The Cover 3 crew talks coach rankings, college football video game, conference realignment and more. First, in the wake of this week's coach rankings a listener wondered where Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh and Jimbo Fisher would have ranked if they were still in college football (1:30). Then, some on-site insight from the ACC spring meetings (12:10), the reveal of the EA Sports College Football 25 cover (22:00) and a landing spot for former Colorado DB and 5-star prospect Cormani McClain (25:00). Then the Big Ol' Bag of Mail asks for some of the new conference "rivalries" after this summer's realignment (28:17), how Sherrone Moore's interim coach success impacted his coach ranking (34:00) and some of the best JAG+ quarterbacks of all time (41:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Lincoln Riley, Dabo Swinney, coach rankings list and more. First, updates and takeaways from the ACC's spring meetings (2:00) and the NCAA's proposed lawsuit settlement that could usher in a new era of revenue sharing with players (14:45). Then it's on to the reveal of the top 25 from the 2024 CBS Sports Rankings, starting with a breakdown of Ryan Day's spot at No. 2 and the rest of the top 10 (19:00). Plus, the many ways to look at Lincoln Riley's ranking after a disappointing 2022 season at USC (28:08), the right placement for Lane Kiffin within the top 25 (35:30) and the biggest takeaways from the back half of the rankings (42:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew discusses the coach rankings, EA Sports' video game tease and more. First, breaking down the EA Sports tease of College Football 25 with a look at the players selected for the early promotional cover art (2:00), Missouri State being the latest program to jump from FCS to FBS as it plans for a move in 2025 to Conference USA (8:50) and more quarterback shuffling in the portal (13:40). Then it's on to the first step of the 2024 CBS Sports Coach Rankings: our ballots. The conversation starts with a reveal of everyone's top 10 (22:00) followed by a discussion of the toughest coaches to rank (31:29) and what the bottom of the ballot looks like after all 68 power conference coaches are slated against each other (49:11). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, best national champions, coach beef and more. First, an interactive edition of the show gets started with a question from the tailgate on what coach beefs best line up with the current rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake (2:45). Then, where Notre Dame sits among the top teams in the country heading into 2024 (9:26), who would win a 12-team playoff between the last 12 national champions (20:15) and what exactly constitutes a transfer portal addition being a "hit" (29:30). Plus, how many losses it takes for top teams to fall out of the top 10 in power ratings (40:25), the importance of interior defensive line play in winning a national championship (48:20) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks LSU, Brian Kelly, recruiting, Deion Sanders, Matt Rhule and more. First, news of 28-year old former MLB player Monte Harrison joining Arkansas as a walk-on wide receiver brings back memories of other former baseball players in CFB (1:50) and the crew weighs in on the debate around whether football and basketball stars could play each other's sport at a high level (10:00). Then highlighting comments from Brian Kelly as he claims LSU is "not in the market of buying players" after missing out on some transfer portal targets (18:40) before diving in on a recap of Year 1 for last year's new hires. First up is the Big Ten which featured four changes and a surprise showing from Northwestern (30:15) then where Hugh Freeze has Auburn in the development cycle in the SEC (40:50). Plus, Jeff Brohm's opportunistic 10-win campaign leads the ACC (46:15), Deion Sanders and Colorado gets the spotlight in a review from the Big 12 (54:00) and a rundown of the most impressive or surprising Year 1 campaigns from the Group of Five (1:00:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, bowl season, Kirby Smart, Oklahoma, LSU and more. First, with the bowl season eyeing potential expansion, what role will the bowls play in college football's future postseason with an expanded College Football Playoff (3:30)? Plus, quarterback takeaways from Washington's spring game (10:45) and Kirby Smart becoming the first $13M coach (14:00). Then it's on to the transfer portal spring window recap, starting with the defensive tackle market (19:23), programs that failed to address needs (24:20) and how roster retention was one of the biggest storylines of the window (28:20). Finally, why a drama-free portal window is bad for podcasts but great for college football (34:50) and what the data tells us about the relationship between power conferences and the Group of Five in the portal (42:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman are joined by Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli from the Cover 3 podcast to make 32 selections in our way-too-early 2025 NFL Mock Draft. 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, 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

