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    Cover 3 College Football

    The ‘Cover 3 College Football’ Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.

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    Coaching Carousel Recap: Fickell's vision for Wisconsin, Deion Sanders' path to success, Hugh Freeze as a best fit, more! (01/26) Jan 26, 2023

    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

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Who will Nick Saban hire as Alabama's next OC? Heupel's raise, plus listener questions! (01/25) Jan 25, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Transfer Portal Winners and Losers: Biggest moves, teams that got better in the winter portal window (01/23) Jan 23, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Will Levis vs. Anthony Richardson, Briles to TCU, Lane's loaded QB room at Ole Miss, more! (01/19) Jan 19, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Harbaugh commits to Michigan, Florida loses its QB recruit, NFL Draft deadline winners/losers, more! (01/18) Jan 18, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Latest on Jaden Radshada, Big Ten needs a new commish, the potential for a Transfer Portal Combine, more! (01/12) Jan 12, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

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    2023 College Football Rankings Way Too Early Top 25, potential signing day changes, more! (01/11) Jan 11, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Georgia downs TCU 65-7 to win their second straight CFB Playoff National Championship! Jan 10, 2023

    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/

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    Best Bets for the College Football Playoff National Championship! Jan 09, 2023

    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/

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    Georgia-TCU College Football Playoff National Championship Game Preview: Matchups to watch, best bets, more! (01/06) Jan 05, 2023

    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

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    With NFL eyeing Jim Harbaugh again, is he back at Michigan in 2023? Plus, Georgia-TCU updates and Bowl Rankings! (01/04) Jan 04, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Georgia escapes Ohio State, TCU downs Michigan (01/01) Jan 01, 2023

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    College Football Playoff Preview, Picks, Best Bets for Georgia-Ohio State and Michigan-TCU, plus BOWLNANZA for New Year's Six (12/29) Dec 29, 2022

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for FSU-Oklahoma, Texas-Washington, Tennessee-Clemson and the rest of Thursday-Friday action (12/28) Dec 28, 2022

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for all 8 of the Tuesday and Wednesday college football games (12/26) Dec 26, 2022

    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.

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    Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3

    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3

    For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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    Latest transfer portal moves, BOWLNANZA best bets and pool plays for Armed Forces through Quick Lane (12/22) Dec 22, 2022

    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).


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    National Signing Day Reaction: Cormani's delay, Oregon's big day, Alabama on top and more recruiting headlines (12/21) Dec 22, 2022

    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).


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    Is Travis Hunter headed to Colorado with Deion? Bo Nix is back, early bowl takeaways plus BOWLNANZA rolls on with more best bets Dec 19, 2022

    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).


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    BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for Bahamas Bowl thru Myrtle Beach Bowl (12/15) Dec 15, 2022

    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).


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    Remembering Mike Leach, Purdue hires Ryan Walters, National Signing Day Preview (12/14) Dec 14, 2022

    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.


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    Stanford makes a hire, Navy fires its winningest coach, latest buzz from Purdue, Big Ol' Bag of Mail returns, more! Dec 12, 2022

    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).


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    Expectations for Deion Sanders in Year 1 and more with Colorado legend Chad Brown Dec 10, 2022

    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.


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    Drake Maye commits to UNC return, top players in the portal, Army-Navy LOCKS (12/08) Dec 08, 2022

    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.


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    Heisman Trophy finalists, 🚨 MID-SHOW EMERGENCY JEFF BROHM TO LOUISVILLE 🚨, more coaching buzz (12/07) Dec 07, 2022

    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).


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    Transfer Portal Day 1 Recap: Quarterbacks take over the portal! Dec 06, 2022

    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!

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    Best bowl games, Scott Satterfield to Cincinnati, Deion's first 24 hours, transfer portal buzz, more! (12/05) Dec 05, 2022

    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.


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    🚨 The 2022-23 College Football Playoff is set! Georgia-Ohio State, Michigan-TCU early preview, Alabama's snub, more! (12/04) 🚨 Dec 04, 2022

    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.


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    Championship Week Instant Reaction: TCU’s playoff future after losing, Deion Sanders to Colorado, more! (12/04) Dec 04, 2022

    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).


