Cover 3 College Football

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The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.

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Army-Navy LOCKS, ranking 2023 Alabama vs. other Tide teams, USC's QB situation in 2024, more! (12/17)

The Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel, Army, Navy, Alabama and more. First, the show gets rolling with a couple of questions from the live audience, including whether Florida State would have been left out of the College Football Playoff if Georgia had beaten Alabama (1:00). Then it’s on to some coaching carousel news with the retirement of Wyoming coach Craig Bohl (5:55) and Duke reportedly targeting Penn State DC Manny Diaz as a candidate for its head coaching position (12:30). Then it’s on to Army-Navy LOCKS with a preview of Saturday’s game with an eye on the biggest storylines, which includes one of the lowest over-under totals of the season (24:36). Plus, more questions from the Big Ol Bag of Mail that discuss USC’s quarterback situation after Caleb Williams, where this Alabama team stacks up against others in Saban’s tenure and more! (38:25).  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/  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

57m
Dec 07
Heisman Trophy preview, portal buzz, NCAA proposes new division to pay players, more! (12/06)

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Heisman Trophy, coaching carousel and more. First, the latest from the transfer portal action including Louisville landing QB Tyler Shough, Kentucky picking up a commitment from former Georgia QB Brock Vandagriff and what those moves mean for DJ Uiagalelei, Dillon Gabriel and more (1:25). Then it's on to previewing Saturday's Heisman Trophy announcement (19:00), updating the coaching carousel with Derek Mason and Bronco Mendenhall returning to the ranks of FBS head coaches (30:05) and grading Texas A&M's hire of Collin Klein as the offensive coordinator for Mike Elko (40:50). Plus, NCAA preside Charlie Baker is proposing a new subdivision where schools could pay players directly (45:15). Will it work? What will the impact be on the future of college football? 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

1h 1m
Dec 06
Upon Further Review: 2023 Bowl Rankings, QBs on the move in the transfer portal, Houston and Indiana make new hires, more! (12/04)

The Cover 3 crew talks 2023 bowl schedule, players in the transfer portal, coaching news and more. First, with the transfer portal officially opening on Monday the show begins with reaction to Ohio State's Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel jumping in (1:00), including what Ryan Day's plan at quarterback might be for the Buckeyes moving forward. Plus, the best available defensive player in the portal and other teams to watch when it comes to landing top quarterbacks. Then it's on to rounding up some coaching carousel action from the weekend with Houston hiring Willie Fritz (28:45) and Indiana introducing Curt Cignetti (34:45) as well as a deep dive on the bowl schedule highlighting the best matchups from Tom Fornelli's bowl rankings (43:00). 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

1h 7m
Dec 04
College Football Playoff Rankings! Michigan vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl! Washington vs Texas in the Sugar Bowl!

The Cover 3 crew discuss the Final College Football Playoff Rankings. (7:00) Then, the guys pivot to the Rose Bowls, where Michigan will take on Alabama! (15:00) Finally, the Sugar Preview, where Washington will play Texas! 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/  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

44m
Dec 03
Conference Championship INSTANT REACTION: Bama beats Georgia! Florida State takes down Louisville!

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Florida State, Texas, College Football Playoff and more. First, a deep dive predicting the debates the College Football Playoff selection committee will have and the four teams that will be selected on Sunday (2:48). After that it's a game-by-game look at Florida State's defensive performance in a win against Louisville (22:28), Alabama handing Georgia it's first loss since 2021 (33:49), Texas' stellar start and style points against Oklahoma State (49:02) and Washington winning another one-score game against Oregon on Friday night (58:55). Plus, Michigan shuts out Iowa (1:07:18), Troy wins the Sun Belt in emphatic fashion, the SMU-Liberty debate for the New Year's Six and much, much more. 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/  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

