13:08), Georgia-Florida (18:36) and Ohio State-Penn State (23:12). Then, dialing up LOCKS for Bowling Green-Buffalo (31:52), Clemson-Florida State (32:45), Maryland-Indiana (36:33), Notre Dame-North Carolina (38:16), BYU-Virginia (42:33), Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech (44:35) and NC State-Louisville (46:00). Plus, roll call of additional Big Ten Unders (48:22), an Ole Miss-Auburn play from The Dentist (55:00) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:08:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 24 seconds
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Cover 3 October Awards: Highlighting best players, coaches, games and more (10/27)

The Cover 3 crew highlights the best players, teams and games from October. The proceedings get started with the Cover 3 Player of the Month Award (2:15), highlighting performances from Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud Chase Brown more before picking a winner and moving on to the Cover 3 Coach of the Month (10:10), with plenty of great nominations that include programs that have overcome adversity and also been involved with the biggest results of October. Then it’s on to team of the month (16:00) and game of the month (25:45), with a couple headliners competing but only one game that connects in a special way with the Cover 3 family. Plus, the Big Ol Bag of Mail discusses Brennan Armstrong’s Heisman chances (44:00) and what it would take for Pitt to make the College Football Playoff (50:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/20211 hour, 58 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Texas Tech fires Matt Wells, Oklahoma sliding in the rankings, more (10/25)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the coaching carousel and Week 8 takeaways. First, addressing the breaking news of the day as Texas Tech will be in the market for a new coach after parting ways with Matt Wells (1:00) and more coaching carousel thoughts that include Justin Fuente's future at Virginia Tech (14:36). Then its on to AP vs. Coaches with a spotlight on Auburn (24:00), Oklahoma (26:30), Pitt (32:30) and Baylor (39:30). Finally, Upon Further Review spotlights poor coaching in crunch time at Colorado State (42:50), taunting rules (46:07), Oregon State's shot at a Pac-12 title (48:20) and whether Clemson has a quarterback controversy (52:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/202158 minutes, 19 seconds
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Week 8 Instant Reaction: NINE overtimes in Penn state’s upset loss, top teams struggle in wins, more (10/24)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the changes in the rankings after Week 8 results in college football. Topics include Illinois' historic nine overtime win against Penn State (2:30), Alabama's slow start against Tennessee (12:35), Ohio State cruising (20:45), Oklahoma's scare at Kansas (29:01), Pitt's win against Clemson and Wake Forest's 70-burger at Army (40:39), Cincinnati's struggles against Navy (49:18), shout-outs for Ole Miss, Northern Illinois, Oregon and UTSA (50:38) plus much more from our observations of a crazy week in college football. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 33 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Ole Miss-LSU, Notre Dame-USC and more Week 8 LOCKS (10/21)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 8 in college football. After a quick recap of last week’s action (1:00), the show gets rolling with early bird picks for the weeknight action on Thursday (7:34) and Friday (9:37). Then, game previews and picks for Saturday include Ole Miss-LSU (11:08), Oklahoma State-Iowa State (16:35), Notre Dame-USC (20:00), Maryland-Minnesota (25:30), Pitt-Clemson (26:48), Wake Forest-Army (30:43), Colorado-Cal (34:38), Air Force-San Diego State (43:00), UCLA-Oregon (45:06), Oklahoma-Kansas (47:21), Michigan-Northwestern (49:51), Alabama-Tennessee (51:00), Virginia Tech-Syracuse (53:30), Florida State-UMass (55:30), Cincinnati-Navy (59:37) and the underdogs to pick straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:04:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/21/20211 hour, 18 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mailbag! Candidates for Washington State, potential James Franklin replacements at Penn State, more (10/20)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the coaching carousel. First, with some Wednesday #FunBelt action coming up the show starts with a preview and picks for Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State (2:15) before updating the latest on Washington State’s decision to fire Nick Rolovich (11:20) and the American Athletic Conference expanding with schools from Conference USA (23:50). Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with questions about potential replacements for James Franklin at Penn State if he were to leave (31:15), whether Purdue’s defense is underrated (39:30) and the prospects of a Heisman Trophy for defensive players (46:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/202158 minutes, 7 seconds
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Upon Further Review: LSU candidates, who deserves the No. 2 rankings? (10/18)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the LSU job opening, college football rankings and more. First, advancing the discussion of LSU’s agreement to split with Ed Orgeron after the season with an eye on candidates for the job and a potential timeline for the decision (1:20). Then the rankings review of AP vs. Coaches takes a look at the battle for No. 2 between Cincinnati and Oklahoma (23:56), Coastal Carolina (27:53), SMU (34:18) and Auburn (39:00). Plus, Utah looks like the best team in the Pac-12 (45:04), teams with the best postgame win expectancy numbers (48:00), whether the hottest seat in the SEC is now Dan Mullen’s (50:18) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Podcast: LSU, Ed Orgeron agree to part ways after 2021 season (10/17) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of LSU and Orgeron’s split. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to the news dropping the day after LSU’s win against Florida, look ahead to potential list of candidates that athletic director Scott Woodward might target and compare the LSU job to USC now that both positions are officially open for 2022.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/202129 minutes, 6 seconds
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Week 7 Instant Reaction: Crazy Ole Miss-Tennessee finish, Iowa falls, more (10/17)

The Cover 3 crew recaps a wild Week 7 in college football. The conversation goes live right as the wild conclusion of Ole Miss and Tennessee wraps up in all its bottle-tossing glory, but the show begins with talk on Iowa, Oklahoma State and Baylor (1:10) before moving on to the Caleb Williams era at Oklahoma (8:01). Then, Purdue upsets Iowa (14:08), Auburn takes down Arkansas (24:03), the actual end of Ole Miss-Tennessee brings up a discussion of SEC officiating (32:08), Kentucky covering against Georgia (34:30), Florida falling short at LSU (37:01), Cincinnati staying perfect (44:50), UTEP bowl eligible (50:38) and more takeaways from the week (52:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 3 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Kentucky, Oklahoma-TCU and more Week 7 LOCKS (10/14)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 7 in college football. After a quick review of last week’s results (1:00) the picks get rolling with plays from Thursday and Fright night including thoughts on Clemson’s return to action at Syracuse (7:54). Then it’s on to Saturday’s headliners with game breakdowns, previews and picks for Auburn-Arkansas (14:54), Georgia-Kentucky (17:22) and TCU-Oklahoma (21:03). Other best bets for Week 7 include Texas-Oklahoma State (29:59), Iowa-Purdue (39:17), Ole Miss-Tennessee (42:00), Northwestern-Rutgers (47:02), Florida-LSU (50:00), Alabama-Mississippi State (51:50), Wisconsin-Army (54:15), Baylor-BYU (56:30), Arizona State-Utah (58:14), NC State-Boston College (59:40), North Carolina-Miami (1:01:20), South Carolina-Vanderbilt (1:03:30), Michigan State-Indiana (1:06:08) and the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 32 seconds
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Mailbag! The best player at each position, why QB play has regressed, more (10/13)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on awards, the SEC, Big Ten, Oregon and more. First, a quick recap of Louisiana’s win over Appalachian State in Tuesday night Fun Belt action (1:30) and then it’s on to opening the Big Ol Bag of Mail with some explanations as to why quarterback play has seemingly regressed in 2021 (5:00) and a college basketball-style breakdown of a SEC West-Big Ten East division challenge (17:00). Next, a detailed breakdown of the frontrunners for the individual awards in college football by naming the best players at each position (26:00) and a question regarding Mario Cristobal’s fit and future with Oregon (51:35).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 4 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Jimbo vs. Saban, rankings bias, College Football Playoff outlook, more (10/11)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Alabama, Georgia, Iowa and more takeaways from the weekend. First, updating our Instant Reaction takes from Alabama and Texas A&M with further notes on how Jimbo Fisher fared compared to his former boss Nick Saban (4:30). Then it’s on to looking at the rankings, with thoughts on Alabama (17:31), Arkansas (20:05), Arizona State and Notre Dame (23:17), Coastal Carolina (27:00), Florida and Kentucky (31:05). Plus, what conference has the best chance to get two teams in the College Football Playoff (37:56), how Georgia might handle its quarterback situation moving forward (45:30) and why to buy stock in Utah still being in the Pac-12 title race (52:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/202159 minutes, 48 seconds
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Week 6 Instant Reaction: Alabama falls, Oklahoma’s epic comeback vs. Texas, Iowa’s top-five win and more (10/10)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the biggest results in college football. The SEC on CBS doubleheader delivered in primetime with Alabama losing on the road at Texas A&M after Georgia made its case for No. 1 on the field in a win at Auburn, and the Tide’s defeat kicks off the conversation of the biggest results in Week 6 (2:00). Then, after hitting on Kentucky’s win against LSU (16:00) the attention pivots to Oklahoma’s epic comeback win against Texas in Dallas (21:00) and resetting the Heisman Trophy conversation (30:00). Plus, Iowa’s clear path to the Big Ten Championship Game after beating Penn State and more fallout from Saturday’s top-five clash in the Big Ten (40:00), some late-game thrillers in the ACC with Wake Forest over Syracuse and Notre Dame over Virginia Tech (48:00), Michigan outlasting Nebraska on the road in Lincoln (55:45) and much more from Saturday’s action in college football.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/20211 hour, 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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College football betting picks: Best bets for Iowa-Penn State, Oklahoma-Texas and more Week 6 LOCKS (10/07)

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 6 in college football. After a review of last week’s results. (1:30) the picks get rolling with selections from the Thursday and Friday night slates (7:46). Then, game breakdowns, picks and previews for Saturday include Oklahoma-Texas (14:00), Georgia-Auburn (19:50), Iowa-Penn State (23:30), Alabama-Texas A&M (27:15), Nebraska-Michigan (39:00), Bowling Green-Akron (44:00), Louisville-Virginia (47:00), Ole Miss-Arkansas (49:00), Western Kentucky-UTSA (54:00), San Jose State-Colorado State (1:01:30) and many more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:08:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/7/20211 hour, 18 minutes
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Potential conference championship and College Football Playoff path for top contenders (10/06)

The Cover 3 crew updates 2021 fantasy league standings and re-grades the preseason draft. With five weeks in the books on the 2021 college football season, it’s time to review the 10-team squads assembled in the Cover 3 Fantasy Draft before the year. With bonus points awarded at the end of the year for making a bowl, winning a conference, making the College Football Playoff and more, the draft is reviewed with an eye on the future and teams most likely to cash in on those bonuses. The conversation starts with a show bet on whether both Alabama and Georgia will finish the year in the SEC Championship Game a combined 24-0 (3:30) before moving to the opposite end of the spectrum, with Clemson and Wisconsin falling short of expectations that had them both picked in the first two rounds (13:00). Then, judging Oregon’s playoff chances given its great win and one loss through five weeks (28:35), whether Ohio State or Georgia is more likely to win the national championship (37:20), what it would take for Cincinnati to make the playoff and much more (43:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/6/202157 minutes, 47 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Ranking Kentucky, Arkansas and Arizona State, Coaches Under Pressure, more (10/04)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the new AP poll, coaches on the hot seat and more. First, looking at how the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll differentiate on the rankings of Kentucky, Arkansas and Arizona State (3:30). Then, Upon Further Review looks back at some games and results that went under the radar on Saturday, including Spencer Rattler’s performance in leading Oklahoma to a win over Kansas State (22:00). Finally, Ed Orgeron, Manny Diaz and Justin Fuente are among the coaches under pressure with key games ahead in the month of October (40:10).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 18 seconds
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Week 5 Instant Reaction: Alabama or Georgia for No. 1, Oregon and Florida lose, Cincinnati playoff worthy? (10/03)

The Cover 3 crew has a recap for all the biggest games in college football. First, after both teams notched dominant wins against top-12 SEC foes the group debates Alabama vs. Georgia as the best team in the country (1:00) and where Florida sits in comparison to the league’s top tier after losing at Kentucky (9:38). Then, looking at the fallout from Cincinnati’s win at Notre Dame from the Bearcats’ perspective and their playoff hopes (15:34), the many factors going into Oregon’s loss at Stanford (24:22), an impressive win for Tennessee (34:00) and reassessing the SEC West after Texas A&M’s home loss to Mississippi State (38:00). Plus, Iowa showed out on Friday night ahead of a huge meeting with Penn State (46:31), live reaction to Bo Nix leading Auburn to a win against LSU in Baton Rouge (47:29), what went wrong for Miami on Thursday night (49:40) and much more from Week 5.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
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College football betting picks: Alabama-Ole Miss, UGA-Arkansas, Cincinnati-Notre Dame and more Week 5 locks (09/30)

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 5 in college football. After a quick recap of last week (1:00) and thoughts on the Thursday and Friday night action (8:00), the game breakdowns and picks for Saturday start with Georgia hosting Arkansas (16:40) and Cincinnati traveling to Notre Dame (20:40). Then, several different ways to play the SEC on CBS Game of the Week between Alabama and Ole Miss (25:20), the best angles for Florida-Kentucky and Clemson-Boston College (31:00), Oregon-Stanford (35:40), Wisconsin-Michigan (42:35) and UCLA-Arizona State (49:00). Plus, picks for Auburn-LSU (54:15), Oklahoma-Kansas State (57:35), Oklahoma State-Baylor (59:20), Washington-Oregon State (1:02:50), Pitt-Georgia Tech (1:04:02), Ohio State-Rutgers (1:07:21) and underdogs to take straight up in the MoneyLine Sprinkles for Week 5 (1:16:21).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/20211 hour, 26 minutes, 52 seconds
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September Superlatives! Awards for Team, Player, Coach and Game of the Month (09/29)

The Cover 3 Podcast highlights the best of college football in September. First, deciding a winner between Arkansas and Penn State as team of the month after both have logged notable ranked wins (2:00) then turning the attention to individuals where players like Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett, Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral and Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III are in the running for best player (12:50). There’s several great nominations of note for Coach of the Month even beyond the head coaches of September’s best teams (27:00) and our rundown of the best games finishes with crowning a heroic late night performance with the Game of the Month winner (40:42).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/202156 minutes, 32 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Should Clemson be ranked, strange coaching decisions, more (09/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks college football headlines including injuries at Clemson. First, addressing the coach firing over the weekend as Georgia Southern decided to move on from Chad Lunsford (1:50) and updating the status of two major injuries at Clemson before getting into the latest AP poll with the debate of whether the Tigers should be ranked in the top 25 (10:22). Then, playing “Penn State or Oklahoma” (30:15) and dissecting some curious coaching decisions at WKU, Colorado and Illinois (35:15). Plus, Shawn Elliott takes on SEC officials (34:48), who’s to blame for Auburn’s offensive struggles (47:30) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/202159 minutes, 46 seconds
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Week 4 College Football Recap: Clemson loss, Arkansas topples Texas A&M, North Carolina upset, Top 25 rankings, and more! (9/26)

The Cover 3 crew is here to get you caught up on all the action from Week 4 of the college football season. Oklahoma survives a scare at home against West Virginia. YESSIR! Arkansas shows it's forreal in win against Texas A&M. Is it time to believe in the Georgia Bulldogs? What to make of the Notre Dame win over Wisconsin. Let's evaluate all of the Big 12 and the Big Ten West. THE DINO DROP! You can catch all that and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/20211 hour, 17 minutes
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College football betting picks: Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Texas A&M-Arkansas and more Week 4 Locks (09/23)

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 4 in college football. After getting started with plays from the Thursday and Friday slate (8:00) the debates begin with two of the biggest games of the weekend as Wisconsin and Notre Dame face off in Chicago (11:15) and Texas A&M battles Arkansas in Dallas for the SEC on CBS Game of the Week (15:10). Then, game breakdowns and picks for Week 4 include Clemson-NC State (20:52), Oklahoma-West Virginia (25:20), Boise State-Utah State (28:13), Stanford-UCLA (30:40), Texas-Texas Tech (38:40), Florida-Tennessee (44:10), Washington-Cal (52:25), North Carolina-Georgia Tech (56:30), Michigan State-Nebraska (1:01:47), Iowa State-Baylor (1:04:55), the underdogs to take straight up in Moneyline Sprinkles (1:13:40) and many, many more picks from Saturday’s slate.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/23/20211 hour, 23 minutes, 9 seconds
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Mailbag! How coaches handle job rumors, USC’s QB battle, more (09/22)

The Cover 3 crew discusses QB injuries at USC and Ohio State and the coaching carousel. First, reaction to the news that Mr. 15-for-15 in the spring game Charlie Brewer is leaving Utah after three games (1:15), the latest on USC’s QB competition between Kedon Slovis and Jaxson Dart (7:50) and how Ryan Day might handle his quarterbacks with the heavily-favored Buckeyes hosting Akron in Week 4 (14:45). Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail with not one but two questions about Purdue and Nebraska (31:30), the ways coaches handle midseason job rumors with an opening like USC (38:00) and which top team has the best chance to fix its flaws before the College Football Playoff (45:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/202154 minutes, 20 seconds
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Upon Further Review: Can Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma get right? (09/20)

The Cover 3 crew hits the biggest headlines and storylines in college football. First, with Oklahoma, Clemson and Ohio State all dropping in the polls after wins, which of these College Football Playoff powers is most likely to turn things around and finish the year in line with preseason expectations (1:30)? Then, the short list of national championship contenders outside the usual suspects (17:00), an update on the latest with Florida State (27:53), a QB change at USC (35:00), tackling issues in the state of Florida (42:49), the legend that is Fresno State QB Jake Haener (43:57), playoff cases for BYU and Cincinnati (46:00) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 15 seconds
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Week 3 Instant Reaction: Who is good? Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson survive tests while Penn State shines (09/19)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the best of college football action in Week 3. First, moments after the final we’re breaking down Penn State’s win against Auburn in Happy Valley (1:30), a rough day for SEC officials (10:20) and Alabama outlasting Florida’s late push in The Swamp (15:23). Then, trying to figure out what’s wrong with Clemson’s offense (23:45), Ohio State’s defense (29:45) and Oklahoma’s inability to blow out FBS foes (33:35). Plus, judging Cincinnati after its win at Indiana (37:30), Notre Dame’s win against Purdue (41:45), a surging Michigan and Michigan State (45:30) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
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College football betting picks: Alabama-Florida, Penn State-Auburn and more Week 3 Locks (09/16)

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 3 in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Miami-Michigan State (6:30), Penn State-Auburn (13:20), Alabama-Florida (19:20), Arkansas-Georgia Southern (23:30), Ohio State-Tulsa (26:00), Notre Dame-Purdue (29:00), Stanford-Vanderbilt (34:30), Minnesota-Colorado (42:00), Army-UConn (46:30), Wyoming-Ball State (48:15), Mississippi State-Memphis (50:55), Arizona State-BYU (55:00), North Carolina-Virginia (1:00:00), Cincinnati-Indiana (1:08:00), Utah-San Diego State (1:13:20) and much more plus the underdogs to take straight up in Week 3 with the MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:18:17).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/20211 hour, 27 minutes, 15 seconds
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What we got right and wrong about Ohio State, Auburn, Iowa State and more (09/15)

The Cover 3 crew evaluates win totals Locks through two weeks of college football. First, questioning the confidence level in the preseason optimism shared for NC State, Vanderbilt and Illinois (3:30) before taking the conversation into some more specific picks like the win total under for Auburn (11:45) and the low-total plays on Bowling Green and Kansas (14:30). Then, whether Miami will hit 10 wins after losing to Alabama and struggling with Appalachian State (17:30), the Crimson Tide’s path to 12-0 (23:30) and looking at Ohio State’s shortcomings with no losses left in order to push at 11-1 (32:15). Plus, Iowa State’s big flaw (43:00) and a roundtable look at candidates to replace Clay Helton at USC (51:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 8 seconds
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: USC fires Clay Helton (9/13)

Bud Elliott breaks down the breaking news that Clay Helton has been fired by USC. Helton is 19-14 in his past 33 games with the Trojans. What went wrong for Helton at USC? Who could be the next head coach? Bud throws together a list of names that could be next up for the USC Trojans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/202123 minutes, 8 seconds
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Upon Further Review: AP vs. Coaches Top 25, Week 3 storylines, more (09/13)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down college football rankings and looks ahead to Week 3. First, breaking down the new college football rankings with team-by-team comparisons in their AP Top 25 vs. Coaches Poll rankings with Texas A&M (10:05), Ohio State (14:30), Penn State (22:35), Florida (25:00) an Notre Dame (30:00). Then, Upon Further Review allows for final thoughts and takes from Week 2 (33:30) before turning the page to Week 3 storylines, starting with Penn State hosting Auburn (40:11). Plus, Cincinnati has a Power Five challenge at Indiana (46:00), Texas has a new starting QB (48:16), notable injuries from around college football (52:08) and much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
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Week 2 Instant Reaction: Texas isn’t back, Oregon upsets Ohio State, QB injuries, more (09/12)

The Cover 3 crew recaps Oregon and Iowa’s big wins plus more from Week 2 in college football. First, the big takeaways from Ohio State’s home loss to Oregon (1:35) and Iowa rolling over Iowa State (13:10). Then, Texas falls short in an opportunity at Arkansas (18:20), Florida State loses in the final moments to Jacksonville State (21:40) and a recap of SEC action (29:30). Plus, Pac-12 struggles outside of Oregon (39:00), Notre Dame’s close call with Toledo (44:15), more ACC struggles including NC State’s loss at Mississippi State (47:10), SEC West power rankings (55:30) and more takeaways from Week 2.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/20211 hour, 16 minutes, 40 seconds
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Big 12 announces expansion: BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston (9/10)

Big 12 has announced its four new schools after the departures of Oklahoma and Texas: Houston, Cincinnati, BYU, and UCF. The Cover 3 crew is here to break down what this all means. SUBSCRIBE TO Cover 3 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/Cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @BudElliott3, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/202119 minutes, 16 seconds
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College football betting picks: Week 2 Locks (09/09)

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 2 in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Michigan hosting Washington under the lights in the Big House (7:42), a top-10 battle between Iowa State and Iowa (13:45), Miami looking to rebound against Appalachian State (20:00), the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy battle between Air Force and Navy (24:10), NC State’s visit to Starkville to play Mississippi State (30:00) and a Cover 3 family house divided situation with Penn State and Ball State (33:15). Plus, Cal-TCU (38:50), Virginia-Illinois (40:10), Oklahoma State-Tulsa (42:30), Texas-Arkansas (47:10), the headline game of the weekend in Ohio State-Oregon (51:33) and much more including our MoneyLine Sprinkles for Week 2.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/9/20211 hour, 18 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mailbag! Top 5 SEC quarterbacks, ways to fix targeting, more (09/08)

The Cover 3 talks top 25 rankings and answers listener questions on Notre Dame and SEC QBs. First, what’s the best path forward for UConn football after moving on from Randy Edsall (2:30) and reaction to the new AP Top 25 poll that includes notes on UCLA, Indiana and the jockeying among top five teams (10:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ol’ Bag Of Mail with listener questions on Brian Kelly’s quarterback development (15:15), ranking the top five SEC quarterbacks (20:20) and a bigger discussion on how targeting can be addressed in a way that helps the sport (30:30). Finally, who is the most important figure in the Alabama football program right now NOT named Nick Saban (49:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/202154 minutes, 58 seconds
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Notre Dame-Florida State takeaways, ACC's tough Week 1, should Big 12 add even more teams? (09/06)

The Cover 3 crew discusses FSU's big performance in a loss and more Week 2 headlines. First, with the live episode recording on Monday afternoon we open with last-minute thoughts on Ole Miss-Louisville and whether Lane Kiffin's absence impacts our expectations (01:30), Then, takeaways from Notre Dame surviving Florida State (8:37), how the ACC bounces back from its losses in Week 1 (26:18) and how when you play impacts how the game is discussed for the big national TV windows (34:18). Then, thoughts on the Big 12's seemingly imminent expansion moves (38:06), key injury updates Alabama, Michigan and Minnesota (46:22) and live audience questions including a value Heisman Trophy pick, Cal's future after losing to Nevada and Iowa State's struggles against Northern Iowa (52:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 8 seconds
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Week 1 Instant Reaction: Alabama shines, Georgia tops Clemson, upsets galore (09/05)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the best of Week 1 on Saturday night in college football. First, how Georgia’s defense dominated against Clemson and what needs to improve for both teams moving forward (2:30). Then, Penn State picks up a much-needed win at Wisconsin (12:30), UCLA handles LSU (21:40), Oklahoma survives a scare from Tulane (25:40) and FCS schools are one of the weekends biggest winners thanks to a handful of upsets (28:00). Then, what Virginia Tech revealed about North Carolina in its Friday night win (35:00), Bryce Young answering concerns in Alabama’s romp of Miami (43:00), lessons from the week in Big Ten action (59:00) and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 25 seconds
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College football betting picks: Week 1 Locks (09/02)

The Cover 3 crew locks up their favorite plays for Week 1. The show begins with the Thursday action first for the early birds with plays on NC State-USF, UCF-Boise State and Ohio State-Minnesota (6:30). Then it’s on to the weekend action with Northwestern Michigan State (21:00), Alabama-Miami (24:00), North Carolina-Virginia Tech (28:30), Ole Miss-Louisville (35:50), Illinois-UTSA (40:30), Clemson-Georgia (47:30) and Florida State-Notre Dame (53:30) among the highlights from 36 combined against the spread or over-under selections. Plus, Moneyline Sprinkles focuses on two Power Five non-conference showdowns and two conference openers from Week 1 (1:12:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/20211 hour, 21 minutes, 40 seconds
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Teams with most to gain -- or lose -- in Week 1, CFP and title picks (09/01)

The Cover 3 crew makes their official playoff picks for 2021. The conversation opens with looking for spots in the Week 1 slate where teams have a lot to gain or lose based on the result, starting with North Carolina’s ACC title chances being on the line at Virginia Tech on Friday night (2:30). Then, what a win at Wisconsin would mean for Penn State (6:20), the springboard opportunity for UCLA hosting LSU (10:00), the long shot chances for Miami (17:45) and bowl hopes on the line for both West Virginia and Maryland (22:00). Plus, putting our official predictions on the record with our College Football Playoff and National Championship picks for the 2021 season (37:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/202151 minutes, 33 seconds
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QB battle updates from Texas, Oregon and more Monday takeaways (08/30)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Week 1 depth charts and the latest CFB news. First, what Hudson Card beating out Casey Thompson says about Texas’ offense and what Steve Sarkisian has in mind for the opening weeks of the season (2:30). Then the quarterback discussion moves on to Oregon tabbing Anthony Brown, Tennessee going with Joe Milton and Florida State naming both McKenzie Milton and Jordan Travis as co-starters. Plus, a Scott Frost quote that reveals plenty about the state of Nebraska football (17:45), the strange story of an aggressively scheduled high school football season (37:30) and the best weeknight games in Week 1 (44:50).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/202153 minutes, 58 seconds
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Week 0 Instant Reaction: Scott Frost hot seat, UCLA impresses and more (08/28)

The Cover 3 crew recaps the biggest headlines from Saturday in college football. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott discuss Illinois’ impressive win against Nebraska at home, what UCLA showed in its early-game efforts against Hawaii and what to take away from all the Week 0 games as we look ahead to the first big weekend of college football action. Topics include Scott Frost’s hot seat, realistic expectations for the Fighting Illini under Bret Bielema and whether UCLA has answered all of the concerns regarding whether or not it’s going to be a breakthrough team in 2021.    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/202153 minutes, 54 seconds
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College football betting picks: Week 0 Locks (08/26)

The Cover 3 crew locks up their favorite plays for Week 0. First, two Lock Fights highlight the breakdown for Nebraska-Illinois with opposite bets on both the side and the total (4:15). Then, what to expect from a UConn team that didn’t play in 2020 as it travels to Fresno State (12:17), what Chip Kelly’s non-conference record against the spread should tell us about UCLA-Hawaii (21:26) and whether a rivalry trend will continue along I-10 between UTEP and New Mexico State (27:00). Plus, Locks for San Jose State and Southern Utah in the night cap and Moneyline Sprinkles for Week 0 (33:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/26/202144 minutes, 37 seconds
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2021 Cover 3 Fantasy Draft (08/25)

The Cover 3 crew drafts college football teams for the 2021 season. The draft begins with a run on the popular picks for the College Football Playoff and national championship (2:40) but then the unique roster qualifications kick in with a run on the Sun Belt in the third round (5:50). Listen in as the crew debates how best to fill out their roster with one team from every Power Five conference, three Group of Five squads and two wild cards, including a surprising order for the non-Oregon Pac-12 teams (11:20) and a couple of SEC wild card selections in the final three rounds (16:40). Then, analysis and grades for everyone’s draft (26:30) and quarterback news from Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Syracuse (31:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/25/202141 minutes, 13 seconds
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Week Zero Storylines, impact of the ACC-B1G-Pac-12 alliance (08/23)

The Cover 3 crew looks ahead to the first weekend of college football! We open the show with a breakdown of the storylines surrounding the Week Zero games, with a specific focus on Nebraska, Illinois and UCLA (2:00). Then it’s on to big-picture topics with an attempt to define our expectations for the reported alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 (13:00). Plus, Ohio State ends its quarterback battle while Texas and others have yet to name a starter (27:00) and recapping a big weekend from the recruiting trail (38:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/202149 minutes, 10 seconds
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2021 Win Totals Locks: College Football Picks and Predictions (08/19)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for 2021 win totals in college football. It’s a loaded show with multiple agreements, unity and even a couple of Lock Infinity selections and Lock Fights. Teams discussed with picks and predictions on the regular season win total include Miami (4:00), Illinois (7:00), NC State (9:20), BYU (11:30), Michigan (13:20), Ohio State (15:00), Auburn (17:00), Alabama (18:30), Florida (21:00), Kansas State (22:30), Iowa State (24:40), Iowa (26:30), Kansas (28:00), Louisiana (32:40), Northwestern (34:30), Oregon (37:00), Nebraska (39:20), Boston College (43:50), North Carolina (46:00) and Mississippi State (48:20).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/19/202158 minutes, 15 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: SEC West (08/18)

The Cover 3 makes picks and predictions for Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M and more. First, instant reaction to breaking news that Nebraska is under investigation by the NCAA, including what it means for Scott Frost and expectations for 2021 (1:45). Then it’s on to the win totals for the SEC West, leading with Alabama’s quest for another undefeated regular season (10:30) and questions about how Texas A&M will look on offense (18:30). Plus, LSU looks to rebound (31:00), Ole Miss hopes to ride its high-powered offense to a top 25 finish (41:15), year one with Bryan Harsin at Auburn (48:20) and win totals picks for Mississippi State (54:00) and Arkansas (58:45).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/18/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
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Camp Buzz: Notre Dame, Oregon, LSU, Alabama, more (08/17)

The Cover 3 crew shares notes from fall camp and scrimmages. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott run down some of the latest headlines coming from 247Sports as fall camp continues across the country. First, what Jack Coan winning the quarterback battle at Notre Dame says about the former Wisconsin starter (2:00) and how Mario Cristobal’s praise of freshman Ty Thompson could be as impactful on the recruiting trail as it is to our expectations for the Ducks this fall (5:45). Then, LSU has both injury issues on defense and exciting freshmen crating some buzz on offense (12:00), South Carolina is asking a graduate assistant to move to the active roster (18:00) plus notes from Auburn (21:00), Alabama (23:00), Northwestern (26:45) and more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/202134 minutes
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2021 College Football Win Totals: SEC East (08/16)

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for Georgia, Florida and more. The SEC takes center stage this week, beginning with Georgia’s chances to re-take the division and our expectations for the massive season opener against Clemson (2:00). Then, how Dan Mullen’s reputation and history should impact your pick for Florida’s win total (12:40), changes on offense for Kentucky (21:40) and big year two for Eli Drinkwitz at Missouri (33:30). Plus, finding the wins for the first-year coaches at Tennessee (45:00), South Carolina (51:35) and Vanderbilt (59:00).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Notre Dame, BYU, Cincinnati, UCF and more (08/13)

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for Notre Dame, BYU and top G5 teams. As we wind down the conference-by-conference win totals series it’s time to take a look at the independents and some notable win totals from the Group of Five conferences. Up first is Notre Dame and a schedule that welcomes non-ACC teams back to the slate (2:00) and BYU looking to maintain success in the post-Zach Wilson era (12:00). Then, a focus on the American Athletic Conference with Cincinnati looking to repeat as champs (21:30) and UCF in the mix as well with Gus Malzahn taking over (33:00). Plus, Louisiana (46:30) and Coastal Carolina (54:15) headlining an exciting year in the Sun Belt and a rapid-fire round with picks for ULM, UConn, Nevada, SMU, Troy and more (59:00).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/13/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 2 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten West (08/11)

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and more. First, whether the Badgers will reclaim their position atop the division with a double-digit win season (2:00) and what Iowa needs in order to challenge Wisconsin for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game (10:00). Then, Minnesota looks for a bounce back to what P.J. Fleck helped the Gophers accomplish in 2019 (18:00), defending division champion Northwestern hopes to continue exceeding oddsmakers expectations (26:00) and Nebraska is trying to go bowling for the first time with Scott Frost as head coach (39:45). Plus, will high-end talent win out and help Purdue get to six wins (47:20) and what’s in store for year one with Bret Bielema at Illinois (53:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Fantasy Football Today DFS' Podcast

*Fantasy Football Today DFS is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever else podcasts are found* Want to dominate DFS this year? The Fantasy Football Today DFS crew will get you ready to crush Daily Fantasy Football. Join host Frank Stampfl alongside DFS analysts Mike McClure and Sia Nejad twice a week for the most well-rounded analysis in the industry. On Tuesdays the crew will focus on optimized lineups, pricing, stacks and more. On Thursdays they’ll deep-dive each game, focusing on perceived ownership, leverage plays, matchups, and updated lineups. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/20211 minute, 19 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten East (08/10)

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for OSU, Michigan, Penn State and more. First, getting things rolling a lot of optimism around Ohio State (1:45) and expectations of a bounce back year for Penn State (6:45). Then, whether Michigan’s win total lines up with expectations (15:00), Indiana’s chance to prove the experts wrong again (24:00) and Maryland’s chances to make a bowl game (34:55). Plus, big seasons ahead in year two for Mel Tucker at Michigan State (40:30) and Greg Schiano at Rutgers (47:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/202158 minutes, 39 seconds
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Remembering Bobby Bowden: His legacy, untold stories from Florida State and more (08/09)

The Cover 3 crew reflects on Bobby Bowden's impact on college football. With his passing over the weekend, Bobby Bowden has been remembered across the college football landscape and there's no better resource for stories and insight than our own Danny Kanell. The entire crew discusses ways that Bowden was innovative with his approach to scheduling, play-calling and his ability to seal the deal on in-home visits in recruiting, but only Danny can give us that peak behind the scenes to what it was like to play for the legendary head coach during his reign as the leader of one of college football's iconic programs. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/202115 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mailbag! How does Quinn Ewers’ early arrival impact Ohio State’s QB future? (08/06)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Quinn Ewers, the Pac-12 and more. First, with five-star Quinn Ewers reclassifying and joining Ohio State early, what does that mean for CJ Stroud and the rest of an already-loaded quarterback room (2:00)? Then we keep it in Columbus with expectations for freshman running back Treyveon Henderson (12:15) before moving to a discussion on what the Pac-12 needs to accomplish on the field to improve its reputation (15:30). Plus, if the NFL adopted a one-and-done rule for the draft, debating the impacts on college football (22:30) and a look into the crystal ball to predict how big-time college football might look in 2035 (37:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/6/20211 hour, 1 minute, 32 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Big 12 (08/04)

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for Oklahoma, Texas and more. First, looking at a Sooners team that enters the season with not only Big 12 title but national championship expectations (2:30) and a debate as to whether Iowa State will match its 2021 hype in the win column (7:20). Then, year one with Steve Sarkisian at Texas (17:40), considering the ceiling and the floor for Oklahoma State (26:30), TCU as one of the most interesting teams in the league’s middle pack and a big year for Neal Brown at West Virginia (43:30). All that plus schedule breakdowns and win total picks for Baylor (48:30), Kansas State (53:50), Texas Tech (59:00) and Kansas (1:03:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Pac-12 South (08/02)

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for USC, UCLA and more. First, how to view Arizona State’s likely outcomes for 2021 with their win total off the board because of alleged NCAA recruiting violations and picks for the Sun Devils based on the schedule and what we know now (2:45). Then, whether USC’s talent can help it win the Pac-12 South (13:40), where Utah stacks up against the top division contenders (20:45) and expectations for Chip Kelly and UCLA (29:00). Finally, Colorado’s ceiling after a strong showing in 2020 (37:30), an uphill climb for Arizona in year one with Jedd Fisch (44:45) and after comments from the Pac-12 commissioner how conference realignment might have slowed the expansion of the College Football Playoff (51:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 13 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Pac-12 North (07/30)

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for Oregon, Washington and more. First, there are huge non-conference games early on for both Oregon (2:00) and Washington (8:30), so how does that impact each of them in hitting their 9-win total for the 2021 regular season? Then, Cal hopes to find an offensive spark (15:00), Nick Rolovich is making headlines going into year two at Washington State (22:45) and Oregon State looks to recapture the success from 2019 in their first full season since (29:30). Finally, a debate on where Stanford stands and why expectations have changed since the beginning of the David Shaw era (35:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/202147 minutes, 36 seconds
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Conference realignment update: The Big 12 strikes back (07/29)

The Cover 3 crew talks the latest on Texas, Oklahoma, the Big 12 and the SEC. While the SEC presidents are expected to vote on Texas and Oklahoma joining the league, with both schools expected to accept any invitations, there is far more drama behind the scenes with the remaining eight Big 12 teams. Chip Patterson, Danny Kanell and Tom Fornelli discuss the Big 12’s cease and desist letter to ESPN and the allegations that schools are being recruited to apply for membership in the AAC. What does this aggressive action mean for conference realignment and what are other fallouts, including the timeline for expansion of the College Football Playoff?  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/29/202126 minutes, 50 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals: ACC Atlantic (07/28)

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for Clemson, Florida State, more. The conversation begins with a look at Clemson, heavily favored to win the ACC and carrying a win total of 11.5. Will the Tigers go undefeated in the regular season (1:50)? Then, a big jump down to the middle pack of the Atlantic Division with Boston College entering year two with Jeff Hafley (14:25), NC State carrying a lot of returning experience and momentum (25:25) and a Louisville team that’s looking to bounce back (32:20). Finally, what’s ahead for Wake Forest (43:00), whether Florida State will be in a bowl game (50:45) and buying or selling Syracuse finding more success this fall after a disappointing and disjointed 2020 season (59:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/28/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 58 seconds
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🚨 Conference realignment update: Texas, Oklahoma eye 2025 move from Big 12 to SEC (07/27) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew updates the latest from conference realignment in college sports. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell discuss Tuesday’s breaking news that Texas and Oklahoma have officially applied for membership in the SEC, looking to a 2025 move after the end of their existing contract with the Big 12. What’s it going to be like over the next four years in the Big 12, and what will it take for Texas and Oklahoma to make their move before 2025? Plus, what’s next for the remaining Big 12 members and how COVID-19 and the 2020 season may have played a role in this landscape-shifting wave of conference realignment.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/202127 minutes, 22 seconds
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2021 College Football Win Totals Predictions: ACC Coastal (07/26)

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for UNC, Miami and more. After opening up with a check-in on the Big 12 as Oklahoma and Texas officially made their intentions to leave known (1:30), the 2021 Cover 3 Win Totals series begins with a double-digit total for North Carolina (6:00) and a discussion as whether Miami overcome a difficult schedule and win the Coastal (14:00). Plus, Pitt as a chaos team (20:00), how much Justin Funete’s hot seat should factor in win total predictions (27:30) and more win total breakdowns for Virginia (33:45), Georgia Tech (41:00) and Duke (46:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/202156 minutes, 35 seconds
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🚨TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA ARE REALLY GOING TO LEAVE THE BIG 12!!! FOR THE SEC!?! (7/23)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the breaking news around conference realignment. Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell discuss the fallout from Texas and Oklahoma's plans to leave the Big 12, what the SEC might look like with its two potential new members and what's next for all of college football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/23/202118 minutes, 27 seconds
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🚨 Conference realignment: Texas, Oklahoma reportedly eyeing Big 12 split, will SEC say yes? (07/22) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the possibility of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli link up for an emergency podcast to discuss one of the biggest stories in college sports. The conversation begins with how realistic the monumental move seems at this point, but also includes the many dynamics of the Texas-Texas A&M relationship, whether either school could pursue independence or join another league if the SEC says no and much, much more.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/22/202139 minutes, 31 seconds
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Nick Saban’s ‘seven-figure’ NIL guess for Bryce Young, ACC’s new boss, more (07/21)

The Cover 3 crew shares takeaways from media days at the ACC and SEC. First, the big-picture takeaways from new ACC commissioner Jim Phillips, including playoff expansion, NIL and a call for re-thinking the NCAA and college sports governance (3:30). Then, why Nick Saban’s “seven-figure” guess for Bryce Young’s money made in the NIL era is probably close to accurate (14:00), Clemson and UNC players speaking out against the 12-team playoff proposal (25:50) and some debate on the construction of a preseason all-conference team (36:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/21/202149 minutes, 18 seconds
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Underrated 2021 storylines: Penn State’s bounce back, Year 2 coaches and more (07/19)

The Cover 3 crew talks key topics under the radar in the 2021 college football preview. The conversation begins in the Big Ten where Ohio State, Michigan and Nebraska are going to get plenty of attention but Penn State is one of the most interesting teams in the conference (2:30). Then, the many narratives around the very fluid middle pack in the Big 12 (9:00), notable coaches going into Year 2 (14:30), the impact of immediately eligible transfers who project to be Power Five starters (17:30), the Pac-12’s non-conference schedule (23:00) and the second-best team in the ACC Atlantic (31:00). Finally, headlines from a busy weekend on the recruiting trail that included Lincoln Riley getting a commitment from another five-star quarterback (41:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/202155 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mailbag! What schools could woo Mark Stoops away from Kentucky? (07/16)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Kentucky football, Hawaii recruiting and more. First, kicking things off with a review of Dennis Dodd’s hot seat rankings (1:30) before the mailbag brings some reaction to our Coaching Staff Draft (10:00). Then, why Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has one of the best contracts in college sports (15:00) and times a school lost a coach and upgraded with his replacement (20:20). Finally, the story of Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave brings recruiting rankings into focus (25:50) and why it’s hard to recruit to Hawaii (32:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/202138 minutes, 30 seconds
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Big 12 Media Days Preview: Questions for Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa State (07/14)

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Ben Kercheval to talk Matt Campbell and more Big 12 topics. First, why a former 5-star wide receiver’s transfer away from Georgia says about the Bulldogs’ depth at the position (1:30) and reflecting on the career of Frank Solich after his retirement announcement on Wednesday (8:55). Then it’s on to the burning questions for the players and coaches at Big 12 Media Days, including what’s expected from Oklahoma’s defense and whether Steve Sarkisian will have Texas competing for a conference title in year one (15:00). Finally, Ben discusses how Matt Campbell has positioned Iowa State to do something it's never done before, and what needs to happen to beat out Oklahoma for the Big 12 title (33:30).  Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the The People’s Choice podcast awards: podcastawards.com/app/signup  Check out Ben’s feature on Matt Campbell and Iowa State: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/iowa-state-coach-matt-campbell-tasked-with-leading-cyclones-past-unprecedented-expectations-in-2021/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/202151 minutes
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Michigan Wolverines (07/13)

Sam Webb joins Bud Elliott to preview a big year for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan. Sam covers the Wolverines for The Michigan Insider on 247Sports and he helps us take a look back at a strange 2020 season and set the expectations for the team in 2021. Tune in to find out what you can take away from last year’s struggles and how the program addressed those issues, the quarterback battle between Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy, what the defense will look like in the post-Don Brown era and much more. Plus, with an eye on the win total the question must be asked: is 8-4 good enough for Jim Harbaugh and this staff?  Get all the latest on Michigan football at The Michigan Insider and check out their current deal of one month of a VIP subscription for only $1 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/202127 minutes, 13 seconds
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Take your pick: Florida or Texas A&M, Penn State or Wisconsin, Miami or UNC (07/12)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the NFL, teams with the best 5-year outlook and more. First, continuing the discussion of college football program and Euro sides in the wake of Itay’s win over England (6:15) and an interesting hypothetical that limits NFL teams to signing players that went to school within a 300 mile radius — if this is the case, who are the powers in the AFC and NFC (7:55)? Then, a listener has some either/or options from each Power Five conference with the premise being an investment for the next five years (14:33) and conference realignment fun with some Power Five-Group of Five swaps (35:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/202156 minutes, 10 seconds
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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Attacking Third' Podcast

'Attacking Third' a new tri-weekly podcast from CBS Sports is available now. Download and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get episodes as soon as they are released. A soccer podcast from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/20212 minutes, 2 seconds
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Cover 3 Coach Draft: Nick Saban, Ryan Day, Lincoln Riley, top assistants highlight picks (07/09)

The Cover 3 crew is drafting our favorite coaches in college football. First, a debate as to whether Nick Saban is too good to be included in the draft and finally the reveal of everyone’s approach to the draft with their first round picks (2:00). Then, discussing the depth of quality offensive coordinators vs. quality defensive coordinators (11:50), a delayed run on head coaches that starts with Lincoln Riley and Ryan Day (24:00) and a full review and analysis of our built-out skeleton staffs with one head coach, one offensive coordinator, one defensive coordinator and three wild card position coaches (39:40).  Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast for The People’s Choice podcast awards at podcastawards.com/app/signup/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/9/202149 minutes, 59 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Ohio State Buckeyes (07/08)