The Cover 3 crew talks revenue sharing, quotable coaches, wide receivers and more. First, getting started with a listener question on notable instant-impact coordinator hires (2:00) and then trying to figure out what will happen next as the NCAA is discussing a possible settlement in a lawsuit that could change how players are compensated (8:00). After that it's on to late transfer portal buzz (20:00), how transfers impact the blue chip ratio (35:16), the top wide receivers from the 2024 NFL Draft class (41:25), a rundown of some of the most quotable moments in college football (46:34) and much more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck, Ohio State and more. First, after getting started with the latest Bo Nix beard update and Mike Norvell's golf tournament win with Urban Meyer (6:24) the NFL Draft conversation gets going with Ryan Wilson's first official mock draft of the 2025 cycle (12:30). Then after hitting the top 10 in general it's a more specific look at Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck and the rest of the quarterbacks (15:50) followed by players who Ryan is higher or lower on than the rest of the way-too-early mock drafts (35:49) and potential sleepers who could rise up the big boards with their play in college football this fall. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Bo Nix, beards, NFL Draft, Dylan Raiola, Nebraska and more. First, addressing Danny's Bo Nix bet after the Oregon quarterback was taken No. 12 overall by the Broncos (2:00) before diving into the transfer portal buzz around Miami, Kansas State and Colorado (10:30). Then, what to make of Dylan Raiola's impressive debut in Nebraska's spring game and other spring game notes (26:00) before rolling through our biggest takeaways from the NFL Draft (40:20). Thoughts include what to make of the college count, the conference count and whether we will see any offensive drop-off in college football in 2024 after so many high-end offensive players were taken in the early rounds of the draft. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. Draft Day is finally here! Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman react to everything that happened on Thursday night in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. (1:30) QB Grades (16:00) Falcons (19:00) Vikings (20:00) Bears (23:30) Giants (25:00) Defense (30:00) Ricky Pearsall (31:30) Chiefs/Bills trade (33:30) Offensive line (37:00) Day 2 lookahead 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, 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

The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, transfer portal, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, more. First, a question from the audience on the 2024 NFL Draft prospect who has improved their stock the most in the last year (2:00) and then a run through the biggest transfer portal headlines with a look at Auburn's wide receiver addition, Georgia keeping a defensive lineman and Jaden Rashada's commitment (7:50). Then our Cover 3 NFL Draft preview begins with a review of the quarterbacks and how their ranking has changed in recent months (26:00) before pivoting to a big-picture view of the top prospects with Tom Fornelli's top 50 Big Board (39:00) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Reggie Bush, Dylan Edwards, Oregon, Arizona State and more. First, addressing the breaking news of the morning with the Heisman Trophy trust reinstating Reggie Bush (1:30), with a look at how this benefits the award and the sport as a whole moving forward. Then, whether a Group of Five playoff would benefit those programs outside of the power confernces (10:45) and the latest transfer portal buzz (22:50) including two Big Ten QBs and Colorado RB Dylan Edwards hitting the portal while stars at UCLA and UNC will remain home with their current teams. Plus, a lookahead to the weekend spring game action with storylines for Oregon, Nebraska and Colorado (44:50). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, Texas, Michigan, Lincoln Riley, transfer portal and more. First, the latest from the transfer portal including the ins and outs at Colorado and a key UCLA DL hitting the open market (2:00), plus what to expect from the recently approved rule changes that include a two-minute warning and in-game helmet communications (16:18). After that it's on to spring game takeaways from the weekend, starting with Arch Manning's performance in a competitive Orange-White game (24:50) and how to evaluate Michigan's quarterback battle after a day that was mostly led by the defense (30:15). Plus, the two ways to read the quarterback struggles at USC (38:30), Mike Norvell's latest transfer portal haul on display at Florida State (41:45), a deep quarterback room behind Riley Leonard at Notre Dame (46:30) and much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Lincoln Riley, Michigan, Texas, Arch Manning, Florida State and more. First, getting started with live mailbag questions that include why the narrative has changed around Lincoln Riley as one of the sport's best head coaches (2:00) and what exactly makes a "good" spring game (7:17). Then it's on to the spring game lookahead, starting with storylines to track for Michigan (18:00), USC (27:20) and the rest of the Big Ten schools in action this weekend. Then it's on to Texas (31:09), Texas A&M and Oklahoma (37:15), Florida State (43:00), Notre Dame (47:51) and others before one last listener question on the NFL coaches that would be the best fit for college football (56:22). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Colorado, Deion Sanders, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, what to know about Michigan settling the first of its two NCAA cases (2:30) and an impromptu draft of the coaches competing in the 2024 Peach Bowl Challenge golf tournament (13:50). Then it's on to the latest from the transfer portal with the big headlines from the first 24 hours, including the outlook for Colorado (24:50) and more specifically former five-star cornerback Cormani McClain (32:00). Plus, a defensive tackle from the MAC that's getting lots of power conference interest (40:30), a rundown of some of the quarterbacks who have entered the portal (52:00) and big-picture storylines to track through the next two weeks. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

