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The Cover 3 crew talks hip drop ban, tailgating, NFL Draft, playoff and more. First, after a brief recap of Danny's weekend rooting on nephew Ben Middlebrooks and the NC State men's basketball team a discussion on the NCAA choosing not to follow the NFL's lead with a hip drop tackle ban (12:00). Then, thoughts on the UFL and spring football in general (21:00) and constructing the perfect college football gameday experience picking the game, stadium, kickoff time, tailgating setup, seats and more (30:41). Finally, guessing how many Michigan players Jim Harbaugh might select for the Chargers in the 2024 NFL Draft (48:18) and what happens first: a Group of Five team wins in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff OR a non-SEC or Big Ten team wins it all (56:12)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, UNC, FSU, player props and more. First, continuing the conversation on notable quarterback battles with a look at the SEC (4:00), where Jalen Milroe is the starter at Alabama but has some intriguing competition, Auburn must decide if Payton Thorne is the answer and Arkansas has a battle to replace KJ Jefferson. Then it's on to the ACC (19:15), focusing on North Carolina's efforts to replace Drake Maye, whether DJ Uiagalalei has any competition at Florida State and more. Plus, thoughts on the NCAA's efforts to ban player props from the betting markets (33:00), potential consequences from moving up the Early Signing Period (43:15) and how topics like collective bargaining and player unions are much more complicated when we discuss a future that involves college football players as employees (48:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks rule changes, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Nebraska and more. First, with the news that the NFL is adopting XFL-inspired changes to the kickoff rules, a discussion on whether those same changes could have a positive effect on the college game (2:00). Plus, Michigan suffers a serious setback with a key injury in spring practice (19:10) and the future for Oregon State and Washington State football after settling with the rest of the former Pac-12 members (26:40). Then, a look at the QB battles during spring practice in the Big Ten, with a specific focus on both Michigan and Ohio State (37:30) as well as Washington (48:42), Nebraska (52:30) and more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew makes their CBSSN debut to discuss the state of College Football. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:15) - Future of the CFP (00:11:29) - Michigan & Ohio State QB Battles (00:25:32) - Next Man Up (00:36:04) - Refresher on Biggest Coaching Moves (00:39:55) - Winner of the Transfer Portal Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news in the college football world. Riley Leonard underwent another surgey, what does this mean for his status next year? (3:00) Greg Sankey made some comments about expanding the NCAA tournament to get more SEC teams in but did that backfire on him after a couple quick exits from SEC teams in the tournament? (7:45). Georgia RB Travis Etienne was charged with DUI, how big of a problem is this becoming at Georgia and what can be done to stop this? (22:00) Deion Sanders spoke and mentioned that Shedeur won't just be going to any team and that it might be similar to Eli Manning's draft situation. Is this the right move? Is Deion Playing chess and not checkers with this move? (30:12). The guys close out the show with some discussion about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s draft stock and a quick but important recruiting update. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks SEC, SMU, Deion Sanders, recruiting, transfer portal and more. First, reacting to the SEC's 2025 schedule release, which has the league sticking at eight games and keeping opponents the same as the 2024 schedule (6:50). Then, whether college football players have release clauses like they do in soccer (17:45), SMU's outlook as they are joining an ACC with an uncertain future (21:05) and Deion Sanders' defense for why is not making as many in-home visits as his peers (27:20). Plus, a listener from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail wants to know who has the real claim to WRU and DBU (42:31)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew is joined by 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins to talk recruiting, Clemson, Alabama and more. First, what to know and what’s next after Clemson has filed a lawsuit against the ACC, with many of the same claims as Florida State’s ongoing legal action against the league (1:30). Then, after transferring from Alabama to Iowa following Nick Saban’s retirement, star tackle Kadyn Proctor is leaving the Hawkeyes just before the start of spring practice and headed back to Tuscaloosa (16:45). The crew discusses what his return means for the Tide as well as whether there will be any big-picture