Dave Biddle of Bucknuts joins Bud Elliott to break down Ohio State heading into 2021. The conversation begins with what you could take away from 2020 in the shortened season (1:30) and the strength of the offense being one of the best wide receiver rooms in the country (5:30). Then, what Ohio State needs out of the running game and offensive line to be successful (10:00) and what to expect from the defense in 2021 (14:00). Finally, setting expectations for the team this fall: is it national championship or bust (22:20)? Get all the latest on Ohio State football over at Bucknuts and fans should check out their premium deal for VIP subscriptions starting at one month for only $1 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/8/202125 minutes, 25 seconds
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Playoff expansion: Inside the discussions behind the scenes, next steps and more (07/07)

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd for an insider’s take on playoff expansion. First, the factors that will determine whether the new playoff format will be in place by 2023 (4:30), how the Rose Bowl plays a role in the decisions about the quarterfinals (15:00) and whether Notre Dame was a winner or loser in the proposed format with no shot at a top-four seed (22:15). Then, how schools are reacting to the new NIL era (41:00) and why the most interesting hot seat conversation heading into 2021 surrounds Nebraska coach Scott Frost (53:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/7/20211 hour, 1 second
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On Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy in the NIL era (07/05)

The Cover 3 crew discusses Reggie Bush’s Heisman, transfers and more. First, discussing the debate around Reggie Bush and whether the new NIL era should include a review and possible reversal of the punishments from his NCAA violations, including the return of his Heisman Trophy (1:45). Then, airing some grievances with our pet peeves around the college football (18:08), whether transfers can give significant insider info to their new teams (32:50) and what’s ahead for players who entered the transfer portal but might not have a landing spot (38:00). Plus, a follow-up on “teams that can win a title” with a specific focus on those who can but haven’t yet in the playoff era (45:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/202154 minutes, 1 second
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Mailbag! Can Texas and Texas A&M be great at the same time? (07/02)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Texas, Michigan, recruiting and more. First, some instant reaction to the first hours of the NIL era (2:00) before starting this week’s mailbag with a look at whether coaches can or do improve as recruiters (12:30). Then, comparing Euro 2020 sides to college football teams (17:25), a breakdown of how 247Sports evaluates elite talent (24:00) and whether Texas and Texas A&M can both be at peak efficiency at the same time (33:10). Plus, a minute on Kansas State (36:40), a review of Iowa State’s 2020 (40:30) and why there isn’t more hype for JJ McCarthy at Michigan (45:10).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/2/202154 minutes, 20 seconds
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NIL Eve: Questions and expectations for the Name, Image and Likeness era (06/30)

The Cover 3 crew discusses what’s ahead with college athlete endorsements. On July 1, nearly a dozen states will enact legislation allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their eligibility and the NCAA is set to approve temporary rules to provide that same opportunity to everyone across the country. So here on June 30, we wanted to know: what will the NIL era look like for most college football players (1:30), how much money can we expect to see in these deals (10:00) and how will schools use their resources to help players with the process (19:33)? Then, how much does recruiting factor into non-conference and road scheduling and vice versa? As recruiting has modernized does making those trips to talent hotbeds for road games still matter (30:15)?  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/202145 minutes, 42 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Utah Utes (06/29)

Steve Bartle of Ute Zone joins Bud Elliott to preview Utah’s 2021 college football season. Steve explains how some of the difficulties of the Pac-12 season impacted Utah’s performance in 2020, why fans close to the program are setting their expectations higher than Las Vegas’ win total, how running back has become a real strength once again for the offense and how another year of experience will help a defense that underwent significant turnover from 2019 to 2020.  Check out all the latest on Utah football at UteZone.com and get all of the exclusive insider information on the program with a VIP subscription, available now for only $1 for the first month.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/202126 minutes, 15 seconds
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2021 Oklahoma Drill Draft: Texas A&M, Alabama, Ohio State well represented (06/28)

The Cover 3 crew is assembling the best Oklahoma Drill squad with 2021 college football players. After doing an all-time Oklahoma Drill Draft earlier this summer, we’re back with the same format (two OL, two DL, one RB, one LB) but this time only using players from 2021 college football rosters. The draft starts with a run on the trenches and nothing but linemen picked in the first two rounds (1:33) before Bijan Robinson breaks the seal on the running backs in the third round (10:00). After the offensive linemen positions were all filled by the end of the fourth round (19:40) the attention turned to running backs and linebackers in the final eight picks of the draft (26:30). Then, grades and analysis for everyone’s draft (34:40), the best players not picked from the big board (42:20) and a quick note on how NC State’s College World Series fiasco should inform our expectations for college football in the fall (51:20).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/28/20211 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
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Mailbag! How many schools could Nick Saban lead to a national championship in 5 years? (06/25)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the playoff, super seniors, Texas QBs and more. First, a hypothetical sets up every program at peak efficiency and performance at the same time: so who wins the national championship? (1:30). Then, putting Nick Saban at different jobs to determine if he could win a national championship within a five-year window (15:00), the impact of the 12-team playoff on the coaching carousel (27:00) and what it means for a scholarship offer to be “committable” in recruiting (36:38). Plus, who benefits most from super seniors (44:30) and the Texas quarterback competition between Casey Thompson and Hudson Card (49:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/202157 minutes, 18 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: UCLA Bruins (06/24)

Dave Woods of Bruin Report Online joins Bud Elliott to discuss Chip Kelly and the upcoming season. The conversation begins with the win total and the pressure on Kelly to deliver on expectations here in his fourth year with UCLA, but also discusses the development of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, where the team needs to improve defensively, how the program’s recruiting efforts have evolved in recent years and much more.  Check out Bruin Report Online for all the latest on UCLA football and basketball, including their current offer of a VIP subscription with one month for only $1 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/24/202125 minutes, 52 seconds
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Cover 3 WR/TE Draft: Ohio State dominates, Alabama and Oklahoma get multiple picks (06/23)

The Cover 3 crew picks some of their favorite pass catchers for 2021. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell are back in the Cover 3 draft war room assembling the best balance of proven production and potential with a six-round draft of wide receivers and tight ends. Things get started with two Ohio State wide receivers going in the first round (3:00) and a run on tight ends in the second round (7:45). Tune in to see how many more Ohio State wide receivers hear their name called in the third round (15:45), the lone Group of Five selection and two Clemson receivers in the fourth round (20:00) and much more. Plus, the names that were next up from the big board (34:30) and grading the teams assembled in the draft (40:40).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/23/202159 minutes, 58 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: North Carolina Tar Heels (07/22)

Ross Martin of Inside Carolina joins Chip Patterson to talk UNC football. Ross explains how expectations have changed under Mack Brown, why there’s a feeling that last year’s team fell short, how Sam Howell has progressed as a quarterback and why ACC Coastal Division title contention is a fair set of expectations for 2021. Plus, picking every game on the schedule and where North Carolina has improved the most thanks to the recruiting trail.  You can find all the latest UNC football and basketball news at Inside Carolina and check out their VIP offer of two months for just $1 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/22/202120 minutes, 54 seconds
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🚨NCAA loses 9-0 in Supreme Court ruling: What it means for college athletes (06/21) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew discusses the immediate and long-term impacts of the Supreme Court ruling. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss what exactly the Supreme Court ruled on in the NCAA v. Alston case, why antitrust laws are the issue for the NCAA and how the written decisions opened the door for future lawsuits that address players getting paid.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/202117 minutes, 11 seconds
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Cover 3 QB Draft: DJU, Spencer Rattler, Sam Howell highlight 2021 selections (06/21)

The Cover 3 crew picks their favorite college football quarterbacks for 2021. The offseason tradition continues as Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell open up their war rooms for another Cover 3 draft, this time focusing on the quarterback position for the upcoming season in college football. There’s little debate or argument at the top with Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei going first overall (3:00), but differing views by the end of the first round (9:45) with off-the-radar picks coming as early as pick No. 7 overall (20:45). Once all four rounds are complete, the crew reveals their big boards and discuss the best players not to be selected (30:20) as well as draft grades and analysis for all four quarterback rooms (45:44).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/202155 minutes, 15 seconds
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Mailbag! Trouble at Arizona State, Arch Manning recruiting predictions, more (06/18)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Georgia football, Arch Manning and more. First, what to make of the reporting around an NCAA investigation at Arizona State involving alleged recruiting violations (1:30) then it’s into the big ‘ol bag of mail with a look into the crystal ball for 2023 quarterback Arch Manning (15:00). Also: the status of Georgia’s offensive renaissance (24:00), how Matt Campbell influenced Big 12 defenses (27:50), building an entire college football team with clones of just one player (33:50) and how Super Seniors and the transfer portal are creating scholarship count issues across the country (38:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/18/202151 minutes, 7 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: NC State Wolfpack (06/17)

Cory Smith of Pack Pride joins Chip Patterson to talk NC State football. Cory and Chip recount the ups and downs of a strange 2020 season that produced one of the most inspiring years of Wolfpack football, and how that sets the stage for high expectations when it comes to 2021. Plus, what we learned about the team’s depth this spring and some of the key players in making NC State a program where NFL talent is developed.  Follow Cory and all the great 247Sports NC State coverage at Pack Pride Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/17/202118 minutes, 46 seconds
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One of these 16 teams will win the national title (06/16)

The Cover 3 crew discusses recruiting’s impact on winning a national championship. The conversation opens with an explanation on the Blue-Chip Ratio and the reveal of the teams on the list for 2021 (3:30). Then, how certain programs have moved up and down the list in recent years and the group narrows the field by striking teams for various reasons beyond the recruiting data (23:00). Plus, the TV side of the playoff’s impact on college football (38:20) and the winners and losers of conferences losing divisions in the new 12-team playoff era (50:13).  Check out Bud Elliott’s Blue-Chip Ratio write-up for 2021 at 247Sports Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/16/202158 minutes, 1 second
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Iowa State Cyclones (06/15)

Michael Swain of Cyclone Alert joins Bud Elliott to talk Iowa State football. Hear how the rivalry game against Iowa will set the tone for whether Iowa State can meet its double-digit win expectations, why the passing game is the key to the offense taking another step, and what a great season would mean for Matt Campbell’s future. Follow Michael on Twitter (@MSwain247) and all the great 247Sports Iowa State coverage at Cyclone Alert.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/202122 minutes, 1 second
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How will the 12-team playoff impact the rest of the bowl season? (06/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks expansion, plus the most important developments in college football. First, continued discussion around the news that the College Football Playoff is moving towards a new 12-team playoff format (2:00), including how the expanded field will impact the rest of the traditional bowl season calendar (15:50). Then, after getting to show off in Mike Norvell’s Slingshot Danny shares some thoughts from his visit to Florida State (25:40) and a quarterback transfer resets the battle at Colorado (39:40). Finally, from cable television to clock rules and the access to digital video, the group discusses the most important or impactful developments that have helped shape the sport of college football (43:00).    Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/14/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mailbag! Could Aaron Rodgers lead Cal to the playoff in 2021? (06/11)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the NFL Draft, the College Football Playoff and more. First, a hypothetical involving the ability for NFL quarterbacks to return to the colleges where they played and join the current roster in their current form (1:30) and testing Tom and Danny to see how many schools they can name for first round NFL Draft picks (10:15). Then, advising a listener planning a college football road trip for the fall (23:00), who Penn State might target if it needed to replace James Franklin (30:50) and a College Football Playoff pick ‘em with very specific rules identifying potential first-timers (36:45). Finally, comparing Michigan State and Tennessee (41:30) and whether you can win football games down a player after a listener suggests an update to the ejection rules (46:45).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/202157 minutes, 10 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Georgia Bulldogs (06/10)

Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 joins Chip Patterson to discuss Georgia's title hopes in 2021. It's a busy summer for Dawgs247 looking at the program's future now that camps are running and recruits are traveling across the region. Rusty took some time to join Chip to discuss the Bulldogs' present, specifically in terms of the roster heading into the upcoming season. Topics include how Georgia got better at the end of the 2020 season, how the additions of Arik Gilbert from LSU and Derion Kendrick from Clemson fit into the current roster, realistic expectations for 2021 and much more. Check out Dawgs247 and their current VIP subscription of one month for just $1 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/10/202118 minutes, 59 seconds
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College Football Playoff Expansion Debated: Who benefits, what model works best and more (06/09)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the many options for the CFP’s future. First, reaction to the momentum for a 12-team model (4:00) and whether expansion is better or worse for the sport when it comes to determining a champion (15:00). Then, the potential of upsets in an expanded playoff (23:30), debating the value of fan delusion (29:00) and how much impact conference championship weekend should have in the playoff selection process (34:00). Finally, does all this change suggest college football needs fixing (39:30) and other playoff models that could wind up emerging as the CFP leaders negotiate the future of the college football’s postseason (49:00).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/202156 minutes, 34 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Miami Hurricanes (06/08)

David Lake joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on Miami football. David Lake has covered the Hurricanes for more than 15 years and offers his expertise for InsideTheU, 247Sports’ Miami site. He reflects on 2020, a season where Miami “won the games they were supposed to win” and explains why the wide receiver position will determine the team’s ceiling in 2021. Plus, why Miami fans should feel better about the turnover on defensive line after spring practice and much more.     Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/8/202121 minutes, 37 seconds
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🚨 Alabama extends Nick Saban’s contract through 2029 (06/07) 🚨

The Cover 3 Crew reacts to Nick Saban’s contract extension with Alabama. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Saban’s deal, which runs through the 2028 season and 2029 recruiting cycle, in this Emergency Pod edition of the show. Topics include whether Saban will coach Alabama until the end of the deal, how many titles the Tide will win in that span and what this news means for the rest of the SEC.     Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/202114 minutes, 15 seconds
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College football recruiting: What makes a good recruiter? (06/07)

The Cover 3 crew returns to talk high school recruiting and Georgia’s transfer portal headlines. First, what exactly went down at Florida State’s Midnight Madness as thousands of prospects showed up to Tallahassee to celebrate the end of the recruiting dead period with a mega camp weekend (3:00). Then, the many storylines surrounding the commitments of both Arik Gilbert and Derion Kendrick to Georgia, including what to watch as the story continues and what each can do for the Bulldogs’ title hopes (15:35). Finally, a deep dive into what makes a good recruiter (26:35), starting with the timeless traits like being a salesman and politician all the way to the modern era with all the tools of social media and instant communication — impacting not only how coaches talk to recruits but how recruits can communicate with each other (40:45).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/202153 minutes, 26 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Florida State Seminoles (06/04)

Brendan Sonnone joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on the Seminoles in 2021. Brendan Sonnone covers FSU for Noles247 and he details the many challenges faced by Mike Norvell in his first year as head coach, especially in terms of evaluation and recruiting. The Seminoles have welcomed a good number of impact transfers for 2021, with key additions beyond the headline-worthy arrival of quarterback McKenzie Milton from UCF. Brendan and Bud detail some of those additions and what they bring, plus reasonable expectations for Florida State in 2021 and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/202122 minutes, 39 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Penn State Nittany Lions (06/03)

Tyler Donohue joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on the Nittany Lions in 2021. Tyler Donohue writes for Lions247 and hosts the Lions247 podcast, and after checking out spring practice he’s got some reasons to think Penn State will bounce back from a disappointing 2020. Tune in to hear what’s expected from a new offensive coordinator and how it might impact quarterback Sean Clifford, why the group of pass catchers is as good as its been since 2018 and much more on the personnel side following some significant roster turnover.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/3/202122 minutes, 48 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Clemson Tigers (06/02)

Anna Hickey joins Chip Patterson for an insider's look at Clemson. Anna covers the Tigers for Clemson247 and dives into some of the burning questions around the team here in the post-Trevor Lawrence era. She offers a final grade for Clemson's spring practice, identifies the positions where the team still needs starters to emerge and why the defense could be one of the best in the country. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/2/202118 minutes, 39 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Oklahoma Sooners (06/01)

Joey Helmer joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on the Sooners in 2021. Joey Helmer of OUInsider discusses how Oklahoma seems to have its most complete team since 2008, setting the expectations for a run at a national championship this fall. Tune in to hear what questions still need to be answered, how defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has helped that side of the ball improve under his watch and whether Spencer Rattler can match up to the Heisman-contending expectations for 2021.   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/202119 minutes, 5 seconds
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Mailbag! Which BCS years would've been better with a playoff? (05/28)

The Cover 3 crew answers questions on BCS history, top 2021 games, next coach at Iowa and more. First, a review of the BCS era identifying the years that would have been even better with a four-team playoff (2:00) and whether Wisconsin needs to consider a new offensive approach to take the next step (10:00). Then, not necessarily the biggest but the most important games on the 2021 regular season schedule in terms of what’s a stake (20:00), who might be in line for Iowa after Kirk Ferentz (29:30) and whether Nebraska should go all the way back to the glory days with the triple option (39:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/28/202145 minutes, 41 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Oregon State Beavers (05/27)

Oregon State insider Carter Bahns discusses what's ahead for the Beavers in 2021. The discussion includes the improvements that Oregon State has made in 2019 and even 2020 in terms of competitiveness, shedding the reputation of being a Pac-12 doormat, how the personnel has been upgraded by the transfer portal in recent years under Jonathan Smith and what the defense needs to do to help the Beavers take the next step. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/27/202117 minutes, 34 seconds
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If win total odds are right, these coaches will be on the hot seat (05/26)

The Cover 3 crew projects what will happen if every team hits its 2021 win total. First, what the arrival of TJ Finley does for Bo Nix and the Auburn quarterback room (1:30) and some big-picture strategies to picking win totals (8:15) before diving in with Michigan and what it means for Jim Harbaugh if the Wolverines go 8-4 (16:00) as well as whether 6-6 is a successful season for Scott Frost at Nebarska (24:25). Then, whether anyone will win 10 games in the Pac-12 (32:00) and what 9-3 would mean for Clay Helton and USC, expectations for Ed Orgeron and LSU (40:00), the ACC as a three-team league (43:30) and much more from across the country.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/26/202159 minutes, 55 seconds
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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Oregon Ducks (05/25)

Matt Prehm joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on Oregon in 2021. Matt Prehm covers the Ducks for DuckTerritory, 247Sports’ Oregon site, and hosts with the excellent Oregon podcast Autzen Audibles. Prehm explains what the reasonable fan expectations are for 2021 and what went right or wrong if those expectations are or aren’t going to be met. Tune in to hear why he’s excited about the wide receiver room, the impact of a change at defensive coordinator and much more about one of the top picks to win the Pac-12 this fall.   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/202123 minutes, 8 seconds
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High school opt-outs, early 2021 betting lines (05/24)

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the first gambling lines of the 2021 season. First, a big-picture discussion on a top Texas running back deciding to opt out of his senior season in high school to prepare for his college career (1:15) and how a former Clemson defensive back could wind up providing a boost to the Georgia defense (18:00). Then it’s on to the first “Game of the Year” lines (22:45), where we identify some big spots for the Pac-12 early in the season (29:30), discuss the opening line for Clemson vs. Georgia (35:00) and share reactions to the oddsmakers’ take on some of the biggest matchups of the season.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/202157 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mailbag! What if Trevor Lawrence had gone to Tennessee? (05/21)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the Vols, Miami, great WRs and more. First sharing some of the feedback to our Coach Rankings show (2:00) before jumping into the big ol bag of mail with with the most dynamic wide receivers we’ve watched in person (6:45). Then, what if childhood Vols fan Trevor Lawrence had gone to Tennessee instead of Clemson (13:40)? What if Miami hadn’t left the Big East and the league was still intact (21:20)? Finally, options for the next coach at USC (34:00), whether LSU is the top program in the country (40:30) and whether a Group of Five player like Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder can win the Heisman Trophy (46:10).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/21/202156 minutes, 55 seconds
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2021 Power Five Coach Rankings (05/19)

The Cover 3 crew reveals and debates the new CBS Sports coach rankings. After a reveal of the entire list from No. 1 to No. 65 (4:40), the discussion begins with the value of recruiting as a skill for modern coaches, focusing on Kirby Smart and others who have talent advantages against the competition (9:00). Then it’s on to the other side of the coaching debate with the likes of Pat Fitzgerald and Matt Campbell, coaches who have won at non-traditional powers (20:48). Finally, where are the outliers from our ballots for the coach rankings? (30:15). Finally, the outliers: find out who was higher or lower than the group on Gary Patterson, Kirk Ferentz (35:25), Geoff Collins (41:15), David Shaw (46:15), Mark Stoops (52:00) and more.   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/202159 minutes, 18 seconds
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Coach Rankings Preview (05/17)

The Cover 3 crew talks coaches, the new Pac-12 commish and Sam Houston’s title win. First, how do you rank coaches? The show begins with a philosophical debate on what matters, what should matter and some results from our individual ballots that may give us a preview into the debates we’ll have once the CBS Sports Power Five Coach Rankings are released on Tuesday and Wednesday (1:30). Then, the biggest challenge for the new Pac-12 commissioner (22:15), a recap of Sam Houston’s wild win over South Dakota State in the FCS national championship (36:00) and finally a tease of the 1-65 list with five names that will generate discussion when the coach rankings are revealed (42:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/202154 minutes, 47 seconds
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Mailbag! Is sign-stealing a big deal in CFB? (05/14)

The Cover 3 answers listener questions on Malik Willis, blue bloods and more. First, trying to identify the best running backs in college football for 2021 (1:30), whether Malik Willis will have a Zach Wilson-like rise in the NFL Draft (8:20) and settling a family beef that’s brewing ahead of Penn State-Ball State this fall (16:00). Then, is blue blood status something that can be gained or lost and if so who are the blue bloods in college football right now (27:15)? Plus, where’s the outrage for sign-stealing (37:45) and some of our favorite urban legends in college football (44:35).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/202156 minutes, 43 seconds
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Next team to make its first playoff apperance (05/12)

Who will be the next CFP rookie? The Cover 3 crew debates the top picks. First, what Henry To’o To’o can bring to Alabama’s defense now that he’s announced the Tide as his transfer destination (1:30). Then, the debate for next College Football Playoff newcomer begins with last year’s first team out: Texas A&M (10:50). After that we go around the country with a look at USC (18:00), whether Florida is ready to reload and make a run in 2021 (27:00) and Iowa State’s ceiling (33:30). Plus, how quickly can Steve Sarkisian reach the playoff at Texas (44:45), who is the top non-Ohio State pick from the Big Ten (50:50) and is North Carolina ready to enter the playoff contention discussion (54:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/12/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
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Cover 3-Pick Six Crossover: 2022 NFL Mock Draft (05/10)

Follow the 'Pick Six NFL' podcast: https://plnk.to/PickSix College and NFL perspectives clash in this early look to next year’s NFL Draft. The podcast crossover event of the year is back again with Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson of the Pick Six Podcast joining Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli to discuss what next year’s NFL Draft might look like. After a brief review of how our predictions from last year’s podcast turned out (7:45), the quarterback conversation gets rolling with a look at what’s ahead for Sam Howell in 2021 (12:00). Then, will Spencer Rattler be the next Oklahoma quarterback to go in the first round (17:30) and what the mock draft projections look like for players like Kedon Slovis, Malik Willis and others (23:00). Plus, why Kayvon Thibodeaux could go No. 1 overall (37:00) and what the wide receiver class looks like for 2022 (45:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/202155 minutes, 59 seconds
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Mailbag! Smack-talking coaches, Lane-Sark connection, more (05/07)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the draft, Baylor and more. First, why we want to hear more coaches boasting like Jimbo Fisher did when questioned whether Texas A&M could beat Nick Saban and Alabama (1:45), potential landing spots for a former LSU QB (7:50) and Clemson gets another piece back for its 2021 defense (12:00). Then it’s on to the big ole bag of mail, with questions on NFL Draft decisions (19:35), the impact and connected careers of Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian (23:50), players that were helped or hurt in the draft by the many impacts of the pandemic on the 2020 season (29:00) and Baylor’s ceiling in the Big 12 (44:50).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/202152 minutes, 17 seconds
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College football rankings: Inside the CBS Sports post-spring Top 25 (05/05)

The Cover 3 crew discusses and debates the best teams in the country. First, catching up on some transfer news with additions for both Tennessee and Alabama (1:45) before a rundown of the entire top 25 from the just-released CBS Sports post-spring college football rankings (18:10). Topics discussed include where to draw the line for the top tier of title contenders and whether Iowa State should be in that group (25:25). Then, some conference-wide takeaways with a look at the Big Ten and Pac-12 (40:25) and how many teams in the top 25 are really that much ahead from teams ranked in the top 40 (44:00)?  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/5/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
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2021 NFL Draft college takeaways: SEC and Alabama set records, late-round sleepers, more (05/03)

The Cover 3 crew recaps all the college and conference angles to the NFL Draft. After some lingering reaction to Kansas’ big news on Friday (1:30), we kickstart the draft talk with what’s behind the SEC’s dominance in the NFL Draft as it sets yet another modern record for picks (10:00). Then it’s to the other end of the conference count with a look at the Big 12, which had no first round picks and ranked fifth among Power Five leagues for the 10th straight season (21:30). Plus, why college stars we loved to cover fell to the late rounds of the draft or went undrafted (29:00) and an early look at the 2022 NFL Draft class (48:40).   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/3/20211 hour, 18 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Kansas hires Buffalo's Lance Leipold to replace Les Miles (04/30) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Kansas has found its next head football coach. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss what the hire means for the Jayhawks, with a look at Lance Leipold's history at both Wisconsin-Whitewater and Buffalo to determine what might be in store for Kansas football. Plus, what are realistic expectations for Kansas under Leipold in both the immediate and somewhat longer-term future? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/30/202117 minutes, 10 seconds
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🚨 2021 NFL Draft First Round Instant Reaction (04/30) 🚨

The Cover 3 reacts live to the first round of the NFL Draft. Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss Alabama’s record-tying first round draft class and whether the 2017 recruiting class is one of the best of all time, thoughts on Justin Fields’ fall to the Chicago Bears and much more from the first night of the 2021 NFL Draft.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/30/202140 minutes, 7 seconds
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Mailbag! How will visits impact the recruiting rankings? (04/29)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the Kansas job and answers listener questions. First, Kansas seems close to replacing Les Miles so we discuss the reported finalists for the job (1:30), the strange timing of Lane Kiffin making a change to his offensive staff (9:50) and the public reaction to NCAA president Mark Emmert’s extension (13:40). Then it’s on to the big ole bag of mail, discussing how the end of the recruiting dead period will impact commit lists (23:00), why coaches value multi-sport athletes as prospects (27:30) and the value of the running back in the modern game (39:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/29/202147 minutes, 30 seconds
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2021 NFL Draft preview (04/27)

Get the best draft coverage from the Cover 3 crew, who knows these players better than anyone. First, how the quarterback class looks as a whole and how the group stacks up against each other (3:00), specifically with questions about the ways that Justin Fields and Zach Wilson have been scouted by NFL experts (14:15). Then it’s on to where our college-first analysis seems to differ from the NFL Draftniks, including there’s a great hit rate for players taken on Day 2 (27:00). Finally, if you had to bet on one player from this class to make the most Pro Bowls 10 years from now, who are you taking (42:00)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/202154 minutes, 11 seconds
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Spring Game Takeaways: Texas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Tennessee and more

The Cover 3 crew checks in with takeaways from spring games at Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and more. Up first is the debut of Steve Sarkisian at Texas (3:00), where the quarterback competition is ongoing but the offense carries high expectations due to the new hire. There’s also a quarterback battle ongoing at Texas A&M (13:30), even if Jimbo Fisher wants to talk about the other positions on the field. Elsewhere, the Josh Huepel era at Tennessee delivered on its promise of pace and tempo (23:30), Oklahoma looks set offensively not just for 2021 but beyond (30:15) and more takeaways from Ole. Miss, UNC, Michigan State and Washington State (39:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/26/202148 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mailbag! Comparing the NFL Draft QB class of 2021 to 1983 (04/23)

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on recruiting, the NFL Draft, playoff and more. First, reacting to the reports of changes to fall camp contact rules, including the elimination of the Oklahoma drill (8:00). Then it's on to an explanation of how the top programs make contact, establish relationships and ultimately sign top talent on the recruiting trail (19:39), a comparison of the legendary 1983 NFL Draft quarterbacks to the 2021 group (40:30) and a College Football Playoff proposal that might help the Group of Five conferences (48:30).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/23/202155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Oklahoma Drill Draft: All-Time CFB Edition (04/21)

The CFB crew is drafting the best-ever at OL, DL, LB and RB for an epic Oklahoma drill. First, Bud reviews his trip to Bradenton with a scouting report on the team at IMG Academy (2:00) and the Tennessee quarterback battle has gotten more interesting with the expected arrival of former Michigan quarterback Joe Milton (4:45). Then it's on to the Oklahoma Drill Draft, with all four hosts selecting a squad with two offensive linemen, two defense linemen, one running back and one linebacker who could excel at one of the most iconic drills in the sport (14:00). After a first round of personal favorites, a run on defensive line and former Miami stars kicks off Round 2 (28:00). At the conclusion of six rounds we review the squads (51:15) and share the best available from the big board who didn't get selected.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/21/20211 hour, 34 seconds
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Spring Game Takaways: Alabama, Ohio State, Miami, USC and more (04/19)

The Cover 3 crew offers notes and observations from a big weekend of spring game action. First, what if college football had a super league breakaway, or does it already with the playoff (1:30)? Then it's on to the spring game action from Saturday, starting with a breakout star freshman at Alabama but also questions about Bryce Young in the new Bill O'Brien-led offense (11:30). Elsewhere, Ohio State has a quarterback battle but there's uncertainty about the ceiling for this offense (20:30), Georgia is looking for playmakers to join JT Daniels in its hope for a more explosive passing attack (30:15) and Auburn signaled its stylistic desires from the very first snap of the game (36:00). Plus, Miami's quarterback future looks bright (41:45), USC's quarterbacks threw too many interceptions (49:00) and reasons for excitement at TCU and Utah. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/19/202159 minutes, 39 seconds
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Mailbag! Transfer rules, spring game storylines, listener request Spring Gleaning

The Cover 3 crew is back with another mailbag! Let’s start with some of the biggest news in college football… one-time transfers are now allowed without having to sit a year! Wow… way to go NCAA. (20:17) It’s a BIG spring game weekend! We have the major players getting ready to kick off; Alabama, Ohio State, Miami, LSU, Auburn, USC. What are we trying to see this weekend? (30:10) Someone asked us to do a Spring Gleaning on the service academies! (40:00) Someone asked us why the Sun Belt East doesn’t get talked about enough. Why aren’t people talking about App State? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/16/202151 minutes, 28 seconds
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Was the 2016-17 coaching cycle one of the best of the decade? (04/14)

The Cover 3 crew reviews the carousel that saw Oklahoma, LSU and Texas choose new coaches. First, reaction to Eddie George's hire at Tennessee State, including how his fit in Nashville gives both coach and program a chance to succeed (2:00) and some in-show breaking news regarding the NCAA and the transfer portal (19:00). Then it's on to reviewing the coaching carousel of 2016-17, highlighting the fact that more than half of the hires are not only still at the same job but many have been home run hires (23:30). Plus, of the Group of Five hires from that cycle who is the next coach to make the move to Power Five (36:00) and beyond the obvious Big 12 titles and College Football Playoff appearances how do we look at Lincoln Riley's time at Oklahoma (44:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/14/202152 minutes, 16 seconds
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Who will be the next school to win its first title of the modern era? (04/12)

The Cover 3 crew debates the championship potential of teams who haven't won a national title since 1992. First, a review of the weekend action in spring games with a focus on McKenzie Milton's performance at Florida State and the Twitter handles on the jerseys at UCF (4:15) as well as Dennis Dodd's report that the NCAA recruiting dead period will be lifted June 1 with a look at the immediate impact on summer visits and camps (15:00). Then it's on to the big discussion of the day, first trying to define "modern era" with some history about college football's development and national growth (25:30) before diving into our lists for the next team to win its first national title since 1992, a conversation that starts with a program close to this podcast's heart (32:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/12/202158 minutes, 56 seconds
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Mailbag! How NIL might impact high school stars, the origins of Danny as a turtleneck icon (04/09)

The Cover 3 crew opens up the big ole bag of mail to answer your questions! First, Ed Orgeron says he and former five-star tight end Arik Gilbert are discussing his potential return to LSU, does that change our expectations for Gilbert or the Tigers (2:00). Then, how offensive lineman have evolved over time (6:30), whether Nick Saban in an elite in-game coach and if not who stands out (15:00) and what Name, Image and Likeness might mean for high school highlight reels (29:30). Plus, would you rather draft Kellen Mond or Ian Book, and is Notre Dame's playoff-era ceiling what Texas A&M fans should expect or can the Aggies achieve more (41:15)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/9/20211 hour, 32 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Notre Dame, Cincinnati, BYU and more (04/07)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s the final Spring Gleaning! No… don’t cry because it’s over… smile because it happened! It’s Group of 5 and Indy day! We start things of with Notre Dame. Last season it was the ACC.. now they’re back on their own. What changes? (12:51) The Cincinnati Bearcats were everyone’s snubbed team. Luke Fickell has created a good program. What next step does this team have to take? (24:25) BYU is about to experience life after Zach Wilson. The team also lost its OC and OL coach and three OL to the NFL draft. Can BYU find magic again this year? (35:30) Billy Napier was the hottest name in the coaching searches but decided to stay put at Louisiana. This team is loaded. Can they make a run for a G5 New Year’s Six spot? (44:07) What are the new expectations for Memphis? Where does this school deserve to be? (50:00) Gus Malzahn has brought the Gus Bus to UCF. Are the Knights the best Group of 5 team? (56:40) Boise State lost its head coach to Auburn. The Broncos are always good. How will they face this season? (1:03:40) Are the Houston Cougars going to be able to get things going under Dana Holgorsen? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/7/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/05)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s Pac-12 South day! But we start with a few thoughts on Clemson’s Spring Game - what were some of the biggest takeaways from that. (5:23) The Pac-12 South journey starts with the favorites: USC Trojans. This team is talented across the board, but are they a playoff team? (16:20) The Colorado Buffaloes surprised everyone last year under Karl Dorrell. Will they surprise again this year? (23:12) Utah did not play to the level we’ve seen them play in the past. The team was young and inexperienced. How high are the expectations for this season? (35:13) Are you on the Herm Train yet? Are you ready for year 3 of Jayden Daniels at Arizona State? Is this the sleeper team of the conference? (41:40) UCLA Bruins… Chip Kelly… DTR.. Million dollar meal table. This is Danny Kanell’s sleeper! (46:30) What do we think of Arizona hiring Jedd Fisch? What is this team this year? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5/202158 minutes, 19 seconds
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Mailbag! NCAA Supreme Court FAQ, Pro Day Mania, how we rank and rate coaches (04/02)

The Cover 3 Podcast is here with all the legal expertise and laser-timed takes you need heading into the weekend. First, what is at stake with the NCAA v. Alston case after both sides offered oral arguments in the Supreme Court, including how Name, Image and Likeness legislation might play a role in the aftermath of the decision (2:00). Then, what's up all these pro day times and overreaction to quarterbacks throwing against air (19:15)? Plus, the big ole bag of mail brings us to a discussion on how we rank coaches (32:00), how Mel Tucker is doing at Michigan State (42:30), the spookiest college football environments (46:00) and whether Clemson's offensive scheme has a negative impact on its offensive line recruiting (50:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/2/202159 minutes, 25 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/31)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s Pac-12 North day! We start today with the Washington Huskies. They were the North champs, but didn’t play in the title game. What? (17:49) What happened to the Stanford Cardinal? (27:28)The Oregon Ducks didn’t win the North, didn’t finish with the most wins, but they won the Pac-12 title! And this team continues to get more talented under Mario Cristobal. (38:49) The Oregon State Beavers had a weird year last year. Can they get any better? (45:00) What do we think about the Cal Bears? Should we throw last season out? Justin Wilcox is better than last year. (51:00) Washington State was not good last year. What now for Nick Rolovich and new transfer Jarrett Guarantano? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/31/202159 minutes, 31 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Big 12 (03/29)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s Big 12 day! We start things off with Iowa State Cyclones. Matt Campbell and Brock Purdy can win the Big 12… can they compete for a Playoff spot? (10:52) Oklahoma Sooners won the Big 12 Championship again under Lincoln Riley and first year starter Spencer Rattler. Slow start, but finished strong. (19:20) Were our expectations set too high for Oklahoma State last year? What can Mike Gundy get done this year? (26:32) Tom Herman is out and Steve Sarkisian is in. Is Texas finally back? (36:43) TCU was kind of a mess last year. Max Duggan is back and we need to see him take a step forward. (47:40) Neal Brown is having some offseason issues at WVU when it comes to the portal. 10 scholarship players have transferred since the last season. Can Jarret Doege be enough for the Mountaineers offense? (54:44) Kansas State ran into a bunch of problems last year. Are we hopeful this Wildcats team can bounce back in 2021? (1:00:00) Texas Tech has a new OC and a new starting QB. Tyler Shough transferred to the Red Raiders from Oregon and coaches say he’s ready to lead the team. (1:06:56) Baylor loses its OC and its QB after a bad, bad season. Can Dave Aranda fix things? (1:12:52) What do we know about the Kansas Jayhawks? Anything? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/29/20211 hour, 16 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mailbag! Georgia loses top WR, Lincoln Riley vs. Ryan Day, more (03/26)

The Cover 3 crew is back with another mailbag! Let’s first start with some of the biggest news in college football. Star WR George Pickens tore his ACL in spring practice for the Georgia Bulldogs. Damn it. (2:00) Lincoln Riley is against intraconference transfers. What are our thoughts on this situation? (9:00) Lincoln Riley vs Ryan Day? Who would you go with? (17:00) Are any schools going to make the jump into elite recruiting anytime soon? (20:00) Which Power 5 schools have no chance to ever make the College Football Playoff? (25:50) Has the transfer portal changed the way that schools recruit quarterbacks? (33:30) Could the ‘no punting’ analytics approach work at a Power 5? (38:15) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/26/202148 minutes, 40 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten West (03/24)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s B1G WEEK! We start the week off talking about the Big Ten West. And we kick things off with the Northwestern Wildcats. Pat Fitzgerald signed a massive extension… are you buying stock? (13:10) The Iowa Hawkeyes turned things around at the end of the year with wins over Wisconsin and Penn State. Do they have the juice this season? (22:08) The Wisconsin Badgers had a wild season last year. Graham Mertz went crazy… and then COVID. Will the Badgers bounce back this year? (35:15) Minnesota went 3-4 last season. Not a great season for P.J. Fleck and the Golden Gophers. Are we rowing the boat this year? (46:09) The Nebraska Cornhuskers are not having fun. Scott Frost is looking for hope. Can he find it? (57:54) Purdue and the curious case of Rondale Moore. That was the theme of last season. Can Jeff Brohm figure things out this season? (1:04:10) Tom Fornelli tells us EVERYTHING you should know about Illinois. Bret Bielema is there. Now what? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/24/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 50 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten East (03/23)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s B1G WEEK! We start the week off talking about the Big Ten East. The Ohio State Buckeyes are losing Justin Fields — What is Ryan Day going to do this year? (12:18) Penn State had a terrible shortened season. Is James Franklin ever off the hot seat? (24:27) Michigan gave Jim Harbaugh a small extension. Do we have any faith in things ever going right? (36:43) Mel Tucker didn’t have any spring practices in year one. Will this team look better in year two? (48:16) Did Indiana get snubbed from last year’s Big Ten Championship? Tom Allen got a big pay raise. Can they unseat Ohio State? (58:15) Maryland is rebuilding under Mike Locksley and he did that with snagging a 5-star linebacker in the 2021 class. How do the Terps shape up for this season? (1:04:50) Greg Schiano is back at Rutgers and they played decent football! Finally getting a win in the Big Ten. Has he built the foundation? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 34 seconds
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Mailbag! The best sponsorships for CFB teams (03/19)

Listeners join the fun as we brainstorm sponsorships for college football teams. In the wake of Michigan State announcing its naming rights partnership with Rocket Mortgage, we asked you to submit suggestions for college football sponsorship pairings. We begin the mailbag with listener suggestions (3:00) then offer our own to the conversation (13:30). Then it's on to how much apparel deals impact recruiting (22:30), what former offensive "gurus" could see their systems be successful today (32:15) and the toughest job in each Power Five conference (45:15).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/19/202159 minutes, 8 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: SEC West (03/17)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s SEC week! Spring gleaning! Today we’ll break down the biggest storylines for every school in the SEC West! Is anyone going to unseat Alabama? A lot of talent leaving, but a lot of talent stepping up. (13:48) Jimbo Fisher was so close to an SEC title game appearance, but just missed out on that and the playoff. No more Kellen Mond… now what? (26:01) Out with Gus Malzahn and in with Bryan Harsin. What can the former Boise State head coach get done at Auburn? (36: ) The LSU Tigers fell off last season. Can Ed Orgeron get the magic back in the Bayou? (46:11) Ole Miss Rebels survived year one of the Lane Train. Can Kiffin’s flashy football make a leap in year two? (51:23) Sam Pittman heads into year two at Arkansas. A surprise in year one. What do we think of the Hogs this spring? (57:09) Mississippi State was a mess in year one of the Mike Leach era. The team set records in the first game and then… woof. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/17/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: SEC East (03/15)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s SEC week! Spring gleaning! Today we’ll break down the biggest storylines for every school in the SEC East. The Florida Gators lost in the SEC Championship game and Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts are gone. What happens now? (17:50) Are the Georgia Bulldogs going to be better in 2021? What can we expect from JT Daniels? (28:45) Missouri Tigers football team called out the Cover 3 crew at the end of last season. Will they beat our expectations again this year? (39:00) Kentucky and Mark Stoops are back with a big question mark at quarterback. Danger in Lexington? (47:45) So many changes at Tennessee. New coach. New team. Key players leaving. (53:25) South Carolina hired Shane Beamer this offseason. We have our doubts. (59:10) Is Clark Lea the savior of Vanderbilt football? We know Barton Simmons will be. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/15/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 29 seconds
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Mailbag! What NFL coach would be best in college, bowl games in the fall, more (03/11)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s a mailbag Friday! We’re answering YOUR questions. We start with the biggest news. Duke basketball has COVID breakout and Jeff Long is out as Kansas AD. (15:51) Someone asked which NFL coaches could make good CFB coaches and which CFB coaches would make good NFL coaches. (25:00) Someone asked what Wisconsin can do to get over the Ohio State hurdle. (31:00) Someone asked if as a parent do you allow your kids to pick their own teams or do you pass your fandom down to them. (39:43) Someone asked us about McKenzie Milton’s status and what are some of the best CFB comeback stories. (42:47) Someone asked about the College Football Playoff and bowl games, and where they should fit in the schedule. (51:52) Someone asked if Boston College could be a Top 25 team soon. (56:04) The Michigan State men’s basketball team now has a presenting sponsor! What will this mean for the future of college athletics? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/12/202159 minutes, 55 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: ACC Coastal (03/10)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s ACC week here at Cover 3 - we did the Atlantic division on Monday now we’re hitting on the Coastal division. Before we get into it go check out the All Things Covered podcast! This week’s guest is Nick Saban and he opens up to Bryant McFadden and Patrick Peterson about his time at Alabama and the NFL. (4:00) What do you need to know about the North Carolina Tar Heels. How special can this team be? (14:52) The Miami Hurricanes were a game away from playing for an ACC Championship. What exceptions do we have for Manny Diaz’s squad this year? (30:44) What is happening at Virginia Tech? Is Justin Fuente in trouble? (42:00) We tried to let all Virginia fans know we respect Bronco Mendenhall. Now let’s talk about the Cavaliers. (48:00) Are things okay at Georgia Tech? (53:33) Stonk check! Are you buying stock in the Pittsburgh Panthers? (1:00:50) The Duke Blue Devils had one of the worst seasons David Cutcliffe has ever had. Will things be any different this season? Link to enter into the opportunity for a Bracket Engineer Zoom Call with Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander of the Eye On College Basketball Podcast plus Kenny Smith: https://nissanbracketengineer.splashthat.com/ Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
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🚨 Les Miles OUT at Kansas, what's next for the Jayhawks? (03/09) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Kansas and Miles have parted ways. Late Monday night, Kansas athletic director Jeff Long announced that the school and Les Miles have reached a "mutual agreement" to part ways after the reports of his inappropriate behavior around women during his time at LSU. Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson react to the news, including what Kansas should hope for in terms of its football future and the challenge for Jeff Long and others to defend their own positions after hiring Miles to lead the program. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson,  @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/9/202113 minutes, 57 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: ACC Atlantic (03/08)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s ACC week here at Cover 3 - but first let’ dive into the Les Miles situation going down at both Kansas and LSU. (18:20) Let’s get to our Spring Gleaning with what’s going on at Clemson. (28:58) Florida State storylines this spring. (38:38) NC State storylines this spring (46:16) Louisville storylines this spring. (51:41) Boston College storylines this spring. (55:12) Wake Forest storylines this spring. (59:40) Syracuse storylines this spring. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson,  @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/8/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
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Mailbag! Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence trade teams for 2020, what happens? (03/05)

Answering listener questions on the NFL Draft, iconic bowl games and more. First, calling back to our mailbag questions about coach fights, a listener asks for our ideal starting five basketball team of college football coaches (04:30). Then, how Clemson and BYU would have fared in 2020 with each other's quarterbacks (17:55), our favorite editions of the most iconic bowl games (36:50) and a listener presents their case for a new wrinkle to the popular College Football Playoff expansion format (47:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson,  @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/5/202158 minutes, 19 seconds
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2021 Super Seniors Draft (03/03)