There are less than 24 hours left before the transfer portal opens again! The guys open the show by reviewing the big transfer portal needs and then making spring game observations. (01:16) - Transfer Portal Open April 16-30 (04:14) - Portal Needs (18:32) - Ohio State Spring Game Takeaways (24:56) - Penn State Spring Game Takeaways (28:08) - Georgia Spring Game Observations (32:35) - Alabama Spring Game observations (39:33) - Florida Spring Game Takeaways (44:37) - LSU Spring Game Takes (46:51) - Miami Spring Games takeaways (51:27) - Ole Miss Spring Game....was disappointing. (55:04)- Random Spring Game Observations Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks 2024 Heisman dark horses, controversial on-field moments and more. First, tackling a live question looking for the top non-quarterbacks in the 2024 Heisman Trophy picture (2:30) before hitting transfer portal buzz that includes Bear Alexander sticking with USC despite previous reports (9:30). Then after a brief word on the impact of OJ Simpson (19:10) the Big Ol' Bag of Mail leads off with a rundown through some of the most controversial on-field moments in college football history (28:22). Plus, where Bo Nix might land in the 2024 NFL Draft (41:51) and in honor of The Masters the active coaches that would be great for a round of golf (49:27). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, spring games, position battles, lawsuits and more. First, though the transfer portal does not officially open until April 15 the buzz has already started with notable exits at USC and Oregon, among others (6:40). Then after some brief takeaways on the latest ruling in the legal battle between Florida State and the ACC (20:00) the attention turns to this Saturday's spring games, with notes on what to watch at Georgia (29:30), Ohio State (37:15), Alabama (43:00), Penn State (52:30), Tennessee (56:20) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The latest spring game takeaways from Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify 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