1h 45m
Dec 03
College football best bets: Georgia-Alabama, FSU-Louisville, Oregon-Washington and more Championship Week LOCKS (11/30)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 13 results the LOCKS get rolling with a look at the power conference title games with Oregon-Washington (7:09), Texas-Oklahoma State (15:02), Georgia-Alabama (24:16), Florida State-Louisville (33:28) and Michigan-Iowa (39:48). Then it's on to the full weekend with picks and breakdowns for Liberty-New Mexico State (51:12), Toledo-Miami Ohio (55:47), Boise State-UNLV (59:30), Tulane-SMU (1:03:00) and Troy-Appalachian State (1:04:30). Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:09:41). 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

1h 21m
Nov 30
Big Game Breakdown: Georgia-Alabama, Oregon-Washington and more from championship week, PLUS latest transfer portal and coaching carousel buzz! (11/29)

The Cover 3 crew looks at the conference championship matchups and reacts to the latest coaching moves. First, reacting to the latest news from the coaching carousel (1:32) and a heavy dose of transfer portal speculation with an eye on the quarterbacks that will be available this offseason (7:54). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, going inside the matchup with keys to the game for Georgia-Alabama (27:40), Oregon-Washington (41:55), Florida State-Louisville (51:08), Texas-Oklahoma State (1:01:06), Michigan-Iowa (1:07:27), Tulane-SMU (1:12:30) 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

1h 20m
Nov 29
College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Ohio State's path back into the top 4, FSU moves up, more! (11/28)

The Cover 3 crew talks College Football Playoff scenarios, coaching carousel and more. First, instant reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings including what scenarios could put Ohio State back into the top four after losing to Michigan and whether Florida State is on solid ground to make it with a win in the ACC Championship Game. Then after more rankings reaction there is some general coaching carousel talk including Fran Brown's introduction as Syracuse's new head coach, San Diego State reportedly targeting Colorado OC Sean Lewis and Bobby Petrino as a potential OC hire for Sam Pittman at Arkansas. 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

37m
Nov 29
The RECRUITING news College Football fans need to know! Notre Dame & Penn State stock talent in 2024

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Andrew Ivins to talk Notre Dame recruiting and where Andrew thinks the Fighting Irish will finish in the rankings. (2:00) Then, the guys discuss Penn State's 13th ranked recruiting class, headlined by tight end Luke Reynolds! (14:44) Next, the two debate which is more important: high school recruiting or the portal. (25:30) Finally, Bud and Andrew wrap up with Georgia's two QB commits! (35:50) 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/    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

53m
Nov 28
Upon Further Review: Coaching Carousel updates for Texas A&M, Mississippi State and more, plus Heisman stock and Texas' special season (11/27)

The Cover 3 crew talks Mike Elko, Jeff Lebby, Indiana, the Heisman Trophy, Steve Sarkisian and more. First, more on Texas A&M hiring Mike Elko now that news is official (1:35) including the expectations for the Aggies in 2024 and where Duke might look for Elko's replacement (13:40). Then it's more from the coaching carousel, noting Jeff Lebby's hire at Mississippi State (21:45), Indiana parting ways with Tom Allen (28:40) and Houston firing Dana Holgorsen (40:25). Plus, Day Trading Danny has a stock report on the Heisman Trophy candidates going into championship week (44:21) and Upon Further Review celebrates a monumental season for Texas and Steve Sarkisian (1:04:22), highlights an FBS conference with 12 bowl teams (1:10:40) and proposes a new transfer portal strategy for national title contenders (1:13:50). 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

1h 23m
Nov 27
🚨 Texas A&M reportedly set to hire Duke's Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher (11/26) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Texas A&M is targeting Duke's Mike Elko. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss what to expect from Elko as the former Aggie defensive coordinator returns to College Station (1:00), what's next for Duke as it looks to maintain the program's recent success (21:55) and some assorted coaching carousel thoughts from Sunday including Mississippi State finishing the deal with Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as the Bulldogs' next head coach. 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