Discussing the impact of seniors returning for a bonus year in 2021 and drafting the best of the bunch. First, from coaches to administration to players, looking at the many different motivations for taking advantage of the "super senior" opportunity and how the addition of nearly 1,000 FBS players might impact the sport. Then it's on to the Super Seniors Draft with Bud, Tom and Chip taking turns to pick the most impactful veterans expected to return thanks to the NCAA's extra year of eligibility. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson,  @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/3/202150 minutes, 47 seconds
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Debating the future of the College Football Playoff (03/01)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s to talk playoffs! Yes, college football playoff needs to change… or does it? We kick things off with the latest news around CFB. Former five star TE Arik Gilbert transferred from LSU to Florida in the offseason and now he’s transferring again. Twice in one offseason. (5:40) Dreion Kendrick has been dismissed from Clemson. What to make of the situation with the 2021 All-ACC CB. (9:45) Former Texas Tech QB Alan Bowman announced he’s headed to Michigan. (16:36) It’s now time to chop up and dissect the college football playoff. What are changes that need to happen, we want to happen, or shouldn’t happen. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson,  @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/1/202152 minutes
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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' Podcast

'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5,' a new daily podcast from CBS Sports is available now. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get episodes as soon as they are released. Want Fantasy advice, news and analysis fast? Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 will get you caught up on what you need to know to win your league in just 5 minutes every weekday morning. Join host Frank Stampfl and company as they help guide you to a Fantasy championship. The FBT crew will filter through the news cycle and deliver what matters most from a Fantasy perspective so you can make your add, drop, start & sit moves all before breakfast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/1/20211 minute, 24 seconds
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🚨 5-star QB Ty Simpson commits to Alabama over Clemson and others (02/26) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that five-star quarterback Ty Simpson has committed to Alabama. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss how Alabama bested Clemson and Tennessee for one of the top quarterback talents in the 2022 recruiting class. Plus, where Clemson goes next at quarterback for its class and how the coaching change at Tennessee impacted Simpson's recruitment. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/26/202116 minutes, 3 seconds
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Mailbag! Danny wanted Randy Moss to play, UCLA's future with Chip Kelly, more (02/25)

Transfer quarterback news, Randy Moss at Florida State stories and listener questions answers. First, catching up on Tyler Shough's move from Oregon to Texas Tech and Luke McCaffrey's move from Nebraska to Louisville (2:30), Notre Dame's decision not to join in on the EA Sports College Football video game excitement (10:00) and Danny takes us back to 1995 in Tallahassee when Randy Moss, Peter Warrick and Walter Jones were all redshirting during his senior season (18:30). Then, UCLA's ceiling under Chip Kelly (32:50), whether Oklahoma fans should be concerned about Texas under Sarkisian (40:15) and whether Bronco Mendenhall gets enough respect for his work at Virginia (45:00). Plus, our continued campaign for a new Big Ten rivalry trophy (51:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/26/202155 minutes, 2 seconds
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Big winners in the college football transfer portal in 2021 (02/24)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We’re talking about transfer rankings! 247Sports just rolled out its rankings for the top transfers in the country and we’re going to break down all angles. Tom Fornelli gets us caught up with what rule changes he wants to see in college football. (6:00) A look into the transfer portal. (14:30) Do coaches like the portal? (20:20) Quarterbacks in the portal. (28:38) How did Florida win the portal? Signing Arik Gilbert and Demarkus Bowman. (33:15) What does Oklahoma’s transfer haul look like? (36:10) Is Miami back? (38:40) Is Florida State in trouble? (41:00) Other schools that did well in the portal. (44:00) Henry To’o To’o is the biggest name in the portal and he’s yet to decide where to go. (49:00) Final thoughts on the 2021 portal. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/24/202152 minutes, 56 seconds
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Rule changes we want to see in college football (02/22)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We’re talking about rule changes that we want to see in college football. Let’s start with the awful targeting rule. (8:53) We need a shot clock when plays are reviewed! (12:05) Stoping the clock on first downs. Woof! (14:40) How many people should be allowed to listen in on plays? (18:30) Illegal man downfield needs to be changed. Too many linemen are getting too far down field on RPOs. (28:46) Lasers on the goal posts. It needs to happen. (33:04) How many feet do you need in bounds? (36:20) End of game rules need to be looked at. Fake injuries could be happening - what can be done about this? What about overtime, where should it start? (43:45) Some other rule changes that should happen! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/22/202153 minutes, 42 seconds
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Mailbag! Picking conference winners by coach fights (02/18)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. MAILBAG! WE have so many of your questions to answer so we’ve got a ton of mailbags to offer. The San Diego Padres gave Fernando Tatis Jr. a 14-year deal so which coaches do we think should be given 14-year deals? (16:25) What are the best and worst logos in sports? (25:02) From 2010-2017 there were only 4 five-star QBs selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. What went wrong with QB evaluations in that time period? (37:10) If each conference was decided by a coach vs coach in hand to hand combat — who would win? (47:07) It’s Noles to Go! Danny Kanell gives the latest on the state of the Florida State Seminoles. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/202155 minutes, 8 seconds
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Coaching Carousel Grades: Rating every 2020-21 college football hire (02/17)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s time to grade ALL of the coaching hires in the 2021 cycle so far. Were there any big surprises? Tom had originally thought that there wouldn’t be much shake up. (5:35) How do we grade the Steve Sarkisian hire at Texas? (14:10) Shane Beamer at South Carolina. (18:37) Clark Lea at Vanderbilt. (24:15) Auburn hires Bryan Harsin. (30:20) Josh Heupel at Tennessee. (38:00) Bret Bielema at Illinois. (44:05) Jed Fisch hired at Arizona. (47:00) Gus Malzahn at UCF. (50:00) Andy Avalos at Boise State. (54:19) Utah State hires Blake Anderson. (58:00) Charles Huff at Marshall. (1:01:00) Will Hall hired at Southern Miss (1:04:00) Butch Jones at Arkansas State. (1:07:50) Terry Bowden at Louisiana-Monroe. (1:10:00) Kane Wommack hired at South Alabama. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/17/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
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Gus Malzahn to UCF, future of offense, more (02/15)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s the big ole bag of mail! We start today with some kind of breaking news on Gus Malzahn being hired as the next coach of the University of Central Florida! What makes UCF such a good landing spot for Malzahn? What will be the fallout of a high profile coach like him going there? (24:15) What are offenses going to become? Is the passing game here to stay or will rushing attacks return to prominence? (36:30) We bring back our conversation on Clemson’s defense. Let’s discuss the future of the current Clemson defense. (39:30) Are coaches who took health and safety protocols the most serious going to use that as a recruiting advantage? Someone from Penn State asked about James Franklin taking this very seriously or going with a different approach. (43:20) A Georgia Tech fan reaches out and he wants our help. He’s asking for some positive views on the Yellow Jackets program. (52:35) Why is the Pac-12 falling behind? Someone wants to know why the Pac-12 is the laughing stock of the Power 5 world. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/15/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mailbag! What happens first: Michigan beats Ohio State or Miami wins the ACC? (02/11)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s the big ole bag of mail! We start today with some FCS talk! The season kicks off this weekend and we’re discussing some potential Lock Talk. (7:34) Of the 2nd year coaches, which coach are you excited to see long-term at their current school? Which of these coaches isn’t a fit? (19:30) Which of these two scenarios happens first: Miami winning an ACC Championship or Michigan beating Ohio State? (24:00) Do we think the Clemson blowout losses to LSU and Ohio State mean anything for the Tigers long term? (31:30) Which sport would be easier to coach if you never played or played at a higher level? (38:05) Understanding the current state and future of analytics in football. (44:40) Is anyone insane with being excited about what Brett Bielema is doing so far at Illinois before a game has been played? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/12/202152 minutes, 44 seconds
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Re-grading the 2018 coaching carousel (02/10)

The Cover 3 Podcast looks back at the coaches hired and fired in the 2018 cycle. Where our initial thoughts on the hires correct? Where were we wrong and where have we been surprised. The conversation begins with what went right for Florida with Dan Mullen and what went wrong for Florida State with Willie Taggart (12:00) then whether Jimbo Fisher's 2020 success at Texas A&M shows that's on schedule based on the expectations (27:00). Then, yet-to-be-determined grades for Scott Frost at Nebraska (36:00) and Chip Kelly at UCLA (41:30) plus recapping the biggest surprises from the Power Five coaches hired in the 2018 cycle that have already been fired (47:43).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/10/202156 minutes, 49 seconds
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2021 Returning Production Rankings with Bill Connelly (02/08)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today we’ve got Bill Connelly joining the show! (2:20) Let’s talk returning production for the 2021 season! How are calculations made? (14:30) What are the tiers set at for returning production? How do you differentiate the top, bottom, and middle of the list? (20:15) What’s the Pac-12 going to look like? (23:50) Iowa State hype train (29:00) Taking a look at the ACC (37:15) Ohio State and the Big Ten (40:00) Coaches and analytics (42:10) What one rule would Bill change? 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/8/202149 minutes, 29 seconds
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Super Bowl Locks, how we viewed Chiefs-Bucs stars in CFB, more (02/05)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today we’ll break down ALL THINGS SUPER BOWL! Danny is joining us live from Tampa! (2:00) Is Tom Brady the GOAT? Are people ready to admit that? (3:30) Tom Brady’s forgotten career at Michigan (6:30) Who is putting the talent into the Super Bowl? Let’s talk crootin’ to NFL pipeline. (14:30) What did Mahomes look like at Texas Tech? Did we ever think he’d be this good? (24:30) Biggest surprise from CFB to NFL. (36:00) SUPER BOWL LOCKS! 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/5/202156 minutes, 8 seconds
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National Signing Day Recap: Winners, losers, how college football recruiting is evolving in the transfer portal era (02/03)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. National Signing Day is coming to a close and Alabama has landed the best recruiting class of all time! Let’s dive in! (2:00) How did Alabama land the best class ever? Who are the names to know? (10:00) New coaches, average classes. How did the new coaches fare this year? (16:00) Wisconsin has brought in its best class ever! (22:19) What kind of class does Jimbo Fisher have at Texas A&M? (25:08) USC does a good job holding on to California talent. Class stays inside the Top 8. (31:45) What are the recruiting gaps like in the top 10? How do these schools match up? (35:20) Deion Sanders is making magic at Jackson State. (39:20) Explaining the 2021 recruiting classes compared to other non-Covid years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/3/202145 minutes, 58 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: EA Sports College Football is back! (02/02) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that the return of a college football video game is in the works. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down what we know, when the game might be available and what features we'd like to see in the return of EA Sports College Football. Discussion includes their own gaming history, features of the modern college football world that would work in the game and much more. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/202119 minutes, 36 seconds
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500th Episode! Fight stories, dance-offs, best gameday towns and more (02/01)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today marks episode 500 (!!!) of the Cover 3 podcast. We asked our listeners for some more personal questions and we go them! (3:00) What’s your dream college football Saturday? (10:45) Barton Simmons ask the big questions. (19:00) Memories from the 1st episode. (25:50) Are there schools that players are underrated because they committed there? (32:30) Which up-and-coming coach would you bet on winning a National title first? (35:00) Can Kirby Smart win at title at Georgia? (38:00) The origin of the Dentist. (41:00) Ultimate college town bucket list (47:30) Barton as the dancer AND the bouncer, 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/202156 minutes, 31 seconds
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Mailbag! Grading Sark's Texas staff, recruiting questions, more (01/29)

Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott answer listener questions. First, non-conference games that standout from the ACC and SEC schedule release (1:30) and whether Pat Fitzgerald will ever leave Northwestern for an NFL job (4:50). Then it's on to the mailbag, with questions regarding Steve Sarkisian's staff hires (8:00), what year one coaches won't make it to the end of their first contracts (13:30), how high school prospects can be seen when football is shutdown because of COVID (21:55) and whether a college football program's financial status has any tie to success (29:20). Then, expectations for Miami in 2021 (33:45), whether Spencer Rattler can live up to the hype (41:30), how tough academic standards impact recruiting (45:20) and whether a conference would ever kick a school out of the league (50:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/29/20211 hour, 24 seconds
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College Football Recruiting: National Signing Day Storylines (01/27)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. National Signing Day is quickly approaching so we break down the latest you need to know about your school’s class. (4:00) Any schools that are surprising in this year’s rankings? (8:30) Let’s meet the top recruits. J.T. Tuimoloau is the top recruit in the country and he’s also unsigned… where will he go? (11:30) Who is Terrion Arnold? (14:15) Which other unsigned commits are Bud Elliott excited about? (23:00) Coaching change impact on National Signing Day. (33:30) Closing time leading up to National Signing Day. How do schools close? Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/28/202138 minutes, 52 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Tennessee hires Josh Heupel as next head coach (01/27) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s an emergency podcast! Tennessee has found its next head coach… UCF’s Josh Heupel has been hired by his former AD at UCF, Danny White. Heupel went 28-8 in his three seasons as head coach at UCF. (21:00) What’s next for UCF? Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/27/202125 minutes, 37 seconds
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Which school will be the next to make its first College Football Playoff (01/25)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We start today with the Tennessee coaching search. We are now into late January and the Volunteers still don’t have a head coach. (10:45) It’s time for a draft! Which school will be next to make its first College Football Playoff? Let’s get it! (19:45) 2nd Round of the CFP Draft. (25:30) 3rd Round of the CFP Draft. (34:50) 4th round of the CFP Draft. (40:00) 5th and Final Round of the CFP Draft. (43:40 ) Biggest omissions from the CFP Draft. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/202152 minutes, 6 seconds
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Mailbag! Is Nick Saban ruining college football? (01/22)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We start today with the hiring of a new Athletic Director at Tennessee. Danny White will come over from UCF and lead sports. (13:25) Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott is expected to step down. What’s next for the conference? (26:45) McKenzie Milton has been cleared to return to play. He has transferred to Florida State and the guys discuss what this means for the program. (34:40) What is next for Tom Herman? (40:15) Has Nick Saban ruined college football? Alabama capped off another successful season with its 6th national title in 12 seasons. (45:30) Was Trevor Lawrence’s career a letdown? How do we define his career with only one national title and no Heisman. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/202151 minutes, 50 seconds
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Winners and Losers from the NFL Draft Deadline (01/20)

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We start today with the fallout of Jeremy Pruitt from Tennessee. (16:15) Steve Sarkisian is trying to finalize his staff at Texas. How is it shaping up? (20:45) Alabama and Nick Saban head to the NFL to fill voids on the coaching staff. (23:09) Ohio State returns major talent in 2021. (29:35) Other schools that will return top talent. (43:00) What do things look like for the Georgia Bulldogs? (49:55) Miami’s outlook for 2021. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/20/202155 minutes, 25 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Jeremy Pruitt OUT at Tennessee (01/18) 🚨

We’ve got breaking news that Jeremy Pruitt has been fired as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers after three seasons. Pruitt finishes his tenure at Tennessee with a 16-19 record (10-16 SEC) and with a win in his one bowl appearance. (8:00) What will happen with the National Signing Day coming up? Is Tennessee in danger of losing recruits to an already weak class? (10:09) What’s next for Jeremy Pruitt? (13:30) What is the bigger picture at Tennessee? (17:50) How much leverage does Billy Napier have now? (19:20) Peyton Manning will reportedly have a “big role” in the next head coach at Tennessee. (20:40) Final thoughts on the firing of Jeremy Pruitt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/18/202125 minutes, 37 seconds
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Mailbag! Urban Meyer to the Jaguars, Barton's farewell, more (01/14)

How Urban fits in the NFL, recruiting impact of playoff expansion and more. The mailbag starts with the news of the day with Urban Meyer on his way to becoming the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars (1:30) and a listener question looking at the NFL prospects of Jim Harbaugh, Lincoln Riley and Ryan Day (12:30). Then it's on to Ohio State's dominance in the Big Ten (18:00), whether expanding the playoff would have a major impact on recruiting (24:30), the next non-Alabama team to win the SEC West (35:00) and a Georgia fan in Boise doesn't think to highly of Auburn's hire of Bryan Harsin (40:30). Plus, the long-awaited sign-off from Barton Simmons as he officially joins the Clark Lea's staff at Vanderbilt (45:50).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/14/20211 hour, 50 seconds
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Early 2021 Lookahead: Questions for Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and more (01/13)

Burning questions and reasons for hype for the top teams in college football. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss lingering thoughts from Monday night's title game (1:30), how Bryce Young is positioned to keep Alabama's offense elite even after another round of departures (7:30) and what to expect from both Texas A&M (15:00) and a JT Daniels-led Georgia (22:30) as they chase the Tide in 2021. Plus, how the wide receiver room makes Ohio State just as dangerous even after Justin Fields' expected departure (29:30), Oklahoma's spot in the national title picture (41:00) and Clemson's recruiting efforts giving the Tigers another wildly talented roster even in the wake of losing a generational quarterback (47:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/13/202156 minutes, 45 seconds
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College Football Playoff Alabama-OSU Recap: How Tide, Saban stack up against best of all time (01/12)

Instant reaction to Alabama's dominant win in the College Football Playoff title game. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss how 2020 Alabama compares to 2019 LSU, whether the loss reflects poorly on Ohio State, the areas where the game was won by the Crimson Tide and first thoughts on both teams looking ahead to 2021 along with the rest of the college football landscape.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/12/202138 minutes, 15 seconds
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College Football Playoff National Championship: Best bets, picks for Alabama-Ohio State (01/07)

Point spread, total and prop bets and storylines for Alabama-Ohio State. First, what to make of reported COVID issues at Ohio State and whether the game will be played on Jan. 11 as scheduled (1:30) then the game breakdown begins with a look at the betting line of Alabama favored by more than a touchdowns (11:01) and the Buckeyes' offense ability to kick in the backdoor even in a Crimson Tide win (20:40). Then, with Nick Saban's legacy mostly cemented, what a win would mean for Ryan Day (29:00). Plus, tackling the total (34:00) and offering some first quarter plays along with a gameplan for player props (46:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/7/202153 minutes, 47 seconds
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Mailbag: Did Texas A&M hit its ceiling in 2020? (01/06)

Answering listener questions about Texas A&M, Indiana, Iowa State and more. First, reaction Trevor Lawrence's NFL Draft announcement and the news of the day followed by a discussion on coaches who have seen their stock drop over the last 5-10 years (7:00). Then, whether Texas A&M can repeat or exceed the success of 2020 (18:20), if Tom Allen would be a candidate to take another job (30:00), why Matt Campbell might be willing to stay at Iowa State (34:30) and a listener asks for college decision advice (39:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/202145 minutes, 46 seconds
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🚨 2020 Heisman Trophy: DeVonta Smith becomes 1st WR to win since 1991 (01/05) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Alabama WR DeVonta Smith has won the Heisman Trophy. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the results of the 2020 Heisman Trophy race, including a reveal of their ballots as voters, the keys to Smith's win and early thoughts on the 2021 Heisman Trophy picture with picks to win and sleepers. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/202118 minutes, 41 seconds
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Coaches that could make the jump to the NFL (01/04)

How the NFL coaching carousel might impact CFB, Alabama-Ohio State injury news and more. First, addressing the latest addition to Clark Lea's staff at Vanderbilt (0:45) and the toughest challenge that awaits Steve Sarkisian at Texas (6:50). Then, with the NFL offseason getting started the college coaches that could end up as targets to go pro (17:45) and injury updates for both Ohio State and Alabama ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game (32:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/202145 minutes, 25 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Tom Herman OUT at Texas, Steve Sarkisian to take over the Longhorns 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Texas has fired Tom Herman and will hire Steve Sarkisian. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the timing of Texas' move on Herman, where Sarkisian must have ranked on the Longhorns' wish list and whether this move will bring Big 12 championship contention back to Austin. Plus, what's next for Tom Herman and how this news might impact Alabama's preparation for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Ohio State. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/202114 minutes, 8 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Orange, Fiesta, Outback, Gator picks, previews (01/02)

Previews and picks for Texas A&M-UNC, Iowa State-Oregon, Indiana-Ole Miss and NC State-Kentucky. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. The national championship game may be set but we've got four more bowls before we turn our attention to Alabama-Ohio State, including Texas A&M's argument as one of the top four teams in the country, Iowa State's motivation against Oregon, a depleted Ole Miss squad going up against a tough Indiana team and ranked NC State as an underdog against four-win Kentucky.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/202116 minutes, 17 seconds
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College Football Playoff recap: Ohio State stuns Clemson, Alabama rolls (01/02)

Instant reaction to Alabama and Ohio State's College Football Playoff wins. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Ohio State's motivation against Clemson, Justin Fields' huge performance opposite Trevor Lawrence and what the Tigers were missing in the semifinal loss. Plus, whether Alabama's convincing win against Notre Dame says more about the Crimson Tide or the Fighting Irish and a look ahead to the national championship matchup with Ohio State.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/202142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: College Football Playoff, Peach Bowl, Citrus Bowl picks, previews (1/1)

Previews and picks for Georgia-Cincinnati, Auburn-Northwestern, Alabama-Notre Dame and Clemson-Ohio State. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. The New Years Day slate starts with Cincinnati's shot at an undefeated season against Georgia in the Peach Bowl and what we expect to be a defensive battle between Auburn and Northwestern in the Citrus Bowl. Then it's on to the College Football Playoff with last-minute thoughts on Alabama-Notre Dame and Clemson-Ohio State.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/202114 minutes, 32 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Arizona Bowl, Armed Forces Bowl, Liberty Bowl picks, previews (12/31)

Previews and picks for the Tulsa-Mississippi State, WVU-Army and San Jose State-Ball State bowl games. Happy New Years Eve! Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. Thursday features a defensive battle between Tulsa and Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl, a matchup of conference champions in the Arizona Bowl between undefeated San Jose State and one-loss Ball State in the Arizona Bowl (a game you can see on CBS and stream for free through the CBS Sports App) and West Virginia taking on Army in Memphis in the Liberty Bowl.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/31/202017 minutes, 19 seconds
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College Football Playoff Superpreview: Matchups to watch, storylines, picks and more (12/30)

Detailed breakdowns of the matchups in Alabama-Notre Dame and Clemson-Ohio State. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the major storylines around the entire playoff (2:00) before jumping into Alabama-Notre Dame, starting with a discussion as to whether you need great defenses to win championships (6:30) and the challenge of stopping DeVonta Smith and the high-flying Alabama attack (14:00). Then it's on to breaking down Clemson-Ohio State, with a focus on the smack talk and storylines (21:30), the importance of not only quarterback pressure but sacks (28:45) and X-factors for the game (34:15).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/202039 minutes, 12 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Cotton Bowl, Duke's Mayo Bowl Previews (12/30)

Previews and picks for the Oklahoma-Florida and Wisconsin-Wake Forest bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chi Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. Wednesday features an early afternoon kickoff between Wisconsin and Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl and then the New Year's Six gets going in the night cap with Oklahoma now favored against Florida in the Cotton Bowl after the Gators have lost several key offensive players to opt-outs prior to kickoff.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/202013 minutes, 59 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Bowl Locks Pt. II (12/29)

Picks and previews for the College Football Playoff and New Years bowl games. Game breakdowns and LOCKS included for Wisconsin-Wake Forest (4:15), Florida-Oklahoma (8:20), Mississippi State-Tulsa (14:45), San Jose State-Ball State (16:15), West Virginia-Army (19:15), Arkansas-TCU (22:45), Georgia-Cincinnati (26:30), Northwestern-Auburn (33:00), Alabama-Notre Dame (36:20), Clemson-Ohio State (44:30), NC State-Kentucky (51:45), Indiana-Ole Miss (55:15), Iowa State-Oregon (58:45) and Texas A&M-North Carolina (1:00:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 54 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Cheez-It Bowl, Alamo Bowl Previews (12/29)

Previews and picks for the Miami-Oklahoma State and Texas-Colorado bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. Tuesday features a doubleheader with D'Eriq King and Miami facing off against Oklahoma State in the late afternoon kickoff from Orlando and then plenty of intrigue around Tom Herman and Sam Ehlinger as Texas finishes its 2020 season against Colorado in the Alamodome in San Antonio.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/202015 minutes, 15 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Bowl Locks Pt. I (12/24)

Picks and previews for all of the bowl games Dec. 24-29. First, a discussion about the flawed ways we determine whether a hire is good or not in relation to Bryan Harsin's hire at Auburn (1:30). Then we get into the LOCKS, first breaking down the New Mexico Bowl with Hawaii taking on a Houston team that could be short on players (8:05) and the Camelia Bowl meeting of Buffalo and Marshall after both teams lost in their conference championship games (14:30). Saturday's action is next Coastal Carolina and Liberty taking headline status in the Cure Bowl (20:30) early and Louisiana-UTSA and Western Kentucky-Georgia State (25:30) following in the afternoon. Finally we look at Tuesday, Dec. 29 with locks for Miami-Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl (32:00) and Texas-Colorado in the Alamo Bowl (37:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/202051 minutes, 2 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: New Orleans Bowl, Montgomery Bowl Previews (12/23)

Previews and picks for the La Tech-Georgia Southern and Memphis-FAU bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football bowl action with Bowl Season Daily. Today's games include Skip Holtz leading Louisiana Tech against Georgia Southern's option attack in the New Orleans Bowl and a battle of first-year coaches with Ryan Silverfield and Memphis against Willie Taggart and FAU.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/23/202015 minutes, 11 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Auburn to hire Bryan Harsin as next head coach (College Football 12/22) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Auburn will hire Boise State coach Bryan Harsin. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the many twists and turns of the search to replace Gus Malzahn, what to expect from Harsin as he lands in the SEC for the first time in his coaching career and what we learned about the other candidates reportedly involved in the process.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/23/202019 minutes, 39 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Potato Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl Previews (College Football 12/22)

Previews and picks for the BYU-UCF and Tulane-Nevada bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football bowl action with Bowl Season Daily. Today's action includes Tulane against Nevada out in Boise in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in the afternoon and a matchup of high-powered offenses with BYU and UCF squaring off in the Boca Raton Bowl as the night cap. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/202016 minutes, 30 seconds
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Bowl Season Daily: Myrtle Beach Bowl Preview (College Football 12/21)

Monday's daily preview of the college football bowl games takes on Appalachian State and North Texas. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss North Texas' spot in the postseason despite a sub-.500 record, whether App State will have any motivation edge to finish their season on a good note after missing out on the Sun Belt Championship and offer picks against the spread and leans for the total for Monday afternoon's game. Subscribe to the Cover 3 Podcast to get Bowl Season Daily delivered to your feed every morning through postseason. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/202011 minutes, 22 seconds
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College Football Playoff rankings reaction: Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M for No. 4 (12/20)

Instant reaction to the reveal of the College Football Playoff top six. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson debate whether Cincinnati should feel the most disrespected by no representation in the top six (1:10), the level of excitement for the Alabama-Notre Dame and Clemson-Ohio State semifinals (8:00) and how Texas A&M's argument for No. 4 stacks up against Notre Dame (18:00). Plus, a word on the "we watch the games" narrative and predictions for future expansion (23:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/202033 minutes, 4 seconds
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College football recap: Alabama, Clemson big winners on championship Saturday (12/20)

Instant reaction to the college football action on Saturday. First, takeaways from Ohio State's narrow win against Northwestern (2:30) and then whether Texas A&M did enough to impress the committee and/or cause a coaching change at Tennessee (12:00). Then, what's next for both Clemson and Notre Dame after a dominant Tigers win in Charlotte (29:30), a bonkers LSU-Ole Miss game (40:30) and a closer look at Alabama-Florida with the Heisman Trophy discussion in mind (48:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/202058 minutes, 18 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Championship Week Locks (12/17)

Winning wagers for Alabama-Florida, Clemson-Notre Dame and more. The Locks Crew offers game breakdowns, previews and picks for Marshall-UAB (1:25), Clemson-Notre Dame (3:00), Buffalo-Ball State (10:15), USC-Oregon (14:30), Oklahoma-Iowa State (18:45), Alabama-Florida (21:45), Coastal Carolina-Louisiana (27:45), LSU-Ole Miss (31:18), Air Force-Army (35:00), Cincinnati-Tulsa (36:45), Boise State-San Jose State (39:40), Texas A&M-Tennessee (42:00) and Moneyline Sprinkles focuses on underdogs with value to win outright (49:00).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/202054 minutes, 30 seconds
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National Signing Day Recap: Winners and losers from recruiting's biggest day (College Football 12/16)

Who made headlines and landed the top prospects from the biggest day of the year in recruiting. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap National Signing Day, starting with Alabama's impressive haul and top-ranked class, how LSU was able to land a top-five class despite the on-field struggles of 2020, the way the Egg Bowl rivalry played out on the recruiting trail, Michigan loading up on offense and much more from a busy day at 247Sports and CBS Sports HQ. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/202044 minutes, 55 seconds
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College Football Playoff rankings reaction: Group of 5 disrespect continues (12/15)

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the new CFP rankings. Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson discuss the final update of the selection committee's top 25 before Selection Sunday. What teams can move up with wins in their conference championships, why Cincinnati should be mad about dropping a spot and much more with an eye on this weekend's action and the potential chaos scenarios that could cause controversy.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/16/202019 minutes, 26 seconds
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Latest from Vanderbilt and Auburn, plus Signing Day Storylines (College Football 12/14)

Buzzing from the coaching carousel and what to watch on National Signing Day. First, how USC was put in a tough spot swapping out Washington for Oregon on a short week in the Pac-12 Championship Game (4:15). Then, reacting to multiple reports having Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea as the next coach at Vanderbilt (9:30), the rumored candidate pool to replace Gus Malzahn at Auburn (14:25) and where might Art Briles be coaching next (20:15). Plus, Early Line Lookahead for conference championship week (24:45) and Barton breaks down the biggest National Signing Day storylines (34:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/202049 minutes, 32 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Gus Malzahn OUT at Auburn (College Football 12/13) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Auburn has fired Gus Malzahn. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Auburn finally making a move after years of hot seat talk, the candidates to replace Malzahn and if we should consider anyone other than Hugh Freeze, plus what the firing means for the coaching carousel nationally. Plus, additional analysis on Illinois' decision to fire Lovie Smith including where the Fighting Illini should look for his replacement. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/202023 minutes, 43 seconds
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College football recap: Florida goes down, USC survives and more (12/13)

A shake up in the top-10, coaching hires and more instant reaction from Saturday in college football. First, the many takeaways from Florida's loss to LSU (3:00) and USC's late-game thriller win against UCLA (14:45). Then, thoughts on UNC and Miami after a record-setting win for the Tar Heels (19:30), Kevin Sumlin's ouster at Arizona and Butch Jones' hiring at Arkansas State leading the coaching carousel news and much, much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Early Edge: Favorite Bets for Saturday! Navy-Army, UNC-Miami and LSU-Miami Picks

Podcast take over! We're bringing you a little taste of The Early Edge to preview today's college football action. Jonathan Coachman is joined by expert sports bettors Emory Hunt and Tom Fornelli to handicap today’s action. Our SportsLine expert have the top picks from a proven model that wins. Today we’re looking at the best bets in college football for… Illinois at Northwestern Wake Forest at Louisville Navy at Army North Carolina at Miami LSU at Florida We wrap with a look ahead to Sunday Night football for an angle on Steelers-Bills. Use promo code ‘EDGE’ when signing up for a new account at SportsLine.com to get your first 30 days FREE! — ‘Early ‘Edge is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Enable push notifications so you always know when the latest episode is available! Every episode is also available on YouTube, go to youtube.com/channel/UCZmtXolnY7-z9HLiBESjkyQ Follow @SportsLine on Twitter and Instagram Follow our crew on Twitter: @TheCoachrules, @jacob_hallex  For more betting picks and analysis, visit SportsLine.com To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit CBSSports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/202011 minutes, 28 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 15 Locks (12/10)

The Locks crew breaks down their top plays for the college football weekend. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Arizona-Arizona State (5:30), San Jose State-Nevada (7:50), Louisville-Wake Forest (10:00), Georgia-Missouri (15:00), Colorado-Utah (21:30), Army-Navy (23:30), Miami-North Carolina (30:30), Oregon-Washington (36:00), Oklahoma-West Virginia (40:00), Northwestern-Illinois (43:00), Oklahoma State-Baylor (46:15), Virginia Tech-Virginia (48:00), USC-UCLA (52:00), Hawaii-UNLV (56:00), Florida-LSU and Tennessee-Vanderbilt (1:00:00) plus our Moneyline sprinkles break down the underdogs to win outright (1:03:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/10/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 40 seconds
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Mailbag! The most entertaining suggestion for Texas (College Football 12/09)

Answering listener questions about Texas, Tennessee, Michigan and more. First, addressing complaints about the lack of central leadership in college football (2:00), an incredibly entertaining suggestion for Texas' next head coach (9:00) and some fair criticism for Jeremy Pruitt's Tennessee program (13:00). Then, we look into the crystal ball to see who is coaching at the biggest programs in 2025 (17:00), discussing Michigan's offensive identity shift (25:00), how to judge Minnesota's 2020 shortcomings (28:30) and why everyone is trying to predict Matt Campbell's next job (35:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/202044 minutes, 50 seconds
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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction (12/08)

Where Texas A&M, Florida and the Group of Five stand after Tuesday's rankings release. Instant reaction to the new set of rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee from Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell as we head into the final weekend of regular season action before the conference championship games.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/202027 minutes, 35 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Ohio State-Michigan canceled (College Football 12/08) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Ohio State-Michigan has been canceled. Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli discuss what the game getting canceled means for the Big Ten championship race and College Football Playoff picture, as well as any BYU-Coastal Carolina-like potential for a late addition to the schedule. Plus, how this game not being played impacts Jim Harbaugh's future with Michigan.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/202017 minutes, 12 seconds
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CBS Sports Presents - 'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast'

'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' debuts on Thursday, December 10. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Looking for the best picks against the spread, sharp action on the total and props you can take to the ticket window? Join Jonathan Coachman on the Early Edge as he speaks with the best handicappers to preview every day’s biggest games in 10 minutes or fewer. From primetime picks to off-the-radar locks, Early Edge is bringing you the best bets in a quick, informative and easy to digest podcast. We promise to keep it short, sweet and to the point as SportsLine’s best experts come together to put some green into your pocket. Early Edge is in your feed every single day by 11 AM ET, don’t lay a wager without listening to our SportsLine experts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/20201 minute, 1 second
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Coaching carousel: South Carolina makes its hire, best fit for Matt Campbell (College Football 12/07)

Coaching news from South Carolina, Texas, Louisville and more. After initial thoughts on Shane Beamer's introduction and reception at South Carolina (1:00), the conversation turns to how Scott Satterfield's comments about interviewing for the Gamecocks job ruffled feathers with Louisville fans (5:00). Then, whether Indiana or Iowa State's 2020 success is more sustainable (22:30) and what programs are the best fit for Matt Campbell should they become available (25:45). Finally, Early Line Lookahead discusses a massive spread for Ohio State-Michigan, the total in Army-Navy and other highlights from the Week 14 slate (32:25).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/202053 minutes, 28 seconds
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College football recap: Coastal takes down BYU, South Carolina gets its coach, more (12/06)

Saturday night reaction to day in college football. First, detailing Rice's big win in Conference USA play (2:00) and Coastal Carolina taking down BYU (7:50). Then, thoughts on Shane Beamer's reported hire at South Carolina (13:00), Iowa State's emphatic win against West Virginia (24:30), whether Ohio State did enough to impress the committee in its win against Michigan State (32:00) and much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/202057 minutes, 35 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 14 Locks (12/03)

Against the spread and over-under picks for BYU, Alabama-LSU, Florida and more. Game breakdowns, previews and Locks included for West Virginia-Iowa State (8:30), Oklahoma State-TCU (11:45), Texas A&M-Auburn (13:00), Ohio State-Michigan State (16:50), Alabama-LSU (25:20), Nebraska-Purdue (29:00), Florida-Tennessee (35:20), NC State-Georgia Tech (39:30), Texas-Kansas State (46:15), Akron-Bowling Green (49:15), Wisconsin-Indiana (52:45), BYU-Coastal Carolina (55:00), Kentucky-South Carolina (58:45), Clemson-Virginia Tech (1:01:00), Washington-Stanford (1:04:00), Miami-Duke (1:08:20), Oklahoma-Baylor (1:12:00) and the Moneyline Sprinkles with underdogs to take straight up (1:17:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/20201 hour, 28 minutes, 48 seconds
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Mailbag! Best teams to miss the College Football Playoff, Texas sized problems, The Transfer Portal (12/02)

Answering listener questions about the coaching carousel, transfer portal and more. First, the jobs that are the most difficult in terms of meeting expectations that might not be realistic (1:50) and whether losing in-state recruits is as much of a concern as player development at a place like Texas (16:30). Then, a dive into the short history of the College Football Playoff debate the best teams left out of the final four (25:30), advice to new gamblers looking to avoid letting personal bias impact their picks (31:50) and some predictions for the offseason transfer portal with quarterbacks and teams looking to add one to their room (39:35). Plus, a listener offers power rankings for the Cover 3 Conference's college basketball programs (46:11).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/202054 minutes, 5 seconds
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🚨 College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: What does Ohio State need? (12/1) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the new College Football Playoff rankings. Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell discuss how the ACC has set up the potential for two teams in the final four, the Big 12's path to making the playoff, what Ohio State needs to remain in the top four and if there's a chance for Cincinnati or BYU to crash the party. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/202027 minutes, 45 seconds
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Vanderbilt candidates, Big Ten's playoff hopes, more (College Football 11/30)

Derek Mason is out at Vandy, who's in the running for the job? First, reaction to high-profile weekend at Vanderbilt with Sarah Fuller's college football debut followed by Derek Mason out as head coach (2:30). Then, candidates to replace Mason and checking in on the ongoing South Carolina search (19:00). Plus, how game cancellations are hurting the Big Ten's shot to make the College Football Playoff (22:30), whether we should rethink the expectations for a Heisman Trophy favorite (38:15) and Early Line Lookahead examines some big spreads for top teams on the road (52:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
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College football recap: Week 13 Instant Reaction to Michigan, Alabama and more (11/29)

Jim Harbaugh, Tom Herman, Alabama's dominance and more. First, what the future of Michigan football looks like after a home loss to Penn State (1:30) and the potential impacts of Matt Campbell's win with Iowa State at Texas (7:30). Then, how Alabama continued to separate itself with its Iron Bowl win (16:00), Northwestern's loss and the Big Ten title picture (23:00) and Notre Dame as a national title contender (27:00). Plus, running back Jaret Patterson adds his name to the record book in Buffalo's win (34:30) and Sarah Fuller makes history for Vanderbilt (40:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/20201 hour, 1 minute, 51 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 13 Locks (11/25)

The Locks crew debates the outlook for Texas, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and more. Game breakdowns, picks and previews included for Texas-Iowa State, Notre Dame-North Carolina, Michigan State-Northwestern, Buffalo-Kent State, the Iron Bowl, the Egg Bowl, Clemson-Pitt, Oklahoma-West Virginia, Ohio State-Illinois and much more from the Week 13 slate.    Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/25/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
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🚨 College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction (11/24) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the first CFP rankings of 2020. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson debate Georgia's inclusion in the top 10, whether Cincinnati and BYU can make it into the top four and the committee's biggest misses in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/25/202038 minutes, 9 seconds
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Should BYU want to play Washington? (College Football 11/23)

Inside Dabo's criticism of Florida State, the playoff rankings and more. First, breaking down Dabo Swinney's frustrations with the postponement of Saturday's game against the Seminoles (1:30), whether Indiana is being rightly rated after losing to Ohio State (18:30) and should we be second-guessing the Buckeyes after the narrow win (25:15). Plus, the pros and cons of adding Washington to BYU's schedule from a College Football Playoff perspective (35:45) and early line lookahead eyes Texas-Iowa State, Notre Dame-North Carolina and the Iron Bowl (50:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
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Week 12 Instant Reaction: Buckeyes survive, JT Daniels' debut, can Oklahoma make the playoff? (College Football 11/22)

Discussing the biggest stories from Week 12 in college football. First, what to make of JT Daniels' debut with Georgia (3:00), Ohio State's upset scare against Indiana (9:45) and Northwestern's win against Wisconsin (22:00). Then, whether Oklahoma still has a path to the playoff (31:00), Oregon's narrow win against UCLA (41:00), discussing the frustrations for Nebraska and Tennessee fans (49:00) and much, much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 58 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 12 Locks (11/19)

The Locks crew debates Oklahoma, Ohio State, Wisconsin and more from Week 12. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Ohio State-Indiana (6:00), UCF-Cincinnati (15:00), Iowa State-Kansas State (18:00), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (21:30), Georgia-Mississippi State (26:40), Wisconsin-Northwestern (29:15), Stanford-Washington State (35:20), USC-Utah (40:20), Oregon-UCLA (42:00), San Diego State-Nevada (45:30), Liberty-NC State (48:15), Auburn-Tennessee (53:00), Michigan-Rutgers (57:50) and moneyline sprinkles picking underdogs to win outright (1:04:45). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/19/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 42 seconds
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Mailbag: What Jim Harbaugh can learn from Brian Kelly (College Football 11/18)

Answering listener questions on Will Muschamp, Kirby Smart, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, recapping a wild Tuesday night in MACtion (1:30) before digging on the future of Will Muschamp (5:00), wondering whether Kirby Smart is following in the footsteps of Mark Richt (13:00) and what the future of the Bulldogs offense might look like (21:00). Then, Brian Kelly made wholesale changes after going 4-8 in 2016 and has Notre Dame better off for it, can Jim Harbaugh do the same (32:20)? Plus, a Penn State alternate reality where Justin Fields doesn't flip (43:30), the ACC's relationship with Notre Dame (51:40) and the ceiling for Scott Frost's Nebraska program (58:50).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/18/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why South Carolina might not be where Hugh Freeze lands, LSU allegations, MACtion Locks (College Football 11/16)

South Carolina's coaching search, early Week 12 lines and more. First, breaking down Will Muschamp's time at South Carolina (2:00), where Hugh Freeze fits in the search for his replacement (10:00) and how the Early Signing Period might impact the coaching carousel in 2020 (16:45). Plus, a troubling report puts LSU in the spotlight for the wrong reasons (24:00), early takeaways from Pac-12 action (33:00), Early Line Lookahead and MAC Locks for the week (44:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 22 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Will Muschamp OUT at South Carolina (College Football 11/15) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Will Muschamp is out as South Carolina's head coach. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down the timing of South Carolina's decision, what kind of candidates might be in the mix for the Gamecocks' job and how this move might impact the entire coaching carousel in this strange 2020 year.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202018 minutes, 26 seconds
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Week 11 Instant Reaction: Trouble at Michigan and Penn State (College Football 11/15)

From Michigan's loss to Notre Dame and Florida's big wins, the takeaways from college football action. First, what's going wrong at Michigan and the outlook for the rest of the season (2:45). Then, Notre Dame impresses with a big road win at Boston College (16:00) and where Kyle Trask fits in the Heisman Trophy discussion after a high-scoring win against Arkansas (20:00). Plus, explaining Penn State's fall (33:00), why USC has made it look so hard in its 2-0 start (48:00) and much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/20201 hour, 22 minutes, 7 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 11 Locks (11/12)

Previews and picks for Michigan-Wisconsin, Notre Dame-BC and more from the weekend schedule. Game breakdowns and locks included for Indiana-Michigan State (7:00) Notre Dame-Boston College (18:00), Miami-Virginia Tech (29:40), NC State-Florida State (36:45), Florida-Arkansas (42:20), Pitt-Georgia Tech (50:30), Ole Miss-South Carolina (52:30) and much more from the Week 11 slate, plus moneyline sprinkles.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/12/20201 hour, 21 minutes, 47 seconds
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Mailbag: Would we fire Jim Harbaugh? (College Football 11/11)

Listener questions include Jim Harbaugh's job security and Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields. First, how the different paths to being a head coach compare between being a head coach at a smaller school or Power Five coordinator (2:30), whether our Cover 3 Conference schools -- Barton A&M, CPU, Fornelli Tech and DK State -- would fire Jim Harbaugh if he was the head coach at our school (11:30) and how long it would take to eat your way through a grocery store (26:15). Plus, how the debate of Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields has evolved since their days as high school prospects (31:45) and whether Tennessee should turn to its true freshman quarterback (47:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/11/202057 minutes, 35 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Alabama-LSU, Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed (College Football 11/10) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Alabama-LSU has been added to list of postponed games for Week 11. News broke that Alabama-LSU and Texas A&M-Tennessee were postponed right as the Cover 3 Podcast on CBS Sports HQ was set to begin, so Chip Patterson, Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli and Dennis Dodd offered reaction and analysis heard here. Watch the Cover 3 Podcast on CBS Sports HQ on Tuesday's at 4 p.m. for Top 25 picks against the spread every week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/202017 minutes, 36 seconds
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Penn State's struggles, MAC Locks, more (College Football 11/09)

College football headlines and early betting leans for Week 11. First, recapping a busy Monday of COVID-related updates in the SEC and Wisconsin's return to action (1:30), a at Penn State's struggles (16:20) and how 2020 results will need context for every coach in the sport. Then, the most interest or enticing betting lines discussed in the Early Line Lookahead (33:30), winners for Tuesday and Wednesday MACtion (48:30) and Danny's reaction to a blowout loss against Pitt in Noles To-Go (54:15).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/20201 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
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Week 10 Instant Reaction: Notre Dame, Florida notch top-10 upsets (College Football 11/08)

From Clemson losing at Notre Dame to the Jim Harbaugh hot seat, all the Week 10 observations. First, how Notre Dame made a statement not only about its team in 2020 but its program with a win against Clemson (1:30) and whether the Florida win against Georgia said more about the Gators or the Bulldogs moving forward (14:00). Plus, what went wrong for Michigan (23:00) and how Liberty's win at Virginia Tech puts Hugh Freeze on the radar of SEC message boards (40:30). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/20201 hour, 18 minutes, 53 seconds
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College Football Picks, Best Bets: Week 10 Locks (11/05)

