Cover 3 College Football

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Mailbag: What if Nebraska never left the Big 12, building a conference from scratch, Pop-Tarts, more! (06/01) Jun 01, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks conference realignment, bowl games, Notre Dame and more. First, discussing programs best-suited to continue their current success after the departure, via retirement, of their current head coach (1:08) and highlights from a newsy week of kickoff time announcements that include a spotlight on the Pop-Tarts Bowl (8:20). Then, building a perfect conference from scratch (26:25), the addition of Paul Chryst to the Texas staff (37:08), what happens to Nebraska if it never left the Big 12 (43:47), Notre Dame's advantages of being independent (48:50), the best year of the NCAA Football video game (52:48) and much, much more!

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Cover 3 Summer School: Can Alabama make it back to the CFB Playoff in 2023? Jun 01, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Bama247's John Talty to talk all things Alabama! First, how do the Crimson Tide replace first overall pick Bryce Young at quarterback? Then, how will the defense rebound from a down year in 2022?

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Colorado's talks with the Big 12, SEC's 8-game vs. 9-game debate, more! (05/31) May 31, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks SEC scheduling, conference realignment and more. First, with Dennis Dodd's reporting that Colorado has met in-person with the Big 12 in recent months, what does the future look like for the program and the Pac-12 (1:15)? Then, takeaways from Gary Barta's retirement at Iowa and what it means for Kirk Ferentz (19:00) and the ACC's success incentive initiative (24:43) before diving into the news of the week from SEC media days. Topics include the 8-game vs. 9-game schedule debate (34:58) and Eli Drinkwitz's comments on NIL and gambling (46:30).

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Cover 3 Summer School: Is Ohio State going back to the CFB Playoff in 2023? May 30, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Bucknuts's Dave Biddle to talk all things Ohio State! What will the Buckeyes look like with a new quarterback under center? Is Marvin Harrison Jr. the most dominant player in college football?

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Cover 3 Summer School: Vanderbilt & Utah! May 29, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Vandy247's Robbie Weinstein to preview the Vanderbilt Commodores' 2023 season! Can the Fighting Barton Simmonses get over the hump and make a bowl game this upcoming season?

Then, Steve Bartle of UteZone hops on to discuss Utah! Will the Utes continues their reign as Pac-12 champs in 2023 or is a conference foe looming?

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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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Cover 3 Summer School: Washington State, Baylor & Boston College! May 27, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by CougFan's Jamey Vinnick to preview the 2023 season for Washington State! Can QB Cam Ward continue to see his draft stock rise?

Then, BearsIllustrated's Tim Watkins joins the show to discuss how Baylor could perform in 2023! Is Dave Aranda's squad primed for a bounce back year?

Finally, EagleInsider's Mitch Wolfe hops on to preview Boston College! Can Jeff Hafley's Eagles rebound from a disappointing 2022?

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

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

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

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Cover 3 Summer School: BYU & South Carolina! May 26, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by CougarSportsInsider's Jeff Hansen to discuss BYU's move to the Big12, some instant-impact transfers and how Jeff thinks the Cougars 2023 campaign will go!

Then, Hale McGranahan jumps on the show to talk South Carolina, discuss how he thinks Spencer Rattler will perform in his second year on campus and what the Gamecocks can do in 2023!

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

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

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

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Cover 3 Summer School: Can LSU win a National Title in 2023? May 25, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by Geaux247's Glen West to talk all things LSU!

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

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

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

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

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Cover 3 Summer School: Oklahoma State & NC State! May 24, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by GoPokes' Cody Nagel to talk all things Oklahoma State. What will the Cowboys look like with a new quarterback? Can they return to the Big12 Championship?

Then, PackPride's Cory Smith joins the show to discuss the 2023 outlook for NC State. Is Robert Anae the key to get the Wolfpack over the hump? Can Brennan Armstrong return to 2021 form?

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

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

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

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

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

Cover 3 Summer School: Arizona, Clemson and Minnesota! May 23, 2023

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Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by WildcatAuthority's Jason Scheer to talk Jedd Fisch and Arizona. Can the Wildcats manage to get to the postseason in 2023? Then, Anna Adams of Clemson247 joins the show to talk Garrett Riley, Cade Klubnik and all things Clemson! Finally, GopherIllustrated's Ryan Burns talks Golden Gophers and discusses how PJ Fleck's team can return to being a threat in the Big Ten West!

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

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

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

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

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

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