Cover 3 College Football

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The Biggest Spring Practice Questions Across College Football Mar 04, 2026

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Spring practice is underway across college football, and we’re diving into the biggest storylines and burning questions to watch as teams begin preparing for the 2026 season. From Alabama’s quarterback battle to Bryce Underwood’s fit in Jason Beck’s offense, we break down the developments that could shape the year ahead. Plus, how LSU fans feel about the Tigers’ roster, the potential impact of freshman quarterbacks at Tennessee and Vanderbilt, Ohio State’s tradition of producing new defensive stars and standout receivers, what to expect from Nebraska under Matt Rhule.

2:00 Mark Stoops at Texas

8:00 24-team playoff?

17:00 Alabama QB battle

25:00 Bryce Underwood

31:00 Jared Curtis

38:00 LSU

43:30 Demond Williams

45:00 QB questions

47:30 Ohio State

49:30 Indiana

50:30 Clemson

56:30 Final Burning questions

NFL Draft Combine Takeaways | Portal Penalties + Proposed Rule Changes | College Football Mar 02, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world. The boys discuss their biggest takeaways from the NFL Draft Combine. Plus the boys debate the proposed changes for the targeting rule, an update on transfer portal penalties and more.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:40) - Portal Rule Changes

(00:11:00) - Proposed Targeting Changes

(00:22:50) - Trump to host White Sox roundtable next future of college athletics

(00:28:30) - NFL Draft Combine Recap

(00:44:25) - Breaking down Ryan Wilson’s mock draft

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NFL Combine Preview + Cover 3 Mailbag | College Football Feb 26, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to preview the NFL combine, Plus answer all your mailbag questions.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:30) - Danny's Combine Experience

(00:18:00) - Cincinnati Sues Brendan Sorsby

(00:21:00) - Top 10 Returning QBs Continued

(00:29:00) - NFL Draft Combine Preview
(00:49:00) - Tom's Mock Draft

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

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.

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

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

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Where Arch Manning, Dante Moore and CJ Carr Rank Among Top 10 Returning Starters for 2026 Feb 25, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world. PLUS the boys rank their top 10 returning quarterbacks.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - Chandler Morris Seeking 7th Year

(00:09:20) - Gunner Rivers Commits to NC State

(00:22:00) - Top 10 Returning Starters

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

Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠.

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

Follow 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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Joey Aguilar Ruling Reaction + What Would A CFB Super League Look Like? | College Football Feb 23, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss Joey Aguilar being denied eligibility for 2026 and break down how they think a college football super league would shape up.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:15) - Joey Aguilar Denied Eligibility

(00:12:00) - Super League Crystal Ball

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

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.

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! What Schools Could Thrive As An Independent In The Modern Era? | College Football Feb 19, 2026

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Grading Last Year’s New Hires After Year 1: Bill Belichick, Rich Rod, Scott Frost’s Reboot & More! Feb 18, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys grade last year's new hires, Which programs made the right moves?

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - Coaching Carousel Updates

(00:12:10) - Grading Year-One Coaches

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

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.

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

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

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Who Is The Next First-Time National Champion In CFB? PLUS Details On A 24-Team Playoff & More! Feb 16, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys break down the Big Ten's proposal for a 24-team playoff and debate who they think will be the next first time National Champions (Coach or Program).

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:20) - Sacramento State Question

(00:11:30) - Big Ten's 24-Team Proposal

(00:27:29) - Trinidad Chambliss Cleared

(00:38:00) - The Next Program To Win Their First National Title

(00:51:00) - The Next Coach To Win Their First National Title

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

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.

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: Casting A Season Of Survivor For CFB Coaches, Grading The Oklahoma-Lincoln Riley Break-Up Feb 12, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The boys cast a season of Survivor with College Football Coaches, break down the Pac-12's schedule release and more.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:30) - Pac-12 Schedule Release

(00:10:40) - Most Painful Loss Hosts Experienced

(00:21:50) - Survivor: CFB Coaches

(00:39:30) - Lincoln Riley vs. Oklahoma Revisited

(00:46:20) - Teams Avoiding Non-Conference Games

(00:53:11) - Mailbag Rapid Fire

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

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.

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

Follow 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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Coaching Carousel: Most Impactful Coordinator Hires | Cover 3 College Football Feb 11, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. Plus the boys break down the coaching carousel and which coordinators will be the most impactful.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - North Dakota State Bowl + CFP Petition

(00:16:00) - Most Impactful Big Ten Coordinator Hires

(00:30:30) - Most Impactful SEC Coordinator Hires

(00:44:30) - Most Impactful ACC Coordinator Hires

(00:56:10) - Most Impactful Big 12 Coordinator Hires

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

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.

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

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

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

To hear more from the CBS ...