Previews and picks for Clemson-Notre Dame, Florida-Georgia and the rest of the Week 10 slate. Game breakdowns and picks included for Michigan-Indiana (9:00), BYU-Boise State (16:00), Florida-Georgia (20:30), Clemson-Notre Dame (36:19), Tennessee-Arkansas (46:30), Oklahoma State-Kansas State (52:00), USC-Arizona State (1:02:00), Mississippi State-Vanderbilt (1:07:30), Iowa-Michigan State (1:22:50) and more from a loaded weekend of action. Plus, underdogs to win straight up in moneyline sprinkles (1:28:20).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/5/20201 hour, 38 minutes, 16 seconds
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Pac-12 South Win Totals (College Football 11/04)

USC and the Pac-12 are back this weekend, so we've got win totals for every team. First, the benchmarks that Clay Helton needs to hit in order to keep the hot seat talk quiet and a breakdown of the Trojans' schedule (5:00). Then, how Jayden Daniels makes Arizona State a contender in the division (16:25), whether Utah can replace all of the key pieces it lost from the 2019 team (22:30), the difficulty of figuring out UCLA (30:45), what Karl Dorrell inherited at Colorado (39:00) and why you shouldn't count out Kevin Sumlin and Arizona (44:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/4/202053 minutes, 38 seconds
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Pac-12 North Win Totals (College Football 11/03)

The Pac-12 returns this weekend and we're setting and picking win totals for every team. First, a discussion of the league's role in the College Football Playoff race with an eye on Oregon and a breakdown of the Ducks' schedule (4:50). Then it's on to checking out the Jimmy Lake era at Washington (13:30), the importance of Chase Garbers to Cal's success (24:40), whether Stanford is in for bounce back season (38:50), expectations for Nick Rolovich at Washington State (38:50) and the next step for Jonathan Smith and Oregon State (45:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/202054 minutes, 50 seconds
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Georgia's injuries, midseason opt outs, who's No. 1? (College Football 11/02)

Georgia's defense takes a hit, who's No. 1, Tom Herman and Jim Harbaugh hot seat talk. First, how Georgia's injuries impact the outlook for the Florida game (1:30), whether midseason opt-outs are a new concern for 2020 and beyond (19:00) and a debate for the top team in the country with Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State (34:00). Plus, how expectations should be adjusted for Harbaugh and Michigan (43:00) and the early line lookahead celebrates the return of MACtion on Wednesday (56:50).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 9 seconds
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Week 9 Instant Reaction: Clemson's scare, Michigan falls short while Ohio State rolls (College Football 11/01)

Late Saturday night recap of the day in college football. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share notes from a busy Week 9 Saturday. Topics included are Clemson's upset scare against Boston College (3:00), how Michigan and Jim Harbaugh should be discussed after the loss to Michigan State (14:00) and whether Oklahoma State is still the team to beat in the Big 12 (23:30). Plus, Ohio State rolls Penn State (35:15), Bo Nix has the best game of his Auburn career (49:00) and much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/20201 hour, 21 minutes, 58 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence OUT after COVID-19 diagnosis 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down what it means for the Tigers this weekend against Boston College, whether we should expect Lawrence back for Clemson's highly-anticipated showdown with Notre Dame, whether the absence will play a role in the College Football Playoff selection committee's debate regarding the rankings at the end of the year and many more angles to the news. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/202024 minutes, 21 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 9 Locks (10/29)

Betting advice and against the spread picks for biggest college football games of the weekend. Game previews and breakdowns included for Georgia-Kentucky (7:45), Ohio State-Penn State (16:45), Ole Miss-Vanderbilt (23:00), Kansas State-West Virginia (28:00), Notre Dame-Georgia Tech (35:00), Florida-Missouri (38:30), Alabama-Mississippi State (42:00), LSU-Auburn (44:00), North Carolina-Virginia (51:30), Michigan-Michigan State (54:30), Indiana-Rutgers (57:55), Northwestern-Iowa (1:02:45), Oklahoma State-Texas (1:07:20) and more from the Week 9 slate, plus the moneymen sprinkles for the Saturday (1:16:47).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/20201 hour, 29 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mailbag: Wisconsin shuts down, the divide in CFB, best WRs in the country (College Football 10/28)

Wisconsin-Nebraska has been canceled, plus listener questions answered. First, instant mid-show reaction to the breaking news that Wisconsin has shut down football activities due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests, including one for head coach Paul Chryst (1:15). Then it's on to the mailbag, addressing the importance of coaching in college vs. the NFL (16:45), the divide even among power conference programs in college football (26:30), the stellar play of Terrace Marshall at LSU and some of the other best wide receivers in the country (50:30), how many programs would trade their coach for Kirby Smart (1:03:15) and more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/20201 hour, 12 minutes, 50 seconds
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Wisconsin QB news, Florida's back on the field, early betting lines takeaways (College Football 10/26)

How Graham Mertz reportedly testing positive for COVID impacts Wisconsin's outlook. First, reaction to the breaking news of Mertz reportedly testing positive after his breakout performance against Illinois and what this development reveals about the Big Ten's protocols for playing in 2020 (2:00). Then, Florida is back on the field after shutting down its program (14:00) and Alabama picks up yet another recruiting win (22:15). Plus, the early betting lines from Week 9 that stand out (31:45) and Danny breaks down Florida State's loss to Louisville in Noles To-Go (49:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/202056 minutes, 48 seconds
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Week 8 Instant Reaction: Ohio State, Michigan impress as B1G makes it debut (College Football 10/25)

The Big Ten made its 2020 debut and Alabama lost an important player to injury. First, thoughts from the Big Ten action including Rutgers' win against Michigan State, Indiana's upset of Penn State, what Ohio State showed in its win against Nebraska and Michigan's impressive performance at Minnesota. Then, how Alabama bounces back from the loss of Jaylen Waddle, Oklahoma State's win against Iowa State and more from the Week 8 action around the country.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/20201 hour, 24 minutes, 18 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 8 Locks (10/22)

Against the spread, over-under and moneyline selections for the college football weekend. Game previews and picks included for Louisiana-UAB (9:00), Wisconsin-Illinois (11:45), Auburn-Ole Miss (17:00), Alabama-Tennessee (18:30), Michigan-Minnesota (21:00), Notre Dame-Pitt (27:00), Clemson-Syracuse (32:50), Liberty-Southern Miss (38:30), Ohio State-Nebraska (50:15), North Carolina-NC State (53:00), Oklahoma-TCU (56:30), Cincinnati-SMU (1:09:00), the moneyline sprinkles for the week (1:15:50) and more. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/20201 hour, 27 minutes, 53 seconds
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Big Ten East Win Totals (College Football 10/21)

A 2020 preview and predictions for Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and more. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson count 'em up team-by-team starting with a discussion of whether Ohio State will lose any games, and if so which one, on its 2020 schedule (3:00). Then, whether Penn State has closed the gap with the Buckeyes (15:25), what counts as a successful season for Michigan (24:30) and if Indiana has the schedule to continue its winning ways (39:00). Plus, looking ahead and trying to spot the wins in what could likely be a tough season for Michigan State (48:45), Maryland (56:45) and Rutgers (1:04:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/21/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 32 seconds
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Big Ten West Win Totals (College Football 10/20)

A preview and predictions for Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota and more. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson count 'em up team-by-team, starting with Wisconsin's pursuit of another division title (3:45) and looking at whether Minnesota can take the next step after a breakthrough in 2019 (15:28). Then, Iowa returns to the field after a turbulent offseason (25;30), Nebraska faces a tough schedule (35:00), Northwestern has nowhere to go but up on offense (46:30), Purdue gets a boost with Rondale Moore back in the fold (53:25) and Illinois has some high-profile transfers anchoring its efforts in 2020 (58:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 9 seconds
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Tennessee coaching shake-up, Week 8 line movement, more (College Football 10/19)

College football news and gambling analysis heading into Week 8. First, what to make of Jeremy Pruitt's decision to fire the defensive line coach and whether it solves the Vols' most pressing issues (1:30). Then, newly-ranked NC State loses its top quarterback for at least a month (16:00) and Oklahoma State might be getting its returning starter back ahead of the biggest Big 12 game of the week (21:00). Plus, Michigan loses yet another offensive piece from its 2020 roster (30:30), some early Week 8 betting lines to watch (38:12) and Noles To Go resets expectations after Florida State's top-five win against North Carolina (52:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/202058 minutes, 45 seconds
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Week 7 recap: Where Alabama is better, what's wrong with Auburn and more (10/18)

Late night instant reaction to college football from Barton, Tom and Chip. Discussion topics include the many takeaways from Alabama's win against Georgia (1:30), whether Florida State is back after a win against top-five North Carolina (22:45) and whether Notre Dame is close to ACC title contention (29:50) after an eye-popping performance from Clemson (36:00). Plus, investigating the forecast for the heat on Gus Malzahn's seat at Auburn (43:00) after a loss at South Carolina, what's missing at Tennessee (1:03:00) and much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/20201 hour, 22 minutes, 4 seconds
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College football picks: Week 7 Locks (10/15)

Best bets and against the spread sections for the college football weekend. Game previews and picks included for Alabama-Georgia (5:00), BYU-Houston (17:25), Miami-Pitt (20:15), North Carolina-Florida State (27:30), Virginia-Wake Forest (31:00), Auburn-South Carolina (36:45), Virginia Tech-Boston College (40:00), Ole Miss-Arkansas (46:00), Tennessee-Kentucky (52:00), Notre Dame-Louisville (56:00) and the moneyline sprinkles (1:00:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/15/20201 hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds
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🚨 Emergency Pod: Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 (10/14) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be in isolation as the team prepares for Saturday's showdown with Georgia. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss how Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the Alabama coaches must adjust and how the senior leadership on the Tide's roster will help the team navigate this challenge ahead of one of the biggest games of the year in college football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/202020 minutes, 10 seconds
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CBS Sports Presents: ¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast

'¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast' debuts on Wednesday, October 14. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! A daily soccer podcast from CBS Sports, bringing you the very best analysis, commentary and gambling help from the world’s game. CBS Soccer host and insider Luis Miguel Echegaray is joined by a team of CBS talent to bring you the latest in Europe and beyond. From our Champions League coverage to Europa, the Premier League, La Liga and the top leagues, this is your one and only stop for your daily soccer fix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/20201 minute, 40 seconds
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Alabama vs. Georgia Mega-Preview: Keys to Game, Matchups to Watch (10/14)

Insiders from Alabama and Georgia weigh on Saturday's heavyweight showdown. First, Barton and Chip discuss the latest around Saturday's Florida-LSU game after the Gators reported positive COVID tests and Ed Orgeron indicated there might be a change at quarterback (1:30). Then BamaOnline.com's Travis Reier joins the show (12:00) to discuss the Alabama side of things with a look at what needs to improve on defense (14:00), Mac Jones' historic start to the 2020 season (22:00) and expectations for the game (31:30). After Alabama is a focus on Georgia with Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 (34:00), discussing Stetson Bennett's development in the offense, where Georgia can exploit weaknesses in Alabama's defense (41:00), going behind the numbers of Kirby Smart closing the talent gap with the Tide (46:00) and much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
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Reckless Texas rumors, LSU's struggles, top-10 team on upset alert (10/12)

What a bounce back looks like for Texas, LSU, Miami and Florida after Week 6 losses. First, a dive into the wild world of the Texas message boards after the loss to Oklahoma with an eye on Tom Herman's confirmed spot on the hot seat (2:30). Then, how we should readjust expectations for LSU after the loss to Missouri (16:00), breaking news with the Missouri-Vanderbilt game getting postponed due to positive COVID tests (26:00) and whether Miami and Florida can still accomplish their championship aspirations (36:00). Plus, the top-10 team on upset alert in Week 7 (46:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
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Week 6 Instant Reaction: OU-Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson and more (10/11)

Discussing Alabama's shootout win, Florida's road loss and more. First, Oklahoma's four-overtime, five-hour epic against Texas (3:00), the Big 12 game that broke out between Alabama and Ole Miss (10:45) and whether Georgia's defense will be enough for next week's showdown with the Tide (26:00). Plus, whether Clemson is the only good team in college football (55:30), North Carolina's offensive explosion (1:02:50) and more takeaways from a busy day in college football.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/20201 hour, 23 minutes, 38 seconds
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College football picks, best bets: Week 6 Locks (10/08)

Previews and picks for Georgia, Clemson, Alabama, Oklahoma and more. Game breakdowns and winning wagers for Week 6 include Georgia-Tennessee (5:30), North Carolina-Virginia Tech (11:20), Louisville-Georgia Tech (18:45), Notre Dame-Florida State (22:35), Clemson-Miami (27:30), Oklahoma-Texas (34:30), Duke-Syracuse (43:00), Iowa State-Texas Tech (47:45), LSU-Missouri (50:15), South Carolina-Vanderbilt (52:15), Mississippi State-Kentucky (56:00), Alabama-Ole Miss (1:01:00), USF-ECU (1:07:00), Florida-Texas A&M (1:12:45), Auburn-Arkansas (1:16:00) and the moneyline sprinkles for the week (1:22:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/8/20201 hour, 28 minutes, 55 seconds
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How Clemson will defend Miami, Tom Herman hot seat talk, more (10/07)

Deep dives into some of the biggest games on the Week 6 slate. First, Barton and Chip discuss Georgia-Tennessee with an eye on the quarterbacks (3:30) then Ben Kercheval joins the show to preview Oklahoma-Texas (13:00), including which team has more to lose in the game and whether Tom Herman is on the hot seat if Texas can't meet expectations in 2020 (22:30). Then the attention turns to the top-10 matchup of Clemson and Miami, with Anna Hickey of 247Sports offering an insider's look into the Tigers' preparation for defending D'Eriq King (33:24) and more insights on Dabo Swinney's pursuit of a sixth-straight ACC championship. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/7/202056 minutes, 44 seconds
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Who's winning the Big 12? (10/05)

Sorting out the Big 12 after Oklahoma and Texas' losses. First, discussing conference bias in the poll rankings and how perceptions factor into how teams rise and fall (2:40), whether injury news out of Wisconsin changes the Badgers' expectations (17:45) and a strong argument against breakfast ball in the Pac-12 after the league released its 2020 schedule over the weekend (25:00). Then, a deep dive on the Big 12 title contenders with predictions on who makes it to the title game and who wins the league (37:00) and Noles To-Go celebrates a come-from-behind victory against Jacksonville State (53:15).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 3 seconds
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Week 5 Instant Reaction (10/04)

Takeaways from Oklahoma and Texas losing, Alabama and Georgia's wins and more. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss another bad day for the Big 12 (5:00), a confusing day for the SEC that included dominant wins for Alabama and Georgia but also a surprising loss for Mike Leach (22:42), where BYU fits in the college football landscape (46:30), takeaways from the ACC (57:15) and much more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20201 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
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Week 5 Locks (10/01)

Best bets and game previews for the college football weekend. Game breakdowns and picks included for LSU-Vanderbilt (8:30), Navy-Air Force (13:45), Florida-South Carolina (18:00), Texas-TCU (25:20), BYU-Louisiana Tech (31:20), Auburn-Georgia (34:15), Mississippi State-Arkansas (41:20), Pitt-NC State (44:15), Oklahoma-Iowa State (47:00), Memphis-SMU (51:00), Clemson-Virginia (54:00), Kansas State-Texas Tech (58:00), North Carolina-Boston College (1:05:00), Kentucky-Ole Miss (1:10:00) and the moneyline sprinkles for the week (1:12:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/1/20201 hour, 23 minutes, 49 seconds
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Insider's look at Georgia's QB battle (09/30)

Georgia's quarterback room and more SEC discussion with Rusty Mansell. First, JT Daniels has been officially cleared to play for the Bulldogs (1:00), how Barton graded the SEC quarterbacks in Week 1 action (6:15) and getting geared up for Big Ten preseason in October (18:30). Then Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 joins the show to share his insights on how the quarterback battle has played out at Georgia (27:45), preview the rivalry game against Auburn in Week 5 (42:00) and some early takeaways from SEC play (49:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/202059 minutes, 11 seconds
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Best first impressions from the weekend (09/28)

What teams did the most to exceed preseason expectations in their 2020 debut? First, a wide-ranging look at the national championship race with a focus on whether anyone is good in college football in 2020. Then, a specific focus on LSU and its issues to correct after the loss to Mississippi State, our individual rankings for the top five first impressions from Week 4 and the debut of Noles To-Go, a weekly take on the state of Florida State. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 6 seconds
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Week 4 Instant Reaction (09/27)

The biggest headlines and important takeaways from the college football weekend. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down Mike Leach's epic SEC debut in Mississippi State's win at LSU (4:30), a bad day for the Big 12 (16:00), Georgia's struggles in the first half against Arkansas (25:30) and where Kyle Trask sits among the ranking of SEC quarterbacks (29:40). Plus, whether Miami's blowout win against Florida State says more about the Hurricanes or the Seminoles (37:43), Texas A&M's ugly win against Vanderbilt (56:00) and more observations from Week 4. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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🚨 Pac-12 announces fall 2020 start date (09/24) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that the Pac-12 will play football in the fall 2020 season. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the timing of the announcement and the hurdles the league had to go through to get to this point. Plus, whether Oregon, USC and the rest of the league will be able to play catch up in the College Football Playoff race with a seven-game schedule, the next steps for the players and coaches involved and the teams and storylines we can't wait to see on the field in the Pac-12 this fall. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/202017 minutes, 8 seconds
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Week 4 Locks (09/24)

Best bets, game previews and moneyline sprinkles for the college football weekend. Breakdowns and picks discussed include LSU-Mississippi State (8:00), Auburn-Kentucky (13:00), Georgia Arkansas (19:30), Alabama-Missouri (28:44), Miami-Florida State (34:30), Pitt-Louisville (37:40), Florida-Ole Miss (44:10), Tennessee-South Carolina (49:45), Cincinnati-Army (57:30), Oklahoma State-West Virginia (1:01:00), Texas-Texas Tech (1:06:00), Virginia-Duke (1:11:00) plus the underdogs that could pay off as straight-up winners in moneyline sprinkles (1:17:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/20201 hour, 26 minutes, 59 seconds
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Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ (09/22)

Brady Quinn joins Barton, Tom and Chip for the first episode of the new show on CBS Sports HQ. In this episode the group discusses buying Miami hype (3:15), whether it's fair to start talking about UCF and the College Football Playoff (7:30), the SEC team that's most interesting to keep an eye on in this first weekend of conference play (16:45) and reactions to the Big Ten schedule release (23:00). Watch the Cover 3 Podcast on CBS Sports HQ every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. ET.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/202029 minutes, 2 seconds
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Coach Deion, SEC lookahead, what we learned in Week 3 (09/21)

Breaking down the most important lessons from Week 3 in college football. First, what to expect from Deion Sanders' hire as Jackson State's coach (1:30), reaction to the release of the Big Ten schedule (10:00) and the most enticing games from the SEC's first week of action (18:30). Then it's on to ranking the lessons learned on the field in Week 3, with a focus on Oklahoma State (33:00), Navy (36:00), NC State (38:30), Miami (44:15), Louisville (51:00), UCF (53:15) and Notre Dame (56:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 13 seconds
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Week 3 Instant Reaction (09/20)

The biggest headlines and important takeaways from the college football weekend. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down Oklahoma State's struggles with Tulsa, a thriller between NC State and Wake Forest, Navy's season-changing comeback at Tulane, whether THE U is back after Miami's win against Louisville and much more from Week 3 across the country.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/202052 minutes, 43 seconds
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Week 3 Locks (09/17)

Best bets and game previews for the college football weekend. Picks and breakdowns included for Houston-Baylor(10:30), Pitt-Syracuse (16:30), Oklahoma State-Tulsa (19:15), Louisiana Tech-Southern Miss (25:30), Cincinnati-Austin Peay (27:20), Notre Dame-USF (29:30), Clemson-The Citadel (35:15), Miami-Louisville (37:20), NC State-Wake Forest (44:20), UCF-Georgia Tech (49:45) and Duke-Boston College (54:15).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/17/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 40 seconds
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CBS Sports Presents: 'All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson & Bryant McFadden'

'All Things Covered' with Patrick Peterson & Bryant McFadden' debuts on Tuesday, September 22nd, with special guest Tyrann Mathieu. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden have made a living for their coverage skills on the football field, and while it's a different technique, they're now applying those traits on their new podcast 'All Things Covered'. Instead of wide receivers, tight ends and running backs, they'll be covering sports, entertainment, social issues, personal interests and more. Every Tuesday, the 8-time Pro Bowler Peterson and 2-time Super Bowl champion McFadden will discuss what's happening on the gridiron as well as what intrigues them off the field. Each week they'll welcome a star from the sports and entertainment world to have wide-ranging conversations about what interests them. Guests can include active or former football players but also athletes and influencers from other sports and walks of life. Football is how we know our hosts, but far from what defines Pat and BMac. The name says everything; expect all things to be covered! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/17/20202 minutes, 1 second
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🚨 Big Ten Football is Back for 2020 (09/16) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news that the Big Ten will play this fall. The Big Ten announced Wednesday that it will hold an eight-game conference-only season starting the weekend of Oct. 24. Immediate thoughts include the hurdles to get a full season in, how this impacts Ohio State and other College Football Playoff hopefuls and whether players who have opted out may opt back in for 2020.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/202030 minutes, 46 seconds
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Talkin' Bout the Noles (09/14)

The latest from the Big Ten and Monday thoughts on Florida State's loss. First, a big recruiting win for Oregon (1:30), whether recent reports from the Big Ten have changed the outlook for an earlier start to the football season (5:00) and a round of opt-outs that include Ohio State and Texas A&M but a notable reversal and opt-in at LSU (19:30). Then, what Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech said about the state of the team and the work ahead for Mike Norvell to change the troubling trends in Tallahassee (34:20). Plus, games and storylines to track looking ahead to Week 3 (46:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/202058 minutes, 9 seconds
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Week 2 Instant Reaction (09/13)

Barton, Tom and Chip break down the weekend in college football. First, takeaways from a big day for the Sun Belt with Louisiana knocking off Iowa State (2:30) and Arkansas State winning at Kansas State (13:00). Then, an all too familiar feeling for Florida State fans after a loss to Georgia Tech (19:00), grades for Notre Dame in its ACC debut (28:15), Trevor Lawrence's star shining in Clemson's win at Wake Forest (37:00) and more notes from the weekend.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/202055 minutes, 58 seconds
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Week 2 Locks (09/10)

Best bets for the biggest college football games this weekend. Game breakdowns and picks included for Iowa State-Louisiana (7:00), Miami-UAB (11:15), Clemson-Wake Forest (15:00), Notre Dame-Duke (21:40), North Carolina-Syracuse (30:00), Texas State-UTSA (37:45), Texas-UTEP (40:00), Florida State-Georgia Tech (42:00), Kansas State-Arkansas State (44:20), Appalachian State-Charlotte (46:45) and Oklahoma-Missouri State (49:10). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/202055 minutes, 55 seconds
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Who's starting, who's not, what it means (09/09)

Depth chart takeaways looking ahead to Week 2 in college football. First, thoughts on BYU's blowout of Navy (1:00), the decision by Southern Miss and Jay Hopson to part ways after one game (8:30) and Wisconsin making a splash on the recruiting trail (15:30). Then, more postponements in college football (23:15) and what these season opening depth charts can tell us about the state of the roster at Baylor (33:00), Texas (39:50) and Florida State (42:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/9/202049 minutes, 18 seconds
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Week 2 storylines, games to watch (09/07)

Ranking the top games for the week ahead in college football. First, reaction to Penei Sewell's decision to opt out of Oregon's spring season (5:31) and the Big 12's cancellation protocols for roster size (10:15). Then a look ahead to the weekend featuring the reasons to tune in to Louisville-Western Kentucky (22:45), Louisiana at Iowa State (27:30), Duke at Notre Dame (30:15), Kansas-Coastal Carolina (36:20), Miami-UAB (38:15), App State-Charlotte (41:00), Louisiana Tech-Baylor (43:30) and Florida State-Georgia Tech (47:20).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/20201 hour, 45 seconds
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Week 1 Instant Reaction (09/06)

Barton, Tom and Chip break down the first full college football weekend of 2020. First, general takeaways from the first full Saturday of FBS action (1:30) and what to make of Memphis after a closer-than-expected win against Arkansas State (7:30). Then, SMU's turnover issues against Texas State (19:30), Army's dominance against Middle Tennessee State (19:30) plus UAB and South Alabama's Thursday night victories (35:10).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/202048 minutes, 22 seconds
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Week 1 Locks (09/03)

College football betting picks for the opening weekend of FBS action. Game picks and breakdowns included for Southern Miss-South Alabama (4:00), UAB-Central Arkansas (7:00), Army-Middle Tennessee (12:15), Memphis-Arkansas State (18:30) and BYU-Navy (26:45). Plus, advice and tips for live betting as we head into a season loaded with uncertainty and last-minute lineup adjustments (33:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/202038 minutes, 41 seconds
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🚨 Georgia QB Jamie Newman opts out of 2020 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news out of Georgia's quarterback room. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss how Jamie Newman's departure impacts the Bulldogs' outlook for 2020, his own 2021 NFL Draft stock and the impact of former USC quarterback J.T. Daniels' transfer now that he appears to be next in line to start for Georgia this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/202019 minutes, 25 seconds
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Pressure building in the Big Ten (09/02)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss the path to playing in the fall. First, Barton and Chip put a bow on the most off-schedule offseason in podcast history and detail what fans should embrace about this strange season (1:30). Then Dennis joins the show to give a behind the scenes look at how conferences have reached their decisions to play (9:30), what the Big Ten might be thinking in regards to playing this fall (18:30) and whether opt-outs are going to become a growing trend for soon-to-be draft eligible players in college football (33:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/202044 minutes, 20 seconds
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Week Zero takeaways, LSU loses its biggest star (08/31)

Ja'Marr Chase opts out for 2020, the latest from training camp and more. First, what Central Arkansas' win against Austin Peay tells us about what to expect from college football in 2020 (1:30), LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase opts out of the season (14:15) along with Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (29:15). Then, Camp Buzz takes a look at players making waves at Florida State (35:50), Ole Miss (40:45) and North Carolina (45:50).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/202053 minutes, 33 seconds
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B1G lawsuit, Central Arkansas Buzz, playoff expectations (08/27)

Notes from training camp and listener questions answered. First, thoughts on the Nebraska players filing a lawsuit against the Big Ten (2:00), injury news out of Georgia (12:45) and Camp Buzz goes behind the scenes with Tennessee and South Carolina (18:00), Baylor (25:20) and Central Arkansas (32:40). Then it's on to answering mailbag questions including expectations for the College Football Playoff (36:45) and whether home field advantage will have an impact with no or limited fans (43:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/27/202048 minutes, 3 seconds
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CBS Sports Presents: 'Fantasy Football Today in 5' podcast

Fantasy Football Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy football, debuts on Monday, August 31. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Want Fantasy advice, news and analysis fast? Fantasy Football Today in 5 will get you caught up on what you need to know to win your league in just 5 minutes every weekday morning. Join host Adam Aizer and a rotating cast of analysts including Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, Heath Cummings and Ben Gretch as they guide you to a Fantasy championship. The FFT crew will filter through the news cycle and deliver what matters most from a Fantasy perspective so you can make your start/sit moves, Waiver Wire transactions and trades before breakfast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/26/20201 minute, 50 seconds
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Camp Buzz, AAC Win Totals (08/24)

News from training camps as we near the start of the college football season. First, what TCU is losing with Max Duggan out indefinitely (1:30) then on to the first Camp Buzz of the season, with a look at Texas A&M (14:00), Miami (19:00), Texas (23:25) and Georgia Tech (32:15). Then, AAC Win Totals features best bets on UCF (37:30), Memphis (44:00), Houston (47:30), Navy (58:20) and more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/24/20201 hour, 25 minutes, 40 seconds
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2020 SEC West Win Totals (8/20)

Predicting the wins for Alabama, LSU and more in the SEC's conference-only schedule. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down their win total picks for Alabama (3:30), Arkansas (20:00), Auburn (28:30), LSU (38:30), Mississippi (50:00), Mississippi State (1:00:50) and Texas A&M (1:10:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/20/20201 hour, 21 minutes, 56 seconds
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2020 SEC East Win Totals (8/19)

Predicting the wins for each SEC East team in the conference-only schedule for the fall. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down their win total picks for Florida (4:45), Georgia (18:00), Kentucky (29:45), Missouri (40:30), South Carolina (47:10), Tennessee (58:00) and Vanderbilt (1:05:45).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/19/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 20 seconds
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2020 ACC Win Totals (08/17)

Predicting the conference records for all 15 ACC teams. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down the win totals for Boston College (3:40), Clemson (10:55), Duke (20:00), Florida State (26:50), Georgia Tech (34:00), Louisville (41:15), Miami (47:20), North Carolina (57:23), NC State (1:02:50), Notre Dame (1:09:00), Pitt (1:12:30), Syracuse (1:18:00). Virginia (1:21:40), Virginia Tech (1:26:00) and Wake Forest (1:30:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/20201 hour, 38 minutes, 10 seconds
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2020 Big 12 Win Totals (08/13)

Counting up the wins for the Big 12 teams in conference play this fall. First, taking the pulse of Mike Norvell's program at Florida State (1:30), the calming of Nebraska-Big Ten beef and Purdue coach Jeff Brohm's proposal for the spring-fall turnaround of 2021 (14:30). Then it's on to picking conference-only win totals for each Big 12 team (23:00), with previews and schedule breakdowns for Baylor (25:35), Iowa State (31:00), Kansas (36:25), Kansas State (40:15), Oklahoma (45:00), Oklahoma State (51:40), TCU (56:00), Texas Tech (59:30), Texas (1:03:10) and West Virginia (1:08:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/13/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 54 seconds
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🚨 Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel fall 2020 seasons (08/11) 🚨

Instant reaction to the breaking news out of the Big Ten and Pac-12. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson discuss what we learned from the Big Ten and the Pac-12's announcements, what it means for the 2020 season as a whole and what's next for those players and programs that have to wait until the spring for football competition.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/202046 minutes, 23 seconds
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Players, coaches fighting for 2020 season (08/10)

What might be in store for the Big Ten and whether players can tip the scales in college football. First, reviewing the reporting regarding the Big Ten's potential announcement to cancel the fall season (2:30), a look at what that might mean for players (11:30) and the disappointment for fans -- Cover 3 hosts included -- if there's no football in the fall (21:45). Plus, how the players movement has grown (34:00), how adjustments to the 2020 season might impact recruiting (47:15) and what a spring season might look like in 2021 (54:30). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 37 seconds
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Big Ten schedule released, 2020 DL Draft (08/05)

Breaking down the Big Ten slate and drafting the best defensive linemen in college football. First, what we learned from the Big Ten schedule and COVID-19 protocols (2:00) and the latest on star players opting out for the 2020 season (14:00). Then it's on to the Defensive Line Draft, with Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech, CPU and DK State going eight rounds to fill out their respective rosters (23:20) with final analysis and players that just missed the cut (46:45).  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @dannykanell For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/5/202056 minutes, 51 seconds
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Takeaways from the Pac-12 #WeAreUnited movement (08/03)

A roundtable discussion regarding the Pac-12 players seeking change in college football. First, detailing the demands of the #WeAreUnited Statement (2:30), where coaches fit in the tension between players and the system (11:45) and the spotlight that's been turned on the revenue distribution in college football (18:25). Then, what we can glean from Nick Rolovich's reaction to the player movement (34:00) and the SEC players voicing their concern about health and safety in the 2020 season (42:30).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/202053 minutes, 18 seconds
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SEC, ACC schedule models revealed for 2020 (07/30)

Breaking news from the SEC plus Notre Dame joins the ACC for a year. First, instant reaction to news that the SEC will go conference only (1:00) and then a full discussion of Notre Dame's addition to the ACC for the 2020 season (14:00). Plus, Caleb Farley and the potential of players deciding to opt out for the season (50:40) and what we know so far about the Big Ten's conference-only model (1:04:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 54 seconds
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Luckiest teams of the last decade (07/27)

Introducing DK State and mailbag questions answered. First, the Cover 3 Conference announces conference expansion effective immediately and Oklahoma makes a move to Week Zero for its season opener (4:45). Then it's on to the mailbag, with discussion topics that include fictional QB-Coach combos (13:55), how football has changed over the last 30 years (22:00), the most and least lucky teams of the last 10 years (29:45), Miami's proximity to "back" (37:50) and whether Georgia and Kirby Smart have achieved enough given their talent advantage (45:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/202058 minutes, 5 seconds
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🚨 Alabama adds 5-star DT to surging 2021 class (07/26) 🚨

Instant reaction to breaking recruiting news with Damon Payne's commitment. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Payne's projection at the college level, what his addition means to Alabama's role in the race for the No. 1 class in 2021 and how Nick Saban's staff has turned things around on the trail in the last two months.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/202015 minutes, 58 seconds
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Coaching Staff Draft (07/20)

Putting together super staffs for the Cover 3 Conference. First, updates and news including how the latest developments in conference scheduling have impacted expectations for what college football looks like in 2020 (7:44). Then it's on to the Coaching Staff Draft with Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech and CPU putting together 10-person super-staffs for their schools (17:00). Find out which of the best position coaches in the country get picked and the best available from everyone's draft board (52:20).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 6 seconds
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🚨 Big Ten moving to conference-only schedule for 2020 (07/09) 🚨

Instant reaction to the Big Ten's decision to cancel all non-conference games. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson were in the middle of a mailbag when news broke that the Big Ten is expected to announce a move to conference games only for 2020. Listen to their reaction to the breaking news first, then answer questions from the mailbag including how recruiting rankings are adjusted during the pandemic, Oregon's 2021 recruiting class and more.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/9/202042 minutes, 6 seconds
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Recruiting roundup, COVID Conference Realignment (07/06)

If schools want to travel less in 2020, here's a 130-team format to consider. First, rounding up the headliners from a huge holiday weekend on the recruiting trail (7:00) and what to make of the Ivy League reportedly eyeing spring 2021 for its football season (15:00). Then its on to the listener-pitched contingency plan for holding a season in 2020, with all 130 FBS teams arranged into 10 13-team conferences for 12-game round robin schedules. The teams are sorted and winners are picked, with analysis including how Penn State gets an easier path to a conference title (36:00) while Ohio State and Michigan continue regional dominance (48:45) and Clemson faces a much tougher draw in its new league (56:15).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 2 seconds
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Should Ohio State have more national titles? (07/03)

Recapping the news of the week and answering mailbag questions. First, what to make of Oklahoma State's revisions to Mike Gundy's contract (2:15), the NCAA violations and penalties for Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher (11:00) and recapping a big week of recruiting news (17:00). Then it's on to the listener questions, which include an analysis of Ohio State's overachiever or underachiever status (26:30), Dave Aranda's ceiling with Baylor (37:30) and the outlook for Lane Kiffin, Mike Leach and Sam Pittman in the SEC West (45:00).  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 59 seconds
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🚨 No. 1 CB Tony Grimes to UNC Instant Reaction (06/30) 🚨

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Grimes' commitment to Mack Brown and North Carolina. First, how Dre Bly played a role in Grimes' recruitment and what to take away from the Tar Heels' top-five class ranking in the 2021 cycle. Plus, a breakdown of Grimes as a prospect and when to expect him making his impact felt in Chapel Hill. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/202018 minutes, 15 seconds
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Drafting RBs, WRs and TEs for 2020 and beyond (06/29)

Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech and CPU draft skill position players to join their QBs for 2020 and beyond. After Ja'Marr Chase, Travis Etienne and Rondale Moore get taken off the board in the first round (8:00), find out who benefited from a run on tight ends (14:00), what true freshman ended up getting picked up (21:52) and what seniors were left on the board as Barton, Tom and Chip focused on building their rosters for the future. Plus, post-draft recaps (48:38) and discussion around the best players not selected in the 12-round draft. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/20201 hour, 10 seconds
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Nebraska vs. Tennessee (06/25)

Listener questions from the mailbag answered by Barton, Tom and Chip. Discussion topics include the international recruiting scene (9:30), which program between Nebraska and Tennessee will reclaim the glory of the 90s first (14:17), ranking the top three quarterbacks of the last decade (24:30), where Texas' quarterback room ranks among the nation's best (35:50), a history-driven dive into the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry (42:45) and an analysis of Jim Harbaugh's coaching tenure compared to his reputation and rating (49:20). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/26/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
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Underrated 2020 storylines (06/22)

Barton, Tom and Chip rank the underrated stories for the 2020 season. First, reaction to the latest batch of coronavirus results across the country, renewing the question of how the virus might impact the season (4:00). Then it's on to ranking our favorite underrated storylines for 2020, with discussion around Stanford (24:40), the 2021 recruiting cycle (31:45), Alabama's new strength program (35:00), year three of Scott Frost at Nebraska (45:00), whether UCF's run of G5 dominance is over (54:45), Justin Fuente's approval rating (59:30), Kentucky being overlooked (1:06:50), Air Force's Commonder-in-Chief's Trophy contention (1:13:00) and BYU's opportunities to mess up someone's season (1:16:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/22/20201 hour, 25 minutes, 45 seconds
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These 11 teams will make the playoff in the next six years (06/18)

Answering listener questions from the mailbag. Conversations and discussion topics include the outlook for the College Football Playoff's next six years (6:45), the next school to win its first national championship (27:35), whether the national championship race is overrated (38:40) and the non-quarterback with the best chance to win the Heisman Trophy in 2020 (48:15).  'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/18/202056 minutes, 39 seconds
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Drafting QBs for the 2020 season and beyond (06/15)

Who are the best quarterbacks of the present and the future in college football? First, Chuba Hubbard and other Oklahoma State players are speaking out and asking for change from Mike Gundy (1:30) while coaches are getting involved in activism at Clemson and elsewhere across the country (21:15). Then, what an Ohio State COVID-19 waiver reveals about the return of college football (27:00) and then CPU, Tom Fornelli Tech and Barton A&M draft quarterbacks to build depth for 2020 and into the future (37:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
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When Barton was a bouncer for a Slayer concert (06/11)

Answering listener questions from the mailbag. Topics discussed include recruiting pitches for hypothetical prospects (3:30), the games we'd add to the 2020 schedule (12:45), how Sean Clifford factors into Penn State's national championship hopes (20:00) and the top wide receiver rooms in the country (31:40). Plus, Barton's best stories from an iconic New Haven establishment (41:30), digging into the Illinois-Northwestern rivalry (49:45) and the Heisman and playoff outlook for Group of Five teams moving forward (54:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 4 seconds
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Turning point for Iowa, toughest and easiest schedules in 2020 (06/08)

How coaches and players are using their voice and influence across the country. First, how Kirk Ferentz and Iowa responded to allegations of mistreatment by strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle (3:30), what it means for Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley after texts from 2013 reveal his use of a racial slur (29:00) and how the role of coach is changing as we see them joining players in marching and peaceful protests (43:00). Plus, breaking down some of the toughest and easiest schedules in the country (51:15). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/8/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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Takeaways from an active 24 hours at Florida State (06/04)

What we're seeing as coaches and players are engaging in conversations of race and activism. First, why a Mike Norvell quote upset Marvin Wilson and how the star defensive tackle used his platform to create change (4:15). Then, we turn the spotlight to allegations of a racial slur at Clemson in 2017 (21:15), how Lincoln Riley and Tom Herman have offered more than a hashtag with their stance (31:00) and the Missouri football team adds voter registration to a demonstration to honor the life of George Floyd (41:15). Finally, with players returning to campus and getting tested we are finding out more about COVID-19 protocols. What does that mean for the 2020 season (46:00)? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
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Justyn Ross out for 2020, best forgotten games of the 2010s (06/01)

Clemson loses its star wide receiver and answering mailbag questions. Discussion topics include a new way to present recruiting rankings and analyze classes (4:00), more than a dozen of the best college football games from the 2010s that most fans have forgotten (7:51) and an FCS program that recruits well, turns out NFL players but hasn't won its league in decades (31:15). Then, reacting live to the breaking news of Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross being ruled out for 2020 with an injury (37:15) and Tom, Barton and Chip reveal their choices for each adopting one Group of Five team for 2020 (43:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/20201 hour, 1 minute, 16 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 1 Clemson (05/29)

Chip Patterson discusses what's needed for Clemson to get back to the title game in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Chip previews what's ahead for what he says is the most talented roster of the Dabo Swinney era. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/29/202016 minutes, 58 seconds
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JT Daniels transfer rumors, Is CFB too predictable? (05/28)

The latest on USC quarterback JT Daniels and mailbag questions from listeners. First, playing out the potential talking points related to reports that Georgia is in the mix to land a commitment from USC quarterback JT Daniels (3:25) then it's on to the mailbag, starting with a discussion of whether college football is too predictable (16:30). Plus, stories from Barton's Ivy League playing days (27:15), projecting the Big Ten West's performance in key non-conference games (33:30), comparing programs and rivalry results in Ohio State-Michigan and Alabama-Auburn (47:30) and much more. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/28/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 47 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 2 Ohio State (05/28)

Tom Fornelli previews the high expectations for year two with Ryan Day as the Buckeyes' head coach. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Tom explains why he's got the Buckeyes heading back to the College Football Playoff in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/28/202015 minutes, 47 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 3 Alabama (05/27)

Chip Patterson explains his pick of Alabama to win it all in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Chip discusses his optimism for Alabama to successfully navigate a tough schedule and return to the College Football Playoff after missing it for the first time ever in 2019. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/27/202015 minutes, 30 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 4 Oklahoma (05/26)

Barrett Sallee looks ahead to Oklahoma push for another Big 12 title in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Barrett explains why the Sooners have more than just a top-five coach as a reason to think they'll be back in playoff contention for a fourth straight year under Lincoln Riley. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/26/202011 minutes, 13 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 5 Georgia (05/25)

Barrett Sallee shares his outlook for Georgia in the SEC East race. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Barrett calls a new offense and new quarterback with no spring practice as worrisome but believes Kirby Smart and Georgia's defense can lead the way in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/202011 minutes, 53 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 6 Florida (05/22)

Barrett Sallee explains why this is the year for Florida to retake the SEC East. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Barrett discusses Florida's how Florida's experience and schedule set up for a potential SEC Championship run in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/202013 minutes, 3 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 7 Oregon (05/21)

Chip Patterson previews Oregon's defense of a Pac-12 title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Chip discusses the challenge for Oregon to install an offense with a new OC, starting quarterback and reloaded offensive line in a year that features a tough early season schedule.  'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/21/202013 minutes, 24 seconds
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Coach Rankings Pt. 2 (05/20)

Counting down and debating the top 25 on the 2020 CBS Sports coach rankings. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson compare their ballots to the final list, with a particular focus on Mario Cristobal at Oregon (4:45), how to balance the past with the present when ranking Mack Brown (14:30) and the argument for why Gus Malzahn should be ahead of Jim Harbaugh (21:30). Plus, the sliding scale of expectations for Utah (32:15), Jimbo Fisher and the end of his Florida State tenure (43:30), Ed Orgeron's impressive jump in the rankings (1:00:30) and much, much more. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/20201 hour, 12 minutes, 17 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 8 LSU (05/20)

Tom Fornelli explains why there won't be a title hangover for the Tigers. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Tom has confidence that LSU won't have a major drop-off but says a strong finish to the season is key how we perceive the reigning champs at the end of 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/202013 minutes, 55 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 9 Penn State (05/19)

David Cobb breaks down Penn State's chances to win the Big Ten. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. David previews a big season for Sean Clifford under a new offensive coordinator and a Penn State program that's closing the gap with Ohio State. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/202012 minutes, 6 seconds
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Coach Rankings, Pt. 1 (05/19)

Debating the CBS Sports coach rankings from 65-26. First, reaction to UCLA's expected AD hire (5:00) and Taulia Tagovailoa's commitment to Maryland (13:10). Then it's on to counting down the CBS Sports 2020 Coach Rankings, with topics of conversation including how to rank first-year coaches (18:00), buying Jonathan Smith stock (29:00), Will Muschamp's trajectory (33:50), how Clay Helton's hot seat status overshadows his resume (41:15) and Tom Herman falling out of the top 25 (56:15). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 10 Notre Dame (05/18)

Ben Kercheval discusses the Fighting Irish's playoff chances. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Ben gives his outlook for Ian Book under a new offensive coordinator and sets a high floor for the team with the Clemson game looming as the bar for playoff contention. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/202012 minutes, 21 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 11 Auburn (05/18)

Barrett Sallee sets high expectations for Gus Malzahn and Auburn in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Barrett explains what's wrong with the Gus Malzahn hot seat year narrative and breaks down the Tigers roster strengths and weaknesses heading into 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/202015 minutes, 25 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 12 Wisconsin (05/17)

Chip Patterson previews Wisconsin's pursuit of a Big Ten title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. With Jonathan Taylor gone, Chip explains why the identify of the Badgers team this fall will be carried by the defense. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/202013 minutes, 2 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 13 Michigan (05/16)

Tom Fornelli discusses the burning questions for the Wolverines in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Tom discusses reasonable expectations for Michigan, which hinge greatly on the quarterback play in year two with Josh Gattis. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/202012 minutes, 57 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 14 Texas A&M (05/16)

David Cobb is on board for a big year in College Station. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. With a manageable schedule, David explains why he's buying the hype for a double-digit win season in 2020 for Texas A&M. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/202013 minutes, 54 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 15 Oklahoma State (05/15)

Ben Kercheval breaks down Oklahoma State's loaded roster and high expectations. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Pokes have one of the best players in the country in Chuba Hubbard, can he carry them to a Big 12 title? Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/202011 minutes, 23 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Notre Dame, Cincinnati, UCF and more (05/14)

Season previews for the top Independents and Group of Five programs. First, what the high floor means for expectations of Notre Dame (5:45), Luke Fickell's run at a third straight 11-win season (17:45) and whether reloading along the line of scrimmage means concern at Boise State (25:50). Plus, UCF looks to regain its AAC supremacy (32:15), Ryan Silverfield takes over at Memphis (40:15) and why Appalachian State can lean on its culture to maintain success through coaching changes (45:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/202054 minutes, 15 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 16 Minnesota (05/14)