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    🚨 Pac-12 Championship Instant Reaction: USC falls to Utah, Ohio State steps into playoff picture (12/03) 🚨 Dec 03, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Purdue, USC-Utah and more Championship Week LOCKS (12/1) Dec 01, 2022

    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).


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    Championship Week Breakdowns, Best Player, Team, Coach and Game from November (11/30) Nov 30, 2022

    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.


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    College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Whether TCU is a lock, path for Ohio State and Alabama, more! (11/29) Nov 30, 2022

    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.


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    🚨 Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze: Transfer portal, recruiting impact and 2023 expectations (11/28) 🚨 Nov 28, 2022

    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.


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    Coaching Carousel Round-Up: Auburn's hold-up, Cincinnati's search to replace Luke Fickell, more! (11/28) Nov 28, 2022

    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).


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    Introducing 'With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports' Nov 28, 2022

    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.


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    🚨 Nebraska hires Matt Rhule as its next head coach (11/25) 🚨 Nov 28, 2022

    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.


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    🚨 Luke Fickell to Wisconsin, David Shaw OUT at Stanford, more coaching carousel news! (11/27) 🚨 Nov 27, 2022

    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).


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    Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan embarrasses Ohio State, LSU and Clemson stumble, USC passes the test, more! (11/27) Nov 27, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: Ohio State-Michigan, Iron Bowl, Egg Bowl, USC-Notre Dame and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/23) Nov 23, 2022

    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).


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    College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: LSU over USC, the path for Clemson and Alabama, more! (11/22) Nov 23, 2022

    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).


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    Upon Further Review: How Oregon beat Utah, Ohio State’s defense ahead of Michigan matchup, more ! (11/21) Nov 21, 2022

    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).


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    Week 12 Instant Reaction: USC shines, top teams avoid upsets while Tennessee falls, rankings predictions, more! (11/20) Nov 20, 2022

    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!.


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    College football best bets: USC-UCLA, TCU-Baylor, Oregon-Utah and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/17) Nov 17, 2022

    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) .


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    2022 Coaching Carousel Preview: Names to watch for new hires, hot seats and more (11/16) Nov 16, 2022

    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.


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    College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Debating Michigan vs. TCU, USC vs. Alabama, more! (11/15) Nov 16, 2022

    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).


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    Upon Further Review: Grading Sark's impact on Texas, notes on UCLA’s loss, Iowa’s win and more! (11/14) Nov 14, 2022

    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).


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    Week 11 Instant Reaction: TCU downs Texas, Oregon falls to Washington, Barton joins to celebrate the Dores, more! (11/13) Nov 13, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: Alabama-Ole Miss, Texas-TCU, Oregon-Washington and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/10) Nov 10, 2022

    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).


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    Keys to Alabama-Ole Miss, Texas A&M loses a five-star recruit, UNC's playoff chances, more! (11/09) Nov 09, 2022

    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).


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    College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Georgia jumps Ohio State, TCU into top four, Notre Dame enters top 25 (11/08) Nov 09, 2022

    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).


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    Upon Further Review: Can Saban and Alabama bounce back? Clemson’s final stretch, Bo Nix’s Heisman chances, more! (11/07) Nov 07, 2022

    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).


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    Week 10 Instant Reaction: Georgia, LSU shine while Clemson falls, top 25 rankings projections, more! (11/06) Nov 06, 2022

    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!


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    College football best bets: Georgia-Tennessee, Alabama-LSU, Texas-Kansas State and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/03) Nov 03, 2022

    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).



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    How Georgia’s injury news impacts Tennessee matchup, deep dive on Alabama-LSU, October Superlatives, more! (11/02) Nov 02, 2022

    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).



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    College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Tennessee takes No. 1, Clemson in top four, TCU’s path, more! (11/01) Nov 02, 2022

    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!


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    🚨 Auburn fires Bryan Harsin: Instant reaction, coaching search candidates, more! (10/31) 🚨 Oct 31, 2022

    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.


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    Upon Further Review: Can this version of Notre Dame knock off Clemson? Michigan-Michigan State fight fallout, more (10/31) Oct 31, 2022

    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).


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    Week 9 Instant Reaction: Georgia, Tennessee building hype for showdown, Ohio State impresses at Penn State, more! (10/30) Oct 30, 2022

    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.



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    College football best bets: Ohio State-Penn State, Florida-Georgia, Tennessee-Kentucky and more Week 9 LOCKS (10/27) Oct 27, 2022

    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).