42m
Nov 26
Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan makes it three straight vs. Ohio State, top teams survive upset scares, coaching carousel buzz, more! (11/25)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Florida State and more. First, a deep dive on Michigan’s win against Ohio State (2:05), including the revisiting of what a third straight loss to the Wolverines means to Ryan Day (16:30). Then it’s on to Jalen Milroe’s stunning game-winner against Auburn (28:18), Florida State surviving with its backup quarterback at Florida (35:00) and other top 25 results of note with an eye on the new college football rankings (48:45). Finally, with news breaking during the show there’s plenty of coaching carousel talk (1:10:00) including a grade for Michigan State with its hire of Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith (1:20:30).  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

1h 39m
Nov 26
College football best bets: Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, FSU-Florida, Oregon-Oregon State and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/22)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under picks for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 12 results (1:20) the Thanksgiving week slate begins with a look at the Egg Bowl rivalry between Ole Miss and Mississippi State on Thursday night (7:15) before the attention turns to an all-day slate of Friday action. Black Friday picks, previews and breakdowns included for Oregon-Oregon State (14:27), Texas-Texas Tech (17:30), UTSA-Tulane (19:34), Iowa-Nebraska (23:14), Miami-Boston College (28:53) and Penn State-Michigan State (32:50). Finally, it's on to Saturday starting with Michigan-Ohio State (38:05), the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn (44:01), Florida State-Florida (46:30) and Washington-Washington State (50:46) before the board opens up to include LSU-Texas A&M (56:56), Georgia-Georgia Tech (1:03:24), West Virginia-Baylor (1:07:44), UCF-Houston (1:10:30) and much much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:13:20) and the Dentist origin story (1:20:50). 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

1h 27m
Nov 22
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Washington jumps Florida State, rankings impact of Michigan-Ohio State, more! (11/21)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the new College Football Playoff rankings release. First, discussing one of the few changes in the top 10 with Washington jumping Florida State for No. 4 (1:40) and then breaking down the many playoff ranking implications of Saturday's epic showdown between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan (9:05). Then, the biggest takeaways from the back half of the rankings (20:00), whether there is any scenario where Georgia could get jumped for the No. 1 spot (24:30) and 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

33m
Nov 22
Keys to the game for Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, Florida State-Florida and more! (11/21)

The Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Ryan Day, rivalry week and more. First, reacting to the news that Cam Rising will be returning to Utah for a 7th season with an eye on the Utes' standing in the new-look Big 12 for 2024 (5:23) as well as predictions for the new College Football Playoff selection committee rankings set to be released Tuesday night (12:37). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, with the matchups to watch and X-factors for Michigan-Ohio State (23:42), Alabama-Auburn (47:45), Florida State-Florida (59:45) and Oregon-Oregon State (1:08:38). 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

1h 15m
Nov 21
Upon Further Review: Syracuse fires Dino, Arkansas sticks with Pittman, FSU's future without Jordan Travis, more! (11/20)

The Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel, Syracuse, Arkansas, UCLA, USC and more. First, kicking off the coaching news portion of the show with a look at Syracuse in the wake of Dino Babers being fired (1:45) then why Arkansas has decided not to fire Sam Pittman (20:12) and whether Chip Kelly is off the hot seat after beating USC (35:45). Then, Day Trading Danny checks in with a stock evaluation for Florida State’s quarterback situation after Jordan Travis’ injury and the Heisman picture going into rivalry week (44:01). Also, what Lincoln Riley's offseason checklist looks like to improve USC as it moves to the Big Ten (1:16:18) 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

1h 29m
Nov 20
Week 12 Instant Reaction: Washington survives, Florida State's game-changing injury, Georgia's dominance, more! (11/19)

The Cover 3 crew talks Washington, Jordan Travis injury, Georgia, Tennessee, Caleb Williams and more. The show begins in the immediate aftermath of Washington's two-point win at Oregon State and discusses what the Huskies showed in the win and how it impacts their perceived ceiling moving forward (1:48). Then, reacting to Jordan Travis' devastating leg injury (10:45) and predicting movements in the rankings in Tomorrow's Top 25 Today (19:48). Plus, celebrating Jerry Kill in the wake of New Mexico State's win at Auburn (46:58), looking at the many sides of UCLA's win at USC (55:01), App State's thrilling overtime win at James Madison (1:09:40) 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

