Cover 3 College Football

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Spring Gleaning: ACC Atlantic (04/13) Apr 13, 2020

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Can anyone catch Clemson? Breaking down what to expect from the entire division in 2020. Conversation topics include some nitpicking for a Tigers team that should win the ACC again (6:00), whether Scott Satterfield can match last season's impressive debut (17:00) and whether Wake Forest has been built up enough to maintain success in a reloading year (24:00). Plus, expectations for Mike Norvell in year one with Florida State (32:26), Jeff Hafley inheriting a solid defense at Boston College (41:00) and pressure to succeed in 2020 for Dino Babers at Syracuse (47:00) and Dave Doeren at NC State (55:30).

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Mike Gundy's plan, Spring Gleaning: Big 12 Pt. 2 (04/09) Apr 09, 2020

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The big storylines in 2020 for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and more. First, addressing Mike Gundy's plea to get staff and players back to football operations (7:30), including why 2020 is a year that he might be extra invested in seeing the Cowboys get in their offseason plan (15:00). Then, it's on to team breakdowns with the Spencer Rattler era at Oklahoma (28:30), dark horse CFP hype at Oklahoma State (37:15), year two for Chris Klieman at Kansas State (47:15), Iowa State relying on Brock Purdy to lead the offense behind a rebuilt line (52:20) and what to expect from Kansas in year two with Les Miles (1:02:15).

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Spring Gleaning: Big 12, Pt. 1 (04/06) Apr 06, 2020

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Looking at the biggest storylines around the Big 12 for 2020. Discussion topics include the biggest questions for Dave Aranda in year one at Baylor (10:30), heightened pressure on Tom Herman at Texas (23:00), whether TCU can return to its status as a Big 12 title contender (34:45), how Neal Brown's time at Troy is sparking optimism at West Virginia (46:40), expectations for an explosive offense at Texas Tech (56:00) and much more. Plus, Ben Kercheval joins to break down the conclusion of CBS Sports' 90's Pop Music Bracket (1:03:30).

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/03) Apr 03, 2020

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Whether USC will retake the division and more storylines from the division. First, the chances Oregon's new transfer quarterback will be its starter (5:00) and what a former FCS All-American is bringing to LSU's defense (11:00). Then it's on the team-by-team look at the Pac-12 South, including Utah's challenge to reload (22:45), the expectations for USC (32:00) and UCLA (41:00), what's working well at Arizona State (51:00) and trying to avoid another year at the bottom of the standings at Colorado (53:00) and Arizona (1:04:00).

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/30) Mar 30, 2020

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Discussing the biggest questions and storylines for every team in the Pac-12 North. Topics include whether Oregon has another step ahead in 2020 after its Rose Bowl win (4:00), what Washington might look like in year one under Jimmy Lake (13:30) and whether Cal is poised to be the second-best team in the division (22:30). Plus, why we can't quit Oregon State (33:10), whether Nick Rolovich deserves "Year Zero" treatment in 2020 (43:30) and a hard look at how far Stanford has fallen from regular Pac-12 title contention (50:15).

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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What changes might be in store for the 2020 season? (03/26) Mar 26, 2020

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How fall camp, regular season schedules and stadiums might be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. First, Florida State picks up a key offensive piece for 2020 and why Mike Norvell and the Seminoles might be in position to exceed expectations normally given to first-year coaches (4:45). Then, how the recruiting and evaluation process has adapted in the era of social distancing (14:30), how the college football season might be adjusted if players are further delayed in their return to campus (30:50) and Ben Kercheval checks in with updates from the CBS Sports 90's Pop Song Bracket voting (47:45).

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Teams most impacted by no spring practice (03/23) Mar 23, 2020

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From new coaches to quarterback battles, who will miss spring practice the most? First, starting with reigning champ LSU we take a look at the teams most impacted by not having spring practice (9:45). Then, what former Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon brings to the Ohio State offense (29:45), the best spring game setups (36:30), seeding and deciding a College Football Playoff-era all-time bracket (42:45), South Carolina's ceiling (49:30) and the Cover 3 Book Club spotlights "Educated" by Tara Westover.

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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

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90s Pop Song Bracket Breakdown (03/19) Mar 19, 2020

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Ben Kercheval joins Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson to discuss first round results and preview upcoming matchups in the CBS Sports' 90s Pop Song Bracket. First, Ben explains the guidelines for selecting the field of 68 and the seeding (4:00) and the group discusses musical trends from the decade revealed in the songs that made the bracket (9:00). Then, it's on to recapping the first round results from the Radio Region and the MP3 Region (16:00) followed by a preview of the upcoming matchups from the CD Region and Cassette Region (23:00). Go vote now on Twitter at @Cover3Podcast

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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

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

Is Alabama in Mario Cristobal's long-term future? (03/16) Mar 16, 2020

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Answering listener questions about Oregon, West Virginia, Michigan and more. First, why the triple option is the most sensible offense for Navy and other service academies (5:30), best spots for a hypothetical 5-star kicker (12:00), why the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl was a gem in the college football worldd (16:00) and whether Alabama would target Mario Cristobal as a Nick Saban replacement (22:30). Plus, Neal Brown's ceiling at West Virginia (35:00), getting Michigan over the Ohio State hurdle (42:45) and reader suggestions for the Cover 3 Book Club.

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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

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

Impact of Coronavirus outbreak on college football (03/13) Mar 13, 2020

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Breaking down how spring practice and recruiting have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. First, where schools and conferences stand in terms of restrictions and limitations as of Friday morning (4:30) and how those restrictions will have a major impact on the player evaluation aspect of recruiting (10:50). Then, how the spring practice calendar might be adjusted (16:30), what coaches are going to do with their free time (18:45) and more ways college football will be impacted over the coming weeks and months.

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

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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

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

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