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    How has Josh Heupel been this successful so early? Ohio State schedule strength, Texas A&M suspensions, more! (10/26) Oct 26, 2022

    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).



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    Upon Further Review: Clemson’s QBs, Oregon’s playoff hopes, Iowa’s offense, more! (10/24) Oct 24, 2022

    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.


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    Week 8 Instant Reaction: Oregon’s statement win, Clemson and TCU remain undefeated, Texas and Texas A&M fall short (10/23) Oct 23, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: LSU-Ole Miss, UCLA-Oregon, Clemson-Syracuse and more Week 8 LOCKS (10/20) Oct 20, 2022

    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).


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    Trade Machine: Ruling on proposals if CFB had a trade deadline (10/19) Oct 19, 2022

    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.


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    Upon Further Review: Deion’s Power Five future, Ole Miss’ SEC West hopes, Drake Maye as QB1, more! (10/17) Oct 17, 2022

    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).


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    Week 7 Instant Reaction: Tennessee tops Alabama, Michigan impresses, TCU wins a 2OT thriller, more! (10/16) Oct 16, 2022

    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).


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    Big12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Cover 3! | Cover 3 College Football Oct 14, 2022

    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!

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    College football best bets: Alabama-Tennessee, Michigan-Penn State, TCU-Oklahoma State and more Week 7 LOCKS (10/13) Oct 13, 2022

    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)


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    Week 7 Viewer’s Guide Game Draft: The matchups you need to watch on Saturday (10/12) Oct 12, 2022

    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.


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    Texas’ chances to make a CFP run, best fit for Matt Rhule, QB injuries, more! (10/10) Oct 10, 2022

    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?”


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    Week 6 Instant Reaction: Tennessee, UCLA shine, Alabama tested, busy weekend in the Big 12, more! (10/09) Oct 09, 2022

    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).


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    College football best bets: Alabama, Georgia, TCU-Kansas, Utah-UCLA, Notre Dame-BYU more Week 6 LOCKS (10/06) Oct 06, 2022

    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).


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    2022 Win Totals Accountability: Most confident, least confident, biggest sweats (10/05) Oct 05, 2022

    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).


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    Upon Further Review: Ranking the open Power Five jobs, AP Top 25 reaction, Big 12 title race preview (10/03) Oct 03, 2022

    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.


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    🚨 Paul Chryst is OUT at Wisconsin, what’s next and coaching candidates to watch (10/02) 🚨 Oct 03, 2022

    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.


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    Week 5 Instant Reaction: Georgia’s upset scare, Bryce Young’s injury, TCU throttles Oklahoma, more (10/02) Oct 02, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: Arkansas-Alabama, Clemson-NC State, more Week 5 LOCKS (09/29) Sep 29, 2022

    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)!

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    Cover 3 Podcast September Superlatives: Kansas, Tennessee, Florida State highlight award winners (09/28) Sep 28, 2022

    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).


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    Coaching Clinic: Kent State staff joins to break down MAC life, how good is Georgia, Washington, and Oklahoma, best player they've seen this year Sep 27, 2022

    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!

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    Upon Further Review: Georgia Tech coaching search, college football rankings reaction, more! Sep 26, 2022

    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.


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    Week 4 Instant Reaction: Top-10 shakeups, Kansas should be ranked, Tennessee and Ohio State show out (09/25) Sep 25, 2022

    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).


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    College football best bets: Tennessee-Florida, Ohio State-Wisconsin, more Week 4 LOCKS (09/22) Sep 22, 2022

    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).


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    Mailbag! End of Bedlam, early results vs. preseason expectations, more (09/21) Sep 21, 2022

    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).



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    Early Bird LOCKS for weeknight games: West Virginia-Virginia Tech, Syracuse-Virginia, more! (09/20) Sep 20, 2022

    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).

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    What Power Five school will be next to fire its coach? What's the ceiling for Florida State? Sep 19, 2022

    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.


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    Herm Edwards OUT at Arizona State: Potential fallout, candidates, and discussion | Cover 3 Sep 19, 2022

    Herm Edwards is out as the head coach of Arizona State after an embarrassing loss to Eastern Michigan.

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    Week 3 Instant Reaction: Georgia flexes, Penn State surges, Kansas should be ranked (09/18) Sep 18, 2022

    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).