Barrett Sallee previews the season ahead for P.J. Fleck and the Golden Gophers. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Golden Gophers saw a breakthrough in 2019 and Barrett explains why he thinks they'll make it to the Big Ten championship game this year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/20209 minutes, 5 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 17 Texas (05/14)

Tom Fornelli rates the levels of back for Texas football. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Longhorns have one more year with iconic Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, what's the ceiling for how far this team can go in 2020?  'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/202014 minutes, 15 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 18 North Carolina (05/13)

Ben Kercheval on whether UNC meet raised expectations in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Tar Heels have one of the best quarterbacks in the country in Sam Howell, but can he alone lead this team to an ACC Championship Game? 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/13/202010 minutes, 39 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 19 Iowa (05/12)

David Cobb previews a tough slate for Iowa in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Hawkeyes have one of the best wide receiving corps in the country, but can they get the quarterback play for the offense to lead the way against a tough Big Ten schedule? 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/12/202011 minutes, 3 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: SEC West (05/11)

The defending champs at LSU, angry Alabama and more from the SEC West. First, how TCU got an 11th hour commitment for the 2020 class with five-star running back Zachary Evans (5:00). Then it's on to the notes from across the division with LSU reloading (10:23), where Alabama needs to get better (19:25) and Gus Malzahn's even/odd year relationship with the hot seat (34:30). Plus, whether Texas A&M is deserving of a dark horse label (41:15), the ceiling and floor for Mike Leach in year one (50:45), Ole Miss enters the Lane Kiffin era (59:00) and Sam Pittman looks to end Arkansas' conference play woes (1:05:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/11/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 4 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 20 USC (05/09)

Chip Patterson previews a pivotal year for Clay Helton at USC. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Trojans are facing one of the toughest schedules in the country, yet Chip explains why he thinks this is a 10-win season for Helton and USC To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/9/202013 minutes, 17 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 21 Cincinnati (05/08)

Ben Kercheval previews the Bearcats pursuit of an AAC title in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. After back-to-back 11-win seasons, Ben discusses why the personnel is in place for another run the league title but the schedule might be the biggest challenge to overcome. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/202011 minutes, 47 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: SEC East (05/07)

Breaking down the outlook for every team in the SEC East. First, your favorite Georgia homer podcast explains why the Dawgs will win the division (5:00). Then it's on to the rest of the competition with a look at Dan Mullen's impact on the expectations for Florida (21:45), divided views on Tennessee's chances to double down on a successful 2019 (34:00), the post-Lynn Bowden Kentucky offense (43:00), the first run for Missouri with Eli Drinkwitz (52:00), pressure on South Carolina and Will Muschamp to get the offense going with new OC Mike Bobo (58:00) and an uphill battle for Derek Mason and Vanderbilt (1:07:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 55 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 22 Memphis (05/07)

David Cobb previews Memphis' chances for another double-digit win season. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. David discusses how Memphis' promotion of Ryan Silverfield helps keep continuity with several starters back and why even though Mike Norvell is gone, AAC title contention is still the expectation. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/202011 minutes, 51 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 23 Washington (05/06)

David Cobb previews Washington in year one under new head coach Jimmy Lake. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. David discusses high expectations for the Huskies defense and the many questions around whether the offense can get on track fast enough to compete with Oregon in the Pac-12 North. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/6/202013 minutes, 40 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 24 Boise State (05/05)

Ben Kercheval previews Boise State's campaign for another MW title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Ben points to one particular stretch of games that will define the Broncos' status as a New Years Six contender and highlights key offensive players to watch in 2020. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/5/202013 minutes, 6 seconds
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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 25 UCF (05/04)

Tom Fornelli previews the outlook for the Knights in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with insight from the authors of those team profiles. Fornelli, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss what's ahead for a UCF team that has given up some dominance in its own division and looks to return to New Year's Six contention in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/202011 minutes, 18 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten West (05/04)

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa battle for supremacy in the Big Ten's more unpredictable division. First, whether Paul Chryst gets rightly rated for his impressive run of success with the Badgers (5:00), why Minnesota is not a one-season wonder (17:45) and how Iowa could play a role in the Big Ten title race even if it misses the championship game (26:45). Then, small margins for Illinois (36:00), high grades for individual talent at Purdue (43:30), still waiting on that Nebraska breakthrough (50:15) and why Northwestern's track record suggests they won't be in last place for long (57:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
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Way-Too-Early 2021 NFL Draft Lookahead: Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields? (Pick Six NFL Podcast Crossover) (5/1)

It's officially May, but it's never too early to take a look at next year's draft class. On this Cover 3-Pick Six crossover podcast, we take a look at the 2021 NFL Draft and the prospects we'll be watching all year (3:30). How close is Justin Fields to Trevor Lawrence for the claim as the nation's best QB? The top two quarterbacks are pretty evident at this point but names like Jamie Newman, Brock Purdy and Trey Lance are all ones to monitor (20:20). Could next year's receiving class match 2020's (29:15)? With names like J'Marr Chase, Justyn Ross and Devonta Smith, 2021 might just have a chance. We know all about Clemson's Travis Etienne but a few other running backs could creep into the first round conversation as well (36:30). And finally, why we should all take notice of Penei Sewell out at Oregon (41:45). For top notch NFL coverage, make sure to download and subscribe to the 'Pick Six NFL' podcast. They're daily (Monday-Friday) all-year round! 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/202054 minutes, 34 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten East (04/30)

What to expect from Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and the rest of the division. First, takeaways from the NCAA's announcements regarding Name, Image and Likeness rules for 2021-22 (4:00) and then the team-by-team breakdowns get started with the most star-studded Big Ten roster in Ohio State (16:15). Then it's on to Penn State's efforts to close the gap with the Buckeyes (28:20), a reloading effort at Michigan (41:15), why Indiana's 2019 season was a breakthrough to believe in for Tom Allen (48:00), Mel Tucker's uphill battle in year one at Michigan State (53:15) and updates on the latest from Maryland and Rutgers (56:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/30/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 47 seconds
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NFL Draft Recap: Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ (04/27)

Barton, Tom and Chip recap the NFL Draft on CBS Sports HQ. First, setting the expectation for the 2020 class of quarterbacks (1:15) and then a roundtable approach to sleepers and surprises from the entire weekend (18:20). Then it's on to highlights from the LSU and Alabama classes and a closer look at Michigan and Georgia's groups compared to their college performance (32:45). Plus, a quick look ahead to 2021 (45.00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/28/202051 minutes, 41 seconds
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🚨2020 NFL Draft Reaction: Tua Tagovailoa selected #5 overall by Miami Dolphins (Pick Six NFL Podcast Crossover)

It's a draft emergency! After months of speculation, Tua Tagovailoa ends up a Dolphin, just like we all initially believed. Chip Patterson is joined by Will Brinson of the Pick Six NFL podcast to break down Miami taking Tua. The guys also chat about the Chargers taking Justin Herbert with the very next pick.  'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @WillBrinson For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/24/202014 minutes, 2 seconds
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Dark Horse Candidates for 2020 (04/23)

Off the radar teams to watch, impact freshman and more. First, the many factors going into Clemson losing the commitment of No. 1 overall player Korey Foreman (4:30) and then Tom explains his choices of Texas A&M, Virginia Tech and other dark horse teams for 2020 (12:45). Barton counters with buy/sell rundown of teams on the rise (24:00) and then identifies some true freshman that will be having an instant impact when they get to campus (42:20). Plus, the mailbag discusses what teams, with Trevor Lawrence added, would rise to become playoff and title contenders (57:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/23/20201 hour, 23 minutes, 5 seconds
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NFL Draft Preview (04/20)

What NFL teams will get wrong and sleeper prospects from the college ranks. First, Barton, Tom and Chip discuss their expectations for the virtual draft (4:00) and then get into the player rankings with a deep dive on the quarterbacks starting with Tua (11:20) and wrapping with a comparison for Jalen Hurts (22:30). Then, it's on to shaking out one of the deepest wide receiver groups in years (27:00) and naming our favorite prospects that are currently getting overlooked by the consensus mock draft community (39:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
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JT Daniels in the transfer portal, Spring Gleaning: ACC Coastal (04/16)

USC's QBs, what needs to happen for CFB to start and the ACC Coastal in 2020. First, breaking news with USC quarterback JT Daniels entering the transfer portal (2:00) and then the takeaway from this week's call between the conference commissioners and the Vice President (19:30). Then it's on to the ACC Coastal with breakdowns for Virginia (24:15), Virginia Tech (29:00), Miami (38:30), Pittsburgh (46:00), North Carolina (55:30), Duke (1:06:15) and Georgia Tech (1:11:50). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/16/20201 hour, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
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Welcome to the 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast

The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/15/20202 minutes, 15 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: ACC Atlantic (04/13)

Can anyone catch Clemson? Breaking down what to expect from the entire division in 2020. Conversation topics include some nitpicking for a Tigers team that should win the ACC again (6:00), whether Scott Satterfield can match last season's impressive debut (17:00) and whether Wake Forest has been built up enough to maintain success in a reloading year (24:00). Plus, expectations for Mike Norvell in year one with Florida State (32:26), Jeff Hafley inheriting a solid defense at Boston College (41:00) and pressure to succeed in 2020 for Dino Babers at Syracuse (47:00) and Dave Doeren at NC State (55:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 55 seconds
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Mike Gundy's plan, Spring Gleaning: Big 12 Pt. 2 (04/09)

The big storylines in 2020 for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and more. First, addressing Mike Gundy's plea to get staff and players back to football operations (7:30), including why 2020 is a year that he might be extra invested in seeing the Cowboys get in their offseason plan (15:00). Then, it's on to team breakdowns with the Spencer Rattler era at Oklahoma (28:30), dark horse CFP hype at Oklahoma State (37:15), year two for Chris Klieman at Kansas State (47:15), Iowa State relying on Brock Purdy to lead the offense behind a rebuilt line (52:20) and what to expect from Kansas in year two with Les Miles (1:02:15). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/9/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 23 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Big 12, Pt. 1 (04/06)

Looking at the biggest storylines around the Big 12 for 2020. Discussion topics include the biggest questions for Dave Aranda in year one at Baylor (10:30), heightened pressure on Tom Herman at Texas (23:00), whether TCU can return to its status as a Big 12 title contender (34:45), how Neal Brown's time at Troy is sparking optimism at West Virginia (46:40), expectations for an explosive offense at Texas Tech (56:00) and much more. Plus, Ben Kercheval joins to break down the conclusion of CBS Sports' 90's Pop Music Bracket (1:03:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/6/20201 hour, 19 minutes, 24 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/03)

Whether USC will retake the division and more storylines from the division. First, the chances Oregon's new transfer quarterback will be its starter (5:00) and what a former FCS All-American is bringing to LSU's defense (11:00). Then it's on the team-by-team look at the Pac-12 South, including Utah's challenge to reload (22:45), the expectations for USC (32:00) and UCLA (41:00), what's working well at Arizona State (51:00) and trying to avoid another year at the bottom of the standings at Colorado (53:00) and Arizona (1:04:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/3/20201 hour, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/30)

Discussing the biggest questions and storylines for every team in the Pac-12 North. Topics include whether Oregon has another step ahead in 2020 after its Rose Bowl win (4:00), what Washington might look like in year one under Jimmy Lake (13:30) and whether Cal is poised to be the second-best team in the division (22:30). Plus, why we can't quit Oregon State (33:10), whether Nick Rolovich deserves "Year Zero" treatment in 2020 (43:30) and a hard look at how far Stanford has fallen from regular Pac-12 title contention (50:15). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/30/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
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What changes might be in store for the 2020 season? (03/26)

How fall camp, regular season schedules and stadiums might be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. First, Florida State picks up a key offensive piece for 2020 and why Mike Norvell and the Seminoles might be in position to exceed expectations normally given to first-year coaches (4:45). Then, how the recruiting and evaluation process has adapted in the era of social distancing (14:30), how the college football season might be adjusted if players are further delayed in their return to campus (30:50) and Ben Kercheval checks in with updates from the CBS Sports 90's Pop Song Bracket voting (47:45). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/26/20201 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
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Teams most impacted by no spring practice (03/23)

From new coaches to quarterback battles, who will miss spring practice the most? First, starting with reigning champ LSU we take a look at the teams most impacted by not having spring practice (9:45). Then, what former Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon brings to the Ohio State offense (29:45), the best spring game setups (36:30), seeding and deciding a College Football Playoff-era all-time bracket (42:45), South Carolina's ceiling (49:30) and the Cover 3 Book Club spotlights "Educated" by Tara Westover. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
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90s Pop Song Bracket Breakdown (03/19)

Ben Kercheval joins Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson to discuss first round results and preview upcoming matchups in the CBS Sports' 90s Pop Song Bracket. First, Ben explains the guidelines for selecting the field of 68 and the seeding (4:00) and the group discusses musical trends from the decade revealed in the songs that made the bracket (9:00). Then, it's on to recapping the first round results from the Radio Region and the MP3 Region (16:00) followed by a preview of the upcoming matchups from the CD Region and Cassette Region (23:00). Go vote now on Twitter at @Cover3Podcast  'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/19/202045 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is Alabama in Mario Cristobal's long-term future? (03/16)

Answering listener questions about Oregon, West Virginia, Michigan and more. First, why the triple option is the most sensible offense for Navy and other service academies (5:30), best spots for a hypothetical 5-star kicker (12:00), why the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl was a gem in the college football worldd (16:00) and whether Alabama would target Mario Cristobal as a Nick Saban replacement (22:30). Plus, Neal Brown's ceiling at West Virginia (35:00), getting Michigan over the Ohio State hurdle (42:45) and reader suggestions for the Cover 3 Book Club. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/16/202059 minutes, 45 seconds
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Impact of Coronavirus outbreak on college football (03/13)

Breaking down how spring practice and recruiting have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. First, where schools and conferences stand in terms of restrictions and limitations as of Friday morning (4:30) and how those restrictions will have a major impact on the player evaluation aspect of recruiting (10:50). Then, how the spring practice calendar might be adjusted (16:30), what coaches are going to do with their free time (18:45) and more ways college football will be impacted over the coming weeks and months. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/13/202042 minutes, 21 seconds
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Which job opens first: Michigan, Auburn or Texas? (03/10)

Ohio State's salary pool, Mack Brown's recruiting wins and listener questions answered from the mailbag. First, Northwestern lands a new quarterback from Indiana (4:15), Ohio State now has four assistants making over $1 million per year (11:30) and how North Carolina has moved up into the top five of the 2021 recruiting rankings (15:00). Then it's on to listener questions, including discussions on the perception vs. reality in the Pac-12 (32:00), which job will open first and which program we'd prefer to run between Michigan, Auburn and Texas (41:30) and much more. Plus, the Cover 3 Book Club book of the week, "Meat Market" by Bruce Feldman. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 51 seconds
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2020 NFL Combine Golden Dumbbell Awards (03/02)

Highlighting the best player and school performances at the 2020 NFL Combine. The conversation starts in the trenches with Mekhi Becton and Tristan Wirfs (4:00), then on to Isaiah Simmons (9:50), Jerry Jeudy vs. Henry Ruggs and how to rank the wide receivers (15:00), which quarterbacks stood out and which ones hurt their draft stock (22:00) and many more player-centric observations. Then, handing out Golden Dumbbell Awards to schools and strength coaches after their players showed out at the combine (43:20), Alabama reportedly hiring its replacement for Scott Cochran (50:49) and another edition of the Cover 3 Book Club with a discussion of The "Perfect Pass" by S.C. Gwynne (59:10). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/2/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 42 seconds
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Grading the 2019-20 Coaching Carousel (02/27)

The annual coaching hire breakdown from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Grades and press conference breakdowns included for Lane Kiffin (3:00), Jimmy Lake (10:00), Jeff Scott (14:30), Sam Pittman (21:15), Greg Schiano (28:50), Nick Rolovich (39:45), Mike Norvell (45:00), Dave Aranda (51:15), Mike Leach (1:08:50), Mel Tucker (1:24:15), Eli Drinkwitz (1:35:43) and the rest of the 2019-20 coaching hires. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/28/20201 hour, 43 minutes, 51 seconds
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🚨 Scott Cochran Emergency Pod (02/24) 🚨

Reacting to Scott Cochran's move from Alabama to Georgia. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant analysis to the Kirby Smart's hire of Alabama strength conditioning coach Scott Cochran as an on-field assistant for the Bulldogs. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/24/202030 minutes, 16 seconds
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Colorado hires Karl Dorrell, Mailbag, Book Club (02/24)

Discussing Colorado's hire of Karl Dorrell and answering listener questions. First, reacting to news of Dorrell's hire (3:45), including what former colleagues are saying about the news (10:00) and whether our expectations for coaching credentials should change given the recent hiring cycles (20:00). Then, mailbag questions touch on the role of athletic directors at top college football programs (29:15), Oklahoma recruiting (38:00) and the XFL (45:00). Plus, the third edition of the Cover 3 Book Club discusses "Respect Yourself" by Robert Gordon. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/24/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 12 seconds
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Who counts as a 'blue blood' in CFB? (02/17)

The latest from Colorado's search, listener questions from the mailbag and more. First, where Bret Bielema fits into the Colorado coaching search (2:00) and why new Michigan State hire Mel Tucker was unable to pull a key Ohio-area recruiter away from Mark Stoops and Kentucky (11:30). Then it's on to the listener mailbag, with discussion on the reclining in planes debate (21:15), what Tommy Rees can bring to Notre Dame's offense (29:00) and what programs qualify to be considered "blue bloods" in college football (43:00). Finally, the Cover 3 Book Club discusses "Fooled By Randomness" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/17/20201 hour, 12 minutes, 56 seconds
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🚨 Mel Tucker Emergency Pod (02/12)

Instant reaction to Mel Tucker leaving Colorado to replace Mark Dantonio at Michigan State. First, discussing Tucker's fit in East Lansing (2:00), grading the hire (10:00) and whether the timing is unfair to Colorado and its current roster (14:00). Then, where Colorado might look for its next head coach (27:15) and what this hiring cycle says about the Pac-12 and its standing among the Power Five (49:00). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/12/202055 minutes, 24 seconds
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Latest on Michigan State's search, Mailbag ?s and Book Club (02/10)

The options to replace Mark Dantonio, the assistant coaching carousel and more. First, discussing Luke Fickell's decision to remain at Cincinnati after meeting with Michigan State (1:30), the other candidates that have been connected to the job and where the Spartans go next (12:00). Then, the latest from the assistant coaching carousel includes plenty of post-signing day turnover at Tennessee (21:45), mailbag questions that include conference champs with the most staying power (34:30) and a game of QB transfer roulette (38:45) and finally, the first edition of the Cover 3 Book Club discusses "Range" by David Epstein (47:30). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/10/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
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Signing Day Instant Reaction (02/05)

Recruiting headlines, storylines, winners and losers from National Signing Day. Topics include how Georgia, and others, have closed the gap with Alabama (1:40), the most notable prospect commitments and movement in the team rankings (12:00), plus recapping recent action from the transfer portal (20:30) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/202031 minutes, 47 seconds
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🚨 Mark Dantonio Emergency Pod (02/04)

Instant reaction to the breaking news of Mark Dantonio's resignation at Michigan State. First, the many storylines tied to the end of Dantonio's career (4:00), the lasting impact of their 2016 recruiting class (8:20) and how the timing impacts the Spartans' National Signing Day (15:30). Then, potential candidates to replace Dantonio (18:30) and the highlights from his tenure with the Spartans (25:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/4/202036 minutes, 3 seconds
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The road to "Back" for Texas and Miami (02/03)

Talking Ohio State, Oklahoma, Georgia-Florida and more from the listener mailbag. First, weighing in on the Big Ten's proposal to change the transfer rules (6:00) and efforts to cap or limit coaches' salaries through federal oversight (15:15). Then, discussion topics from listener questions include comparing Lincoln Riley against Ryan Day and Kirby Smart against Dan Mullen (37:00), and what stands in the way of Texas (42:20) and Miami (55:00) meeting the high expectations of their fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/4/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 38 seconds
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National Signing Day Preview (01/30)

Storylines, teams and players to watch heading into Wednesday's National Signing Day. First, the twists and turns of five-star Zachary Evans' recruitment (5:30) and the power house programs in the mix for defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson. Then, whether Alabama's recruiting success with Nick Saban has an expiration date (23:00), what programs are already making headlines in the 2021 cycle (36:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/202058 minutes, 44 seconds
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Who wins the SEC-Big Ten Challenge? (01/27)

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. First, discussing LSU's hire of Bo Pelini (5:30), a recent report into UCLA's finances in 2019 (11:30) and Baylor bringing on Larry Fedora as its new OC (22:00). Then it's on to listener questions, including the first-annual Cover 3 presents Big Ten-SEC Challenge (26:00) and the ACC-AAC Challenge (32:00). Plus, Kiffin vs. Leach on the field and recruiting trail (38:30), the first elite program to have a seven-win season or worse (47:20) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/27/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 58 seconds
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Oklahoma State 2020 playoff hype starts now (01/24)

Reviewing the winners and losers from the NFL Draft early entry deadline. First, the return of former Arizona State coach Todd Graham as the next head coach at Hawaii (2:15), Dave Aranda's staff hires at Baylor (7:30) and Georgia getting key quarterback commitment on the recruiting trail (17:30). Then it's on to reviewing who left early and who's back for their senior year, with a spotlight on Oklahoma State (26:50), Florida State (35:00), Oregon (41:45), LSU (48:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/202058 minutes, 6 seconds
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Georgia's staff hires, Clemson gets a star back for 2020, more (01/20)

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. First, addressing staff changes at Ohio State and Nebraska (3:00), Graham Harrell's decision to stay at USC (11:00) and what Georgia's new hires say about the future of the Bulldogs' offense (18:30). Then, what Joe Burrow showed at Ohio State that might have hinted at what was to come (28:45), Travis Etienne's decision to return to Clemson for a senior season (38:00), belief in the Jeff Scott era at USF (45:30), choosing a dream Film Room crew (52:45) and comparing Power Five conferences to European soccer leagues (1:00:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/20/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 35 seconds
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Can Orgeron catch lightning in a bottle again? (01/16)

Talking fallout from LSU's win, including NFL Draft exits and Odell Beckham. First, how the title game points to the need for modern offenses to win championships (4:00), the challenge for Ed Orgeron to recapture 2019's magic again in the future (9:30) and what to make of Odell Beckham Jr.'s impact on the LSU celebration (12:00). Plus, Dave Aranda pops up in the Baylor head coaching search (18:15), coordinator hires that moved the needle (29:00) and specifically whether Rhett Lashlee can provide a spark for Manny Diaz and Miami (36:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/16/202052 minutes, 39 seconds
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TITLE GAME INSTANT ANALYSIS: Joe Burrow, LSU crush Clemson to win National Championship (01/14)

Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss LSU's College Football Playoff win against Clemson. Topics include how LSU overcame the early 10-point deficit, what it means for both teams moving forward and much more, including D'Eriq King's mid-title game announcement that he's leaving Houston. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/14/202044 minutes, 45 seconds
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Mike Leach Emergency Pod (01/09)

Instant reaction to Mike Leach's hire at Mississippi State from Barton, Tom and Chip. First, initial thoughts on the move from Mississippi State's perspective (1:30) and how the Egg Bowl will dictate whether or not Leach's tenure is considered a success (9:45). Then, expectations for the Bulldogs moving forward (15:30), where Washington State should look for a replacement (18:15), the strange circumstances around Cade Mays' transfer from Georgia (22:30) and what the Bulldogs' offense might look like in 2020 (29:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/202041 minutes, 24 seconds
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LSU-Clemson Preview: Picks, Props, Locks (01/09)

Picks for the College Football Playoff title game from Barton, Tom and Chip. First, the X-factors in the matchup (9:30) and a Lock Fight for against the spread selections (19:30). Then, one last Lock Unity for 2019-20 on the game's total (33:00) and a wide selection of props including team totals, Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow passing yards, longest/shortest touchdown and more (43:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/202058 minutes, 54 seconds
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Matt Rhule Emergency Pod (01/07)

Matt Rhule is gone to the NFL, what's next for Baylor? Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Rhule's fit with the Carolina Panthers (1:15), who Baylor should target as a replacement (8:45) and the latest from Mississippi State's coaching search (18:30). Plus, a special crossover segment with highlights from Chip's Rhule-related visit to the Pick Six NFL podcast (25:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/7/202041 minutes, 18 seconds
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Who will start at QB for Alabama in 2020? (01/06)

Reacting to Tua's NFL Draft announcement and a coach firing in the SEC. First, whether Tua Tagovailoa's decision to pro was a surprise (2:30), the future of the quarterback position at Alabama (9:45) and where Mississippi State goes next after firing Joe Moorhead (18:50). Then, who won the hire between Ole Miss and Arkansas (28:45), assembling our dream team coaching staffs (34:30) and the first Cover 3 2020 Mock Draft of the year (40:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/202050 minutes, 30 seconds
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Counting down to Tua's decision day (01/02)

Discussing DJ Durkin's return to coaching, Tua's 2020 options and more. First, the many angles to Lane Kiffin hiring former Maryland coach DJ Durkin to his Ole Miss staff (2:30), reasons why Tua may or may not decide to return to Alabama in 2020 (19:30) and whether PJ Fleck's success at Minnesota is sustainable (34:15). Plus, the "disease" that Kirby Smart says creeps into Georgia football (39:00), the latest on Matt Rhule (48:00) and Barton previews the weekend's high school All-America game (53:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/202059 minutes, 58 seconds
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Does Clemson or LSU have a 'greatest team' argument with a CFP win? (12/30)

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include: whether 2019 LSU or 2019 Clemson would have an argument for greatest team ever with a win in the title game (3:30), what team will be overrated in 2020 for its bowl performance (9:40), Matt Rhule vs. Kirby Smart (14:00) and another conversation on Matt Rhule and NFL intereest (22:15). Plus, recruiting without a signing day (26:50), favorite rivalry nicknames (32:30), the distance between Ohio State and Penn State (43:45) and a new alternate channel with college football and coaches' headset audio (49:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/31/201957 minutes, 12 seconds
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Playoff Saturday Instant Reaction (12/29)

Barton, Tom and Chip recap the Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and preview LSU-Clemson. First, addressing the bad breaks for Ohio State, whether Clemson benefited from a coaching advantage and how Trevor Lawrence has developed from a five-star prospect to championship-caliber quarterback in a short time. Then, LSU as a team of destiny and what to expect from the Tigers in New Orleans To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 6 seconds
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College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 3 (12/27)

Barton, Tom and Chip pick the New Years Eve and New Years Day bowl games. Game breakdowns and picks included for the Florida State-Arizona State (6:45), Kentucky-Virginia Tech (16:45), Navy-Kansas State (22:20), Utah-Texas (28:15), Auburn-Minnesota (35:30), Alabama-Michigan (37:45), Oregon-Wisconsin (45:00), Georgia-Baylor (53:30), Tennessee-Indiana (58:00) and Tulane-Southern Miss (1:04:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/20191 hour, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
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College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 2 (12/24)

Barton, Tom and Chip pick the College Football Playoffs and the bowl games through Dec. 30. Game breakdowns and Locks included for North Carolina-Temple (5:15), Michigan State-Wake Forest (9:15), Texas A&M-Oklahoma State (14:30), USC-Iowa (20:00), Air Force-Washington State (24:30), Penn State-Memphis (30:00), Notre Dame-Iowa State (35:30), LSU-Oklahoma (40:45), Clemson-Ohio State (52:30), Western Kentucky-Western Michigan (1:00:45), Mississippi State-Louisville (1:03:00), Cal-Illinois (1:11:30) and Florida-Virginia (1:15:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/20191 hour, 24 minutes, 22 seconds
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What's Penn State's record with Clemson's schedule? (12/23)

Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include the best X's and O's coaches (2:30), the impact of online classes for the modern college football player (11:00), future expectations for Tom Herman at Texas (19:30) and Barton's celebrity doppleganger (25:00). Then, how many games Penn State would win if it played Clemson's schedule (29:00), what college-aged Barton, Tom and Chip thought about college football (37:30), whether Paul Chryst's success is overlooked (44:30) and what's to make of Nebraska falling short of expectations in 2019 (48:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/23/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds
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College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 1 (12/19)

Barton, Tom and Chip make picks for the first slate of college football bowl games. Game breakdowns and picks included for Buffalo-Charlotte (7:30), Utah State-Kent State (14:00), San Diego State-Central Michigan (21:30), Liberty-Georgia Southern (24:45), SMU-FAU (33:00), Washington-Boise State (41:30), UCF-Marshall (48:00), BYU-Hawaii (51:30) and Miami-Louisiana Tech (54:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/20191 hour, 7 minutes
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Who won Signing Day? (12/18)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer instant reaction to National Signing Day. First, how the race for No. 1 shook out (3:30), Mike Norvell's positive momentum at Florida State (7:30) and how Mario Cristobal upgraded his defense with the 2020 class (10:00). Then, whether to panic about Clay Helton's class at USC (16:30), Tennessee's strong close and what it means for the rest of the SEC East (22:30). big moves up in the rankings for Utah and Stanford (27:30) and much more from the recruiting trail. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/201935 minutes, 43 seconds
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Signing Day Storylines (12/17)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson preview the Early Signing Period. First, what to expect from the new coaching hires (3:00) with a focus on Mike Norvell and Florida State (10:00). Then, the state of Tom Herman's Texas staff after Graham Harrell chose to stay at USC (19:00), the race for No. 1 class in the country (28:20) and the pressure on Texas A&M to follow recruiting wins with on-field success (32:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/201945 minutes, 32 seconds
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Army-Navy picks, Missouri's Moneyline Sprinkle (12/11)

Barton, Tom and Chip preview Army-Navy, compare All-America ballots and more. First, reacting in real time to reports of UNLV's interest in LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda (3:00), then a preview of Army-Navy with our picks against the spread and on the total (9:30). Then, Chad Morris and Matt Luke land back in the SEC as assistants (14:45), the upside of Missouri's investment in Eli Drinkwitz (26:00) and comparing notes from CBS Sports All-America team ballots (36:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/11/201942 minutes, 25 seconds
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What's the best bowl game? (12/09)

Barton, Tom and Chip discuss coaching hires and bowl announcements. First, what to expect from Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman's hire at Arkansas (4:00) and how the move might impact the Bulldogs' future on offense (16:20). Then, Missouri targeting Eli Drinkwitz (22:00), Tom's highly scientific bowl rankings (32:30) and what to watch as the Group of Five and coordinator carousel picks up this week (45:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/201955 minutes, 17 seconds
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Championship Week Instant Reaction (12/08)

Barton, Tom and Chip discuss the playoff picture after Championship Saturday. First, how Oregon opened up the door bro the Big 12 (4:30), whether Oklahoma inspired any confidence in its win (12:39) and Clemson's argument as a national championship pick despite its likely No. 3 seed (21:30). Then, whether LSU is a team of destiny (31:15), Mike Norvell's hire at Florida State (39:00) and what to expect from Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss (48:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/20191 hour, 8 minutes, 41 seconds
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College football picks: Championship Week Locks (12/05)

Barton, Tom and Chip share their best bets for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Utah-Oregon (8:15), Oklahoma-Baylor (17:25), Memphis-Cincinnati (22:30), FAU-UAB (27:00), Ohio State-Wisconsin (34:00), Clemson-Virginia (40:30), LSU-Georgia (46:00), Boise State-Hawaii (52:45) plus moneyline sprinkles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/20191 hour, 1 minute, 39 seconds
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Playoff rankings, FSU search and more with Danny Kanell (12/03)

Danny Kanell joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to react to the new College Football Playoff Rankings. First, whether to root for a clean finish or chaos (1:30), what most are overlooking about Oklahoma (7:00) and Danny's thoughts on the Florida State coaching search. Then, what to make of Lane Kiffin as a target for a Power Five job and Chris Petersen's motivation to resign at Washington (27:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/201933 minutes, 15 seconds
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Chris Petersen did what? (12/02)

Barton, Tom and Chip react to Chris Petersen's sudden resignation at Washington. First, discussing Petersen's motivating factors (1:30) and what the move says about coaching in the modern era (9:00). Then, a look at Jimmy Lake and the future of the Huskies program with its new head coach (16:30) and where we think the next big news will come from on the Coaching Carousel (28:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/201939 minutes, 48 seconds
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Coaching Carousel Emergency Pod (12/01)

Sunday brought a wave of coach firings in college football. First, the refuted Clay Helton reports (1:30), whether Matt Luke's ouster at Ole Miss is a surprise (12:00) and what's next for Steve Addazio after his exit from Boston College (26:30). Then, the future of Charlie Strong (36:00), Tom Herman's staff shake-up at Texas (54:00) and much more from a dramatic start to championship week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/20191 hour, 8 minutes, 42 seconds
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Week 14 Instant Reaction (12/01)

Barton, Tom and Chip offer a Saturday night recap of rivalry week in college football. First, takeaways from the Iron Bowl (3:00), another dominant Ohio State win over Michigan (19:00) and how Wisconsin clinched the Big Ten West over Minnesota (29:15). Then, how Georgia will stack up against LSU in the SEC Championship Game (37:00), reacting live to Greg Schiano going back to Rutgers and a discussion of the Missouri job after Barry Odom's dismissal (44:45) and more from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/1/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
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College football picks: More Thanksgiving Locks (11/28)

A second helping of Locks as Barton, Tom and Chip share their best rivalry week bets for Saturday. Game breakdowns and picks included for Ohio State-Michigan (7:00), Georgia-Georgia Tech (15:00), Minnesota-Wisconsin (17:00), Alabama-Auburn (24:30), Tennessee-Vanderbilt (31:45), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (38:00), Oregon-Oregon State (43:30), LSU-Texas A&M (47:50), Wake Forest-Syracuse (51:30), Clemson-Syracuse (53:45), Florida-Florida State (1:00:30) and more from the Saturday slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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College football picks: Thanksgiving Locks Pt. 1 (11/27)

Barton, Tom and Chip share best bets from the Thursday-Friday slate in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Mississippi State-Ole Miss (3:45), Texas-Texas Tech (15:30), Virginia-Virginia Tech (20:25), Missouri-Arkansas (23:30), Iowa-Nebraska (27:45), Memphis-Cincinnati (30:30) and TCU-West Virginia (33:45). Plus, an update on our season-long Win Totals Locks competition with an update for what's on the line this weekend (36:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/201943 minutes, 46 seconds
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Playoff rankings reaction with Danny Kanell (11/26)

Danny Kanell joins Barton and Chip on Tuesday night to discuss the new playoff rankings. First, addressing the change at No. 1 (2:00), the importance of the eye test late in the year (9:00) and why conference championships should matter (16:00). Plus, potential rivalry weekend upsets that will impact the playoff picture (30:15) and Danny's thoughts on the Florida State coaching search (35:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/201946 minutes, 5 seconds
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Texas back-ness check (11/25)

Listener questions answered on a Mailbag Monday! Topics include whether the Alabama dynasty is over (3:00), how to know when school's should move on from a coach (18:27), how the perception of Tom Herman has changed (30:45), Chris Petersen and Washington's disappointing 2019 (43:15) and how much popularity factors into win totals (52:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/25/20191 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
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Week 13 Instant Reaction (11/24)

Breaking down the top stories from the weekend action in college football. First, the wild scene at Yale-Harvard (1:00), what went wrong for Oregon at Arizona State (5:30) and whether Oklahoma's close wins are concerning (18:20). Then, breaking down Ohio State's win against Penn State (28:00), how Georgia stacks up against the best teams in the country (43:00), a disappointing season for Tom Herman at Texas (53:50) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/24/20191 hour, 19 minutes, 54 seconds
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College football picks: Week 13 Locks (11/21)

Best bets for Week 13 from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and picks included for Georgia-Texas A&M (7:20), Ohio State-Penn State (16:50), Oklahoma-TCU (24:00), SMU-Navy (31:45), Baylor-Texas (43:00), Oregon-Arizona State (47:45), Pitt-Virginia Tech (52:00), Yale-Harvard (59:45), Tennessee-Missouri (1:06:30) and many more from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/20191 hour, 22 minutes, 38 seconds
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Playoff rankings reaction with Dennis Dodd (11/19)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton and Chip to discuss the new selection committee rankings. First, whether the committee tipped its hands with how it will handle Alabama without Tua (2:00), the case for Minnesota to deserve more respect (13::00) and how whether LSU is a lock for the playoff regardless of the SEC title game result (20:00). Then, looking at how Chase Young's return impacts the Buckeyes and the Heisman Trophy race, what the committee thinks about the Big 12 (33:00) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/201947 minutes, 14 seconds
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Best QBs that won't be drafted (11/18)

It's Mailbag Monday! Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions. Discussion topics include Mac Jones at Alabama (3:00), the postseason options for an Oregon fan (16:00), best college QBs that might go underrated (23:45), what job searches might include Butch Jones (29:15), the future of USC and Michigan State (40:00), assigning one team from every Power Five conference to go all-out triple option (48:45) and coaches and mascots that make life easier on a desert island (1:02:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/18/20191 hour, 14 minutes, 2 seconds
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Week 12 Instant Reaction (11/17)

From Tua's injury to Oklahoma's comeback, Barton, Tom and Chip recap Week 12 in college football. First, addressing Tua Tagovailoa's season-ending injury, including what it means for Alabama in the College Football Playoff race (3:30). Then, takeaways from Oklahoma's stunning comeback win at Baylor (27:00), Georgia's boa constrictor in full effect against Auburn (36:30), whether LSU's defense will be an issue for its championship hopes (44:30), Michigan's argument as the second-best team in the Big Ten (50:30), Minnesota's first loss of the season (59:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/20191 hour, 27 minutes, 53 seconds
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Week 12 Locks (11/14)

Best bets and game previews from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and locks included for Georgia-Auburn (7:00), Florida-Missouri (13:30), Alabama-Mississippi State (29:30), Minnesota-Iowa (26:30), Penn State-Indiana (31:45), Michigan-Michigan State (35:00), Oklahoma-Baylor (40:45), Texas-Iowa State (47:15) and much more from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/20191 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
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Playoff Rankings Reaction: Winners, losers what to watch in Week 12 (11/12)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reset the playoff picture after the latest rankings release. First, why Oklahoma is a big winner even though it dropped a spot (2:30), the Alabama-Georgia debate for No. 4 (7:00), Auburn's role in the playoff race (12:45) and whether Oregon or Utah could jump a second team from the SEC (17:20). Then, highlights from the Group of Five race (21:45) and a deep dive into the SEC on CBS doubleheader of Florida-Missouri and Georgia-Auburn along with other games with playoff implications (25:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/201949 minutes, 18 seconds
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How can programs raise their recruiting ceiling? (11/11)

It's a Mailbag Monday! Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, addressing Chad Morris' exit at Arkansas and what's next for the Razorbacks (2:00), whether Gus Malzahn would be involved in that search and where Auburn ranks as a top job in the sport (16:30) as well as whether we should expect coordinators or sitting head coaches to get more looks during the coaching carousel (24:00). Then, a deep dive on the many factors that determine a program's recruiting ceiling (34:30), our favorite NCAA Football video game tales and what we'd like to see from the game in the future (43:30) and whether Notre Dame will win a national championship in the next 50 years (48:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/11/20191 hour, 39 seconds
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Week 11 Instant Reaction (11/10)

LSU beat Alabama and Penn State lost at Minnesota, what does it all mean? Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to Saturday's action. First, Tom celebrates Illinois being bowl eligible (2:00), how Alabama's championship contention was put to the test in defeat (9:00) and whether LSU will jump Ohio State in the ongoing debate for best team in the country (15:15). Then, Minnesota's ceiling (18:45), the heat on Chad Morris after losing to Western Kentucky (28:15), actual live reaction to the finish of Oklahoma-Iowa State (33:30), the Georgia boa constrictor (41:00) and much more from Saturday's landscape-shifting slate in college football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/201958 minutes, 20 seconds
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Week 11 Locks (11/07)

Best bets for the weekend in college football from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and picks included for Alabama-LSU, Penn State-Minnesota, Baylor-TCU, Wisconsin-Iowa, Purdue-Northwestern, Boston College-Florida State, Oklahoma-Iowa State, Miami-Louisville, Arizona State-USC, Kansas State-Texas and more from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/20191 hour, 26 minutes, 53 seconds
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Playoff rankings reaction, LSU-Alabama preview (11/05)

Reaction to the College Football Playoff Rankings from Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson. First, whether there any surprises in the initial rankings (1:30), the preseason contender with the toughest path to playoff (6:00), where to draw the cutoff line for teams with top-four potential (14:00) and what to think of Clemson at No. 5 (18:30). Then it's on to previewing LSU-Alabama (26:40), including what an Alabama win looks like (29:00), Joe Burrow vs. Alabama's defense (35:45), keys to the game (39:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/201947 minutes, 16 seconds
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Better job: Penn State or Florida State? (11/04)

It's a Mailbag Monday! Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions. Topics discussed include bad clock management (3:00), Florida's defense (8:00), teams that we can't quit (14:30), Miami recruiting (23:45), what a Champions Classic of football might look like (29:30), helping a parent choosing between raising their child as a fan of Tennessee or Notre Dame (33:15), comparing the job, program and potential at Penn State and Florida State (40:00), whether LSU will be able to keep Joe Brady after this year (54:45) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/4/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 24 seconds
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Emergency Pod: Willie Taggart out at Florida State (11/03)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to Florida State firing Willie Taggart. First, whether two years is enough time to give a new head coach (1:00) and where things went wrong for a coach that drew such adoration and fanfare when he was hired (5:30). Then, candidates for the now-vacant Florida State job (15:00) and an analysis of where the job ranks nationally (25:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/201934 minutes, 16 seconds
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Week 10 Instant Reaction (11/03)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson sit down on Saturday night to recap the day in college football. First, how Jake Fromm and Georgia answered critics in a win over Florida (3:00), what it says about Oregon that it can win sloppy at USC (16:00) and what Utah's win at Washington means for the Ducks and the Pac-12's playoff hopes (24:40). Plus, highlights from Memphis' shootout win against SMU (29:15), Notre Dame survives against Virginia Tech (40:00) while Wake Forest cruises against NC State (48:00) and what Saturday's home loss to Miami means for Willie Taggart's future (1:00:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/20191 hour, 16 minutes, 30 seconds
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Week 10 Locks (10/31)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Baylor-West Virginia (7:45), Oregon-USC (12:20), SMU-Memphis (18:30), Notre Dame-Virginia Tech (23:00), UCLA-Colorado (28:00), Army-Air Force (33:00), Kansas State-Kansas (35:00), Utah-Washington (41:00), Miami-Florida State (43:30), Wake Forest-NC State (46:00), South Carolina-Vanderbilt (49:30), Indiana-Northwestern (54:00) and many more games from the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/20191 hour, 23 minutes, 57 seconds
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Clarifying the NCAA's stance on NIL (10/30)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss NCAA rule changes, Chase Young's Hesiman hopes and more. First, Barton and Chip discuss Florida and Georgia getting healthy in time for Saturday's showdown in Jacksonville (2:45) and address this week's criticism of Brian Kelly's Notre Dame program (7:00). Then Dennis joins the show, weighing in on Chase Young's Heisman hopes (19:00), what the NCAA actually said and what's next for the name, image and likeness rule changes (28:30), and which team is playing with pressure heading into Saturday's Florida-Georgia game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/201959 minutes, 40 seconds
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Programs on the cusp of becoming playoff favorites (10/28)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics include whether Georgia needs an offensive spark to be elite (6:10), the Power Five school from Florida closest to winning its conference (21:26), what teams get sent to the Group of Five in a relegation-inspired conference realignment (27:30) and programs that are close to hitting that Alabama-Clemson-Oklahoma level of annual playoff contention (44:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/201956 minutes, 45 seconds
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Week 9 Instant Reaction (10/27)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap to Oklahoma's loss, LSU's win and more from Saturday's action. First, where Oklahoma stands after losing at Kansas State (1:30), how Ohio State added to its argument as a contender for No. 1 (14:00) and whether LSU's narrow win represents where it stands in the SEC picture (24:00). Then, a signature win for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan (29:45), Texas falling short at TCU (41:30), wild endings for Kansas and UNC (46:30), Clemson thoughts after a 52-point win against Boston College (52:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 56 seconds
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Week 9 Locks (10/24)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and previews included for South Carolina-Tennessee (7:00), Ohio State-Wisconsin (14:00), LSU-Auburn (19:00), Notre Dame-Michigan (24:15), Oklahoma-Kansas State (34:30), Penn State-Michigan State (39:00), Wyoming-Nevada (44:00), Texas-TCU (51:00), Arizona State-UCLA (1:00:30), USF-ECU (1:09:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/20191 hour, 25 minutes, 8 seconds
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LSU-Auburn, Tua's ankle and more with Barrett Sallee (10/22)