The Cover 3 crew talks super league, Oklahoma, Texas, Clemson, NC State and more. First, with the report dropping Thursday about a working group that's proposing a super league model for college football the crew starts with an analysis of the proposal and thoughts on its viability (1:30). Then, looking ahead to spring games at Clemson, Auburn and NC State (23:00), the best spot to spend a full Friday-Saturday-Sunday football weekend (32:15) and the non-Saban retired coach who you would hire to run a program right now (35:10). Plus, comparing how Oklahoma and Texas have handled their quarterback rooms this offseason (42:29) and the most/least patient fan bases when it comes to firing a coach (49:53). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Warren Sapp, Deion Sanders and teams poised for a turnaround season. First, what Warren Sapp can bring to Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado as a graduate assistant (2:00) and some spring camp buzz on the offense at Ohio State and an emerging pass rusher at Texas (12:00). Then it's on to the 2024 edition of Turnaround Teams, picking out teams that could see big improvement in their win total this upcoming season. The conversation starts with Nebraska (20:55), Indiana (27:40) and Michigan State (32:37) in the Big Ten, before pivoting to the rest of the country with a spotlight on Texas A&M (40:50), Utah (48:29), Iowa State (51:35), Colorado (57:16) and Miami (1:03:50). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks hip drop ban, tailgating, NFL Draft, playoff and more. First, after a brief recap of Danny's weekend rooting on nephew Ben Middlebrooks and the NC State men's basketball team a discussion on the NCAA choosing not to follow the NFL's lead with a hip drop tackle ban (12:00). Then, thoughts on the UFL and spring football in general (21:00) and constructing the perfect college football gameday experience picking the game, stadium, kickoff time, tailgating setup, seats and more (30:41). Finally, guessing how many Michigan players Jim Harbaugh might select for the Chargers in the 2024 NFL Draft (48:18) and what happens first: a Group of Five team wins in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff OR a non-SEC or Big Ten team wins it all (56:12)? 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, UNC, FSU, player props and more. First, continuing the conversation on notable quarterback battles with a look at the SEC (4:00), where Jalen Milroe is the starter at Alabama but has some intriguing competition, Auburn must decide if Payton Thorne is the answer and Arkansas has a battle to replace KJ Jefferson. Then it's on to the ACC (19:15), focusing on North Carolina's efforts to replace Drake Maye, whether DJ Uiagalalei has any competition at Florida State and more. Plus, thoughts on the NCAA's efforts to ban player props from the betting markets (33:00), potential consequences from moving up the Early Signing Period (43:15) and how topics like collective bargaining and player unions are much more complicated when we discuss a future that involves college football players as employees (48:00). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks rule changes, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Nebraska and more. First, with the news that the NFL is adopting XFL-inspired changes to the kickoff rules, a discussion on whether those same changes could have a positive effect on the college game (2:00). Plus, Michigan suffers a serious setback with a key injury in spring practice (19:10) and the future for Oregon State and Washington State football after settling with the rest of the former Pac-12 members (26:40). Then, a look at the QB battles during spring practice in the Big Ten, with a specific focus on both Michigan and Ohio State (37:30) as well as Washington (48:42), Nebraska (52:30) 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

The Cover 3 crew makes their CBSSN debut to discuss the state of College Football.  (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:15) - Future of the CFP (00:11:29) - Michigan & Ohio State QB Battles (00:25:32) - Next Man Up (00:36:04) - Refresher on Biggest Coaching Moves (00:39:55) - Winner of the 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

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news in the college football world. Riley Leonard underwent another surgey, what does this mean for his status next year? (3:00) Greg Sankey made some comments about expanding the NCAA tournament to get more SEC teams in but did that backfire on him after a couple quick exits from SEC teams in the tournament? (7:45). Georgia RB Travis Etienne was charged with DUI, how big of a problem is this becoming at Georgia and what can be done to stop this? (22:00) Deion Sanders spoke and mentioned that Shedeur won't just be going to any team and that it might be similar to Eli Manning's draft situation. Is this the right move? Is Deion Playing chess and not checkers with this move? (30:12). The guys close out the show with some discussion about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s draft stock and a quick but important recruiting update. 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

The Cover 3 crew talks SEC, SMU, Deion Sanders, recruiting, transfer portal and more. First, reacting to the SEC's 2025 schedule release, which has the league sticking at eight games and keeping opponents the same as the 2024 schedule (6:50). Then, whether college football players have release clauses like they do in soccer (17:45), SMU's outlook as they are joining an ACC with an uncertain future (21:05) and Deion Sanders' defense for why is not making as many in-home visits as his peers (27:20). Plus, a listener from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail wants to know who has the real claim to WRU and DBU (42:31)? 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