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    College football best bets: Texas A&M-Miami, Penn State-Auburn, Oklahoma-Nebraska and more Week 3 LOCKS (09/15) Sep 15, 2022

    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).



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    How many Power Five teams would trade for Stetson Bennett? SKETCH WEEK breakdowns, more (09/14) Sep 14, 2022

    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).


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    Upon Further Review: Nebraska candidates, AP Top 25 reaction, Quinn Ewers injury (09/12) Sep 12, 2022

    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).


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    🚨 Nebraska fires Scott Frost after Georgia Southern loss in Week 2 (09/11) 🚨 Sep 11, 2022

    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.


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    Week 2 Instant Reaction: Texas A&M, Notre Dame fall to the Sun Belt, Alabama survives against Texas, more! (09/11) Sep 11, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: Alabama-Texas, Tennessee-Pitt and more Week 2 LOCKS Sep 08, 2022

    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).


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    Clemson’s QBs, AP Top 25 poll reaction, best Week 2 games to watch (09/07) Sep 07, 2022

    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).


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    Upon Further Review: Florida State’s epic win vs. LSU, should Georgia be No. 1? (09/05) Sep 05, 2022

    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).


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    Week 1 Reaction! Florida downs (7) Utah! (2) Ohio State moves past (5) Notre Dame! | Cover 3 College Football Sep 03, 2022

    The Cover 3 crew discuss the biggest games from Week 1!

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    🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨 College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams! Sep 02, 2022

    Cover 3's Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss the board's decision to expand and how this affects the college football landscape!

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    Week 1 LOCKS!!! Which ranked teams WON'T live up to expectations and where to place your bets! Sep 01, 2022

    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)!

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    Mailbag! Urban Meyer at Nebraska? Florida over Utah? QB battles, more (08/31) Aug 31, 2022

    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).


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    College football viewer’s guide: Drafting the best Week 1 games (08/29) Aug 29, 2022

    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.


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    Week 0 Instant Reaction: Scott Frost, Nebraska fall to Northwestern, Illinois and FSU cruise in wins (08/27) Aug 28, 2022

    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.


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    College football best bets: Week 0 Locks for Nebraska-Northwestern, Illinois, Florida State and more (08/25) Aug 25, 2022

    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).


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    Mailbag! Where LSU would rank in other conferences, Manti Te’o documentary, more (08/24) Aug 24, 2022

    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.


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    Week Zero Storylines + Camp Buzz focuses on QB battles (08/22) Aug 22, 2022

    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).



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    Win Total Locks! The season long bets that will net you some cash! Aug 17, 2022

    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!

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    Camp Buzz: Notre Dame, Texas, Clemson, more, plus Notre Dame, BYU, G5 win totals (08/15) Aug 15, 2022

    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.


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    Mailbag! Cam Newton’s 2010 run, QB battles, more. Plus: Trayveon Williams talks teaching, NIL, Aggies in 2022 (08/11) Aug 11, 2022

    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!



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    2022 College Football Win Totals: SEC West (08/10) Aug 10, 2022

    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).



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    2022 College Football Win Totals: SEC East (08/08) Aug 08, 2022

    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).


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    Mailbag! What has to happen for the SEC to miss the College Football Playoff? (08/04) Aug 04, 2022

    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).


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    2022 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten West (08/03) Aug 03, 2022

    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).


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    2022 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten East (08/01) Aug 01, 2022

    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.


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    Big Ten expansion reports, future of the CFP, Michigan’s approach to NIL, more! (07/28) Jul 28, 2022

    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.


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    2022 College Football Win Totals picks: ACC Coastal (07/27) Jul 27, 2022

    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).


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    2022 College Football Win Totals picks: ACC Atlantic (07/25) Jul 25, 2022

    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).



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    SEC & ACC Media Day Madness; Dabo is all-in on DJ! Kirby Smart is the new $100M man! EXPANSION! REALIGNMENT! FUN! Jul 21, 2022

    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?

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    2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Big 12, Pt. 2 (07/20) Jul 20, 2022

    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).


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    2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Big 12, Pt. 1 (07/18) Jul 18, 2022

    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).


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    What teams have the talent to win a national champions in 2022? (07/14) Jul 14, 2022

    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).