Barrett Sallee joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview the SEC on CBS Game of the Week. First, Barton and Chip discuss the injuries piling up at USC and what to expect from the Trojans and Clay Helton the rest of the way in 2019 (2:20). Then Barrett joins the show, weighing in on Joe Moorhead's future with Mississippi State (16:33), whether Auburn can challenge LSU in Baton Rouge (22:45), expectations for Tua Tagovailoa and re-ranking Alabama if he misses extended time (28:00). Plus, an early lookahead to Florida-Georgia (37:20) and where Texas A&M is falling short (42:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/201955 minutes, 3 seconds
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Do you need 5-stars to win a national title? (10/21)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer questions from the listener mailbag. First, addressing some news of the day with Willie Taggart on a hot seat at Florida State (2:00), a Clemson players punishment after throwing a punch (11:50) and the latest on Tua Tagovailoa's ankle after undergoing a procedure on Sunday (15:45). Then it's on to the listener mailbag, leading to discussions on Wisconsin and the talent threshold needed to win a national title (23:00), working as a consigliere for coaches (27:15), Clemson's playoff case if they lose a game (33:00), non-Harbaugh coaching options at Michigan (39:45), Appalachian State's New Years Six chances (52:00) , the best Coach-QB combo to pick as backup for a bar fight (57:45) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/21/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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Week 8 Instant Reaction (10/20)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson review a wild Saturday in college football. First, what to make of Wisconsin's loss at Illinois (2:00), Tua Tagovailoa's injury (9:30) and Jeremy Pruitt's sideline behavior (17:00). Then, Penn State's status among the title contenders (22:00), Oregon's impressive win at Washington (44:30), Florida-Georgia takeaways (54:45) and more from Week 8. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/20191 hour, 36 minutes, 43 seconds
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Week 8 Locks (10/17)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Penn State-Michigan (9:00), Oregon-Washington (16:50), LSU-Mississippi State (25:00), Florida-South Carolina (30:30), Baylor-Oklahoma State (38:20), Navy-USF (41:35), Miami-Georgia Tech (47:00), USC-Arizona (57:15) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/20191 hour, 27 minutes, 10 seconds
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Surprises, disappointments, All-America team and coaches to watch (10/16)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson hand out midseason superlatives for 2019 in college football. First, a second chance at College Football Playoff picks (2:30), the CBS Sports Midseason All-America team (13:00) and the stories behind the biggest surprise teams of the season (18:00). Then, the best game of the year so far (27:00), teams that have disappointed (31:30), coaches on the rise and on the hot seat (38:00) and players exceeding expectations that might be flying below the radar (56:00).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/20191 hour, 8 minutes, 41 seconds
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Best Oklahoma QB, Jonathan Taylor's Heisman outlook (10/14)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, debating and ranking the best quarterbacks from Oklahoma's run of stars in the 2000s (8:46), whether a mid-tier program can level up with a Hall of Fame-caliber coach (13:20) and what former title contender is closest to returning to power (21:00). Then, Jonathan Taylor's Heisman Trophy outlook (36:00), why Scott Frost and Nebraska haven't met preseason expectations (48:30) and what Michigan needs to win a national title (53:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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Week 7 Instant Reaction (10/13)

Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap a top-five shakeup and more from the weekend in college football. First, how LSU-Florida provided enough evidence to think both teams are in the hunt for an SEC title (3:00) and what whether Georgia's offensive issues in the upset loss to South Carolina change their outlook for playoff contention (11:45). Then, thoughts on Oklahoma-Texas and Baylor still being undefeated (25:30), Penn State passing a test and Wisconsin looking dominant (34:45), Notre Dame's identity (45:50) and what aspect of Clemson's win was the most impressive as it cruised against Florida State (50:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
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Week 7 Locks (10/10)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets for the weekend in college football. It's a loaded card with breakdowns and LOCKS included for Wake Forest-Louisville (8:00), Miami-Virginia (12:15), Oregon-Colorado (17:00), Michigan State-Wisconsin (20:45), Penn State-Iowa (26:00), Michigan-Illinois (31:30), Oklahoma-Texas (39:40), Iowa State-West Virginia (45:30), Memphis-Temple (50:00), Notre Dame-USC (55:15), LSU-Florida (1:07:10), Clemson-Florida State (1:19:15) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/20191 hour, 32 minutes, 23 seconds
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Red River Preview with Ben Kercheval (10/09)

Ben Kercheval joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview Oklahoma-Texas. First, updating USC's chances to knock off Notre Dame with Kedon Slovis cleared to return (1:00), what Auburn loses with Boobee Whitlow out for several weeks (5:45) and Dabo Swinney's ROY bus getting brought out of the shed (10:00). Then, Ben joins the show to discuss Texas state fair food options (19:00), Tom Herman's assessment of the Longhorns (25:45), how Jalen Hurts' size helps enhance the Sooners' ground game (30:15), whether Baylor is for real (39:00) and much more Big 12 talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/201954 minutes, 14 seconds
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Where is each Big Ten coach in five years? (10/07)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, comparing Ohio State to Georgia in the discussion of the next blue blood to snap a title drought (6:30) and whether Georgia fans have longing eyes for Justin Fields given his success with the Buckeyes (11:30). Then, which college football coach or coordinator hates nerds the most (20:33), the outlook for Virginia and the ACC (34:00), where each Big Ten coach will be five years from now (46:45) and more listener questions.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/7/20191 hour, 13 minutes, 7 seconds
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Week 6 Instant Reaction (10/06)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap Florida's big win and more from Week 6 in college football. First, the big-picture takeaways from Florida's win over Auburn (3:15), Ohio State's win against Michigan State (15:15) and Michigan surviving against Iowa (22:20). Then, wild finishes in the ACC Coastal (31:30), whether Penn State is a threat to Ohio State (40:45), Oregon's place among the country's best teams (47:00), the crowded middle tier of the Big 12 (52:10) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/6/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
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Week 6 Locks (10/03)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for the weekend action in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS included for Michigan-Iowa (9:15), Ohio State-Michigan State (13:20), Auburn-Florida (19:40), Louisville-Boston College (26:10), Washington-Stanford (28:20), Air Force-Navy (30:15), Army-Tulane (32:40), Oregon-Cal (36:15), LSU-Utah State (39:00), Baylor-Kansas State (42:20), Penn State-Purdue (46:00), Nebraska-Northwestern (49:45) and many more of the highlights and lowlights from the Week 6 slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/20191 hour, 16 minutes, 27 seconds
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Dennis Dodd's Hot Seat Rankings (10/02)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson with hot seat talk and amateurism analysis. First, Barton and Chip discuss three burning questions for Week 6 (2:30) then Dennis Dodd joins the show, first addressing the name, image and likeness movement in college sports (12:45). Topics include unintended consequences, common-sense middle ground and how the experience of a student-athlete might or might not change if NCAA rules are changed (22:45). Then it's on to Dennis' Hot Seat Ranking -- released this week on CBSSports.com -- with a focus on USC, Tennessee and Virginia Tech after Rutgers already kicked off the coaching carousel by firing Chris Ash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/201956 minutes, 2 seconds
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Rutgers' next move, Mike Leach, September Superlatives (09/30)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the Rutgers job with Chris Ash fired following Week 5. First, reaction to the timing of the news and what went wrong for Ash during his tenure (2:30). Then, the different categories of candidates (12:00) for the Scarlet Knights' job and thoughts on where the program could -- or should -- turn for its next head coach (24:15). Plus, reactions to Mike Leach calling his team soft after losing to Utah (32:20) and our team and player of the month for September (47:30).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/20191 hour, 39 seconds
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Week 5 Instant Reaction (09/29)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down the highlights and lowlights from Week 5 across college football. First, considering the state of Clemson and its claim to No. 1 after surviving at North Carolina (2:15), why Ohio State's dominance shouldn't be overlooked (17:00) and whether Auburn has turned a corner to become into an SEC title contender (23:45). Then, takeaways from wins for Michigan and Notre Dame (28:25), Penn State's emergence as a Big Ten title contender (40:00), the much-anticipated 5-star review mailbag (51:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/20191 hour, 19 minutes, 33 seconds
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Week 5 Locks (09/26)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson reveal their best bets and top picks for Week 5 in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS in this week's edition of the competition include Memphis-Navy (7:20), Cal-Arizona State (10:50), Notre Dame-UVA (17:00), Stanford-Oregon State (24:35), Iowa State-Baylor (27:00), South Carolina-Kentucky (34:50), Auburn-Mississippi State (39:30), Florida State-Nc State (44:10), Michigan-Rutgers (49:30), Washington-USC (52:45) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/20191 hour, 17 minutes, 21 seconds
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Brady Quinn (09/25)

Brady Quinn joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk Notre Dame, USC and what's wrong with Michigan's offense. First, Barton and Chip catch up on the latest with Houston quarterback D'Eriq King announcing his intentions to redshirt the 2019 season, including how this compares to Kelly Bryant's situation and what might be next for King (1:00). Then Brady Quinn joins the show, breaking down what we learned from Notre Dame at Georgia (17:20), how USC found success against Utah (25:15), why Tua Tagovailoa is leading the Heisman Trophy discussion (36:45), why Jim Harbaugh and Michigan have been so disappointing (43:30) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/201957 minutes, 4 seconds
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Post-Tua QB future looking bright for Alabama (09/23)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Alabama's recruiting win, Year 2 Coaches and true freshman QBs making an impact. First, news of the day includes injury updates from LSU and Texas, a top quarterback flipping from USC to Alabama and a discussion on how the Tide and other top teams are addressing their future at the most important position on the field (4:00). Then, more UCLA-Wazzu greatness (18:35), what's at stake for Chip Kelly and more Year 2 coaches moving forward (27:55) and which of the true freshman starting QBs we believe in as long-term answers (41:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/23/20191 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
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Week 4 Instant Reaction (09/22)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap a landscape-shifting weekend in college football. First, whether more was learned about Georgia or Notre Dame in their primetime showdown (4:00), how to rate, rank and feel about Auburn after its win in College Station (16:40) and the many takeaways from Wisconsin's trouncing of Michigan (25:20). Then, Pitt over UCF as one of the more entertaining games of the day (38:15), the top tier of the Pac-12 (46:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/20191 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
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Week 4 Locks (09/19)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for Week 4 in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS from the week's edition of the competition include Wisconsin-Michigan (8:00), South Carolina-Missouri (18:00), Texas A&M-Auburn (23:19). Georgia-Notre Dame (29:45), Texas-Oklahoma State (35:00), Oregon-Stanford (40:15), Arizona State-Colorado (48:45), Florida-Tennessee (1:00:45) and much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/20191 hour, 27 minutes, 2 seconds
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Jamie Erdahl (09/17)

SEC on CBS lead reporter Jamie Erdahl joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson ahead of Week 4's SEC on CBS doubleheader. First, Barton and Chip spotlight what's to be gained and what can be learned from a trio of conference matchups with Oklahoma State-Texas, Utah-USC and Michigan-Wisconsin (2:00) then Jamie joins the show to preview Notre Dame-Georgia and discuss more topics from around the SEC (16:15). Topics include what's different from the 2017 meeting between the Irish and Bulldogs, comparing Georgia and Alabama through three weeks of the season (24:25), the moving story of Ryan Hilinski and his family's journey after tragedy (31:15), LSU or Alabama on a neutral field (37:40) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/17/201945 minutes, 57 seconds
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Conference Predictions Redux (09/16)

With three weeks of the 2019 season in the books, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson update their predicted order of finish for the Power Five conferences. First, a lemonade stand in Tallahassee brings new levels of intensity to the Florida State criticism (3:45) and that gets our re-racking of conference order going with the struggle to sort all non-Clemson teams in the ACC (13:30). Then, how Washington fits into the Pac-12 title race (22:40), whether Michigan has been jumped by Penn State for second-best in the Big Ten East (31:25), an argument for LSU as the best in the SEC West (42:45) and how to sort the dangerous middle of the Big 12, which might be the best conferences in the country (53:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 26 seconds
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Week 3 Instant Reaction (09/15)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson check in with Saturday night reactions to Week 3 in college football. First, Clemson's win, Florida State's loss and the state of the ACC (2:30), Kyle Trask's heroics in leading Florida to a win at Kentucky (20:15) and comparing the losses from USC to BYU and Stanford to UCF (30:15). Then, into the rivalry corner with Penn State-Pitt and Iowa-Iowa State (46:00) and much more from the weekend action. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 32 seconds
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Week 3 Locks (09/12)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best against the spread and over-under picks for Week 3 in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS in this week's show include UCF-Stanford (8:00), Clemson-Syracuse (18:10), NC State-West Virginia (22:15), Mississippi State-Kansas State (31:30), Wake Forest-North Carolina (36:15), Iowa-Iowa State (40:00), Michigan State-Arizona State (46:15), Virginia-Florida State (59:00), Penn State-Pitt (1:06:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/20191 hour, 21 minutes
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Lynn Swann out, USC fights on for Clay Helton (09/11)

Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss changes at the university and the Trojans' 2-0 start to the season. First, reacting to the news of K.J. Costello's potential return for Stanford (3:00), LSU's complaints about the visiting locker room at Texas (6:45) and Gus Malzahn's dig at Alabama and Noon kickoffs (11:00). Then, Ryan joins the show to explain the shake ups in USC's administration, including the ouster of athletic director Lynn Swann (18:25), how Graham Harrell's offense sets freshman quarterback Kedon Slovis up for success (22:45), what USC's ceiling might be in the Pac-12 this year (32:30) and whether the Trojans will take care of business at BYU in Week 3 (36:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/201941 minutes, 28 seconds
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Who would you rather be? (09/09)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put themselves in the shoes of the fan bases across the country. First, what's next for Kentucky at quarterback after losing starting quarterback Terry Wilson for the year (3:00) then "Who would you rather be" kicks off with a look at the exciting starts for first-year head coaches Mel Tucker and Brown (3:00). Other topics in the debate include the state of the Tennessee fan (20:45), excitement at LSU and Ohio State (28:15), buying back in on USC in 2019 (36:30) and whether it's be better to be Auburn or Michigan after seeing two weeks of play from each (45:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/9/20191 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
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Week 2 Instant Reaction Live from Austin (09/08)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss LSU's win at Texas and the rest of Week 2 action. First. the major takeaways from LSU's win, including why Joe Burrow Heisman talk isn't crazy (9:00) and what we learned about Texas in the loss (12:00). Then, stark differences between Michigan and Ohio State (16:30), Kellen Mond's bad day against Clemson (28:00), that ridiculous Colorado-Nebraska game (34:00), comparing levels of despair between Tennessee and Florida State (43:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/201956 minutes, 14 seconds
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Week 2 Locks (09/05)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson reveal their best picks for Week 2 in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Miami-North Carolina (6:00), Wake Forest-Rice (11:30), Maryland-Syracuse (17:12), Ole Miss-Arkansas (22:45), Clemson-Texas A&M (28:00), Michigan-Army (33:45), LSU-Texas (41:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/20191 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is Texas A&M destined to be the best 8-4 team in the country? (09/04)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss his trips to Dallas and Norman in Week 1 and preview Clemson-Texas A&M. First, Barton and Chip break down where Ian Book needs to improve for Notre Dame to be a College Football Playoff team (2:00), the ongoing circus at Florida State (12:45) and the quarterback change at South Carolina (18:00). Then, Dennis Dodd joins the show to explain how Oregon blew its lead and whether Auburn is a top-10 team (25:45), the Jalen Hurts show at Oklahoma (36:20) and preview his Week 2 trip for Clemson-Texas A&M (43:40). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/201958 minutes, 4 seconds
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Jalen Hurts, Clay Helton's future, Georgia is old Alabama (09/02)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the lessons learned in Week 1 in college football. First, recapping Jalen Hurts' performance in Oklahoma's win on Sunday night (2:00) along with a review of Oklahoma State and more Big 12 thoughts (11:45). Then, an update on JT Daniels' injury and the outlook for Clay Helton and USC (16:41), lingering frustration at Tennessee in the wake of the loss to Georgia State (23:00), comparing notes between Alabama and Georgia (30:00), whether South Carolina fan frustration with Will Muschamp is warranted (40:45) and walking back some of our more egregious instant reactions from Saturday night with time to review the game film (50:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/20191 hour, 46 seconds
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Week 1 Instant Reaction (09/01)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson gather on Saturday night to discuss the biggest stories from Week 1 in college football. First, the many different angles to Auburn-Oregon and whether this changes the outlook for either team (4:00), the poor showing from Tennessee and the SEC East (15:00) and whether the Big Ten outlook is any different following our first look at Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin and the rest of the league (36:00). Plus, time for questioning expert picks and some gloating with the most stunning and most satisfying results from Week 1 (50:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 23 seconds
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Week 1 Locks, Pt. 2 (08/29)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson reveal their best college football picks for the rest of Week 1. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Auburn-Oregon (4:15). USC-Fresno State (13:30), Ohio State-FAU (17:00), Texas-Louisiana Tech (21:00), Ole Miss-Memphis (25:00), Florida State-Boise State (31:50), Notre Dame-Louisville (36:00), Pitt-Virginia (40:45), Oklahoma-Houston (49:15) and more from the Saturday-Sunday-Monday slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/201956 minutes, 35 seconds
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SportsLine's Kenny White (08/28)

Kenny White joins the Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk handicapping, power ratings and more. First, addressing the news of Dylan Moses' injury and what it means to Alabama (2:45), Aubrey Solomon's eligibility at Tennessee (11:00) and USC quarterback Jack Sears entering the transfer portal (15:20). Then Kenny White joins the show, breaking down expectations for Alabama (24:10), the power rating adjustments after Florida-Miami (27:17), a couple of Week 1 picks he loves (31:30) and the stats that matter when compiling information for a power rating (38:40). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/201945 minutes, 55 seconds
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Week 1 Locks, Pt. 1 (08/27)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best picks for the Thursday and Friday slate of Week 1 in college football. Game previews and picks included for Clemson-Georgia Tech (3:00), Cincinnati-UCLA (9:45), Utah-BYU (16:10), Colorado-Colorado State (28:00), Wake Forest-Utah State (35:45), Michigan State-Tulsa (44:30) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/27/201953 minutes, 43 seconds
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Predicting the Overreactions to Week 1 (08/26)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict the bad takes that will follow Week 1. First, what to make from the quarterback news out of Washington (5:30) and how recent history shows us that contenders will likely need more than one quarterback to win big (11:15). Then, takeaways from the updated 247Sports Team Talent Composite and our best guesses for the overreactions fans will have after Week 1 (36:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/26/20191 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
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Live Saturday Night Week 0 Reaction (08/25)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down Florida's win over Miami and more Week 0 thoughts. First, how the turnovers and miscues lived up to the Week 0 expectations (2:00) and whether there is any moral victory for Miami in the loss (8:30). Then, whether Dan Mullen actually trusts Feleipe Franks (24:00) and realizing that the Gators 24-20 win is going to be the most improperly analyzed game of the year (33:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/25/201944 minutes, 15 seconds
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Week 0 Locks (08/22)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson pick Week 0 against the spread. First, how to pick the spread and over-under for Florida-Miami (3:00) and why Hawaii might be the more motivated team against Arizona in Saturday's nightcap (19:45). Then, conference champion props (29:40) and value picks to win the title and make the College Football Playoff (36:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/22/201956 minutes, 26 seconds
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Florida-Miami preview with Barrett Sallee (08/21)

Barrett Sallee and Chip Patterson talk Florida, Miami and Arizona in this Week Zero lookahead. First, whether Florida's offensive success has more to do with its offensive line or Felipe Franks (2:30), what led to the Gators dealing with significant depth issues (13:00), what Jarren Williams' winning the starting job says about Miami's QB's (24:00) and picks for the game (30:30). Then, expectations for Khalil Tate in year two with Kevin Sumlin (35:15) and the biggest fan blowback so far from our expert picks (44:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/201948 minutes, 15 seconds
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True freshman All-Americans, concerns for title hopefuls (08/19)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson run through the latest from fall camp. First, whether North Carolina naming Sam Howell the starting quarterback should inspire confidence in the Tar Heels (6:00) and then takeaways from a behind the scenes SI story on Virginia Tech's struggles in 2018 (14:30). Then, introducing the Preseason True Freshman All-America team (28:08) and identifying concerns for the top teams in the country (46:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/19/20191 hour, 56 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: We're picking Locks (08/15)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson offer their locks for the entire slate of 2019 college football win totals. Tune in for breakdowns, debates and picks for Ole Miss (4:15), Syracuse (10:00), Clemson (12:50), Notre Dame (17:20), Michigan (29:00), Kentucky (39:00),  Mississippi State (43:33), Penn State (50:00), UCF (1:09:45), Oregon (1:12:30) and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/20191 hour, 32 minutes, 34 seconds
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Dennis Dodd talks War on Football, All-America teams (08/14)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the latest on Tate Martell at Miami, then Dennis Dodd joins to discuss the future of football. First, Martell's future at Miami (4:00), Jayden Daniels getting the tap at Arizona State (14:36) and impactful injuries at Alabama and Texas A&M (20:45). Then, Dennis Dodd joins to discuss his story on the future of football (32:00) and the CBS Sports All-America teams (48:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/14/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 39 seconds
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Big Ten beef, key injuries, position battles to watch (08/12)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson detail the latest buzz from fall camps around the country. First, the brewing war of words between Maryland coach Mike Locksley and Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis (3:45) and how injuries have already become a story again for the Terps (13:15). Then, scrimmage and practice notes from Purdue (16:15), Iowa and Wisconsin (19:30), how the Dabo Swinney-Kelly Bryant ring discussion spun out of control (28:00), Miami getting clarity at QB (36:30), why Georgia's wide receiver room is not a concern (42:15) and the latest on Auburn's quarterback battle (50:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/12/201959 minutes, 48 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Notre Dame, Independents, Group of Five (08/09)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict the win totals for Notre Dame, UCF, BYU and more. First, with fall camp underway we check in at Tennessee, Washington and Ohio State in the initial 2019 edition of Camp Buzz (2:25), then it's on to win totals for the Independents and Group of Five conferences. Discussion includes whether Notre Dame will avoid a major step back after making the playoffs (15:00), UCF's quarterback room (25:40), BYU's front-loaded schedule (34:00), Cincinnati's ability to contend in the AAC (40:50), what to expect from Liberty with Hugh Freeze (46:21) and much, much  more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/20191 hour, 8 minutes, 50 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: SEC West (08/08)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the toughest division in college football, the SEC West. First, where the few doubts lie with Alabama's 2019 campaign (1:24), why LSU might be poised for another double-digit win season (11:33) and expectations for year two with Joe Moorhead at Mississippi State (20:46). Then, whether Chip's Auburn love is justified (27:50), Texas A&M's brutal schedule (37:05) and whether Ole Miss (43:15) and/or Arkansas (50:13) will reach six wins in 2019. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/20191 hour, 15 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: SEC East (08/07)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict the win totals for every team in the SEC East. First, whether Georgia still has its hold on the division (5:40), expectations for Florida in year two with Dan Mullen (16:22) and whether Missouri can stay motivated in a season of sanctions (23:25). Then, Kentucky's follow-up to 10 wins (31:45), Tennessee's ability to close the gap (38:08) as well as win total picks for South Carolina (45:09) and Vanderbilt (53:01). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/20191 hour, 15 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Big Ten East (08/01)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict how 2019 will go for Michigan, Ohio State and the rest of the Big Ten East. First, whether this is the year for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines (5:15), expectations for the Buckeyes in year one with Ryan Day (15:33) and the opportunity for new playmakers to emerge at Penn State (20:18). Then, how Michigan State does, or does not, get to eight wins (29:38) and the win total picks for Indiana (36:30), Maryland (40:30) and Rutgers (44:36). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/201952 minutes, 50 seconds
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Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ: Championship Picks

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Barrett Sallee and Chip Patterson joined Chris Hassel on CBS Sports HQ on Tuesday to make conference championship and playoff picks. First, looking for sleepers in the ACC (1:15), lots of Oklahoma love in the Big 12 (4:30), who will emerge from a crowded group at the top in the Pac-12 (8:45), whether there will be a changing of the guard in the Big Ten (13:45) and Alabama's chances to best Georgia in the SEC (17:00). Then, picks for the Heisman Trophy (20:30) and College Football Playoff (22:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/201928 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ: Preseason Top 10

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Barrett Sallee and Chip Patterson joined Chris Hassel on CBS Sports HQ on Monday to unveil the top 10 of the CBS Sports 130. First, teams that just missed the cut for the top 10 (1:30) and breakdowns of the teams at 5-10 (6:00). Then, the top five (15:30) and who has the edge in the debate between Clemson and Alabama (20:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/201927 minutes, 6 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Big Ten West (07/30)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick the over-under win totals for the Big Ten West. First, addressing some discrepancies in Syracuse's win total (3:30) then breakdowns and picks for Wisconsin (7:45), Nebraska (19:22), Purdue (28:00), Iowa (38:05), Northwestern (46:35), Minnesota (53:00), Illinois (57:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: ACC Atlantic (07/25)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick over-under on the win totals for the ACC Atlantic Division. First, thoughts on the Pac-12's proposed breakfast ball 9 a.m. kickoffs (3:00), then the win totals picks for Clemson (12:17), NC State (23:40), Florida State (31:15), Wake Forest (38:00), Boston College (44:30), Syracuse (50:00) and Louisville (57:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/25/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 37 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: ACC Coastal (07/23)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick over-under on the win totals for the ACC Coastal Division. First, addressing Pat Fitzgerald's assessment that cell phones are hurting college attendance (5:00), then getting into the win totals for Miami (17:25), Virginia Tech (30:30), Duke (36:00), Pitt (43:33), Virginia (49:45), North Carolina (58:20) and Georgia Tech (1:06:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/23/20191 hour, 15 minutes, 2 seconds
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Media Days Takeaways (07/19)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the sights and sounds from the SEC, ACC and Big 12. First, the joys of the Alabama-Clemson rivalry in full swing with smack talk at media days (2:35), Gus Malzahn's confidence in Auburn's chances to compete in the SEC West (13:00) and what Willie Taggart did to address the struggles from year one at Florida State (19:51). Then, Scott Satterfield's challenge to rebuild Louisville (27:45), why Tom Herman is fine with Horns Down penalties (36:15) and Lincoln Riley's humorous response to questions about his offense in 2019 (45:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/201953 minutes, 12 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Big 12 Part 2 (07/18)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Texas, TCU, Baylor, West Virginia and Texas Tech. First, whether the oddsmakers have overreacted to Texas being back (1:57), the health of TCU (10:36) and whether Baylor is set for another big jump forward in year three with Matt Rhule (20:05). Then, the post-Kingsbury era at Texas Tech (27:00) and massive turnover at West Virginia (35:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/201944 minutes, 15 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Big 12 Part 1 (07/16)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State. First, how Lincoln Riley's mere presence sets a high expectation for Oklahoma (5:00), Iowa State's shot at a Big 12 title (15:58) and where Oklahoma State's offense stands after a new OC hire (25:46). Then, whether fallout after Bill Snyder's exit should be expected (34:10) and where we might see Les Miles' impact on Kansas (39:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/201945 minutes, 48 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Pac-12 South (07/11)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick over-under win totals for the Pac-12 South in 2019. First, discussing UCF's injury issues at QB and what to expect from Brandon Wimbush (1:30) followed by some pre-Media Days thoughts with the circus starting next week across the country (8:17). Then, win totals in the South get started with preseason favorite and defending champ Utah (17:41), before moving onto year twos with Herm Edwards (30:00), Kevin Sumlin (34:00) and USC (41:30), the heat on Clay Helton's seat at USC (41:30), UCLA (52:30) and Colorado (59:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 53 seconds
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2019 Win Totals: Pac-12 North (07/09)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss The Opening pick over-under win totals for the Pac-12 North. First, why one of the biggest storylines from the The Opening had to do with Ohio State recruiting (3:00) and who Barton thought stood out when Jalen Hurts, Sam Ehlinger, D'Eriq King and Shea Patterson were all put through workouts (12:40). Then the win totals breakdown for 2019 kicks in the Pac-12 North with Washington (25:15), Oregon (38:00), Washington State (50:00) and the rest of the division. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/9/20191 hour, 16 minutes, 18 seconds
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Who found the antidote? (06/19)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the ways college football teams have addressed last season's issues heading into the 2019. First, why Scott Satterfield is the perfect antidote for Louisville after the end of the Bobby Petrino era (2:30), UCLA's hopes in an improved offensive line (16:25) and whether Alabama had any issues prior a mass changes on the coaching staff (22:15). Then, the many ways Josh Gattis can help Michigan (30:50), the first challenge for Oklahoma on defense (41:00), Graham Harrell's impact on J.T. Daniels at USC (47:25) and whether a new quarterback is the antidote for Gus Malzahn and Auburn (52:30).   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/20191 hour, 14 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Bru-haha over McCoy, Dodd talks Destin (06/05)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to recap SEC spring meetings. First, what to make of Bru McCoy's USC-to-Texas-to-USC move (6:30) as well as how the transfer portal has changed the player personnel role for programs around the country (13:10) and some post-draft inside-info on how the NFL viewed the 2019 QBs (22:16). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to discuss newfound stability at LSU (28:45), alcohol in SEC stadiums (43:00) and what Geoff Collins has done to change the image of Georgia Tech (47:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/5/201955 minutes, 25 seconds
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Offseason Questions I: Ohio State vs. Michigan, Florida, the Olympic model and more

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss some of the burning questions of the offseason. First, the turnover in Ohio State's quarterback room (3:34), pressure on Jim Harbaugh to beat Ohio State (10:28), Florida's potential leap in year two with Dan Mullen (18:25) and whether the Pac-12 will make the playoff in 2019 (34:15). Then, the future for players making money off their name and likeness (43:45), what to expect from Auburn (48:50) and what we can learn from tracking the transfer portal (54:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
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Coach Ranking Week, Part II: Our rankings (05/08)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share notes from their ballots and the final CBS Sports coach rankings. First, everyone's methodology for ranking the coaches (2:40), whether there validity in a Saban vs. Dabo debate and other notes from the top of the consensus rankings (8:34). Then, how the Big Ten coaches stack up against each other (18:00), what to expect from Ryan Day (34:15), how the experts weighed prior success in their rankings of coaches like Les Miles and Chip Kelly (46:20) and much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/20191 hour, 10 minutes, 5 seconds
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Coach Ranking Week, Part I: Data that matters (05/07)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Stephen Prather of SportSource Analytics to discuss how coaches are evaluated. First, the reactions to our AAC-only rankings (3:30), news from the recruiting trail with Clemson's latest five-star commitments (10:00) and what's next now that Tigers have moved from underdog to big dog, blue blood status in the sport (15:00). Then Stephen Prather joins the show, sharing common misconceptions from what makes a good coach (23:45), the difficulties in evaluating assistant coaches (33:50), the most valuable coaching traits (43:15) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/20191 hour, 11 minutes
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Clarifying those Reggie Bush-Urban Meyer comments (05/01)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk USC, Trevor Lawrence, Ryan Day and more. First, recapping Barton's experience as part of the NFL Draft coverage in Nashville (04:30) including a handful of players that took surprising falls down the draft board. Then Dennis joins the show (14:28) to bring context to Reggie Bush's claim that he's ready to "recruit" Urban Meyer to USC (15:00), share takeaways from recent conversations with Trevor Lawrence (27:00) and Ryan Day (36:00) and finally what it was like as a side judge for Georgia's spring game (44:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/201953 minutes, 42 seconds
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Declarative 2019 NFL Draft statements (04/23)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer final thoughts on the college stars about to make the jump to the NFL. First, hoping for a true quarterback competition in Arizona with Kyler Murray and Josh Rosen (6:05), why scouts seem divided on Dwayne Haskins (15:10) and the two players that are locks to be Hall of Famers from the 2019 class (19:35). Plus, how to evaluate Jeffrey Simmons (29:07), why AJ Brown should be picked ahead of DK Metcalf (38:00) and what Noah Fant's stock says about the NFL and Iowa (47:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/23/201958 minutes, 20 seconds
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First impressions of the Ryan Day era at Ohio State (04/18)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss takeaways from spring ball. First, how Justin Fields looked in his first spring game with Ohio State (1:50), takeaways from seeing a new offense on display at Michigan (12:00) and the ceiling for Jalen Hurts and Oklahoma (23:20). Plus, Dan Mullen's impact on Feleipe Franks (33:04), what Tennessee needs to make a jump in the SEC East (41:00), Cam Newton comparisons coming out of Auburn (46:15) and other notes from Texas A&M, Miami and Penn State (50:55). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/18/20191 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
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Trevor Lawrence showed up with some popcorn muscles (04/11)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson talk Clemson, USC, LSU and more in this spring game recap. First, how Clemson has reloaded (3:00) and if there might be a Clemson fatigue coming (11:00). Then, what the new offense looks like at USC (18:00), what to expect from Joe Burrow in year two at LSU (22:55) and notes from Ole Miss, South Carolina and more (32:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/11/201942 minutes, 56 seconds
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Freshman QBs who could start in 2019 (04/04)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson check in on the latest from spring practice across the country. First, reviewing Barton's scouting trip to Amsterdam (4:00) and why the offensive coordinator changes at USC and Michigan could have an impact on all of college football (15:00). Then, checking in on the potential freshman quarterback starters at Auburn (32:00), Arizona State (37:32) and North Carolina (45:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/201955 minutes, 6 seconds
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Grinch's plan for Oklahoma's defense (03/13)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss the biggest stories from spring practice. First, what Dennis learned on his trip to Norman to meet new defensive coordinator Alex Grinch (3:00) and what to expect from Oklahoma in 2019 (8:20), how Missouri won the attention of Kelly Bryant (11:01) and the many unknowns in the SEC East (14:31) and how things are going for Les Miles so far at Kansas (19:56). Plus, a status update on the Pac-12 after another year without a title contender (25:10). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/14/201935 minutes, 55 seconds
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Golden Dumbbell Combine Awards (03/07)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson talk players and programs that starred at the NFL Combine. First, what led to Florida State's assistant coach snafu and what it means for the Seminoles (3:30), whether DK Metcalf helped or hurt his draft stock with his combine performance (12:47) and awards for the strength and conditioning programs that shined during the drills (30:17). Then, why Quinnen Williams deserves consideration as the top defensive player in the draft (38:25) and whether Kyler Murray's reported interview performance matters for his pro success (46:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Kyler Murray broke the mold (02/28)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson compare notes with the NFL Draft chatter at the Combine. First, a clear-eyed assessment of Kyler Murray and the hysteria around his rise (2:35), including how he and others have already broken the QB mold on the recruiting trail for college teams (11:50). Then it's on to wide receivers (16:33), why Ed Oliver's ability should quiet concerns about motor (23:55), the potential ceiling for Drew Lock (31:22) and some of our favorite prospects to keep an eye on in the draft process (42:06). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/28/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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Grading the offseason (02/21)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson compare who had the best and worst offseason in college football. After a brief discussion trying to identify the Zion Williamson of college football (3:00), the offseason analysis begins with a typical Clemson offseason (5:34), tons of turnover at Alabama (8:20), why Oklahoma had the best offseason (20:03) and how Tennessee won the assistant coaching carousel (29:20). Then, what Justin Fields' move means for Georgia (34:07) and Ohio State (37:20), how USC responds from offseason setbacks (51:15) and more, including grades for Miami, Auburn, Oregon, Virginia Tech and Florida State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/21/20191 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
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Signing Day Live (02/06)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the winners and losers from February's National Signing Day. First, thoughts on the impact of the Early Signing Period on 2019 and beyond (2:39), Florida State's uncharacteristic struggles on the trail (6:00) and the cost of being picky at UCLA (14:04). Plus, Florida as one of the day's big winners (18:45) along with Tennessee (22:40) and the SEC battles that defined the day (30:45), including big wins for Alabama and Georgia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/201948 minutes, 55 seconds
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1st Annual Transfer Portal Draft (01/31)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson draft college football teams based exclusively on players in the transfer portal. Tune in to find out what quarterback was taken first and who didn't pick a quarterback in the first round (3:51), the pros and cons to Tennessee picking up former five-star Aubrey Solomon (10:55), the former Penn State and USC linebackers taken early in the draft (16:15) and hear a discussion on the different reasons for players transferring (21:00). Plus, the high-ceiling Oklahoma State wide receiver that caught Barton's eye (28:43), Tom's defense of a trenches-first drafting technique (35:28), the former Florida State player to start Tom's run on the skill positions (44:53) and Justin Fields' team getting the top running back available late in the draft (53:20). Finally, Barton, Tom and Chip run through their 22-man rosters with a pitch to their listeners that their team is the ultimate Transfer Portal champion (1:15:05). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/20191 hour, 24 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ranking hires and grading pressers (01/22)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down every coaching change of the 2018-19 offseason. The hires are ranked 1-26 and every ceremonial press conference gets a grade. After getting things rolling with a couple of new faces in the MAC and Tyson Helton's return to WKU (2:40), Les Miles' hire at Kansas is put under the microscope (13:36). That's followed by a spotlight on new hires at UMass (17:37), Texas State (20:54) and Temple (22:37), Mack Brown's return to Chapel Hill (25:49), Chip Lindsey's enthusastic introduction at Troy (30:54), Matt Wells' charm at Texas Tech (42:44) and Jim McElwain's return to ranks of the head coaches at Central Michigan (48:40). Plus, Geoff Collins' fit at Georgia Tech (52:45), Neal Brown channeling Dabo Swinney at West Virginia (58:30), Holgo at Houston (1:03:07), Manny Diaz at Miami (1:07:10) and Hugh Freeze's ceiling with Liberty (1:10:25). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/20191 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
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QB transfers are making CFB better (01/17)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Jalen Hurts' move to Oklahoma and more. First, why Hurts' decision to join the Sooners is the perfect fit for both sides (5:07) and Lincoln Riley's about-face on blocking Austin Kendall's transfer to West Virginia (15:45). Then, how free movement of elite quarterbacks makes the sport, as a whole, better (22:13), what Tate Martell brings to Miami (31:43) and Nick Saban has yet another position to fill after the departure of defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi (40:11). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/201952 minutes, 9 seconds
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Kyler, the spread bubble in the NFL, more with Dennis Dodd (01/15)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to react to Kyler Murray declaring for the NFL Draft. First, the latest from the 2019 recruiting cycle and why the Early Signing Period has proven to be more advantageous for coaches than players (2:35), Jalen Hurts visiting Miami, Maryland and Oklahoma (11:12), the latest on the assistant coaching carousel (16:08) and teams most impacted by the NFL Draft early entry deadline (34:29). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to talk Kyler and whether the spread revolution is wrapping up or just beginning in the NFL (44:25), share what Baylor coach Matt Rhule told his team about NFL interviews and explain what the 2018 season-long statistics across the country say about the best offenses in college football (1:03:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/20191 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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Enter the portal (01/10)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson update the coaching carousel and track the latest transfer news in college football. First, what's next for USC after Kliff Kingsbury's exit to the NFL (1:49) how it impacts Kyler Murray's NFL Draft future (11:20). Then, what it means for Jalen Hurts and others to be in the transfer portal (24:47), what's next for Georgia and Tennessee after Jim Chaney's return to Knoxville (36:55) and the latest on from a never-ending assistant coaching hiring cycle (45:18).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/201953 minutes, 32 seconds
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Live Clemson-Alabama reaction from Santa Clara (01/07)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Clemson's national championship game win against Alabama on Monday night. Recorded in Levi's Stadium (1:51), the conversation covers why Alabama lost (6:30), why Clemson won (9:07), Trevor Lawrence fulfilling championship potential (14:51), whether we should consider this the beginning of the end for the Nick Saban Alabama dynasty (23:27) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/201942 minutes, 27 seconds
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Title game preview (01/05)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson preview Alabama and Clemson in the College Football Playoff national championship game. As Chip checks in from the scene in California, Barton starts the show off with observations and news from the All-American Bowl in San Antonio (1:45). Then its onto the biggest news of the week with Justin Fields' transfer to Ohio State (7:18) and West Virginia hiring Neal Bown as Dana Holgorsen's replacement (17:20). Then the title game preview (22:55), including a breakdown of the quarterback battle (36:00) and why Nick Saban is already the GOAT even if he doesn't win his seventh title on Monday night (41:55). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/201951 minutes, 56 seconds
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What coaches might make the NFL jump (01/02)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the latest from the coaching carousel and more. First, the keys to Manny Diaz succeeding at Miami (3:40), why Dana Holgorsen's hire at Houston works for all involved parties (14:11), what coaches are receiving NFL interest (23:21), whether there are any big-picture takeaways from Texas' Sugar Bowl win against Georgia (36:08), and many more highlights from the bowl season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/201952 minutes, 14 seconds
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Was this Notre Dame's ceiling? (12/30)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the College Football Playoff semifinals in the early Sunday morning hours after a long day of coverage from the Orange Bowl. First, how Tua might have pulled the wool over our eyes with his health status updates, the future outlook for Oklahoma and whether the scoreboard in Alabama's 45-34 win represents the game that played out on the field. Then, wondering what Notre Dame's ceiling might be after its 30-3 loss to Clemson in the Cotton Bowl.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/201841 minutes, 48 seconds
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Live from the Orange Bowl (12/28)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are live in Fort Lauderdale to preview Alabama and Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. First, after an embarrassing loss to Wisconsin what is next for Miami and Mark Richt (6:15), why Kyler Murray NFL Draft talk has been a major storyline this week (23:30), what to expect from a banged up Tua Tagovailoa (34:03) and the one area where the Sooners has a clear advantage in the game (45:18). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/201854 minutes, 5 seconds
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Bowl Locks III: The Final Lockdown (12/27)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson lay out their best against the spread picks for the College Football Playoff and New Years bowl games. Barton and Chip are reporting from the road as the guys run through Purdue-Virginia, Syracuse-West Virginia, Iowa State-Washington State, Florida-Michigan, Virginia-South Carolina, Alabama-Oklahoma, Oregon-Michigan State, Texas A&M-NC State, Penn State-Kentucky, Iowa-Mississippi State, Texas-Georgia and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/201852 minutes, 6 seconds
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What they're saying at Clemson and Notre Dame (12/26)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson report back from on-campus visits to both Cotton Bowl playoff contenders. First, reacting Kendal Briles hire at Florida State (3:00), attrition on the field and sideline at Miami (15:26), Dexter Lawrence's failed drug test (23:00), how Clemson's playoff experience is an advantage (30:40), how the Notre Dame team changed after Ian Book took over as the starting quarterback (36:27), where the Irish have an advantage in the matchup (42:55) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/201854 minutes
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Bowl Locks Vol. 2: Hard Lock Life (12/21)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson pick the entire holiday week of bowl action in college football. This second edition of the postseason competition includes locks, leans and breakdowns for Memphis-Wake Forest (9:13), Army-Houston (14:37), Buffalo-Troy (19:12), Hawaii-Louisiana Tech (23:09), Boise State-Boston College (26:23), Georgia-Tech-Minnesota (29:12), TCU-Cal (32:35), Temple-Duke (35:45), Miami-Wisconsin (42:00) and Vanderbilt-Baylor (47:28). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/201852 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Real National Signing Day (12/19)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap on a busy first day of the Early Signing Period on the recruiting trail. First, why recruiting shows that the Alabama-Georgia rivalry is set to continue for years to come (3:17), if Ohio State's slip in the recruiting rankings leaves the door open for Michigan and Penn State (8:50), whether USC is going to be able to maintain its spot in the Pac-12 pecking order (18:05), Oklahoma reloading (23:16), Miami's issues (27:15) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/201845 minutes, 40 seconds
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Bowl Locks I: So who's motivated? (12/13)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli make picks for the first 8 bowl games of the 2018-19 season. First, a breakdown of how to factor motivation in your picks (2:08), with important notes on coordinator changes at Tulane (5:00), Utah State's skeleton staff (9:23), Arizona State's missing NFL-bound star (13:33) and USF not having to travel at all for the bowl game (25:20). Then it's on to the picks, with locks and leans for Tulane-Louisiana (28:00), Utah State-North Texas (30:24), Fresno State-Arizona State (34:59), Eastern Michigan-Georgia Southern (40:31), Appalachian State-Middle Tennessee (43:19), UAB-Northern Illinois (45:00), San Diego State-Ohio (47:10) and USF-Marshall (48:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/201854 minutes, 30 seconds
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Teams with work to do before Early Signing Day (12/11)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the latest from the coaching carousel and turn their attention to next week's Early Signing Period in recruiting. First, Heisman Trophy reaction (1:51), thoughts on the CBS Sports All-America team (4:14), why Geoff Collins is a great hire for Georgia Tech (11:26), the divisions of interest in the Kansas State football family (20:28), Dan Enos' promotion to the head coaching launching platform at Alabama (29:15), a new offensive staff at Auburn (35:20) and the first look at next week's  Early Signing Day (41:43). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/201859 minutes, 6 seconds
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Tom Fornelli (12/6)

