Cover 3 College Football

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2023 NFL Draft Full Recap: Best Pick & Biggest Steal selections for every team + Day 3 Takeaways (NFL Draft 4/29) Apr 30, 2023

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You've followed them playing on Saturdays and now they are ready to play on Sundays. Check out CBS Sports' NFL Draft podcast called With the First Pick. You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found.

Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Emory Hunt react to Day 3 of the NFL Draft and then discuss the best pick and biggest steal for all 32 teams.

(0:30) Day 3 QBs

(3:00) Eagles

(5:00) Commanders

(6:45) Giants

(9:25) Cowboys

(11:45) Bears

(14:30) Lions

(17:30) Packers

(20:45) Vikings

(22:30) Panthers

(26:30) Falcons

(34:00) Seahawks

(36:30) Cardinals

(40:00) 49ers

(42:00) Rams

(45:45) Jets

(47:30) Patriots

(49:30) Bills

(52:30) Dolphins

(54:00) Steelers

(55:45) Ravens

(59:00) Bengals

(1:01:00) Browns

(1:04:00) Texans

(1:06:45) Colts

(1:11:30) Titans

(1:14:00) Jaguars

(1:16:15) Raiders

(1:18:45) Chargers

(1:20:45) Chiefs

(1:23:45) Broncos

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Produced by: Eric DeBerardinis

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2023 NFL Draft preview, plus Alabama lands commitment from ex-Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner Apr 27, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Tyler Buchner to Alabama and previews the 2023 NFL Draft. First, discussing whether storming the field should be preserved in college football in the wake of the SEC considering much stronger penalties for schools who engage in such celebratory behavior (1:16). Then it's on to previewing the 2024 NFL Draft, with the official Cover 3 Mock Draft of the first five picks of the first round (14:26). After that a quick breaking news discussion of former Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner committing to Alabama (27:41) and then back to more draft talk with a spotlight on running backs and wide receivers (42:09).

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CFB Mailbag! Expectations for Luke Fickell in year one at Wisconsin! Hidden gems on bad units! Apr 26, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew is back to answer your mailbag questions! First, is Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner headed down south to Tuscaloosa to reunite with Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees? (1:16) Then, just how impactful will Colorado's outgoing transfers be? (9:52) Bud and Tom hand out their best NFL Draft bets ahead of Thursday night! (35:28) Finally, we take a look at Big Ten recruiting! (54:19)

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USC's transfer portal pickup from Georgia, Miami hangs on to its QB, spring game thoughts from Colorado, Alabama and more! (04/24) Apr 24, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Colorado, Alabama, the transfer portal and more. First, discussing what USC is getting with the commitment of former Georgia DL Bear Alexander (1:20), what Miami avoided by keeping quarterback Tyler Van Dyke from jumping in the transfer portal (10:40), reaction to the rule changes for a running clock after first down (15:05) and DJ Uiagalelei taking fans behind the scenes of what went wrong at Clemson (20:35). Then it’s on to spring game takeaways, with a look at Deion Sanders’ impact at Colorado (32:03), Sam Hartman’s impact at Notre Dame (40:52), an Alabama quarterback battle with no clarity (44:48) and much, much more.

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Mailbag! Alabama's QB situation, conference title dark horse picks, more! (04/20) Apr 20, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Miami, Alabama, Colorado and more. First, a look ahead to the weekend's spring game action with expectations and storylines to follow at Colorado (1:00), Alabama (3:30), Notre Dame (9:00) and Wisconsin (12:56). Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with questions discussing the dark horse conference title pick for all of the power conferences (16:26), whether we will see an option offense win championships again (32:16), whether Michigan State can recapture its 2021 success (36:14) and more!

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Deion's impact the Pac-12's TV value, top coaches under 40, more with Dennis Dodd (04/19) Apr 19, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd to talk Deion Sanders, realignment and more. First, with Colorado's spring game on Saturday, a look at Deion Sanders' impact on the program and a discussion as to whether his star power changes the Pac-12's value in a media rights deal (1:20). Then, a larger discussion on the future of the Pac-12, potential Big 12 expansion and the changing landscape moving forward (10:02). After that it's on to a look at top 15 coaches under 40, with a spotlight on Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham (26:20), USF's Alex Golesh (29:50), Purdue's Ryan Walters (32:13) and Georgia DC Glenn Schumann (35:39). Finally, takeaways from the Big Ten's hire of Tony Petitti as its next commissioner (48:30) and the challenges he'll face in the years ahead.

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Texas has a starting QB, Florida might need one and more spring game takeaways (04/17) Apr 17, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Texas, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, Florida, FSU and more. First, the transfer portal has opened for the second time this offseason. Who are the names to know in the portal already and what teams might be looking to add talent to the roster before fall camp (1:47). Then it's on to a look back at what we learned in the weekend's spring games, starting with Quinn Ewers being announced as Texas' quarterback over Arch Manning and Maalik Murphy (13:20). Plus, expectations for Georgia's quarterback battle (29:03), the big need for Ohio State (36:05), Florida State's hype (47:10), Miami's youth movement (53:21), concerns about offensive struggles for Florida (56:24) and much, much more.

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CFB Mailbag! Why is Josh Heupel's offense a "cheat code"? Pete Caroll's dynasty at USC! Apr 13, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew takes your mailbag questions! First up, why is Josh Heupel's offense so elite and why don't other teams run it? (16:42) Then, why has Florida State head coach Mike Norvell gotten more slack than Florida head coach Billy Napier? (35:15) Finally, should undrafted rookie free agents have the ability to return to college? (47:08)

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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Talking SEC Football with SEC Network's Cole Cubelic! Apr 12, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew is joined by Cole Cubelic to discuss SEC spring games and what to look forward to in the upcoming 2023 season! First, what will Auburn look like under first-year head coach Hugh Freeze in 2023? (11:42) Next, can Tennessee replace Hendon Hooker and return to another double-digit-win season? (23:48) Finally, what are the tiers for SEC Championship contenders? (54:35)

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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Spring Game Reviews: What will Auburn look like under Hugh Freeze? Is Vandy primed for another step? Apr 10, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew recap Auburn, Vanderbilt and NC State's spring games and much more! First, what Air Noland's commitment means to Ohio State (6:25), then discussing how Hugh Freeze's first spring game at Auburn shaped up (29:40) and finally live mailbag questions including: Vandy in a different conference (45:07) and the idea of playing scrimmages rather than spring games (50:06)!

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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