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    2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Pac-12 South (07/13) Jul 13, 2022

    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.”


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    2022 College Football Win Totals picks: Pac-12 North (07/11) Jul 11, 2022

    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).



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    Mailbag: What program is about to have its best season in a decade? (07/07) Jul 07, 2022

    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.



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    Conference realignment updates, Mystery Teams for 2022 (07/06) Jul 06, 2022

    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.


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    Bud's Summer School: Cal, Washington State, and Fresno State! Jul 04, 2022

    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!

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    Mailbag! QBs poised for breakthrough in 2022, what CFB players would win Survivor, more (06/30) Jul 01, 2022

    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).



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    🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨 USC and UCLA to join the Big Ten! Jun 30, 2022

    The Cover 3 crew react to USC and UCLA's decision to join the Big Ten!

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    Who has the toughest schedule in the country for 2022? (06/29) Jun 29, 2022

    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).


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    Bud's Summer School: All things Penn State Nittany Lions! Jun 28, 2022

    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!

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    Arch Manning impact on Texas recruiting, Miami-Florida NIL drama, CFB Trade Machine (06/27) Jun 27, 2022

    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).


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    Mailbag! Coaches who would make great in-laws, Mike Vick in the NIL era, more (06/24) Jun 24, 2022

    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).


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    🚨 5-star QB Arch Manning commits to Texas over Alabama and Georgia (06/23) 🚨 Jun 23, 2022

    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.


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    Dark Horse Candidates for 2022 (06/22) Jun 22, 2022

    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.


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    Bud's Summer School: All things Ohio State Buckeyes! Jun 21, 2022

    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!

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    Bud's Summer School: TCU and Texas Tech! Jun 20, 2022

    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!

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    NCAA investigating NIL, Michigan’s QB room, is James Franklin facing pressure to win big? (06/16) Jun 16, 2022

    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).



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    2022 Cover 3 Coach Draft (06/15) Jun 15, 2022

    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).


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    2022 Cover 3 Oklahoma Drill Draft (06/13) Jun 13, 2022

    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).


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    Mailbag: High profile Michigan-Notre Dame QB recruiting battle, latest on Arch Manning, more! (06/09) Jun 09, 2022

    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.


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    2022 Cover 3 WR/TE Draft (06/08) Jun 08, 2022

    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.


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    2022 Cover 3 QB Draft (06/06) Jun 06, 2022

    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.


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    Mailbag! Marcus Freeman vs. Brian Kelly as a recruiter, best non-Heisman seasons, more (06/02) Jun 02, 2022

    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).


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    Future of SEC scheduling, teams that could arrive earlier than expected (06/01) Jun 01, 2022

    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).


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    Bud's Summer School: Minnesota, Rutgers, and Kansas State! May 30, 2022

    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!

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    Mailbag! What if the NFL Draft changed its three-year rule? (05/26) May 26, 2022

    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).


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    How would an SEC-only playoff impact the rest of college football? (05/25) May 25, 2022

    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)?


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    Bud's Summer School: LSU and Tennessee! May 24, 2022

    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!

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    More Saban-Jimbo fallout, 2022 CBS Sports Coach Rankings breakdown (05/23) May 23, 2022

    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.


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    Bud's Summer School: Mississippi State and Ole Miss May 21, 2022

    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!

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    Bud's Summer School: All things Notre Dame Fighting Irish May 20, 2022

    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!

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    Reaction to Nick Saban's bombshell comments and Jimbo Fisher's press conference! | Cover 3 College Football May 19, 2022

    Cover 3's Bud Elliott talks Nick Saban, NIL and what the future is for the greatest head coach ever!

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    Bud's Summer School: Iowa, Illinois, Iowa State, and Michigan State May 19, 2022

    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!

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    When is the perfect kickoff time? What will CFB pod systems look like? | Cover 3 College Football May 18, 2022

    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.

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    Bud's Summer School: Oregon and Oregon State May 18, 2022

    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!

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    Bud's Summer School: All things Texas Longhorns May 17, 2022

    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!

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    Bud's Summer School: Virginia Tech, Duke, Wake Forest, Virginia May 16, 2022

    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!

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    Bud's Summer School: UCLA, Utah, Colorado May 13, 2022

    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!