Tom Fornelli joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to break down the latest in college football coaching and transfer news. First, a review of the regular season locks competition (1:33) and collection for our preseason over-under win totals picks (9:50). Then, reaction to the news of Kelly Bryant transferring to Missouri (14:55), debating how long it will take Scott Satterfield to turn Louisville into an ACC contender (23:36), thoughts on Mike Locksley to Maryland (33:32), Colorado getting a mostly-blind thumbs up on the Mel Tucker hire (42:00), new UMass head coach Walt Bell and new Charlotte head coach Will Healy as young stars on the rise in the industry (47:21) and under-the-radar bowl games to circle on your holiday calendar (55:48). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/20181 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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Urban Meyer stepping down at Ohio State (12/4)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant reaction to Urban Meyer's retirement as Ohio State's coach. First, why the recruiting calendar and the Early Signing Period played a crucial role in the timing of this announcement (1:25), how Urban Meyer set the tone for recruiting in the modern era in the early 2000s (9:38), comparing Ryan Day's hire at Oho State to Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma (11:38), what to expect from Day and the Buckeyes immediately and what's next for Meyer (19:30) and listener questions, including 2019 recruiting impact and what's next for Greg Schiano (27:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/201833 minutes, 56 seconds
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Living in a Golden Era of College Football (12/2)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the College Football Playoff and highlight the best bowls for the 2018-19 postseason. First, why our eyes, and the eye test can't be trusted (1:00), the most enticing bowl matchups (13:01), takeaways from Alabama's epic comeback against Georgia (23:30) and Oklahoma's revenge win against Texas (35:58). Plus, thoughts on Clemson and reasons to believe we are experiencing a golden era in college football (48:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/20181 hour, 57 seconds
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Week 14 Locks: Our first-ever Zip-Lock (11/29)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli conclude the regular season of their competition with championship week picks. This week's card includes breakdowns and picks for Washington-Utah (7:45), Alabama-Georgia (13:30), Oklahoma-Texas (19:55), Ohio State-Northwestern (32:00), Boise State-Fresno State (38:50), Clemson-Pitt (41:15), UCF-Memphis (48:58) and more, including action on Saturday's make-up games at South Carolina and Virginia Tech. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/201859 minutes
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Mack to the Future (11/28)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Mack Brown's hire at North Carolina and the College Football Playoff race. First, reacting to the new College Football Playoff rankings and a preview of the different scenarios involving the three-way battle for fourth between Georgia, Oklahoma and Ohio State (1:30). Then, whether Memphis can end UCF's 24-game winning streak (9:38), why Mack Brown and North Carolina need each other right now (19:15), wondering if Gus Malzahn's long-term fate at Auburn is already sealed (37:10) and if USC can actually fix its issues by hiring new assistants for Clay Helton (47:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/20181 hour, 1 minute, 8 seconds
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Playoff drama, coaching carousel starts to spin (11/25)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Week 13 and the latest head coach firings in college football. Up first is yet another reassessment of Ohio State's playoff chances following its statement win against Michigan (2:00) and what the result says about the Wolverines (12:00), then it's on to Oklahoma and Washington's Friday night wins (24:00), USC's decision to keep Clay Helton (30:00), the many twists and turns in Texas A&M's seven-overtime, 74-72 win against LSU (42:00) and reaction the firing of Larry Fedora at North Carolina and Kliff Kingsbury at Texas Tech (54:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/25/20181 hour, 15 minutes, 18 seconds
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Week 13 Locks: Stuffed with turkey and Lock Unity (11/21)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over under picks for Week 13 in college football. This week's show breaks down Oklahoma-West Virginia (8:30), the Egg Bowl (13:15), Virginia-Virginia Tech (17:20), the Iron Bowl (19:30), Notre Dame-USC (22:15), Florida-Florida State (27:45), Texas A&M-LSU (34:00), Michigan-Ohio State (41:00) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Cover 3 era begins! (11/20)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the College Football Playoff picture. First, UCF makes a move (4:30), preview of Friday's action between Oklahoma and West Virginia and Washington at Washington State (12:30). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show live from Kansas State to share what Les Miles told him on the day he was introduced at Kansas (28:00), candidates for Colorado and the potential USC opening (35:00), future of Bill Snyder with the Wildcats (42:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/201846 minutes, 23 seconds
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Did UCF do enough to change its playoff future? (11/18)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Week 12 in college football. First, Ohio State as the least attractive 10-1 team in the country (2:00), Notre Dame living up to its title-contending billing (15:30), if UCF's win against Cincinnati changes its playoff status (27:30), Major Applewhite vs. Ed Oliver (30:30), Les Miles' hire at Kansas (36:45) and where  Colorado might look next after parting ways with Mike MacIntyre (43:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/18/201854 minutes, 51 seconds
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Week 12 Locks: The Dentist is on a roll (11/15)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over under picks for Week 12 in college football. This week's locks show breaks down Texas A&M-UAB (10:30), Notre Dame-Syracuse (15:45), West Virginia-Oklahoma State (21:30), UCF-Cincinnati (25:00), Nebraska-Michigan State (28:00), Miami-Virginia Tech (33:00), Boston College-Florida State (36:30), Vanderbilt-Ole Miss (44:30) and many more of the best games and picks from Week 12. Episode brought to you by ZipRecruiter.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/20181 hour, 20 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ohio State is going to look a lot different if it beats Michigan (11/13)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings. First, debating if the top six is going to hold (2:30) how to stack up the best Group of Five teams (7:00) and a reassessment of Ohio State's playoff chances (11:30). Plus, how to view Iowa State and it's Big 12 chances ahead of Texas (18:50), Ian Book returning for Notre Dame-Syracuse (28:00) and Zach Smith drama continues for Ohio State (41:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/201851 minutes, 22 seconds
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Bobby Petrino's out, is USC's Clay Helton next? (11/11)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Week 11 in college football. First up is Bobby Petrino's firing at Louisville and what's next for the Cardinals (2:00), Alabama looking mortal against Mississippi State (10:00) and how the Tide stack up against the likes of Georgia and Clemson (20:00). Plus, why its so hard to hang on to Clay Helton at USC (28:00), Oklahoma's argument as one of the best teams in the country (34:00) and what we learned from Ohio State in relation to its matchup with Michigan at the end of the year (39:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/11/201849 minutes, 24 seconds
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Week 11 Locks (11/8)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over under picks for Week 11 in college football. Games included in this week's locks include Alabama-Mississippi State (7:30), Syracuse-Louisville (13:45), Georgia-Auburn (20:30), Clemson-Boston College (24:00), Texas A&M-Ole Miss (26:45), Kansas State-Kansas (32:30), Miami-Georgia Tech (35:00), Ohio State-Michigan State (39:30), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (49:30), Notre Dame-Florida State (53:15) and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/20181 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
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Okay, so who gets left out? (11/7)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer live reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings. First Barton and Chip discuss the new top 25 from the committee predict what school will get left out on Selection Sunday (2:30), then Dennis Dodd joins the show, breaking down Alabama-LSU and discussing what he learned meeting Tua Tagovailoa's family (22:00), whether Les Miles is interested in the Kansas job (28:00) and other predictions from the upcoming coaching carousel (40:00).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/201852 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ross Tucker (11/6)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by former All-Ivy League OL and NFL player Ross Tucker to talk all things college football. First, Barton and Chip discuss Willie Taggart shaking up the responsibilities on his coaching staff (5:00) and whether Washington State should be on upset alert at Colorado (8:15). Then Ross Tucker joins the show to preview Penn State-Wisconsin and diagnose why both teams haven't met expectations (14:40), discuss why quarterbacks are more prepared for to play early (28:30) and the many NFL teams that might be interested in Lincoln Riley this offseason (39:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/201846 minutes, 58 seconds
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Everything is going according to the script for Alabama (11/4)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Week 10 action in college football. The conversation starts with what we learned from Alabama's win against LSU (2:00) and where the Tide might find competition between now and the end of the regular season. Then it's on to what Barton saw from Georgia and Kentucky (10:30), if Clemson is on Alabama's level (25:00), how to compare Notre Dame and Oklahoma (38:45) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/5/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 53 seconds
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Week 10 Locks: The Game of the Year of the Century (11/1)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over-under picks for Alabama-LSU and rest of the Week 10 slate in college football. Tune in for breakdowns of Florida-Missouri (6:30), Alabama-LSU (10:25). Georgia-Kentucky (18:30), Texas-West Virginia (25:20), Miami-Duke (31:00), Army-Air Force (33:45), Washington-Stanford (35:15), Notre Dame-Northwestern (39:00), FIU-FAU (42:25), Ohio State-Nebraska (54:00) and many more. Episode brought to you by ZipRecruiter.com.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/20181 hour, 10 minutes, 51 seconds
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What the committee is telling us (10/30)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant reactions to College Football Playoff rankings and discuss the biggest news of the week. First what we learned about the committee on Tuesday (2:00) then putting Notre Dame on upset alert (16:30), DJ Durkin's return to Maryland (25:00), Urban Meyer addressing his future with Ohio State (37:00) and Clay Helton changing things up at USC (47:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/201858 minutes, 5 seconds
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Better fight: Gundy vs. Herman or Mullen vs. Mason? (10/28)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to a weekend of shakeups in college football, including Oklahoma State's win against Texas and Clemson's rout of Florida State. First is a debate of whether FSU would be any better off with Jimbo Fisher right now (3:00), what we've seen from Clemson to solidify contender status (12:30), how we think fights would really play out between Mike Gundy-Tom Herman and Dan Mullen-Derek Mason (20:30), Texas' realm of Back-ness (22:30), the Georgia-Kentucky SEC East title game we've always asked for (28:00), Penn State's place in a wild Big Ten (45:00) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/20181 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
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Week 9 Locks: 3 Lock Fights highlight 26-pick week (10/25)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame lay out their card of locks for the weekend ahead in college football. There's no love lost on this tense, Lock Fight-filled episode, which focuses in on Texas-Oklahoma State (8:00), Miami-Boston College (14:30), Mississippi State-Texas A&M (20:45), Louisville-Wake Forest (25:00), Georgia-Florida (28:45), Michigan State-Purdue (34:00), Clemson-Florida State (40:00), Houston-South Florida (45:00), Notre Dame-Navy (50:00) and many more games from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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Andy Staples (10/23)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Sports Illustrated's Andy Staples to talk Urban Meyer, Florida-Georgia and more. First, breaking down Jalen Hurts' minor injury (6:00), a bad week for TCU (12:00) and what Texas can prove at Oklahoma State (19:00). Then Andy joins the show to share some of his favorite memories from Florida-Georgia (26:00), diagnose what's wrong at Ohio State (29:45), point out what Dan Mullen has done that's worked so well (39:00) and help figure out where Notre Dame fits in the national title picture (45:40). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/201856 minutes, 10 seconds
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Does Ohio State look like a playoff team? (10/21)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the big takeaways from Week 8, starting with Ohio State's loss at Purdue. While the playoff is still on the table for the Buckeyes, Barton and Chip wonder if the flaws that Purdue exposed could limit their ability to run the table (3:00). Plus, what this win means for Jeff Brohm (18:00) and why Michigan looks ready to make its run at the Big Ten title (23:00). Then it's on to other notable headlines from Oklahoma (27:30) and Clemson (30:00), Jeremy Pruitt's comments about his team (35:00) and the Pac-12 North title race (49:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/21/20181 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
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Week 8 Locks: 4 out of 5 dentists recommend Auburn (10/18)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame lay out their card of locks for the weekend ahead in college football. Tune in for against-the-spread and over-under breakdowns for Clemson-NC State (9:30), Ohio State-Purdue (21:30), LSU-Mississippi State (29:00), Michigan-Michigan State (40:30), Nebraska-Minnesota (46:30), USC-Utah (49:00), Washington State-Oregon (52:30), Auburn-Ole Miss (58:15) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/20181 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
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Dennis Dodd (10/17)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by CBS Sports senior college football columnist Dennis Dodd to discuss tough times at Auburn and preview Michigan-Michigan State. Barton and Chip open the show with a way-too-early playoff debate: will a two-loss make the playoff (3:00)? Then Dennis joins the show to break down the unrest about Gus Malzahn at Auburn (17:00), why Hate Week is the best for Michigan-Michigan State (30:15) and what he learned spending time with Seth Littrell at North Texas (35:00). Episode brought to you by ZipRecruiter.com.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/201850 minutes, 28 seconds
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Heart says Ducks, head says Cougs (10/16)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss injury news from across the country and highlight selections from their Midseason All-America ballots. Conversation topics include Nick Bosa withdrawing from Ohio State (6:00), Gus Malzahn under fire at Auburn (14:00), some big injury news at Oregon ahead of another huge Pac-12 North game (20:00) and a breakdown of both ballots submitted for the CBS Sports Midseason All-America team (31:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 22 seconds
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Dishing out credit and blame after a chaotic Week 7 (10/14)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap an upset-filled week in college football. Topics include Michigan State making us look foolish (3:45), what to make of Georgia and LSU after the Bulldogs loss in Death Valley (16:45), major shifts in the Big 12 outlook (26:50), the big takeaways from Oregon-Washington (38:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/20181 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
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Week 7 Locks: Lock Unity in the Pac-12, a Lock Fight in the SEC (10/11)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame lay out their card of locks for the college football weekend. Tune in for against the spread and over/under breakdowns for Washington-Oregon (9:00), Georgia-LSU (16:30), Northwestern-Nebraska (21:45), Miami-Virginia (28:00), Michigan-Wisconsin (33:00), West Virginia-Iowa State (45:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds
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Brady Quinn (10/9)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Brady Quinn for a wide-ranging discussion covering Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC and more. First, addressing some news with Oklahoma firing Mike Stoops (2:00) and West Virginia hitting the road to take on Iowa State (15:00). Then Brady Quinn joins the show (21:00), diagnosing why USC hasn't been able to close the gap with the elite teams in college football,  discussing how Texas' upset of Oklahoma changes the Big 12 picture (31:00), the key to Notre Dame's strong start (34:00), why Dwayne Haskins has been more deserving than Tua Tagovailoa for Heisman Trophy love (40:45) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/201852 minutes, 3 seconds
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We're believing this Notre Dame team is different (10/7)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the most significant results and fallout from Week 6 in college football. Takeaways and breakdowns included for Texas-Oklahoma (2:30), Florida-LSU (14:00), Notre Dame-Virginia Tech (19:45), Texas A&M-Kentucky (29:30) and many more of the biggest games from the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/7/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
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Week 6 Locks: Tom Herman as a dog, Wunders, more principles in play (10/4)

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli compete to out-pick each other with the most against the spread and over-under winners. This week's slate includes: BYU-Utah State (8:30), Texas A&M-Kentucky (12:15), Oklahoma-Texas (16:20), Michigan-Maryland (22:20), Baylor-Kansas State (26:50), Miami-Florida State (28:50), Ohio State-Indiana (34:45), Navy-Air Force (38:30), Clemson-Wake Forest (41:25), Auburn-Mississippi State (47:15) and many more of the best games and sides for Week 6. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 20 seconds
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Kyler vs. Baker, Hot Seat updates (10/3)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to preview the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas. Topics include: Barton and Chip taking a look at the 247Sports Team Talent Composite compared to the results on the field in 2018 (2018), Dennis pitching the notion that Oklahoma's offense is better with Kyler Murray (21:00) and an update on the CBS Sports Hot Seat Rankings, including a new look at Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh (39:00). Episode brought to you by ZipRecruiter.com.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/201851 minutes, 6 seconds
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Take that for data! (10/2)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Bill Connelly for a discussion on advanced stats in college football and what the numbers say about the 2018 season so far. First, a look at the hot seat talk at Louisville ahead of this week's Georgia Tech game (2:00) and a reassessment of Auburn heading into this week's clash with Mississippi State (11:45). Then Bill Connelly of SB Nation and Football Outsiders joins to explain S&P+ (19:00), break down LSU's turnover luck (23:30), talk the difference between "best team" and "most deserving team," plus a lot more including how to evaluate Notre Dame (33:30) and where coaches do and don't use advanced stats in today's game (42:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/201850 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ohio State showed Penn State what elite looks like (9/30)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the biggest results and storylines from Week 5 in college football. Barton has returned from being on the scene at Penn State, where Ohio State showed its championship caliber in storming back in the fourth quarter for the one-point win (2:00). Other topics include why LSU provided more reasons to believe its among the best teams in the country (21:00), Clemson's ceiling with its current quarterbacks (28:15), whether it's too early to buy into Notre Dame as a playoff contender (38:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/20181 hour, 15 minutes, 14 seconds
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Week 5 Locks: 24 winners for the weekend (9/27)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame for their weekly competition picking college football betting lines and totals. No lock fights this week, but a handful of lock agreements as the group breaks down Notre Dame-Stanford (9:30), TCU-Iowa State (16:30), LSU-Ole Miss (23:00), Florida State-Louisville (30:30), USC-Arizona (39:00), Washington-BYU (47:00) and many more from the Week 5 slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/20181 hour, 14 minutes, 3 seconds
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Notre Dame's ceiling, calling upsets and more with Aaron Taylor (9/26)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Kelly Bryant's transfer from Clemson and are joined by CBS Sports Network's Aaron Taylor to preview Notre Dame-Stanford. First, why the numbers back up Dabo's decision to name Trevor Lawrence the starter (9:15) and the big-time SEC East showdown between South Carolina and Kentucky (17:50). Then Aaron Taylor joins the show with stories from the scene of ODU's upset against Virginia Tech (25:00), reasons why Notre Dame could be playoff-bound (31:45) and the offensive lines in the running for the country's best (40:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/201845 minutes, 33 seconds
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The new redshirt rule is changing the transfer game (9/25)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss a busy week of transfer-related news and hand out some superlatives for the first quarter of the season. After discussing Trevor Lawrence getting named the starter at Clemson (3:00), the unintended consequences of the redshirt rule in college football (13:30) and an early look ahead to Dan Mullen's return to Starkville in Week 5 (25:05), Barton and Chip hand out some superlatives for the first quarter of the season (34:00). Awards include most surprising/disappointing teams, the preseason predictions we want back (40:00), best coaching job so far and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/20181 hour, 15 minutes, 23 seconds
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We're ready for Texas to break our hearts again (9/23)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the biggest games and storylines coming out of a wild Week 4 in college football. Topics include Alabama reaching mythic status (1:00), the crazy Stanford-Oregon finish and other bad beats (15:00), Barton's love for this Kentucky team (25:00), buying back into Texas (again) and sorting out the Big 12 (37:30) plus much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/20181 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds
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Week 4 Locks: Who's ready for a Lock Fight? (9/20)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame for their weekly meeting of the minds picking against the spread and over-under totals in college football. This week's showdown includes our first Lock Fights of the season, some Lock Agreements and breakdowns for TCU-Texas (7:30), Stanford Oregon (13:15), USC-Washington State (17:00), Wisconsin-Iowa (23:30), Notre Dame-Wake Forest (28:45), Washington-Arizona State (41:00) and much more. Use Promo Code "KICKOFF" when you sign up for SportsLine to get your first month for just $1.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 43 seconds
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Decided Schematic Advantage (9/19)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss why the Week 4 slate is the most intriguing of the year (3:00), the war of words between Notre Dame's Brian Kelly and Vanderbilt's Derek Mason (7:00) and whether to buy into the growing excitement around Boston College (15:30). Then its a ranking of the top offensive-defensive coach-coordinator pairs in college football (24:00), comparing the decided schematic advantages at Ohio State, Michigan, Clemson, Georgia and more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/201851 minutes, 2 seconds
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Stanford Steve (9/18)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the return of Urban Meyer (1:30), Nebraska's rough start and what to expect from the Cornhuskers moving forward (7:30) then welcome in ESPN's Stanford Steve. Topics include Texas (13:45), USC (20:00), the loudest stadiums and craziest atmospheres (25:00) and why we should pump the brakes with Florida State (32:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/201852 minutes, 4 seconds
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Teams that started to show their true colors in Week 3 (9/16)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap what was the first truly landscape-altering week in college football, as teams' identities started to become more clear following a busy Week 3. Florida State looks bad (2:30) and USC isn't looking close to a playoff contender (7:00) but LSU now has the SEC title race coming through Baton Rouge after beating Auburn (12:00). Plus, why Ohio State and TCU look more dangerous after Saturday night (28:00), whether it's too early to write off Wisconsin (39:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/17/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
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Week 3 Locks: Auburn-LSU, Washington-Utah, more (9/13)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson make against-the-spread and over-under picks in their LOCKS battle in Week 3. This week's episode includes locks, game breakdowns and leans for Auburn-LSU (7:30), Duke-Baylor (16:30), Nebraska-Troy (20:45), Alabama-Ole Miss (23:00), Washington-Utah (27:00), Arizona State-San Diego State (33:00), Ohio State-TCU (43:45), USC-Texas (46:00) and many more from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/201858 minutes, 45 seconds
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How TCU's Rose Bowl win led to Week 3 game vs. OSU (9/12)

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss his takeaways from a visit to Texas A&M (15:30), inclined how the Aggies look in comparison to Texas (20:00) and wonder why Clay Helton isn't more popular at USC (26:45). Plus  what Dennis learned from TCU, including behind-the-scenes of how the Ohio State game came together (30:30) and finally the competing interests in the QB decisions at Alabama (35:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/201852 minutes, 54 seconds
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Players that are making a buzz (9/11)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson take a deep dive into under the radar players breaking through early in the 2018 season. First, the latest on Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2:00), Oklahoma losing Rodney Anderson for the year (7:15) and whether Pat Fitzgerald's comments on RPOs are fair (15:45). Then it's on to players that are buzzing through two weeks of action (23:00) and a complete rethinking of the pecking order in the SEC East (46:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/20181 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
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It's Week 2 and the transitive property is blowing our minds (9/9)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the best from Week 2 in college football, leading off with Arizona State's ceiling in 2018 with Herm Edwards (4:00), where USC fells short against Stanford (12:00), Georgia's knockout blow to the SEC East (18:00), Kelly Bryant's impressive night at Texas A&M (26:00) and whether Ohio State can capitalize on a statement game against TCU (33:30). Plus, Colorado-Nebraska was a highlight (37:30), Iowa and Iowa State might both be really good (45:00), a costly win for Duke at Northwestern (50:00) and much, much more from Week 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/9/20181 hour, 19 minutes, 26 seconds
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Week 2 Locks: Picks for Georgia-South Carolina, Stanford-USC and more (9/6)

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson convene to battle at the books with their LOCKS for Week 2. Tune in for game breakdowns, against the spread and/or over-under picks for Georgia-South Carolina (5:30), Stanford-USC (12:00), Northwestern-Duke (16:15), Mississippi State-Kansas State (20:45). Penn State-Pittsburgh (26:30), Memphis-Navy (31:00), Maryland-Bowling Green (46:30), Iowa-Iowa State (48:30), Michigan State-Arizona State (56:45) and plenty more from the weekend slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/20181 hour, 8 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Sabanization of the SEC East (9/5)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson look ahead to one of the biggest matchups of the year in the SEC East with Georgia traveling to South Carolina, starting a conversation about the bright future of division and how Nick Saban's influence reaches beyond his former coordinators getting head coaching jobs (3:00). Then it's on to Around The World, getting an insiders look at South Carolina with JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur (12:50), Georgia with Rusty Mansell (25:10) of Dawgs247 and USC-Stanford with Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Network (37:30). This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/201859 minutes, 42 seconds
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Grading the debuts for first-year coaches (9/4)

With Week 1 finally in the books following an extended weekend, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson return to discuss news at LSU and reaction to Sunday night's win against Miami (2:30), including whether expectations should be adjusted for the Hurricanes (7:00) and whether Virginia Tech should be the  new favorite in the ACC Coastal after beating Florida State (13:30). Plus, is the FSU panic worthy of the hyperbole (22:30) and our grades for all the first year coaches in their Week 1 debut (34:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/20181 hour, 17 minutes, 1 second
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50ish Overeactions to Week 1 (9/2)

The first full week of the college football season is not done yet, but Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are here with dozens of overreactions to what we saw on the weekend. Game breakdowns and overreactions for judgement for this week include what to make of Notre Dame and Michigan (4:00), Auburn-Washington (15:00), Oklahoma (24:00), Ohio State (29:30), Michigan State (34:00), Texas (37:30), Penn State (46:45), Alabama (51:20)  and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/20181 hour, 15 minutes
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Week 1 Locks: ND-Michigan, Auburn-Washington, more (8/30)

The 2018 LOCKS battle is off and running, and the picks crew of Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson are back with full cards of action for the first full weekend of college football. Tune in for game breakdowns and picks for Notre Dame-Michigan (5:00), Auburn-Washington (11:00), Miami-LSU (19:45), Florida State-Virginia Tech (25:00), Chip Kelly's debut at UCLA (28:00), Tennessee-West Virginia (33:00), Ole Miss-Texas Tech (41:00), Wisconsin-Western Kentucky (52:00) and much, more more from the Week 1 slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/20181 hour, 8 minutes, 31 seconds
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What factors go into setting a betting line? (8/29)

Before settling in with the Week 1 Locks, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson welcome SportsLine's Kenny White to the show for an insider's look from Las Vegas into the strategy behind setting college football lines. Barton and Chip first discuss the difference between fighter pilots and bus drivers at the quarterback position (4:00), then Kenny breaks down the art of creating power ratings and teams he has valued differently than the public (23:00), whether or not to follow reverse line movement (30:00), some of his picks for Week 1 (35:00) and how many points factors like coaching, home field advantage and series history factor into a betting line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/201846 minutes, 30 seconds
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Can two-quarterback systems work? (8/28)

It's an Off The Bench-247Sports podcast mash-up. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down a thinning quarterback room at Nebraska (3:00) and the fallout from Arizona dismissing the ex-Texas A&M LB who alleged violations by the Aggie staff on his way out the door (7:30), then Danny Kanell, co-host of Off The Bench with Raja Bell, joins the show for a wide-ranging chat looking ahead to 2018. Discussion topics include the short list of title contenders (21:00), when Trevor Lawrence might take over the starting job at Clemson (29:00) and Danny's take on two-quarterback systems in college football (35:30). Plus, early leans and previews of the biggest games of the weekend (42:00), including expectations for Willie Taggart and Florida State (56:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 26 seconds
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Last call for Expert Picks! Playoff, Heisman, Bold Predictions (8/27)

With game week finally here Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put a final stamp on their picks and predictions for the 2018 season. First, why Kelly Bryant won the job at Clemson (8:00), JT Daniels' ceiling as the USC starter (15:45), Deondre Francois and the growing optimism at Florida State (19:00) and why Scott Frost is going with freshman Adrian Martinez as his starter at Nebraska (26:30). Then, it's on to division/conference winners (35:15), playoff and Heisman picks (50:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
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Urban Meyer suspended, Around The World w/ 247Sports (8/23)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson open the show with reaction to the three-game suspension for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer (2:30), including the impact on his legacy (9:45), whether or not the school investigation's findings warranted a dismissal (16:45) and the impact both on the recruiting trail and on the field in 2018 for the Buckeyes (22:00). Then, Around The World in 30 minutes with check-ins and burning questions answered by 247Sports' experts on the ground: Shea Dixon on LSU (30:20), Jeff Howe on Texas (37:15), Steve Lorenz on Michigan (44:00), Rusty Mansell on Georgia (51:30) and Ryan Abraham on USC (58:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Coaches Episode (8/22)

An entire episode dedicated to the sideline. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman for a deep dive into the coaching landscape. Discussion topics include James Franklin at Penn State (5:00), the ceiling for Joe Moorhead and Mississippi State (12:30), why Tennessee OC Tyson Helton was one of the most intriguing coordinator hires last season (18:00) and the top Group of Five coaches in line for a Power Five job (26:00). Plus, how coaches have reacted to recent scandals (28:00), college football's top position coaches (33:00) and the jobs to watch that might be open by the end of 2018 (38:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/22/201847 minutes, 48 seconds
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Top 10 team that could end up unranked, Michigan names its QB (8/20)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reactions to the AP poll's release on Monday, including what top teams could be unranked at the end of the season (3:00) then Camp Buzz travels to Iowa and Alabama to highlight some breakout performers for 2018 (19:00). Plus, the injuries that are leading to depth concerns for the Tide (27:00), one player who could be the key to Wisconsin's passing game (35:30), Michigan and Texas name starting quarterbacks (39:00) and reaction to the quotes from the most recent edition of the Candid Coaches series (47:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/20/201855 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Trenches Episode (8/16)

A whole episode dedicated to the offensive and defensive line. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson start the show with some news -- a thinning quarterback room at LSU (5:00), TCU losing a key starter to injury (9:00) -- and a trenches edition of Camp Buzz that focuses in on Texas A&M, Michigan and Louisville (11:30). Then ESPN's Cole Cubelic joins the show (24:00) for an expansive preview of the upcoming season along the offensive and defensive lines. Cole breaks down how changing offensive styles has made evaluation difficult for offensive lineman (30:00), the top offensive linemen in college football (34:00), how the OL will determine whether Auburn and Michigan will reach their goals in 2018 (41:30), the top defensive lines in college football (49:30) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to fix a game, future of gambling and college football (8/15)

Today's camp Camp Buzz focused on an 5-star ready to contribute at Penn State (2:30), the freshmen wide receivers pushing for reps at LSU (8:00) and the skill position depth at Nebraska (11:00). Then, Dennis Dodd joins the show, explaining what he learned from his research with ex-mob and athletic directors alike to determine the impact of legalized gambling on college football (16:00), the changing dynamic between coaches and players (30:00) and some discussion regarding the expectations for Houston defensive star and CBS Sports Preseason Player of the Year Ed Oliver (38:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/201844 minutes, 44 seconds
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Camp Buzz, DJ Durkin on leave, impact SEC transfers (8/13)

Camp Buzz is back! This edition focuses on the latest from camp on JT Daniels at USC (7:00), the impact of Mario Cristobal at Oregon (14:00) and a really impressive roster at Miami (19:00). Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson also tackle some of the tough questions around Maryland's investigation(s) into D.J. Durkin and his staff (25:30), and catch up on the latest with a few high profile SEC transfers (45:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/13/20181 hour, 1 minute, 14 seconds
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The Quarterback Episode (8/8)

It's the quarterback episode! Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the episode discussing the quarterback position in college football for 2018, including our picks for most likely to win the Heisman (3:40), the top NFL Draft prospect (11:00) and the players who will make their name known in 2018 (20:00). Then Elite 11 general manager Brian Stumpf joins the show to share his experience working with several of the game's top quarterbacks (29:45), offering notes and insight on Trevor Lawrence at Clemson (33:45), Tua Tagovailoa and Alabama (37:00), the battle at Michigan between Shea Patterson and Brandon Peters (42:00), what we can expect from the quarterback position at Texas (59:30) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/20181 hour, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
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Urban Meyer's future, Jalen Hurts talks QB race at Alabama (8/6)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reset the latest from Ohio State, where Urban Meyer is on leave amid an ongoing investigation into his, and the school's handling of allegations of domestic violence involving recently dismissed assistant Zach Smith. They discuss whether they think Meyer will coach for the Buckeyes in 2018 and what the scandal does to his legacy (3:00). Plus, explaining Jalen Hurts' comments on transfer rumors (35:00) and teams drawing some of the most debate among rankings and prognosticators in the preseason (47:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/6/20181 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds
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Win Totals Locks: Barton, Tom and Chip kick off 2018 competition

The much-anticipated win totals edition of the Locks has arrived. After convening in person, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson have set the year-long competition in motion with over-under win total picks for Purdue (3:15), Louisville (6:00), Boston College (9:00), Arizona (14:30), Arizona State (18:50), Pitt (22:15), Duke (26:30), Virginia tech (26:15), NC State (33:00), Washington State (35:45), Stanford (39:30), Tulane (42:30), TCU (44:45), Ole Miss (49:45), South Carolina (52:15), Penn State (57:45) and Wyoming (1:02:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 51 seconds
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Media days takeaways, Notre Dame and Group of Five win totals

After some time reporting on the road, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are back in studio to continue the 2018 season preview series. First, Chip's takeaways from ACC media days, including Larry Fedora's headline-stealing comments on the ties between football, CTE research and the prosperity of the country (3:00). Then Barton reports back from Big Ten media days (13:00) and his visit to Notre Dame, which leads right into wrapping up our win totals (21:21). After picks and a breakdown of the Irish, Chip and Barton turn their attention to Houston (35:00), FAU (38:00), Memphis (41:00), Boise State (45:30), Wyoming (47:00), Buffalo (51:25) and more Group of Five win totals to consider. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/20181 hour, 6 minutes, 33 seconds
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2018 SEC Win Totals: Top-heavy year headlined by the usual suspects

The season preview series of win totals continues in the SEC, where a familiar cast of characters lead what looks to be a top-heavy year for the conference. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson make their over/under picks and breakdown the key questions for the entire league. Discussion topics include whether Alabama will lose a single regular season game (2:30), if Georgia can sustain success after personnel losses (11:10), a big year for Jarrett Stidham and Auburn (17:00) and why Mississippi State is flying below the radar (23:15). Plus, picks for Florida (29:00), Missouri (35:30), South Carolina (39:45), Texas A&M (43:20), LSU (47:00), Arkansas (50:15), Ole Miss (52:35), Tennessee (57:15), Kentucky and Vanderbilt (1:00:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/17/20181 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
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2018 Big Ten Win Totals: B1G could be the best conference in CFB

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson turn their attention to the Big Ten for the latest in the 2018 over/under win totals series. The conversation begins with defending conference champion Ohio State (3:00), a Wisconsin team that could have the best offense in the country (7:45), expectations for Penn State without Saquon Barkley (13:15) and whether Michigan will make a run at the title (19:15). Plus, never doubt Michigan State (27:00) and over/under picks for Iowa (32:30), Nebraska (36:00), Minnesota (40:30), Purdue (44:15), Northwestern (48:45), Indiana (53:15), Maryland (55:30), Rutgers and Illinois (58:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/17/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
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2018 ACC Win Totals: Doubt Clemson at your own peril

The 2018 over/under win totals picks series moves on to the ACC. Tune in as Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson make their picks and break down the schedule for Clemson (2:45), Miami (11:50), Virginia Tech (19:00), Florida State (23:00), Louisville (27:45), NC State (33:55), Duke (39:00), Syracuse (45:20), Wake Forest (49:45), Boston College (53:40), Georgia Tech (57:15), Pittsburgh (1:00:30), North Carolina (1:04:30) and Virginia (1:10:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/15/20181 hour, 17 minutes, 24 seconds
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2018 Big 12 Win Totals: Oklahoma reigns, what's realistic for Texas?

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson continue their 2018 season preview series with over/under win totals picks and key questions for every team in the Big 12. Is Oklahoma going to repeat as Big 12 champs without Baker Mayfield (4:30)? Texas has 10-win talent, but will it capitalize (12:45)? Plus, why you should never doubt Mike Gundy (20:15), how TCU's defense could lead them to a surprise season (26:15), our changing opinions on West Virginia's 2018 outlook (33:00) and win totals picks for Iowa State (39:30), Baylor (45:30), Kansas State (53:00), Texas Tech (56:30) and Kansas (1:03:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/20181 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
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2018 Pac-12 Win Totals: Washington, USC, Stanford eye playoff run

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off their 2018 season preview series with over/under win totals picks and key questions for every team in the Pac-12. Can Washington return to the College Football Playoff (6:30)? Will USC meet expectations with a freshman quarterback (16:30)? Why is Stanford's total so low with Bryce Love returning (29:00)? Plus, picks and schedule breakdowns for Oregon (24:15), Utah (33:20), Arizona (38:30), Washington State (45:30), Cal (49:45), UCLA (53:15), Arizona State (59:00), Colorado (1:04:30) and Oregon State (1:09:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/20181 hour, 14 minutes, 11 seconds
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Lincoln Riley is setting up Oklahoma for more playoff runs

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson return from vacation as we settle in to the regular schedule for the 2018 season. After checking out some of the best players from the 2019 recruiting class in person at The Opening, Barton has pages of notes on who to watch and what schools are in the mix. Tune in to find out about star California wide receiver Kyle Ford (4:20), the four-man top tier at quarterback starting with Oklahoma commit Spencer Rattler and Auburn commit Bo Nix (8:00) and how Alabama has responded after its streak of No. 1 recruiting classes was broken (19:00). Plus, Oklahoma building for the future playoff runs (25:00), the top defensive players in the class (29:00) and catching up on offseason headlines that includes Jake Fromm's lake injury and Demetris Robertson's transfer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/201848 minutes, 52 seconds
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Breaking down the top 2019 Quarterbacks w/ Greg Biggins

247Sports' Greg Biggins joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson after seeing the Elite 11 narrow its field from 24 to 12 finalists for the annual high school quarterback competition over the weekend. Conversation includes a "down" year at the position in 2019 (4:00), the rise of Oklahoma commit Spencer Rattler (8:00), what Jake Fromm's performance in this competition suggested about his early suggests at Georgia (10:00), the top uncommitted quarterbacks (18:00) and how far confidence can carry a player at these elite camps (21:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/8/201833 minutes, 11 seconds
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How does Kyler Murray's decision impact Oklahoma's QB battle?

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson take a look at the incoming class of freshman quarterbacks, including what J.T. Daniels is going to bring to USC (4:30), how Georgia might utilize Justin Fields in the offense (9:00) and guesses on how many teams will be using some kind of two-quarterback system. Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to talk SEC transfer rules (21:00), Kyler Murray's decision to choose Oklahoma over the MLB for 2018 and what it means for the Sooners' QB race (27:45), booze in college football stadiums (37:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/201851 minutes, 10 seconds
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Anonymous SEC coaches quotes, Clemson loses a QB to transfer

It's an SEC-heavy episode of the show, with the spring meetings from Destin in the news and the topic of transfers leading the way. First, Barton and Chip's reaction to Hunter Johnson leaving Clemson (3:30) and addressing the idea of a transfer "epidemic" among blue-chip quarterbacks. Then what Joe Burrow does to change LSU's outlook (16:00) and reactions to anonymous quotes from SEC coaches on other teams (31:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/20181 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
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Do grad transfer QBs live up to the hype? Joe Burrow is next test case

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are back to discuss Joe Burrow transferring out of Ohio State (1:00) and look at the possible landing spots, including LSU and Cincinnati (7:45). The discussion includes a breakdown of LSU's offensive reputation (17:00) and whether graduate transfer quarterbacks live up to the hype (24:00). A trip down memory lane allows Barton and Chip to rate and judge the prominent graduate transfer quarterbacks of the last decade (28:00) and reach some kind of conclusion. Then it's back to the graduate transfers of 2018 with a look at some of the names we expect to have an impact on their new team this fall (51:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
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Barton and Chip defend their CBS Sports Coach Ranking ballots

With CBS Sports unveiling its annual list of the top Power Five college football coaches, Chip and Barton have their cards on the table to discuss and debate their ballots for the rankings. The discussion begins with the difference in the methodology for the rankings (3:00), then proceeds into a closer look at how specific coaches were ranked. James Franklin (9:00), Scott Frost (18:30), Lincoln Riley (23:30), Dan Mullen (30:20), Jimbo Fisher (34:00), Gary Patterson (40:30), Jim Harbaugh (45:15), Pat Fitzgerald (55:45), Bill Snyder (1:00:00), Joe Moorhead (1:07:00), Dana Holgorsen (1:10:30), Brian Kelly (1:28:00) all get put under the microscope in this far-reaching look at the coaching landscape in 2018. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/20181 hour, 40 minutes, 14 seconds
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What QBs will be in the 1st Round of the 2019 NFL Draft?

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are still in NFL Draft mode, ready to reflect on the weekend's picks and make some predictions about next year's class. After discussing how Lincoln Riley and Baker Mayfield won over NFL evaluators (4:00), Sam Darnold's ceiling (8:00) and a surprising name for Barton's favorite quarterback fit (9:30), the conversation turns to the 2019 draft eligible quarterbacks. Northwestern's Clayton Thorson (15:00), Auburn's Jarrett Stidham (18:30), Missouri's Drew Lock (23:30), Oregon's Justin Herbert (27:15), West Virginia's Will Grier (31:00), Michigan's Shea Patterson (32:45), Mississippi State's Nick Fitzgerald (41:00) and many more get the buy/sell treatment as pro prospects with our early thoughts on what to expect from each in 2018. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/20181 hour, 8 seconds
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2018 NFL Draft: What evaluators get wrong about college prospects

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer a college-centric look at the 2018 NFL Draft, starting with a bigger discussion on frustrations with the NFL evaluation process (4:00). Barton offers insight from behind the scenes from Josh Rosen's recruiting experience (12:30), the guys discuss Rosen vs. Sam Darnold (19:00), the kind of wide receivers that seduce pro scouts (28:30), Roquan Smith and Derwin James (32:30), the value to be had with running backs in later rounds (36:00), what's interesting about Da'Ron Payne (40:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/201855 minutes, 18 seconds
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Quarterback Battle Grades: Ohio State, Clemson, Oklahoma

With spring football winding down, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the potential fallout from Urban Meyer's decision on QB at Ohio State (2:00), Trevor Lawrence's spring game impressions at Clemson (12:00), eternal optimism at Texas A&M and Florida State (23:00), offensive concerns at Oklahoma with Kyler Murray (32:00), good signs for Dan Mullen at Florida (40:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/19/201859 minutes, 11 seconds
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Auburn's strength, expectations for Florida, Dennis Dodd checks in from Tuscaloosa

Chip and Barton are back! What we learned from spring sessions at Auburn (2:30), Arkansas (9:50), Ole Miss (12:15), South Carolina (17:00), TCU (22:00) and more along with what we're looking forward to seeing from Florida this weekend (35:00). Then Dennis Dodd checks in from Tuscaloosa to talk Alabama's quarterback battle (42:30) and the latest in the dispute between Shea Patterson and Ole Miss regarding his transfer to Michigan (54:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/20181 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
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Spring Practice Primer: Chip Kelly, Clemson, Nebraska, Ohio State and more

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson compare notes on where the most intrigue and excitement can be found during spring practice in college football. Chip Kelly's debut at UCLA (3:45), the quarterback battle at Clemson (12:00), Scott Frost bringing buzz back to Nebraska (19:00), the post J.T. Barrett quarterback plan at Ohio State (24:45), expectations for Gus Malzahn at Auburn (34:45), why we shouldn't expect any answers from Alabama or Georgia (54:00) and much, much more all covered in this spring practice primer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/9/201858 minutes, 40 seconds
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Buy or sell: Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Penn State and more

With National Signing Day and the coaching carousel behind us, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are playing buy or sell with your favorite college football programs. The stock price and future for Georgia (8:00), South Carolina (13:00), LSU (15:45), Texas A&M (20:00), USC (26:00), Washington (30:00), Stanford (34:05), FAU and FIU (38:30), Michigan (46:00), Penn State (50:00), the Big Ten West (53:30), Oklahoma (59:45) and many more are all debated in this breakdown of program trajectory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/14/20181 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
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Teams that could make a move before National Signing Day

With National Signing Day on the horizon, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson have their eyes on teams that working to close strong and round out their 2018 recruiting class. After reactions to assistant coach news at Ohio State (5:00), Alabama (14:00) and the latest in the Matt Canada tour (23:00), it's on to the recruiting trail. Barton breaks down the prospects to watch and teams that can make a big move in the recruiting rankings (36:00), including Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Tennessee, USC and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/26/201853 minutes, 28 seconds
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Sumlin returns, Alabama's OC search, Clemson's 2018 outlook, more

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson link up to recap a busy week in college football since the national title game. With Brian Daboll gone, the guys break down the Alabama offensive coordinator search (8:00) and whether there is any reason to be concerned with the turnover at that position. Kevin Sumlin is back as Rich Rodriguez's replacement at Arizona -- was this the best move for the former Texas A&M coach (16:00)? Plus, which coordinator hires will have the most impact (21:00), reacting to Clemson's entire defensive line turning down the NFL Draft (35:00), Bryce Love's return to Stanford (41:00), our take on the Tua/Jalen Hurts debate (44:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/16/201858 minutes, 57 seconds
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Rich Rod out, Alabama-Georgia picks, preview and prop bets

Barton Simmons checks in with Chip Patterson from the Army All-American Bowl with a report on the top prospects from the Class of 2019 (1:45), and then the conversation turns to the sudden ouster of Rich Rodriguez at Arizona (5:00). After takeaways from the College Football Playoff semifinals (15:00), Tom Fornelli joins the show for one final edition of locks to preview the national championship game between Alabama and Georgia (30:00). Against the spread, over/under (48:30) and prop bets (55:45) all discussed in the final round of competition between Barton, Tom and Chip. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
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Bowl Locks IV: College Football Playoff, New Years Six

The final installment of the bowl locks and the locks competition starts with the College Football Playoffs and the New Years Six. Tune in for breakdowns and against-the-spread edges for Ohio State-USC, Georgia-Oklahoma, Clemson-Alabama, Louisville-Mississippi State, Iowa State-Memphis, Washington-Penn State, Wisconsin-Miami, Michigan-South Carolina, UCF-Auburn and Notre Dame-LSU. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/20171 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
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Winners and Losers of Early Signing Period

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the big winners and most impactful story lines from the recruiting trail after the first-ever early signing period. Topics include something special brewing at Georgia (1:15), whether Alabama has become a victim of its own success (6:15), how many of the top prospects ended up signing early (10:15), grades for the new hires (15:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/201733 minutes, 6 seconds
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Bowl Locks III: TCU-Stanford, OSU-VT, more

The penultimate bowl locks bonanza carries us right up until the games around New Years Eve and New Years day, with against the spread and over-under picks for Florida State-Southern Miss (9:00), Iowa-Boston College (13:00), Purdue-Arizona (19:15), Missouri-Texas (24:30), Virginia-Navy (31:45), Oklahoma State-Virginia Tech (38:00), TCU-Stanford (44:15), Washington State-Michigan State (48:45), Wake Forest-Texas A&M (53:00), NC State-Arizona State (56:45), Northwestern-Kentucky (1:01:00) and New Mexico State-Utah State (1:05:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/20171 hour, 8 minutes, 50 seconds
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Bowl Locks II: Bahamas, Hawaii, Cactus, Potato and more

After a rough first weekend for the syndicate, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson are back with at least one side to take (against the spread and/or over-under) for the next slate of bowl games. This week tackles UAB-Ohio (6:00), Wyoming-Central Michigan (9:45), USF-Texas Tech (13:45), San Diego State-Army (19:10), Toledo-Appalachian State (25:00), Houston-Fresno State (29:00), Utah-West Virginia (32:15), Duke-Northern Illinois (36:00) and Kansas State-UCLA (43:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/201754 minutes, 42 seconds
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Early Signing Period Primer with Steve Wiltfong

Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to set the stage for the first-ever early signing period in recruiting. Steve details his expectations, in terms of how many of the top prospects will choose to sign (8:30) and what schools have an advantage with the new format. Plus, the race between Georgia and Clemson (12:00) for closing the best class in the country and what coaching changes had the biggest impact on the recruiting trail (20:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/201743 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bowl Locks I: Lane Train, Oregon-Boise State, more

Bowl season brings a reset of the locks competition between Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. This first batch of locks includes against the spread and over/under picks for Troy-North Texas (4:00), Western Kentucky-Georgia State (9:00), Oregon-Boise State (14:30), Marshall-Colorado State (20:45), Middle Tennessee-Arkansas State (27:45), FAU-Akron (32:30) and Louisiana Tech-SMU (38:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/15/201747 minutes, 14 seconds
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CBS Sports Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, All-America Teams

Senior college football columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson to announce and break down the decision making behind CBS Sports' college football award winners, leading with UAB's Bill Clark as the 2017 Coach of the Year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/201738 minutes, 31 seconds
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Grading Coaching Hires: Who won the press conference?