fallout from such a startling and high-profile move. After it’s on to recruiting talk, where Andrew Ivins showcases what there is to like about Notre Dame’s top-ranked 2025 class (33:15), how things are looking on the trail for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama (40:19), the top four quarterbacks in the class (48:26) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks College Football Playoff, Tennessee's QBs and the 2024 NCAA Tournament. First, a post-Selection Sunday discussion on the schools most likely to win a football and men's basketball title in the same school year (1:00) before diving into the news of the weekend with more details around College Football Playoff expansion (7:00). With the media rights deal getting approved there are still many unanswered questions and reportedly a new preferred format, so the crew discusses what would be best for the CFP moving forward. Then it's on to the annual Cover 3 March Madness exercise of playing out the NCAA Tournament bracket as if it was the football teams participating (23:35). Find out who makes our football Final Four, and ultimately lands as the pick to win it all if these were the 2024 football teams deciding the bracket. Finally, a question about Tennessee's quarterback depth opens the door to how schools manage their scholarships at the position in the transfer portal era (51:29). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, onside kick, quarterbacks, College Football Playoff and more. First, with the news of Trev Alberts making the move from Nebraska to Texas A&M a discussion on the importance of an athletic director in the modern era (3:30) and more reaction to Tony Alford's move from Ohio State to Michigan to be the Wolverines' new running back's coach (11:18). Then it's on to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail's big topic, with a discussion on the aspects of college football that must be protected as the sport's new future is imagined in the coming years (16:30). Plus, proposed changes to the onside kick (34:00), how a conference title game loser might get left out of the 12-team playoff (36:30), Big 12 QBs vs. ACC QBs (43:50) and reasons why we don't see as many academic eligibility issues in the mainstream college football news cycle (52:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Nick Saban, Michigan, Texas A&M, coaching changes and more. First, reacting to Nick Saban's appearance on Capitol Hill talking all things NIL and college athletics (2:30) and a larger conversation around his role as a voice for coaches in college football moving forward. Then, whether it is a big deal that Mike Hart won't be back at Michigan on Sherrone Moore's staff (26:38) and a big-picture breakdown of the Wolverines' QB battle to replace J.J. McCarthy (29:24). Plus, Trev Alberts reportedly leaving his alma mater Nebraska to go be the next AD at Texas A&M (41:32) and how many FBS coaches will still be in their current position five years from now (48:23), with some statistics from recent history pointing to a surprising answer. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks NC State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arizona, playoff expansion and more. First, while the automatic byes for the Big Ten and SEC could get taken out of the future 14-team model recent College Football Playoff expansion news does point to big wins for the sport's two most powerful conferences (1:30). Then it's on to the annual review of conference title droughts looking to identify teams on the verge of breaking through, starting with Ole Miss looking for its first conference championship in more than 50 years (12:45) as the Rebels are loaded up to make a run in the expanded SEC. Also, why NC State and Miami are among the top contenders other than Clemson or Florida State in the ACC (25:40) and how the Big 12 outlook might shape up well for Kansas or Arizona to bring decades-long droughts to an end (41:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday, March 11, CBS Sports will launch BEYOND THE ARC, a new daily show and podcast covering all things NBA with co-hosts Ashley Nicole Moss, Bill Reiter and John Gonzalez and regular contributor Avery Johnson. Download and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew ranks the top jobs in college football and answers listener questions. First, now that the news is official what is the fallout from the Early Signing Period getting moved up to the first week of December (6:00), reasons to buy into South Carolina heading into 2024 (14:00) and takeaways from Lane Kiffin hiring former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett as a defensive analyst at Ole Miss (18:45). Then, the Big Ol' Bag of Mail provides one of the great debates in college football: what are the top 10 jobs in the sport (22:00)? The crew breaks down how Texas, Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Alabama and more fit into their rankings along with the top jobs that didn't make the cut. Finally, more listener questions include whether coaching tenures will be longer or shorter as a result of the expanded College Football Playoff (51:43) and whether the Hugh Freeze hire at Auburn has aged well as he prepares for Year 2 with the Tigers (55:40). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, EA Sports video game, spring practice storylines and more. First, discussing Arch Manning’s reported decision to opt out of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game with an eye on the factors that may have contributed to the decision (1:45). Then, noting some important details in Neal Brown’s new deal at West Virginia (16:00) and tracing possible implications of Dartmouth’s men’s basketball team unionizing (27:00) including how it does and does not relate to major conference athletics. Plus, with spring practice getting underway at several prominent programs an early review of storylines to follow at places like Ohio State, Alabama, LSU and Notre Dame (38:45) as well as big-picture adjustments like how newly approved technology of in-helmet communication and sideline tablets (50:20). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, College Football Playoff expansion and the best WRs for 2024. First, whether the Big Ten and SEC have a case for automatic byes for their conference champions in the proposed 14-team College Football Playoff model (2:30) and how the ACC's uncertain future plays a role in their negotiations regarding the playoff for 2026 and beyond. Then, the NFL Draft Combine takeaways start with highlighting the strength of the offensive linemen at the top of the 2024 class (19:18) along with wide receivers who flashed, players who fell short of expectations and how testing numbers did or did not match production in college. Finally, our Next Man Up series takes a look at the wide receivers who are going to be the stars you need to know for the 2024 college football season (45:30). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft Combine, College Football Playoff expansion, under the radar QBs for 2024 and more. First, breaking down the potential impact of a 14-team playoff model that includes multiple guaranteed bids for power conferences and even more for the Big Ten and SEC (2:30). Then, the outlook for Kansas under Lance Leipold’s leadership after his new contract was announced this week (13:45), a worst-case scenario for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1 at Alabama (19:32) and what to watch when last year’s college stars are under the lights in Indianapolis at the NFL Draft Combine (24:50). Plus, quarterbacks that could surprise fans with strong performances in 2024 (44:45) and more listener questions like how many points does Iowa’s offense need to average to be a playoff contender (52:11). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew ranks some of the biggest offseason moves among assistant coaches. First, what to make of the latest National Signing Day proposal that includes not only moving the December signing period to earlier in the month but adding another one in late June (2:00), why UMass will find a move to the MAC beneficial (8:48) and Paul Johnson's sharp criticism of former Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins (16:35). Then it's on to recapping the assistant coaching carousel, starting with a ranking of the top 5 hires from the cycle (25:45). After that, a rundown of some of the headline hires like Bobby Petrino to Arkansas (35:49) and grading the staff hires of new head coaches at Michigan, Alabama, Washington and Texas A&M (49:03). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, Eric Bieniemy, recruiting sports betting and more. First, the many layers of Eric Bieniemy returning to college football as UCLA's offensive coordinator (1:30), including both what it means for the Bruins offense in 2024 and whether this sets up for any future moves for the former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders OC. Then, the pros and cons of moving Early Signing Day to early December (18:30), takeaways from Tennessee's latest win in its case against the NCAA (27:30), whether players might stick around longer than 4 years in future CFB world with employment (41:22) and how sports betting might influence the sport over the next 20-30 years (51:52). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks NCAA college football video game, playoff expansion and answers listener questions. First, with news of how players will be compensated for being in the new NCAA video game a discussion as to whether any players will opt-out of the opportunity as well as some suggestions for past legends that could be included (3:00). Then it's on to the news from Wednesday's conference commissioners meeting which has the College Football Playoff eyeing potential expansion to 14 or 16 teams before even a single game has been played in the 12-team format (11:23) and Georgia State reportedly eyeing a key Georgia assistant to fill its vacant head coaching position (32:50). Plus, picking one QB, one RB and one WR from any era as long as they played at the same school (35:20) and a listener offers an interesting comparison between Miami's Mario Cristobal and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer along with a debate as to which coach has a better chance to win a national championship (44:25). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks power ratings, returning production, College Football Playoff format and more. First, with the news of the week being the CFP's move to a 5+7 model, breaking down the implications on the 2024 season and what to expect in terms of any further changes for 2026 and beyond. Then it's on to a deep dive into SP+ ratings with ESPN's Bill Connelly, discussing the impact of transfers on a team's rating and identifying some teams that have made big jumps since the end of last season. Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss and more get spotlighted, as well as a look at the top-rated teams from the Group of Five that will be competing for the automatic qualifier to the new 12-team playoff. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Steve Sarkisian, Texas, EA Sports College Football and more. First, addressing some recent uncertainty around the new College Football Playoff media rights deal for the future (2:30) and with Steve Sarkisian on his way to getting a big raise from Texas, where does the rank among the coaches in the new-look, 16-team SEC (10:22)? Plus, benefits of the SEC moving to a 9-game conference schedule (20:33), expectations and wish-list items for the new EA Sports College Football video game (31:03), the latest on the FSU vs. ACC legal fight (45:16) and more. Plus, with the ACC approving in-helmet communication for 2024, what are the challenges for coaches and players to address with the adoption of this technology in the college game (48:15)? Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Shawn Elliott, South Carolina, Big Ten bowl teams, NFL Draft and more. First, the coaching carousel refuses to stop and on Thursday news broke that Shawn Elliott would be leaving his position as Georgia State's head coach to become the new tight ends coach at South Carolina. What are the factors that impacted the move and how does this fall in line with other head coaches who have left their job for an assistant role somewhere else (1:30)? Then it's on to mailbag questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail and the live audience, discussing the QB you'd want for a game-winning drive in the final minute (21:10), a game of "Bowl or No Bowl" for a half dozen Big Ten teams with win totals of 5.5 (28:15) and NFL Draft stock changes for Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy (43:45). Plus, why Virginia Tech could be this year's Louisville in the ACC (49:39) and the perfect time to hold your spring practice and spring game (56:09). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, College Football Playoff format, Ole Miss, Colorado and more. First, more fallout and reaction to Monday's mid-show breaking news that DeShaun Foster would be taking over for Chip Kelly at UCLA (1:40), followed by a discussion on whether college football could benefit from having a two-minute warning like the NFL (11:35). Plus, with the College Football Playoff set to undergo another round of votes next week to decide the format for 2024 and 2025, the pros and cons to the 6+6 and 5+7 models with an extra automatic qualifier potentially getting cut (19:45). Then, a look at some of the notable transfer portal classes and significant pick ups from the winter window (31:23), highlighting Lane Kiffin's group at Ole Miss, Oregon's pair of quarterbacks with power conference starting experience, Ohio State's superstar additions and a look at how we rate these classes against each other with some teams going heavy on the portal while others pick and choose their spots. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, DeShaun Foster, Ryan Grubb, Alabama, Chip Kelly and more. First, discussing Kalen DeBoer staff challenges with the weekend news that offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and offensive line coach Scott Huff are leaving for NFL opportunities (1:59). Then discussing the mid-show breaking news that UCLA has hired former star running back and assistant coach DeShaun Foster to replace Chip Kelly as the Bruins head coach (15:50). After that it's on to more on Chip Kelly's move to Ohio State (34:25) and other assistant coaching carousel moves of note around Michigan, Kentucky and more (41:14). Finally, in the wake of a thrilling overtime finish in the Super Bowl a conversation on OT decision-making and ways we might change the current college OT rules. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew reacts to Chip Kelly leaving UCLA to join Ohio State as an OC replacement for Bill O'Brien. First, dissecting the fit for Chip Kelly as the next offensive coordinator for an Ohio State team eyeing a national title run (1:00), why a sitting power conference coach might be looking to leave for a coordinator role and potential candidates as the next head coach for UCLA as the Bruins make their move to the Big Ten (10:21). Then, analyzing Boston College's move to tap Bill O'Brien as the Eagles next head coach (26:03) and much more from a busy Friday on the coaching carousel. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Super Bowl, Boston College, Chip Kelly, Michigan and more. First, things get rolling with a question from the live audience regarding college quarterbacks from years past that would have gotten a better chance to be successful in the modern NFL (2:17) before a Super Bowl preview, Cover 3 style, with a look at college representation and roster construction for both teams (9:50). Then it's on to the latest in the Boston College coaching search (23:40), the outlook for Chip Kelly in 2024 as he remains a candidate for NFL OC jobs (28:43) and Sherrone Moore's staff hires as Jim Harbaugh continues to tap Michigan coaches for his new staff in Los Angeles (40:43). Finally, the Big Ol' Bag of Mail asks whether Michigan's national championship has any chance of being vacated as a result of NCAA investigations (47:49) and realistic expectations for Texas A&M making the expanded playoff under Mike Elko (53:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks recruiting, Georgia, Texas A&M, Alabama, Big 12 and more. First, recapping the biggest National Signing Day prospect news with 5-star athlete Terry Bussey sticking to his Texas A&M commitment and choosing the Aggies over late pushes from LSU and Georgia (1:30). Then it's on to takeaways from the signing classes of LSU (5:00), Georgia (14:10) and Alabama (20:55) before live audience questions regarding the recruiting outlook for UCF (29:03), Colorado (32:39), the Sun Belt (38:06) and the wide receivers in the 2024 class (43:50). Finally, introducing a new segment titled Billable Hours that gives you what you need to know from the latest updates in NCAA vs. Tennessee (48:58) and the Dartmouth basketball team being deemed employees by the NLRB (54:27). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks NCAA, Big Ten, SEC, College Football Playoff, recruiting and more. First, making sense of the Big Ten-SEC Advisory Board and their stated goals of offering guidance in the future of high-level college sports (2:20). What it means for the future of the NCAA, the College Football Playoff and much more as we are still in the early stages of seeing a consolidation of power even within the power conferences. Then it's on to the latest from the carousel, where a Belichick has landed in the Big Ten (25:04), Boston College is still open and other college coaches are reportedly seeking out NFL opportunities (27:10). Finally, kicking off some recruiting news with a 5-star commitment for Ohio State from the 2025 cycle (40:54) and then the storylines you need to know as the 2024 cycle comes to a close on Wednesday with National Signing Day (43:45). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks Jeff Hafley, Big 12, Penn State, LSU, Florida and more. First, hours after declaring the 2023-24 coaching carousel to be completed we were caught off guard by Boston College coach Jeff Hafley leaving the Eagles to take a new job as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator (1:20). The crew discusses how Hafley's move might align with the changing nature of college coaching, as well as names that might make sense as the the next Boston College coach. Then it's on to questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail focusing on the idea of Power 2 vs. Power 4 (23:00), whether the Big 12 should rebrand with its new lineup (27:50) and players from CFB history who weren't great but were beloved (32:00). Plus, what does Penn State need to do in order to be considered a top-tier team (39:00), LSU's place in the new-look SEC (46:40) and the two-year outlook for Billy Napier at Florida (52:10). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cover 3 crew talks coaching changes, Tennessee, NCAA, NIL and more. First, discussing the breaking news Wednesday morning as the state of Tennessee, joined by Virginia, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over its NIL rules (1:40). This comes in the wake of the NCAA reportedly investigating Tennessee's football program for violations tied to NIL, and provides yet another crossroads for the association and its role in the future of college sports. Then, after a quick run through some of the notable takeaways from the 2024 Big 12 schedule release (21:39) the crew does a deep dive on the 2023-24 coaching carousel using superlatives from the cycle (39:55). Included are discussions around the coach that will lead the biggest improvement on a team's win total (42:52), the most difficult job to take over (46:33), surprise hires (54:17) and much, much more. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