The Cover 3 crew is joined by 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins to talk recruiting, Clemson, Alabama and more. First, what to know and what’s next after Clemson has filed a lawsuit against the ACC, with many of the same claims as Florida State’s ongoing legal action against the league (1:30). Then, after transferring from Alabama to Iowa following Nick Saban’s retirement, star tackle Kadyn Proctor is leaving the Hawkeyes just before the start of spring practice and headed back to Tuscaloosa (16:45). The crew discusses what his return means for the Tide as well as whether there will be any big-picture fallout from such a startling and high-profile move. After it’s on to recruiting talk, where Andrew Ivins showcases what there is to like about Notre Dame’s top-ranked 2025 class (33:15), how things are looking on the trail for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama (40:19), the top four quarterbacks in the class (48:26) 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

The Cover 3 crew talks College Football Playoff, Tennessee's QBs and the 2024 NCAA Tournament. First, a post-Selection Sunday discussion on the schools most likely to win a football and men's basketball title in the same school year (1:00) before diving into the news of the weekend with more details around College Football Playoff expansion (7:00). With the media rights deal getting approved there are still many unanswered questions and reportedly a new preferred format, so the crew discusses what would be best for the CFP moving forward. Then it's on to the annual Cover 3 March Madness exercise of playing out the NCAA Tournament bracket as if it was the football teams participating (23:35). Find out who makes our football Final Four, and ultimately lands as the pick to win it all if these were the 2024 football teams deciding the bracket. Finally, a question about Tennessee's quarterback depth opens the door to how schools manage their scholarships at the position in the transfer portal era (51:29). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, onside kick, quarterbacks, College Football Playoff and more. First, with the news of Trev Alberts making the move from Nebraska to Texas A&M a discussion on the importance of an athletic director in the modern era (3:30) and more reaction to Tony Alford's move from Ohio State to Michigan to be the Wolverines' new running back's coach (11:18). Then it's on to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail's big topic, with a discussion on the aspects of college football that must be protected as the sport's new future is imagined in the coming years (16:30). Plus, proposed changes to the onside kick (34:00), how a conference title game loser might get left out of the 12-team playoff (36:30), Big 12 QBs vs. ACC QBs (43:50) and reasons why we don't see as many academic eligibility issues in the mainstream college football news cycle (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

The Cover 3 crew talks Nick Saban, Michigan, Texas A&M, coaching changes and more. First, reacting to Nick Saban's appearance on Capitol Hill talking all things NIL and college athletics (2:30) and a larger conversation around his role as a voice for coaches in college football moving forward. Then, whether it is a big deal that Mike Hart won't be back at Michigan on Sherrone Moore's staff (26:38) and a big-picture breakdown of the Wolverines' QB battle to replace J.J. McCarthy (29:24). Plus, Trev Alberts reportedly leaving his alma mater Nebraska to go be the next AD at Texas A&M (41:32) and how many FBS coaches will still be in their current position five years from now (48:23), with some statistics from recent history pointing to a surprising answer. 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

The Cover 3 crew talks NC State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arizona, playoff expansion and more. First, while the automatic byes for the Big Ten and SEC could get taken out of the future 14-team model recent College Football Playoff expansion news does point to big wins for the sport's two most powerful conferences (1:30). Then it's on to the annual review of conference title droughts looking to identify teams on the verge of breaking through, starting with Ole Miss looking for its first conference championship in more than 50 years (12:45) as the Rebels are loaded up to make a run in the expanded SEC. Also, why NC State and Miami are among the top contenders other than Clemson or Florida State in the ACC (25:40) and how the Big 12 outlook might shape up well for Kansas or Arizona to bring decades-long droughts to an end (41:20). 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