Every Power Five opening has been filled on the coaching carousel, so Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are back to grade all of the hires and rank the press conferences. From the hilarious to the inspiring and the downright awkward, breaking down Jeremy Pruitt to Tennessee (7:30), Scott Frost to Nebraska (16:15), Joe Moorhead to Mississippi State (23:30), Herm Edwards to Arizona State (29:30), Jonathan Smith at Oregon State (38:30), Willie Taggart at Florida State (45:00), Dan Mullen's re-introduction at Florida (50:30), Mario Cristobal getting the interim tag removed at Oregon (57:15), Chip Kelly's first impression at UCLA (1:02:15), Matt Luke's emotional connection to Ole Miss (1:05:45), Chad Morris at Arkansas (1:09:45) and Jimbo Fisher's new boots at Florida State (1:13:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/20171 hour, 27 minutes, 49 seconds
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Rick Neuheisel talks playoff, Chip Kelly/UCLA, coaching carousel

CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Barton and Chip live from New York City, the hub of the college football world this week. Together, they break down reactions to the College Football Playoff with some suggestions on adjustments to the system (2:30), how the early signing period has made December the "Multitasking Olympics of the United State" (11:00), the similarities and differences between the Greg Schiano-Tennessee fiasco and another coaching hire story from Neuheisel's time at UCLA (14:30) and what the future of UCLA football looks like with Chip Kelly (20:00). Then, Barton and Chip weigh in on Jeremy Pruitt to Tennessee (28:30), Chad Morris to Arkansas (39:45), Willie Taggart to Florida State (45:30) and what's next for Oregon (57:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/20171 hour, 2 minutes, 14 seconds
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Selection Sunday, Championship Saturday and Jimbo to Texas A&M

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reconvene after a huge weekend in college football. The recap begins with reaction to the committee picking Alabama over Ohio State (3:45), then it's on to championship Saturday thoughts from Georgia-Auburn (13:15), Clemson-Miami (19:15), Ohio State-Wisconsin (29:30) and USC's late playoff candidacy push (38:00). Plus, what Scott Frost's handling of the coaching cycle means for Nebraska (45:00), Jimbo Fisher to Texas A&M and where FSU goes next (51:00) as well as the next step for Arkansas after Gus Malzahn decided to sign a new deal with Auburn (59:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
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Championship Week Locks: Auburn-Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, more

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson bring their season-long locks competition to conference championship week with against the spread and over/under plays for Week 14. Florida State-ULM (6:45), USC-Stanford (9:45), UCF-Memphis (14:45), Ohio State-Wisconsin (20:10), Clemson-Miami (30:15), Boise State-Fresno State (36:00), Auburn-Georgia (38:30), Akron-Toledo (45:20), Oklahoma-TCU (46:15) all get breakdowns and picks as we wrap up the final action before the bowl season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/201750 minutes, 11 seconds
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Updated Coaching Rumors with Dennis Dodd (Nov. 29)

Dennis Dodd checks in with the latest from behind the scenes of the coaching carousel. Dennis, Barton and Chip discuss the precedent for negotiations falling apart like it did for Greg Schanio and Tennessee (2:00), Florida's home run hire of Dan Mullen (5:00), Mississippi State as the MVP of the cycle so far (7:00), the Mike Gundy-Tennessee flirtations and what's next for the Vols (8:45), Jimbo Fisher and Florida State's future (18:10) and the craziest College Football Playoff scenarios (25:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/201741 minutes, 2 seconds
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Gary Danielson on Iron Bowl, Auburn-Georgia, more

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton and Chip during a huge week for the SEC. The conversation starts by looking back at what went wrong for Alabama (1:15) and the reasonable frustrations with the Crimson Tide's performance in the Iron bowl (5:00). Gary details the important things to remember about Auburn's rise to the top of the SEC during the regular season (10:30) and why the Tigers don't have to change their gameplan at all for the SEC Championship Game against Georgia (15:00). Plus, reasons for Georgia fans to think the rematch will end differently (17:00) and the potential issues and chaos situation the College Football Playoff selection committee will have to sort out during championship weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/201734 minutes, 1 second
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Unprecedented weekend of chaos on and off the field

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson bring clarity to what was an unprecedented weekend of chaos in college football between the on-field action (No. 1 and No. 2 lose) and off-field drama with the coaching carousel. Monday morning's discussion begins with Tennessee backing out of its Greg Schiano hire (5:30), dissecting the many reasons for fan angst and projecting where the Vols go next. Then it's grading UCLA's hire of Chip Kelly (30:00), Florida's hire of Dan Mullen (34:00) and Texas A&M's decision to fire Kevin Sumlin and chase Jimbo Fisher (40:00). Plus, our big takeaways from on the field from Auburn, Alabama, Ohio State and Miami as we look ahead to conference championship Saturday (56:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/20171 hour, 15 minutes
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Week 13 Locks: Iron Bowl, The Game, Miami, Stanford, more

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson convene for the final full regular season edition of the locks battle. Tune in for picks and game previews for Ohio State-Michigan, Miami-Pitt, Mississippi State-Ole Miss, Stanford-Notre Dame, Virginia Tech-Virginia, Washington-Washington State, UCLA-Cal, Alabama-Auburn, UCF-USF and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
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Gary's biggest question for Auburn in the Iron Bowl vs. Alabama

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk about how this year's Iron Bowl stacks up to other big contests from his time in the SEC on CBS slate (1:40), how Alabama's injuries will have a role in the game (4:00), what Jarrett Stidham needs to do to lead Auburn to a victory (8:00), why Auburn doesn't have to change anything to beat the Tide (10:00) and the biggest question around Gus Malzahn's strategy in this game (16:30). Then it's on to scouting Georgia and Clemson in their respective rivalry games over the weekend (20:00) and envisioning what Chip Kelly at Florida might look like (24:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/201728 minutes, 29 seconds
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Believing in Miami and Wisconsin, Mora out at UCLA (Week 12 recap)

The Week 12 recap leads off with Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recapping what we learned from two of the top playoff contenders, Miami and Wisconsin, over the weekend (2:30). Then it's on to Georgia, wondering if we'll see any changes in the Bulldogs' attack in the SEC Championship Game and picking the best matchup for them to win in Atlanta (18:15). Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield lead the Heisman Trophy conversation (28:00), Barton and Chip join in on the Josh Rosen-Sam Darnold debate (41:00) and use Jim Mora's ouster at UCLA as the launching point for the latest on the coaching carousel (44:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/20171 hour, 9 seconds
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Week 12 locks: Wisconsin, Miami, USC all under the microscope

It's a thin week for top-25 action but there's still plenty of against the spread and over/under angles to play in Week 12. This week's edition of the locks battle starts with lock unity on Wisconsin-Michigan (6:00) before diving into picks and breakdowns for Miami-Virginia (11:20), NC State-Wake Forest (14:45), Texas A&M-Ole Miss (18:00), Mississippi State-Arkansas (22:00), USC-UCLA (31:00), Texas-West Virginia (36:45), UCF-Temple (44:15), Oklahoma State-Kansas State (50:00) and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/201759 minutes, 16 seconds
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Danny Kanell breaks down College Football Playoff race

Danny Kanell checks in with reactions to the new College Football Playoff rankings (1:22), his belief in Auburn, the Baker Mayfield's edge (6:00) and what to make of Wisconsin's national title push (19:30). Also, discussing Texas A&M's reported interest in Jimbo Fisher (26:00) and rooting for Chip Kelly's return to college football (34:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/201738 minutes, 40 seconds
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Chip Kelly, Tennessee, more: Inside the coaching carousel with Dennis Dodd

Dennis reports back from the front lines of Miami-Notre Dame, after spending the week in South Bend and Saturday evening in attendance for the Hurricanes' dominant win. First, what went wrong for the Irish (1:00) and the fun that comes with Miami being "back" (5:00). Then it's on to the coaching carousel, addressing Chip Kelly as a Florida candidate (8:00), Scott Frost's future and Dennis' read on Jimbo Fisher-Texas A&M (11:00). and what's next for Tennessee (15:00), Plus, why coordinators aren't getting mentioned in this cycle (24:45) and dismissing Gruden while considering Tee Martin as a possible answer for the Vols (27:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/201739 minutes, 25 seconds
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Gary Danielson talks Kirby Smart, UGA-UK, Iron Bowl and more

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson checks in after being on the call for Auburn's dominant win against Georgia with an eye to both the Bulldogs' next matchup against Kentucky (the SEC on CBS Game of the Week) and an SEC West title tilt in the Iron Bowl the following weekend. The conversation begins Gary's takeaway from seeing how Kirby Smart handled adversity (2:00) and how Auburn not only won but dominated the game (7:00). Then after an early read on the Iron Bowl (14:00), the conversation turns to Tennessee with thoughts on what kind of coach fits the Vols' identify (18:00), then back to Georgia for keys to the game against Kentucky (26:00) and thoughts on the College Football Playoff picture. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/201732 minutes, 52 seconds
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Georgia, Notre Dame, Butch Jones and more (Week 11 recap)

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson sift through the wreckage of Week 11, starting with Auburn's dominance against Georgia (2:30) and the hype for the Iron Bowl against Alabama (10:00). Then it's on to Tennessee's decision to fire Butch Jones (18:00) and the future of the Vols before turning back to the action on the field with a new read on Miami (28:00) and Ohio State (38:45). Plus, believing in Wisconsin as a national title threat (43:00) and Oklahoma's ability to finish strong and make the playoff (52:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/20171 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
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Week 11 Locks: Georgia-Auburn, Bama-MSU, Notre Dame-Miami

This week's Locks-cast with Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson features one lock fight resolved in real time as lock unity and one lock fight that'll get taken to Saturday. Everyone has a loaded card as the season winds down, so tune in for takes on USC-Colorado (8:15), Georgia-Auburn (12:00), Alabama-Mississippi State (20:30), Notre Dame-Miami (29:30), Ohio State-Michigan State (36:00), Oklahoma State-Iowa State (42:45), Wake Forest-Syracuse (47:45), Wisconsin-Iowa (50:20) and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/20171 hour, 15 minutes, 6 seconds
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Danielson on Georgia-Auburn, playoff rankings and more

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview the week ahead in the SEC, starting with the premiere game of No. 1 Georgia hitting the road to play Auburn. Gary explains why Auburn should be feeling good about where it's at (1:30) but also the one worry for Auburn's offense against Georgia (6:00) and expectations for Jake Fromm after his performance against South Carolina (9:50). Then it's on to the rest of the SEC with thoughts on Alabama's injuries (13:00), the College Football Playoff picture (17:20) and how we got to this point with a struggling Arkansas team (25:00). Chip and Barton then get a chance to react to the College Football Playoff rankings (38:00), compare Miami and Wisconsin (45:00) and start to waver on the idea the SEC gets two teams in at the end of the season (55:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
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Big Ten's bad week, believing in Miami and more Week 10 takeaways

Week 10 was loaded with shake-ups in the major conference title races and the College Football Playoff picture. Fresh off a full day of work at CBS Sports Digital headquarters on SEC Live, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson continue their conversations on the evolving 2017 college football landscape, with an eye on more chaos and coaching changes to come. This loaded episode includes Iowa's thrashing of Ohio State (2:00), the undeniable impact of a weather delay on Michigan State-Penn State (16:00), Michigan with Brandon Peters (22:45), what we learned from Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (26:30), coming around on Miami as a title contender (38:00), losing faith in Clemson (45:00), Notre Dame's improving offensive versatility (51:00), Alabama looking human against LSU (56:15), Auburn looking like a threat to Georgia and the Tide (1:01:40), the future of Arkansas and Tennessee (1:10:00) and USC and Washington State as the big winners in the Pac-12 this past weekend (1:17:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/20171 hour, 38 minutes, 21 seconds
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Week 10 Locks: Miami-Virginia Tech, OU-OSU, more

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson enter the final month of regular season action with aggressive picks for their Week 10 locks. Tune in for against the spread, over-under and game breakdowns for Air Force-Army (7:30), Miami-Virginia Tech (8:15), USC-Arizona (14:00), Vanderbilt-Western Kentucky (19:30), Alabama-LSU (23:30), TCU-Texas (26:00), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (28:30), Auburn-Texas A&M (30:00), Missouri-Florida (36:00), Clemson-NC State (40:45), Michigan-Minnesota (44:30), Notre Dame-Wake Forest (51:45), UCF-SMU (54:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/20171 hour, 9 minutes, 30 seconds
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Coaching Carousel with Dennis Dodd

Dennis Dodd reports back from his trip to Iowa State (1:00), where the topic of conversation is not only the Cyclones' success on the field but Matt Campbell's status as a hot coaching candidate (4:30). Dennis then weighs in on Scott Frost's spot in the Florida search (8:00), where Dan Mullen fits in (9:00) and what could be next for Jim McElwain (13:45). Plus, actual reasons why Jon Gruden won't work at Tennessee (21:30) and what the future holds for Texas A&M and UCLA (23:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/201736 minutes, 25 seconds
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College Football Playoff ranking debates with Danny Kanell

Danny Kanell joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson on Wednesday morning to offer the first reactions to the College Football Playoff selection committee's first set of rankings (2:00), starting with a debate about Alabama's profile to this point in the season (4:00). Then it's on to comparing the playoff path for Ohio State and Oklahoma (09:00), including a look ahead to Oklahoma State-Oklahoma this weekend (16:30). Plus, buying into JT Barrett (18:00), a preview of Virginia Tech-Miami (24:00) and Danny Kanell jumping on board the Khalil Tate train (28:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/201733 minutes, 9 seconds
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Gary Danielson on Alabama-LSU, Georgia, Auburn, more

Gary Danielson is back for his weekly check-in leading up to Saturday night's primetime SEC on CBS Game of the Week with LSU at Alabama. Before getting into the game, Gary looks back at Florida-Georgia and the recent developments with Jim McElwain out as the Gators coach (1:10), including some thoughts on where Florida looks next (5:00). Plus, when did this Georgia team get so good (8:20)? Then it's on to Tide-Tigers with the keys to the game (12:00) and the biggest question mark for LSU's offense (19:45). Finally, thoughts on Auburn (23:00) coming down the stretch of the regular season with an eye toward its games against Georgia and Alabama in Jordan-Hare Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/201730 minutes, 27 seconds
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McElwain out at Florida, Ohio State and Notre Dame shine in Week 9

This week's recap with Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson addresses the news of the moment first, with Florida making it official that Jim McElwain is out as the Gators head coach. Barton and Chip start with a look at what went wrong for McElwain at Florida (3:00) and where the Gators go next (8:00), including thoughts on UCF's Scott Frost and Mississippi State's Dan Mullen. Then it's on the field to talk Ohio State's comeback against Penn State (19:00), Michigan's offensive spark at QB (29:30), Notre Dame looking playoff-ready (38:00), where the confidence level is in ACC contenders Clemson (42:45) and Miami (45:30), whether Iowa State is a real Big 12 title threat (55:15) and what it will take for Arizona's Khalil Tate to become a factor in the Heisman Trophy race (1:06:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/20171 hour, 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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Week 9 locks: Notre Dame-NCSU, Georgia-Florida, OSU-PSU and more

Week 9 has us with one lock fight and 16 picks in total this week's college football picks competition between Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Games picked and broken down this week include Notre Dame-NC State (5:00), Missouri-UConn (11:20), Louisville-Wake Forest (16:30), Georgia-Florida (21:15), Penn State-Ohio State (26:00), Louisiana Tech-Rice (35:00), TCU-Iowa State (37:30), Kentucky-Tennessee (44:00), USF-Houston (51:00), Memphis-Tulane (54:00), Texas-Baylor (56:30) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
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Behind the scenes of PSU-OSU with 247Sports experts

Penn State's visit to Ohio State could end up being one of the most impactful games of the year, so Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson have tapped into the 247Sports stable of experts for an in-depth look at the matchup. After discussing Jim McElwain's odd week at Florida (3:00), Jimbo Fisher's challenge with Florida State (10:00) and the crazy ACC title race (17:00) the game breakdown takes center stage. Bucknuts' Dave Biddle is up first, discussing what has changed with Ohio State's offense since the Oklahoma loss (27:30), the matchup problems presented by Penn State (36:00), his game pick (39:00) and whether or not this OSU team is ready for a title run (43:00). After that it's Penn State talk with Sean Fitz of Lions247, with the keys to the Michigan win (46:30), the impact of offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead (51:00), misconceptions about Penn State's reliance on Saquon Barkley (54:00) and of course a game pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 29 seconds
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Who's peaked and where's rock bottom? Week 8 recap

As October winds down, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are reacting to Week 8 with a check on the trajectory of the weekend's big winners and losers. Has Penn State peaked, or will the Nittany Lions continue to surge (2:30)? Is this rock bottom for teams like Michigan (10:00) and Tennessee (13:15)? Should we believe that LSU can continue to play at a high level (18:45)? All that, plus Lane Kiffin's FAU team on fire (22:45), Notre Dame's tough stretch to a playoff (27:30) and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/20171 hour, 8 minutes, 30 seconds
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Come Get These Locks: Michigan-Penn State, UCF, Texas, more

Tom Fornelli is out but his locks are in as Chip and Barton break down 17 locks for the Week 8 slate. Games that get picks and/or breakdowns include: Penn State-Michigan (05:30), Oklahoma State-Texas (11:00), Miami-Syracuse (16:00), Mississippi State-Kentucky (19:30), UCF-Navy (23:45), USF-Tulane (28:30), Alabama-Tennessee (32:00), Georgia Tech-Wake Forest (35:30), Florida State-Louisville (38:00), Notre Dame-USC (45:00), Missouri-Idaho (53:00) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/20171 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
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Danielson: Who's going to challenge Alabama in the SEC?

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton and Chip for his weekly segment, discussing what went wrong for Auburn at LSU (1:00), why the future looks bright for LSU (06:45), what to make of Ole Miss (13:00) and the challenge tied to fan expectations of coaches in the SEC (15:30). Plus Gary gives his outlook for Tennessee-Alabama (20:30) and wonders if anyone in the SEC will be able to challenge the Tide, even with room for improvement on the field (28:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/201733 minutes, 23 seconds
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Kanell: Clemson still No. 2, Notre Dame a playoff dark horse

Danny Kanell joins Barton and Chip to defend his No. 2 ranking of Clemson after the Tigers' loss at Syracuse (1:30) and analyze the best teams in college football. This episodes includes a breakdown for Miami (6:30), TCU (9:00), Notre Dame as a playoff dark horse (10:45) and Danny's story of being recruited by Dino Babers when the Syracuse coach was an assistant at Purdue (14:30). Plus, reactions to Auburn's fall from SEC title contention (19:00), what Texas' final record might look like (25:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/201734 minutes, 39 seconds
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Dodd: Pac-12 in trouble for College Football Playoff

Dennis Dodd joins Barton and Chip for the Midseason Report, where everything we thought we knew about college football is "BS" (1:30), Pac-12 is in trouble for the College Football Playoff (2:30) and the trio shares their reworked playoff picks after seven weeks of action (5:00). Dennis weighs in on the show's favorite weekly topic, "Are we buying Ohio State?" (12:00) and breaks down the hot seat situation at Tennessee (26:00), Arkansas (28:00) and potential landing spots for Chip Kelly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/201739 minutes, 12 seconds
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Upset weekend claims Clemson, Washington, Auburn

Four top-10 teams lost in Week 7 but what teams (or conferences) lost the most ground in the College Football Playoff race. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson scan the country with notes from the biggest games. Topics include Clemson-Syracuse (2:15), Washington State-Cal (14:00), Washington-Arizona State (18:00) and what it means for the Pac-12 playoff hopes, Auburn-LSU (22:30), whether Kevin Sumlin has things in the right direction at Texas A&M (27:45), Miami (33:00), USC's playoff chances (37:45), Oklahoma-Texas (41:00) as the game of the week. Buying the fools gold at Ohio State (47:15)? What's wrong with Michigan (52:30), the state of Tennessee football with Butch Jones (56:45) and the exhausting fan experience of rooting for West Virginia (1:04:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 55 seconds
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Lock battle, Week 7: Auburn, Gators-Aggies, Big 12 traps

After a positive weekend of winning for the syndicate, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson are back with a card full of locks for Week 7. The games picked and broken down this week include Auburn-LSU (4:30), UCLA-Arizona (9:15), Miami-Georgia Tech (13:00), Florida-Texas A&M (19:00), NC State-Pitt (26:00), Louisville-Boston College (29:00), Temple-UConn (31:30), Florida State-Duke (36:15), Oklahoma-Texas (42:15), West Virginia-Texas Tech (47:00), TCU-Kansas State (50:45), Washington-Arizona State (55:00), Tennessee-South Carolina (57:00) and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/20171 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
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Auburn-LSU preview, Miami's next step, more

Gary Danielson and Danny Kanell are the guests of honor for Wednesday's show. First Gary shares some reactions to LSU's win against Florida (2:45), discusses how far Feleipe Franks can take the Gators offense (5:40), then it's looking ahead to Florida-Texas A&M (10:00), Tennessee's quarterback change (15:00) and a preview of Auburn-LSU (19:00). Danny Kanell asks if we can trust the Big 12 (32:00), the group talks about what's next for Miami after beating Florida State (35:00) and what to expect moving forward from Seminoles running back Cam Akers (39:45). Then it's to the Big Ten where we shouldn't believe the fools gold from Ohio State and Penn State (47:45) and after calling the game against Utah, Danny weighs in on Stanford's quarterback situation (56:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/20171 hour, 41 seconds
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Bounce back: Miami, Texas, LSU big winners in Week 6

Is "The U" or your favorite traditional power "back?" In honor of Miami snapping its losing streak against Florida State, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put some of the weekends' winners under the "are they back?" test. After discussing the fallout from devastating losses for Oklahoma (1:30) and Michigan (8:30), the "Back" test begins with Michigan State (17:30) and continues with Miami (21:30), Texas (27:00), LSU (35:30), TCU (42:00) and Arizona (47:15). Plus a closer look at the positive trends for Stanford (51:30), Auburn (54:30), Ohio State (59:30) and Washington (1:03:10). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/20171 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
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Lock Fight! Michigan-Michigan State, FSU-Miami, Florida-LSU

We've got lock fights and lock unity as Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson unveil the most active card yet in the season-long locks competition. Breakdowns and picks for Florida State-Miami (2:30), Penn State-Northwestern (10:15), Auburn-Ole Miss (16:30), Florida-LSU (20:30), Michigan-Michigan State (26:30), Missouri-Kentucky (34:15), Boise State-BYU (36:30), TCU-West Virginia (38:15), Tulane-Tulsa (40:45) and UCF-Cincinnati (44:45) all included in our collective locks, plus a closer look at Washington State-Oregon (50:00), Stanford-Utah (52:30), Alabama-Texas A&M (59:00), Notre Dame-UNC (1:01:45) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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Florida-LSU with Danielson, Miami-FSU with Danny Kanell

It's a double dose of quarterbacks on Wednesday's edition of the show. First SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson weighs in on how Georgia might handle the quarterback position now that Jacob Eason is getting healthy (2:00), Butch Jones (7:30), where LSU isn't as strong as they used to be (11:30), what happened to the Tigers against Troy and what to expect from Florida-LSU (15:00). Plus, Texas A&M flying below the radar (21:00) and a look at what's ahead for Auburn and Alabama (27:00). Then Danny Kanell joins to preview Miami-Florida State (35:00), discusses the mindset of coaches and quarterbacks during a midseason battle (40:00) and quarterback transfers (45:00). Then Barton and Chip bring it home with some football that's been flying below the radar in a week full of drama (49:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 30 seconds
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Week 5 recap: Updated playoff predictions, trouble at UT and LSU

Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons cover the biggest talking points from across the country after Week 5 action in college football. Topics include: Alabama and Clemson as the top tier of college football (3:00), updated College Football Playoff predictions (7:00), what we learned from USC's loss to Washington State (11:45), Washington starting heat up (17:45), what the immediate future looks like for Butch Jones (20:00), Georgia's elite defense (26:00), what's wrong with LSU (30:00), the outlook for Miami and Notre Dame (38:00), grading Florida State after its first win (45:00), Oklahoma State escapes Lubbock (51:30) and wholehearted appreciation for Saquon Barkley (56:00) as the best college football player on the planet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/1/20171 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
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Week 5 Picks: Clemson-VT, Bama-Ole Miss, Georgia-Tennessee

Barton, Tom and Chip are here with trends and picks to fade or follow, with 10 combined locks and against-the-spread picks for all the most interesting games on the Week 5 schedule. Tune in for breakdowns of Alabama-Ole Miss (8:50), Clemson-Virginia Tech (14:15), Auburn-Mississippi State (21:00), Oklahoma State-Texas Tech (26:15), Houston-Temple (30:30), Oregon-Cal (32:30), Kansas State-Baylor (36:45), NC State-Syracuse (39:15), Georgia-Tennessee (45:15) and as a bonus, Friday night's action with Miami-Duke (47:00) and USC-Washington State (49:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 16 seconds
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Kanell on Florida State's struggles, Georgia, Auburn and more

CBS Sports college football analyst Danny Kanell makes his podcast debut. Danny joins Barton and Chip to discuss where Georgia stands among the top teams in the nation (2:30), Florida State's struggles and the challenge moving forward (5:00), the keys to victory in Clemson-Virginia Tech (11:30) and the ceiling for Auburn and teams to watch in the SEC West (14:00). Plus, where USC stands as a title contender (17:00) and how Danny sees the Big 12 playing out (21:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/201729 minutes, 21 seconds
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Danielson talks Georgia, Dodd on CFB impact of FBI investigation

Gary Danielson details what went wrong for Vanderbilt (4:00), how the changes in Alabama's offense left him "delightfully surprised" (5:00), Florida's decision to start Luke Del Rio at quarterback (13:00), reasons why Tennessee is struggling on offense (15:00) and how Kirby Smart is applying Alabama lessons at Georgia (18:00). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to discuss the FBI's investigation into college basketball and how it could impact the world of college football recruiting (30:30), how streaming services could play a role in the next round of conference realignment (42:30), the hot seats in the SEC (47:30) and whether it's a good move for Scott Frost to jump to Nebraska if the job is open this year (49:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/201754 minutes, 50 seconds
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Panic Meter: Florida State, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, more

After seeing some top teams lose in Week 4 and others escape defeat with close wins, it's time to check the panic meter for some of college football's top teams. There's bound to be some reaction to the performances from Oklahoma State (03:45), Florida State (13:00), Oklahoma (21:30), USC (33:45) and Michigan (38:00) while there's no concern for Clemson (19:00) and Penn State (27:30) after close wins. Plus, taking a look at Florida (45:00), LSU (47:30), Auburn (50:30), Georgia (53:00), Ohio State (58:00), Texas A&M (1:00:00), Alabama (1:09:45) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/20171 hour, 16 minutes, 12 seconds
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Week 4 Picks, Locks: OSU-TCU, A&M-Arkansas, more

Your favorite college football picks show returns with a look at the Week 4 lines with locks and game breakdowns for the biggest contests. This week we've got on our eye on Oklahoma State-TCU (6:45), USC-Cal (10:00), Georgia-Mississippi State (11:30), Texas A&M-Arkansas (18:00). Auburn-Missouri (21:15), Alabama-Vanderbilt (23:00), LSU-Syracuse (27:00), Florida-Kentucky (32:00), Florida State-NC State (34:15), Stanford-UCLA (37:00), Oregon-Arizona State (46:00), Michigan-Purdue (51:45), Penn State-Iowa (54:00) and more as Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson try to catch Barton Simmons in the season standings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/201759 minutes, 22 seconds
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Gary Danielson on Alabama-Vanderbilt, talking Georgia with Rusty Mansell

Gary Danielson joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons in advance of Saturday's SEC on CBS Game of the Week in Nashville with Alabama and Vanderbilt. We start looking back at Tennessee-Florida (1:00), Gary discusses what to expect from the Gators and Vols moving forward SEC East (3:00) and Butch Jones' frustrations with the development of his program (8:30). Then it's looking forward to Saturday's game, where Gary explains why Alabama is always playing Alabama (12:00), what to watching from the Tide in this matchup (18:00), Vanderbilt's formula for success (20:45) and surprises from the first three weeks from around the country (24:00). Then Rusty Mansell from Dawgs247 joins the show to talk Georgia. He breaks down what has made the Georgia defense so strong this season (31:00), Jake Fromm's play at quarterback and Georgia's offensive identity (34:00), what to expect from Mississippi State (and former UGA) defensive coordinator Todd Grantham (37:00), Georgia's play along the offensive line (40:00), and his official preview and pick for Saturday night's game against Mississippi State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/201756 minutes, 56 seconds
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Who's No. 1? 'Real or fake' surprise teams, angriest fans

Our Week 3 recap starts with a debate of who is the best team in CFB (3:30), with Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma all having a case to be No. 1. Then it's diving into the biggest results with Texas-USC (9:00), Mississippi State-LSU (20:45), Kentucky-South Carolina (30:40) and Florida-Tennessee (32:45) all getting attention with an ongoing theme of frustrated/angry fan bases -- to which we add Nebraska (41:30) and Auburn (47:00). After some love for Oklahoma State (51:50) comes "Real of Fake," seeing if we can toss some cold water on the surprising starts for Purdue (55:15), Vanderbilt (1:02:30), Oregon (1:05:45), Cal (1:07:15), Wake Forest (1:09:30). Duke (1:13:30) and Kentucky (1:14:30). Plus, what's wrong with Stanford (1:17:15)? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/20171 hour, 22 minutes, 37 seconds
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Picks: Gators-Vols, Tigers-Cards, USC-Texas, LSU-MSU, more

The season-long picks competition between Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli enters Week 3 with another batch of locks. And remember, while our results have been mixed if you've followed every pick you're up on the season. Clemson-Louisville (7:00), South Carolina-Kentucky (13:45), LSU-Mississippi State (18:15), Missouri-Purdue (23:00), Florida-Tennessee (26:30), USC-Texas (37:30), Wisconsin-BYU (46:00). Oregon-Wyoming (47:30), TCU-SMU (52:00), Oklahoma State-Pitt (54:00), Stanford-San Diego State (59:00) and more all get attention in this edition of our weekly picks show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ohio State's QB issues, Bob Stoops as a trend-setter, Florida-Tennessee preview

The Doddfather, CBS Sports college football columnist Dennis Dodd, returns to the show. He spent some time with Bob Stoops prior to the contest and was in Columbus for Oklahoma's win against Ohio State. Dennis breaks down Ohio State fans' reaction to J.T. Barrett's struggles (1:00), whether more coaches could follow Bob Stoops' retirement plan (8:45), the Pac-12 (16:00), Clemson-Louisville (19:30) and the hot seat coaches to watch (25:00). Then, Thomas Goldkamp of 247Sports returns to the show to preview Florida-Tennessee (31:00), including the logistics of holding the game after Hurricane Irma (32:00), expectations from Florida's offense (35:30) and what's at stake for the Gators in this game (43:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/201756 minutes, 26 seconds
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Week 2 Awards: Grumpiest coach, rising stars, most impactful win

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break judge each other hot takes from Week 2 and hand out some awards from a busy weekend of college football. Oklahoma-Ohio State (3:00), USC-Stanford (21:45), Georgia-Notre Dame (29:30), Clemson-Auburn (44:00), Brian Kelly, James Franklin, Oregon, Kevin Sumlin, Michigan and more all get put under the microscope in this jam-packed review of the weekend action. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/20171 hour, 18 minutes, 41 seconds
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Picks: Clemson-Auburn, USC-Stanford, OSU-OU and more

The picks competition continues in Week 2 with Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli going head-to-head with their locks of the week. Tune in for game breakdowns and picks from USC-Stanford (8:00), Ohio State-Oklahoma (12:30), Wake Forest-Boston College (19:30), Clemson-Auburn (23:00), Georgia-Notre Dame (28:00), Arizona State-San Diego State (33:00), Indiana-Virginia (35:00), TCU-Arkansas (38:30), Northwestern-Duke (43:00), Utah-BYU (48:30) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/20171 hour, 9 minutes, 55 seconds
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Insiders: USC, Auburn and Las Vegas odds movement

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson go in-depth with three insiders in today's show, with a specific focus on two teams in the spotlight for Week 2 and the oddsmaker's points of view for the week's biggest matchup. Scout's Ryan Abraham talks USC (4:15) and preview the Stanford game (12:00), 247Sports' Brandon Marcello joins to grade new quarterback Jarrett Stidham (27:00) and preview the Clemson game (34:00). Then Micah Roberts, former Las Vegas Sports Book Director and Sportsline Insider, shares some of the oddsmaker's reactions to Week 1 (46:00) results and the early movement on Week 2 lines (53:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
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Week 1 Takes: Too hot or just right? (Alabama, UCLA, FSU, Clemson, more)

There's a ton to digest after finally getting the first weekend of action out of the way, so Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are bringing their knee-jerk reactions to be judged. There's new high expectations for South Carolina (03:00), a huge reason to worry about Texas A&M (07:00) and yet pumping the breaks for UCLA (12:00). Clemson (14:00) looks like an ACC favorite while Florida State (18:30) has to deal with a loss at quarterback. Is USC still looking title-worthy (23:00)? What about Michigan (38:00) and Alabama (43:30). Florida (49:45) and Virginia Tech (53:00) also get new assessments after Week 1's action in this packed recap show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/20171 hour, 2 minutes, 35 seconds
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Neuheisel: Alabama's offense looks the same, more Week 1 takeaways

CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Barton and Chip for a special Sunday morning edition of the show to discuss what we saw from Alabama, on offense in particular, in its win against Florida State (6:00), the challenge Texas faces in the Big 12 this season (11:00), what we learned about Ohio State and Indiana on Thursday (14:00) and Michigan-Florida on Saturday (17:00). Plus, Coach Neuheisel's thoughts on USC and the Pac-12 (22:00) and hat tip to Mike London and Howard for the historic upset of UNLV on Saturday night (27:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/201729 minutes, 40 seconds
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Picks for Alabama-FSU, Michigan-Florida, LSU-BYU and more

Locks only. Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli kick off their season-long competition of picking locks in college football, breaking down the most interesting games and betting lines for Week 1. Games discussed include Alabama-Florida State (4:00), FAU-Navy (9:00), UNC-Cal (12:30), Michigan-Florida (16:00), Georgia-App State (24:45), UCLA-Texas A&M (28:30), Northwestern-Nevada (37:00), Virginia Tech-West Virginia (40:00), LSU-BYU (44:30), Tennessee-Georgia Tech (48:30) and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 37 seconds
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Predicting Ole Miss Penalties with Dennis Dodd, Thursday Night Picks

The Doddfather makes his return to the show to preview a big first week in college football, including his expectations heading into his trip to Atlanta to see Alabama and Florida State (21:30), why chalk wins championships in college football (28:00), what kind of penalties Ole Miss could face from the NCAA (34:00) and his bold predictions for the 2017 season (51:00). Plus, Chip and Barton open the show with previews and against-the-spread picks for the biggest Thursday and Friday night games (2:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/20171 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
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Stanford, USF takeaways, Final Playoff and Heisman Trophy picks

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap what we learned from Week Zero action in performances from Stanford (4:00), USF (12:00) and others. This is also the last chance to get in expert picks for the 2017 season, so Barton and Chip talk playoff picks (24:00), playoff sleepers (30:00), and championship picks (36:00). Plus, why LSU is overrated (44:30), USC is getting too much credit (49:30) and our Heisman Trophy picks (52:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 20 seconds
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247Sports Game Breakdown: Alabama vs. Florida State

Games have arrived! Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons dive into some expectations for the first games of the season (5:30) before going in-depth on previewing the greatest opener of all time: Alabama and Florida State in Atlanta. First, 247Sports' Brendan Sonnone discusses the Seminoles' offensive line (12:00), potential breakout players (19:00) and the expectations for star safety Derwin James (25:00). Then, Travis Reier of BamaOnline discusses one of the most talented Alabama offenses we've seen under Nick Saban (36:00), Jalen Hurts' development under a new offensive coordinator (44:00) and some bold predictions for the game (53:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/25/20171 hour, 1 minute, 51 seconds
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247Sports Game Breakdown: Michigan vs. Florida

Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons are joined by Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 and Thomas Goldkamp of GatorBait to preview the Michigan-Florida opener in the Cowboys Kickoff Classic. Michigan is up first, with a focus on the positions of concern (13:00), the young stars that will surprise outsiders in 2017 (25:00) and expectations for 2017 (30:00). Then Goldkamp talks the Gators, from the surprising quarterback battle (39:00), the loss of Antonio Callaway (45:00), the youth movement (48:00) and game predictions for the opener. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/201757 minutes, 26 seconds
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Mock trades for Alabama, FSU, LSU, Clemson, OSU; AP Poll reactions

Camp is winding down, and starting quarterbacks have been named at Clemson (8:00) and Utah (13:00), but Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson want to take some time from depth chart battles to shake up some depth charts and ask "What if there were trades in college football?" Potential trades involving Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU and more are proposed and graded (21:00) in this exercise which considers depth and impact on the 2017 season. Plus, reactions to the release of the preseason AP Top 25 (49:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/22/201758 minutes, 53 seconds
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Talking Texas with Jeff Howe, All-America team debates

Jeff Howe of Horns247 joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons to talk all things Texas football, from those fancy new lockers (7:30), fan expectations (11:00), depth issues and the quarterback battle (17:00) and under the radar players to watch (27:30). Plus, Chip and Barton break down some of the debates around the CBS Sports All-America team (37:00) and the pros/cons of the new early signing period in recruiting (48:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/201757 minutes, 13 seconds
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Attrition Edition: Suspensions at Florida, injuries at Wisconsin, Texas

The loss of Antonio Callaway and more than a handful of Florida players for the Michigan game leads a breakdown of the latest injuries (3:20), suspensions and transfers that change the outlook of the first week of the season (5:25). Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons talk Florida, Wisconsin (19:41), South Carolina, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Texas (33:12) and more during this review of the latest depth chart shake-up To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/201745 minutes, 40 seconds
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QB Battles, Title Favorites vs. The Field

The first weekend of scrimmages has provided plenty of information to digest as we inch closer to the launch of the 2017 season. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons check in on the biggest quarterback battles and discuss national title odds for Alabama and Ohio State against the field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/201739 minutes, 18 seconds
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Dark horse talk with Tom Fornelli, imagining Coach Johnny Manziel

It seems that a consensus has been established for the top dozen teams in the country, but every year there is a team that emerges from further down the preseason polls to make noise in November. Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons to chat dark horses in 2017, including Northwestern (14:00), Texas (21:00), Tennessee (26:45), Oregon (41:30), NC State (47:45) and many more. Plus, Barton and Chip pick potential landing spots for Johnny Manziel the college football coach (54:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/20171 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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Appreciating Josh Rosen's honesty, Shea Dixon checks in from LSU

Josh Rosen spoke some truth and people got mad. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons bring some context to Rosen's comments on the balance of football and academics (9:30) and some recent griping from former Alabama quarterbacks about the way Nick Saban handled the competition in 2016 (23:30). Shea Dixon, of 247Sports, checks in from LSU's fall camp with a look at the Tigers (29:30) and the impact of Jordan Brand is discussed in the Question of the Day (1:04:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/20171 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
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Best QB rooms in the country and OSU's spot in the positional group rankings

Greg Schiano made headlines saying Ohio State's defensive line is the most talented he's ever coached, including his time in the NFL. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons are diving into position group comparisons this week, evaluating the top QB rooms across the country (12:00) and ranking our top five position groups in all of college football (43:00). Also, players that are generating buzz in camp (02:00) and the CFB teams we'd want to get Hard Knocks-style access to in fall camp (53:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
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Top247 Player Rankings, debating our CBS130 ballots

247Sports has released its definitive college football player ranking, the Top247, for 2017. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons react to the list (3:00) with debates on supremacy among quarterbacks (9:00) and what the list reveals about some teams flying below the radar (17:00). Barton and Chip also compare notes from their preseason top-50 team rankings in advance of the CBS Sports 130 release (30:00). Plus, talking Ole Miss hindsight in the award-winning Question of the Day segment (52:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/20171 hour, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
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Suspension season and fall camp updates, Dennis Dodd talks Ole Miss and LSU

This is the time of year when no one wants to see their team in the headlines. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons discuss the latest off-field incidents around the SEC and how they might affect Week 1. Dennis Dodd joins the show to talk staff sizes (16:00), LSU closing the media out of fall camp (19:00) and the realistic candidates for Ole Miss (27:00). Plus, the debut of the award-winning closing segment, "Question of the Day" (40:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/201747 minutes, 55 seconds
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Burning questions across CFB, Tennessee talk with Wes Rucker

Monday's episode is all about the unknowns, taking a look at some of our biggest questions for fall camp and a focus on Tennessee, a team that lost a handful of its stars from the last two seasons to graduation and the NFL. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons open the show with questions for Clemson (2:00), LSU (10:00), Michigan (16:30), Wisconsin (22:50) before GoVols247 insider Wes Rucker joins the show to chat Tennessee in 2017. Wes weighs in on the quarterback battle (33:30), the team's program depth (37:00), where Butch Jones stands (45:00), and more expectations for 2017. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/31/201759 minutes, 10 seconds
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Win totals: USC, Washington and the dark horse to watch in the Pac-12

The conference preview and win total predictions wrap up with a trip out west to the Pac-12, where USC is back (3:00), Washington looks to return to the playoff (15:15), Stanford is a team to watch (22:50) and Colorado needs to reload after winning the Pac-12 South (30:30). Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons answer those questions and make win totals predictions for the entire Pac-12, so tune in for Oregon (34:00), UCLA (43:00) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/20171 hour, 16 minutes, 20 seconds
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Previewing the Big Ten East, the best division in CFB

Is the Big Ten the best conference in college football? With Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan leading the way, Barton Simmons argues the East is the best division in the country. Barton and Chip Patterson debate conference supremacy questions (5:00), talk the best coaches in the country (10:00) and then pick the win totals for Ohio State (13:00), Penn State (19:15), Michigan (26:00), Indiana (34:30), Michigan State (39:30), Maryland (47:00) and Rutgers (51:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/201759 minutes, 55 seconds
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Hugh Freeze out at Ole Miss, recruiting trail updates and Big Ten West win totals

It's a packed Monday show on the 247Sports College Football Podcast, leading with reaction to Hugh Freeze's resignation at Ole Miss. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons dissect how things came undone for the Rebels and where they might look next for his replacement. Also, a big recruiting win for Florida over the weekend and over/under picks for the Big Ten West win totals. 01:00 -- Ole Miss explains Hugh Freeze's resignation 04:21 -- Houston Nutt's role in the story 11:30 -- What's next for Ole Miss 14:45 -- Coaching rumors! What's a realistic option for the Rebels 21:30 -- Florida's big recruiting weekend 25:50 -- The history of Florida's Friday Night Lights, and other on-campus events 29:00 -- Is Wisconsin a playoff dark horse? 34:00 -- Northwestern can go as far as Clayton Thorson can throw 38:00 -- Minnesota's P.J. Fleck is more than catchphrases 40:55 -- Good defense, ugly wins ahead for Iowa 43:45 -- Expecting a step back for Nebraska 46:33 -- Big name doesn't mean big wins for Lovie Smith at Illinois 50:00 -- It'll take time, but we're buying Jeff Brohm long term To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/24/201753 minutes, 5 seconds
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Tim Tebow talks Dan Mullen and SEC QBs, our early Heisman preview

The first guest of the 247Sports College Football Podcast is none other than former Heisman Trophy winner and national champion Tim Tebow. Tim joins us after a minor league baseball game to talk Dan Mullen, the SEC in 2017 and why community service matters in the lives of college football players. After that, Chip and Barton take a way-too-early look at the Heisman picture with thoughts on the favorites and a few sleepers. 02:15 -- The biggest CFB stars since Tebow 03:56 -- Best Tebow moments at Florida 05:25 -- Why has Florida struggled at QB since 2009? 08:15 -- Tim Tebow joins the show 09:45 -- Tebow's team to watch in the SEC 10:33 -- Underlying tension between Barton and Tebow 11:10 -- What makes Dan Mullen a good QB coach 12:50 -- In Nick Fitzgerald an NFL quarterback? 14:15 -- How Florida's offense will look in 2017 16:33 -- State of the QBs in the SEC 18:23 -- The importance of community service for CFB players 20:55 -- Difference between baseball and football locker rooms 21:50 -- What coaches say about Nick Fitzgerald 23:33 -- People take Jalen Hurts for granted, more SEC QBs talk 27:30 -- Early Heisman picture 30:37 -- Why can't we buy into Josh Rosen? 32:30 -- Heisman sleeper picks To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/201735 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Tom Herman-Lincoln Riley future is here, Big 12 win totals

A new page has turned in the Big 12 with head coaching changes at both Texas and Oklahoma. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons project the future for both Tom Herman and Lincoln Riley, discuss whether the Big 12 title game will help the league and pick win totals for 2017 for all ten teams in the league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds
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Conference bragging season is here, ACC win totals for 2017

With media days in full swing, the ACC is bragging about its spot as one of the top leagues in the land. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson start their 2017 ACC preview with a discussion of those rankings, and pick the win totals for all 14 teams in the league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/17/20171 hour, 10 minutes, 22 seconds
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Who will win the SEC East, and can they beat the West?

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick the SEC East win totals for the 2017 season, making some predictions on teams that will take a step forward, a sleeper or two and of course their thoughts whether the eventual SEC East champion will be able to win the league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/201745 minutes, 15 seconds
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The QB prospect you need to know, SEC West Win Totals

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the 247Sports College Football Podcast with a report from The Opening, where Barton saw some of the top high school football players in the country. What to know about the top quarterback in the country, plus picking the win totals in the SEC West. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/201748 minutes, 34 seconds