Cover 3 College Football

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Mailbag: Best freshman debuts, Michigan's recruiting, the first teams to play 3 times in one season, more! (04/06) Apr 06, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Georgia, Pitt, Florida and more. After first discussing Michigan's recruiting win with the commitment of quarterback Jadyn Davis (4:18) and takeaways from the Wolverines' spring game (13:26), the mailbag kicks off with a look back at some of the best freshman debuts in college football history (18:58). Other topics include what head coach-quarterback duo you'd want on your side in a fight (37:19), what programs have not capitalized off the NIL era as much as expected (45:37), Big Ten transfer quarterbacks in 2023 (53:06) and much, much more.

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2023 NFL Draft Preview with Ryan Wilson: Pro Days takeaways, latest mock draft, more! (04/05) Apr 05, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks 2023 NFL Draft with CBS Sports draft expert Ryan Wilson. First, what Ryan saw and heard from going to pro days at Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky and Florida (1:33), comparing Will Levis to Anthony Richardson (5:00) and the best fit for all of the top quarterbacks in the class (14:17). Then, the fallout from Jalen Carter's legal issues for him as well as other top defenders (31:50), analyzing a wide receivers class that seems weaker than usual compared to a tight ends group that seems stronger (34:50), the top cornerbacks in the class (42:20) and then some player-specific talk around Will McDonald (52:28), Calijah Kancey (54:06), Jalin Hyatt (56:14) and more!

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NIL experts weight in on Congressional hearings, future of NIL and college football Apr 03, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew welcomes NIL experts to discuss the recent congressional hearings. First, discussing the commitment of Duce Robinson to USC (2:35), thoughts on the BYU spring game (4:58) and some background on NIL in the spotlight on Capitol Hill (6:45). Then it’s on to a roundtable discussion of NIL, the hearings and the future of the NCAA with Extra Points’ Matt Brown, Boise State professor Sam Ehrlich and Spyre Sports’ Will Watkins offering expertise on the matter. Topics include what was was notable about the NIL hearings (15:50), whether any progress was made in advancing the issue (22:27), what an NIL bill might look like in the future (29:50) and much more, including the potential for athletes to take on status as employees (49:41).

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Michigan spring game preview, Kirby's Alabama defenses vs. Kirby's Georgia defenses, CFB reality shows, more! (03/30) Mar 30, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan football and answers listener questions. First, with Michigan's spring game coming up on Saturday what are the big questions around the Wolverines heading into 2023 (4:00)? Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail and live listener questions, with a focus on whether Ohio State-Michigan rematches in a division-less Big Ten will take hype away from THE GAME (12:00), comparing an All-Star defense from Kirby's time as DC at Alabama vs. Kirby's time at Georgia (18:00), the path for Florida State to make the College Football Playoff in 2023 (27:00) and whether Virginia Tech can get back to the success of the Frank Beamer era (31:00). Plus, if we could choose teams to embed camera crews with for a college football reality show in the 2023 season, who are we choosing (43:20)?

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Conference Realignment 2023 Reset: What to know about the new-look Big 12, AAC and Conference USA Mar 29, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks new schools in new leagues in the Big 12, AAC and CUSA. First, with a recent profile of Hugh Freeze spotlighting his first year at Auburn, what's the expectation for how long it takes for him to contend for SEC titles (2:00). Then it's on to the Conference Realignment Reset, detailing the changes and what to know about the Big 12 adding Cincinnati, Houston, UCF and BYU (14:30), the American Athletic Conference expanding to 14 teams with a half-dozen schools from Conference USA (29:15) and a new-look Conference USA that will not only have four new schools but a new mid-week showcase spot on the schedule in October (43:15).

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Spring Practice QB Battles: Names to know at Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State and more (03/27) Mar 27, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, Nick Saban, Ohio State, Lane Kiffin and more. Monday’s rundown of some of the top quarterback battles begins with the most talked about competition in the country, Quinn Ewers against Arch Manning at Texas (3:45). From there the conversation shifts to the new faces competing to take over from Stetson Bennett IV at Georgia (12:20), an apparent-two man battle at Alabama after the departure of Bryce Young (18:30) and whether CJ Stroud’s backup, Kyle McCord, is ready to take the reins at Ohio State (26:30). Plus, Lane Kiffin’s trio of transfer portal additions competing for QB1 (32:45), a pair of potentially game-ready five-star freshmen at UCLA (39:30) and Tennessee (48:45) and an important battle at Cincinnati as the Bearcats are making their move to the Big 12 (53:50).

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Mailbag: What would federal NIL laws even look like? Plus, Alabama's QBs, Michigan's title chances, more! (03/23) Mar 23, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks NIL, 2023 Heisman picks, Florida, Florida State and more. First, whether Michigan is a legitimate national title contender (1:50), the ceiling for Alabama QB Jalen Milroe in Tommy Rees' offense (5:55) and teams that could jump to being a contender with addition of an elite QB (15:42). Then, a deep dive on the debate around NIL rules and a discussion of what federal NIL legislation might look like (26:05), comparing Florida's offensive outlook to Florida State's in 2023 (36:50), Jordan Travis' Heisman Trophy odds (43:07) and a unique pitch for how a two-quarterback system could work in high-level college football (51:56).

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Nick Saban on 'wrong place, wrong time,' plus, takeaways from the new Top247 recruiting rankings (03/22) Mar 22, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew talks Nick Saban, Nate Oats, Brandon Miller, recruiting and more. First, Nick Saban made some pointed comments as he announced that freshman DB Tony Mitchell was suspended indefinitely in the wake of a spring break arrest. Discussing if there any reason to connect his stance on player discipline to the ongoing controversy with Brandon Miller and the basketball program (3:00). Then a deep dive on the new Top247 player rankings, with an explanation of why this a good time to update the rankings (19:30), why there are only 32 five-star prospects (21:25), quarterback Dylan Raiola headlining the class (26:49), names to know at wide receiver (32:30) and THE name to know at tackle (36:40). Finally, teams off to a good start in the 2024 cycle (40:40) and much more.

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Conference Championship Droughts: When will Texas A&M, Tennessee, Nebraska and more snap the streak? (03/20) Mar 20, 2023

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The Cover 3 crew highlights teams on the verge of snapping conference title droughts. First, with Georgia opening up spring practice a spotlight on the Bulldogs' quarterback battle to replace Stetson Bennett IV as QB1 (3:10). Then, taking a look at conference title droughts first focusing on the longest droughts at the power conference level, with programs like Ole Miss last winning a conference championship before 1980. After that it's decade-by-decade with debates on why programs haven't won a championship and who will be the first to snap the drought among teams that last won a conference title in the 1980s (19:17), 1990s (29:45) and 2000s (42:19).

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Eye on College Basketball podcast - March Madness 2023 MEGA preview, bracket, predictions: Parrish + Norlander reveal ALL their picks Mar 16, 2023

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