On Monday, March 11, CBS Sports will launch BEYOND THE ARC, a new daily show and podcast covering all things NBA with co-hosts Ashley Nicole Moss, Bill Reiter and John Gonzalez and regular contributor Avery Johnson.  The NBA. Our way. Join John Gonzalez, Bill Reiter, Ashley Nicole Moss as well as special guests to take you around the league 5 days a week discussing the biggest news and storylines from The Association.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cover 3 crew ranks the top jobs in college football and answers listener questions. First, now that the news is official what is the fallout from the Early Signing Period getting moved up to the first week of December (6:00), reasons to buy into South Carolina heading into 2024 (14:00) and takeaways from Lane Kiffin hiring former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett as a defensive analyst at Ole Miss (18:45). Then, the Big Ol' Bag of Mail provides one of the great debates in college football: what are the top 10 jobs in the sport (22:00)? The crew breaks down how Texas, Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Alabama and more fit into their rankings along with the top jobs that didn't make the cut. Finally, more listener questions include whether coaching tenures will be longer or shorter as a result of the expanded College Football Playoff (51:43) and whether the Hugh Freeze hire at Auburn has aged well as he prepares for Year 2 with the Tigers (55:40). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, EA Sports video game, spring practice storylines and more. First, discussing Arch Manning’s reported decision to opt out of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game with an eye on the factors that may have contributed to the decision (1:45). Then, noting some important details in Neal Brown’s new deal at West Virginia (16:00) and tracing possible implications of Dartmouth’s men’s basketball team unionizing (27:00) including how it does and does not relate to major conference athletics. Plus, with spring practice getting underway at several prominent programs an early review of storylines to follow at places like Ohio State, Alabama, LSU and Notre Dame (38:45) as well as big-picture adjustments like how newly approved technology of in-helmet communication and sideline tablets (50:20).  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

The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, College Football Playoff expansion and the best WRs for 2024. First, whether the Big Ten and SEC have a case for automatic byes for their conference champions in the proposed 14-team College Football Playoff model (2:30) and how the ACC's uncertain future plays a role in their negotiations regarding the playoff for 2026 and beyond. Then, the NFL Draft Combine takeaways start with highlighting the strength of the offensive linemen at the top of the 2024 class (19:18) along with wide receivers who flashed, players who fell short of expectations and how testing numbers did or did not match production in college. Finally, our Next Man Up series takes a look at the wide receivers who are going to be the stars you need to know for the 2024 college football season (45:30). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft Combine, College Football Playoff expansion, under the radar QBs for 2024 and more. First, breaking down the potential impact of a 14-team playoff model that includes multiple guaranteed bids for power conferences and even more for the Big Ten and SEC (2:30). Then, the outlook for Kansas under Lance Leipold’s leadership after his new contract was announced this week (13:45), a worst-case scenario for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1 at Alabama (19:32) and what to watch when last year’s college stars are under the lights in Indianapolis at the NFL Draft Combine (24:50). Plus, quarterbacks that could surprise fans with strong performances in 2024 (44:45) and more listener questions like how many points does Iowa’s offense need to average to be a playoff contender (52:11). 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