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    Bud's Summer School: Kentucky, South Alabama, and South Carolina May 12, 2022

    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)

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    Bud's Summer School: Arkansas, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas State May 11, 2022

    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!


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    Bud's Summer School: All things Georgia! May 10, 2022

    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!


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    Bud's Summer School: Oklahoma State, Baylor, WVU! May 09, 2022

    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!


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    Bud's Summer School: Miami, Florida, UCF, and Florida State! May 06, 2022

    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!


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    Talking all things Transfer Portal with 247Sports's Chris Hummer! | Cover 3 College Football May 05, 2022

    The Cover 3 crew are joined by 247Sports's Chris Hummer and Jordan Mayton to talk all things transfer portal!

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    NCAA vs Boosters! Texas outbid! Will Levis a top five pick? | Cover 3 College Football May 04, 2022

    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?

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    Bud's Summer School: All things Alabama May 04, 2022

    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!


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    Bud's Summer School: All things USC May 03, 2022

    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!


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    Is College Football on the cusp of pay-for-play? NFL Draft recap! | Cover 3 College Football May 02, 2022

    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?

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    Bud's Summer School: Stanford and Clemson with 247Sports insiders! Apr 29, 2022

    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!


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    Mailbag: Next NCAA president; College football RedZone; Will Deion Sanders ever coach Florida State? Best advice to get a job at 247Sports or CBS Sports Apr 28, 2022

    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?


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    Which defensive player is going first in the NFL Draft? How many Georgia players are going in the first round? Apr 27, 2022

    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?

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    Bud's Summer School: Missouri, Louisville, Arizona with 247Sports insiders! Apr 26, 2022

    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!


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    Spring Game Recaps; NFL Draft: Offensive Talent Breakdown - Is this a BAD QB class? Do young QBs need a better OL or better WR play? Apr 25, 2022

    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?


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    Bud's Summer School: NC State and North Carolina with 247Sports insiders! Apr 21, 2022

    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!


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    Bud's Summer School: Nebraska, Syracuse, and Georgia Tech with 247Sports insiders! Apr 20, 2022

    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!


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    Bud's Summer School: Texas A&M, ECU, Pitt with 247Sports insiders! Apr 19, 2022

    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).


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    Bud's Summer School: Michigan, Georgia State, Auburn with 247Sports insiders! Apr 18, 2022

    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!


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    Mailbag! How many good teams can one state hold, USC vs. Oregon, more (04/14) Apr 14, 2022

    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!

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    Texas’ family business, JT Daniels to WVU, spring game lookahead (04/13) Apr 13, 2022

    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).


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    Spring takeaways from Clemson and Nebraska, Dabo on NIL, Oregon's recruiting win, more! (04/11) Apr 11, 2022

    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).


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    Future of the Big 12, Penn State's QB outlook, 2021 prospects already making a splash, more! (04/07) Apr 07, 2022

    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).


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    College football recruiting: Arch Manning, the last five-star of 2022 and teams on the rise in 2023 (04/06) Apr 06, 2022

    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).


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    Drafting the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner (04/04) Apr 04, 2022

    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.


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    2022 Preseason All-Transfer Team Defense (03/31) Mar 31, 2022

    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)


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    2022 Preseason All-Transfer Team Offense (03/30) Mar 30, 2022

    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).


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    Dream non-conference matchups for 2022 and beyond (03/28) Mar 28, 2022

    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.


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    Introducing The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Mar 27, 2022

    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.

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    College football results for the 2022 NCAA Tournament, changes to Heisman voting, more! (03/24) Mar 24, 2022

    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).


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    Re-grading the 2018-19 coaching carousel: Changes at Ohio State, UNC, Miami and more (03/23) Mar 23, 2022

    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.


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    Clemson, Texas, Oregon and more spring practice QB battles to watch (03/21) Mar 21, 2022

    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 .



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    Introducing 'In Soccer We Trust: A U.S. Soccer Podcast' Mar 17, 2022

    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!

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    College football after Nick Saban: Impact on Alabama, the SEC and more (03/16) Mar 16, 2022

    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.


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    NIL collectives creating headlines with big offers, Florida QB battle, more (03/14) Mar 14, 2022

    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.


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    Impact of Georgia's title win, success rate of home run hires, outlook for BYU in 2022 and more (03/10) Mar 10, 2022

    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).


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