Cover 3 College Football

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Coaching Carousel Grades: Star ratings for USC, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame and more (02/14) Feb 14, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew grades the 2021-22 coaching carousel. First, how to move forward at Auburn after the investigation into Bryan Harsin’s program (1:10) and then it’s on to grading the hires with a debate over how many star hires should quality as five-star hires (19:05). Then, a more specific look at Billy Napier at Florida (26:10), Brent Venables at Oklahoma (27:35), Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame (31:55), Dan Lanning at Oregon and Kalen DeBoer at Washington (40:30). Plus, grades for the hires at TCU and Texas Tech (43:15) as well as Virginia, Virginia Tech and Duke (52:20) and the best of the rest.

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Auburn updates, Miami’s recruiting, plus Super Bowl picks and props! (02/10) Feb 10, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew discusses Auburn, Miami, the Big Ten and the Super Bowl. First, the latest from Auburn and the expectations for what’s next as Bryan Harsin arrives at a regularly scheduled meeting of SEC coaches (2:10) then a dive into the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with questions tied to Miami’s first recruiting class under Mario Cristobal (19:04), what Jeff Hafley can accomplish recruiting the Northeast at Boston College (27:00) and the impact of the Big Ten’s potential move to a division-less conference schedule (35:00). Finally, with the big game coming up on Sunday we weigh in with our favorite picks, props and Super Bowl expectations (45:48).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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

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2022 Returning Production and Preseason Projections with Bill Connelly (02/09) Feb 09, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to talk 2022 projections. Bill joins Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson to discuss the challenges of tracking returning production in the modern era (2:50), NC State surging as an ACC contender (16:00), Ohio State’s overwhelming offensive advantage even after losing top wide receivers from 2021 (23:00), why the numbers still like Michigan (26:25) and where Iowa stands among other Big Ten West teams (30:45). Then, a scan across the Big 12 (34:50) and Pac-12 (41:30) before a dive into the returning production numbers in the SEC, with a focus on Georgia (46:40), Tennessee (49:50), Missouri (52:10), Auburn (53:30) and Ole Miss (57:40).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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Bryan Harsin’s future at Auburn, Miami’s splashy OC hire, 2022 NFL Draft QB tiers (02/07) Feb 07, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew talks Auburn, Miami, Michigan, the NFL Draft and more! First, discussing the biggest story of the week with Bryan Harsin’s future in doubt at Auburn. How did Auburn get to this point and what are the possible outcomes for Harsin and Tigers’ program in 2022 (2:35)? Then, Mario Cristobal hires Josh Gattis to Miami, pulling him away from Jim Harbaugh and Michigan (19:20) and leaving the Wolverines with significant jobs to fill on their staff (27:00). Plus, ranking the 2022 NFL Draft quarterbacks in tiers after the Senior Bowl (31:50) and mailbag questions on Nebraska (45:45) and Clay Helton’s first year at Georgia Southern (53:00).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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Mailbag: Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, a future SEC vs. Alliance title game, more! Feb 03, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh’s Vikings interview and answers listener questions. First, reaction to the news that while Jim Harbaugh interviewed on National Signing Day with the Minnesota Vikings he will remain with Michigan (1:00) plus more National Signing Day fallout (13:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ol Bag Of Mail, with listener questions on Arizona State’s next head coach (21:20), the most interesting position battles in spring practice (28:00), whether the SEC and The Alliance could have dueling national champions in the future (35:00) and teams that might not live up to the hype in 2022 (44:00).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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

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National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Texas A&M makes history, top classes, more! (02/02) Feb 02, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew breaks down a big day of recruiting news. First, a spotlight on the top prospects who committed on Wednesday (1:45) and a deep dive on Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M signing the top-rated class in the history of recruiting rankings industry (6:32). Then, a spin around the country with a look at the 2022 classes at Georgia (24:00), Alabama (26:30) and Florida (35:50). Plus, how new hires like Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley fared on the recruiting trail (39:52), what to make of the recruiting classes at Clemson and Michigan (45:14) and much, much more.

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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🚨Caleb Williams announces transfer to USC from Oklahoma (02/01) 🚨 Feb 01, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew reacts to Caleb Williams recruiting news. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss reaction to the Williams' commitment to USC in the wake of late pushes from Wisconsin, UCLA and others (1:00), what USC's preseason ranking should be heading into 2022 (11:30) and the odds of the Trojans winning the Pac-12 (14:00). Plus, what this means for USC recruiting (16:15) and what Riley and the Trojans may have done if Williams has committed elsewhere (21:52).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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

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2022 National Signing Day Preview: Storylines, names to know, more! (01/31) Jan 31, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew previews Wednesday's recruiting stories to watch. First, discussing the fallout from Jaxson Dart's transfer to Ole Miss, the latest on Caleb Williams and assistant coach movement on the carousel. Then it's on to the National Signing Day preview with an eye on Texas A&M's No. 1 class, the top-10 players who will be announcing their commitment on CBS Sports HQ and how first-year coaches are closing the gap in the recruiting rankings.

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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

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How long will it take UCF, Cincinnati, BYU and Houston to compete for Big 12 titles? (01/27) Jan 27, 2022

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The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and answers listener questions. First, what the Big Ten and other conferences could gain from getting rid of divisions (1:30) and the latest on former USC quarterback Jaxson Dart as he nears a transfer decision (13:00). Then it’s on to the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with questions on the future of the Big 12 once the four new teams arrive in 2023 (24:45), how success rate and explosiveness correlate to winning (31:50), expectations for Ohio State’s defense in 2022 (39:30) and Washington’s ceiling under Kalen DeBoer (45:30).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Talking all things transfer portal with 247Sports’s Chris Hummer | Cover 3 College Football Jan 26, 2022

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247Sports’s Chris Hummer joins the guys to discuss the ins, outs and in-betweens of the transfer portal. First the guys hit on the differences between 2021 and 2022 (2:30), then we move into the portal's biggest unsigned free agent Caleb Williams and where his most likely moves are (8:15), we then move into how coaches feel about the transfer portal (19:30) and which teams get hurt the most (25:00).

After the break, we hit on the programs that are doing the best in the portal (42:45) and a relatively unknown player that will turn heads at the Power Five level next season (48:30).

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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

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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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