The Cover 3 crew ranks some of the biggest offseason moves among assistant coaches. First, what to make of the latest National Signing Day proposal that includes not only moving the December signing period to earlier in the month but adding another one in late June (2:00), why UMass will find a move to the MAC beneficial (8:48) and Paul Johnson's sharp criticism of former Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins (16:35). Then it's on to recapping the assistant coaching carousel, starting with a ranking of the top 5 hires from the cycle (25:45). After that, a rundown of some of the headline hires like Bobby Petrino to Arkansas (35:49) and grading the staff hires of new head coaches at Michigan, Alabama, Washington and Texas A&M (49:03). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, Eric Bieniemy, recruiting sports betting and more. First, the many layers of Eric Bieniemy returning to college football as UCLA's offensive coordinator (1:30), including both what it means for the Bruins offense in 2024 and whether this sets up for any future moves for the former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders OC. Then, the pros and cons of moving Early Signing Day to early December (18:30), takeaways from Tennessee's latest win in its case against the NCAA (27:30), whether players might stick around longer than 4 years in future CFB world with employment (41:22) and how sports betting might influence the sport over the next 20-30 years (51:52). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks NCAA college football video game, playoff expansion and answers listener questions. First, with news of how players will be compensated for being in the new NCAA video game a discussion as to whether any players will opt-out of the opportunity as well as some suggestions for past legends that could be included (3:00). Then it's on to the news from Wednesday's conference commissioners meeting which has the College Football Playoff eyeing potential expansion to 14 or 16 teams before even a single game has been played in the 12-team format (11:23) and Georgia State reportedly eyeing a key Georgia assistant to fill its vacant head coaching position (32:50). Plus, picking one QB, one RB and one WR from any era as long as they played at the same school (35:20) and a listener offers an interesting comparison between Miami's Mario Cristobal and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer along with a debate as to which coach has a better chance to win a national championship (44:25). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks power ratings, returning production, College Football Playoff format and more. First, with the news of the week being the CFP's move to a 5+7 model, breaking down the implications on the 2024 season and what to expect in terms of any further changes for 2026 and beyond. Then it's on to a deep dive into SP+ ratings with ESPN's Bill Connelly, discussing the impact of transfers on a team's rating and identifying some teams that have made big jumps since the end of last season. Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss and more get spotlighted, as well as a look at the top-rated teams from the Group of Five that will be competing for the automatic qualifier to the new 12-team playoff. 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Steve Sarkisian, Texas, EA Sports College Football and more. First, addressing some recent uncertainty around the new College Football Playoff media rights deal for the future (2:30) and with Steve Sarkisian on his way to getting a big raise from Texas, where does the rank among the coaches in the new-look, 16-team SEC (10:22)? Plus, benefits of the SEC moving to a 9-game conference schedule (20:33), expectations and wish-list items for the new EA Sports College Football video game (31:03), the latest on the FSU vs. ACC legal fight (45:16) and more. Plus, with the ACC approving in-helmet communication for 2024, what are the challenges for coaches and players to address with the adoption of this technology in the college game (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

The Cover 3 crew talks Shawn Elliott, South Carolina, Big Ten bowl teams, NFL Draft and more. First, the coaching carousel refuses to stop and on Thursday news broke that Shawn Elliott would be leaving his position as Georgia State's head coach to become the new tight ends coach at South Carolina. What are the factors that impacted the move and how does this fall in line with other head coaches who have left their job for an assistant role somewhere else (1:30)? Then it's on to mailbag questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail and the live audience, discussing the QB you'd want for a game-winning drive in the final minute (21:10), a game of "Bowl or No Bowl" for a half dozen Big Ten teams with win totals of 5.5 (28:15) and NFL Draft stock changes for Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy (43:45). Plus, why Virginia Tech could be this year's Louisville in the ACC (49:39) and the perfect time to hold your spring practice and spring game (56:09). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, College Football Playoff format, Ole Miss, Colorado and more. First, more fallout and reaction to Monday's mid-show breaking news that DeShaun Foster would be taking over for Chip Kelly at UCLA (1:40), followed by a discussion on whether college football could benefit from having a two-minute warning like the NFL (11:35). Plus, with the College Football Playoff set to undergo another round of votes next week to decide the format for 2024 and 2025, the pros and cons to the 6+6 and 5+7 models with an extra automatic qualifier potentially getting cut (19:45). Then, a look at some of the notable transfer portal classes and significant pick ups from the winter window (31:23), highlighting Lane Kiffin's group at Ole Miss, Oregon's pair of quarterbacks with power conference starting experience, Ohio State's superstar additions and a look at how we rate these classes against each other with some teams going heavy on the portal while others pick and choose their spots. 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

The Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, DeShaun Foster, Ryan Grubb, Alabama, Chip Kelly and more. First, discussing Kalen DeBoer staff challenges with the weekend news that offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and offensive line coach Scott Huff are leaving for NFL opportunities (1:59). Then discussing the mid-show breaking news that UCLA has hired former star running back and assistant coach DeShaun Foster to replace Chip Kelly as the Bruins head coach (15:50). After that it's on to more on Chip Kelly's move to Ohio State (34:25) and other assistant coaching carousel moves of note around Michigan, Kentucky and more (41:14). Finally, in the wake of a thrilling overtime finish in the Super Bowl a conversation on OT decision-making and ways we might change the current college OT rules. 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

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Chip Kelly leaving UCLA to join Ohio State as an OC replacement for Bill O'Brien. First, dissecting the fit for Chip Kelly as the next offensive coordinator for an Ohio State team eyeing a national title run (1:00), why a sitting power conference coach might be looking to leave for a coordinator role and potential candidates as the next head coach for UCLA as the Bruins make their move to the Big Ten (10:21). Then, analyzing Boston College's move to tap Bill O'Brien as the Eagles next head coach (26:03) and much more from a busy Friday on the coaching carousel. 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

The Cover 3 crew talks Super Bowl, Boston College, Chip Kelly, Michigan and more. First, things get rolling with a question from the live audience regarding college quarterbacks from years past that would have gotten a better chance to be successful in the modern NFL (2:17) before a Super Bowl preview, Cover 3 style, with a look at college representation and roster construction for both teams (9:50). Then it's on to the latest in the Boston College coaching search (23:40), the outlook for Chip Kelly in 2024 as he remains a candidate for NFL OC jobs (28:43) and Sherrone Moore's staff hires as Jim Harbaugh continues to tap Michigan coaches for his new staff in Los Angeles (40:43). Finally, the Big Ol' Bag of Mail asks whether Michigan's national championship has any chance of being vacated as a result of NCAA investigations (47:49) and realistic expectations for Texas A&M making the expanded playoff under Mike Elko (53:10). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting, Georgia, Texas A&M, Alabama, Big 12 and more. First, recapping the biggest National Signing Day prospect news with 5-star athlete Terry Bussey sticking to his Texas A&M commitment and choosing the Aggies over late pushes from LSU and Georgia (1:30). Then it's on to takeaways from the signing classes of LSU (5:00), Georgia (14:10) and Alabama (20:55) before live audience questions regarding the recruiting outlook for UCF (29:03), Colorado (32:39), the Sun Belt (38:06) and the wide receivers in the 2024 class (43:50). Finally, introducing a new segment titled Billable Hours that gives you what you need to know from the latest updates in NCAA vs. Tennessee (48:58) and the Dartmouth basketball team being deemed employees by the NLRB (54:27). 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

The Cover 3 crew talks NCAA, Big Ten, SEC, College Football Playoff, recruiting and more. First, making sense of the Big Ten-SEC Advisory Board and their stated goals of offering guidance in the future of high-level college sports (2:20). What it means for the future of the NCAA, the College Football Playoff and much more as we are still in the early stages of seeing a consolidation of power even within the power conferences. Then it's on to the latest from the carousel, where a Belichick has landed in the Big Ten (25:04), Boston College is still open and other college coaches are reportedly seeking out NFL opportunities (27:10). Finally, kicking off some recruiting news with a 5-star commitment for Ohio State from the 2025 cycle (40:54) and then the storylines you need to know as the 2024 cycle comes to a close on Wednesday with National Signing Day (43:45). 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and Rick Spielman react to the 1st round of the 2023 NFL Draft. (1:00) Overall takeaways (2:00) $1 Bets Update (5:00) Winners (35:30) Losers (54:00) Best Players Available 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: [email protected] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*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

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

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

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

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

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

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