1h 32m
Nov 19
College football best bets: Georgia-Tennessee, Washington-Oregon, Louisville-Miami and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/16)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 11 results, the Week 12 LOCKS get rolling with picks for Thursday and Friday night games (7:53) before tackling some of the biggest showdowns on Saturday. After a look at Louisville-Miami (15:20), Utah-Arizona (20:28), Georgia-Tennessee (23:23), Kansas State-Kansas (27:18), Washington-Oregon State (30:31) and Texas-Iowa State (35:27), the board opens up with picks from up and down the Saturday slate. Included are breakdowns and best bets for Missouri-Florida (42:40), Boise State-Utah State (45:50), Michigan-Maryland (48:14), USC-UCLA (51:21), Ole Miss-ULM (53:42), Clemson-North Carolina (57:29), SMU-Memphis (1:02:19), Oklahoma State-Houston (1:04:45), Iowa-Illinois (1:06:00) and more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:12:51).  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

1h 29m
Nov 16
Keys to Georgia-Tennessee and Washington-Oregon State, coaching carousel buzz, more! (11/15)

The Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, Chip Kelly, Georgia, Tennessee, coaching rumors and more. First, with the coaching carousel including a recent report that UCLA might be moving on from Chip Kelly, an analysis of where the Bruins job stacks up against its peers as the program moves to the Big Ten (1:30). Then, what Oregon State and Washington State gained in their legal victory over the departing Pac-12 schools (20:30) and Day Trading Danny recaps a rough week for his stock portfolio (23:46). Finally Big Game Breakdown takes a closer look at the matchups to watch in Georgia-Tennessee (40:43), Washington-Oregon State (50:09), Texas-Iowa State (1:00:12), Clemson-North Carolina (1:04:10) and Louisville-Miami (1:05:44).   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

1h 15m
Nov 15
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Georgia jumps Ohio State for No. 1, FSU holds off Washington, more! (11/14)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the updated College Football Playoff rankings. With the off-schedule release coming between two college basketball games, the crew goes live shortly before the rankings are out with predictions on what's to come (2:00) and live reactions to the top six (7:30). Then, explaining why Georgia jumped to No. 1 and even debating Michigan's profile against Ohio State (14:45) before getting into the big takeaways from the back half of the rankings (22:15) and previewing Washington's final stretch of games, including this week's challenging test at Oregon State (27:50). 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

38m
Nov 15
Upon Further Review: Coaching carousel in full swing, Georgia's claim as No. 1, Texas injury news, more! (11/13)

The Cover 3 crew talks Mississippi State, Texas A&M, top 25 rankings and more. First, with the breaking news Monday that Zac Arnett as been fired by Mississippi State, a look at the job (2:08) and then candidates that might make sense (13:01). Then the coaching carousel talk continues with more of what we've learned about the future at Texas A&M (25:50) as well as recent openings at Boise State and San Diego State (34:26). Plus, Texas loses its top running back for the rest of the season due to injury (40:21), new top 25 rankings reactions (46:05), MACtion picks for Tuesday night (56:06), weighing in on the Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Keon Coleman debate (1:02:59), the lack of parity in college football in 2023 (1:07:10) 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

1h 17m
Nov 13
🚨 Jimbo Fisher OUT at Texas A&M: What's next for the Aggies, candidates to consider, more! (11/12) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Texas A&M is moving on from Jimbo Fisher. Early Sunday morning news began to leak about Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, effective immediately. Fisher went 45-25 in his six-season tenure with the Aggies, so the crew discusses what kept him from reaching the expectations of contending for championships in the SEC (1:45). Plus, early names to watch as possible candidates to replace Fisher (22:20) and where the job stacks up against other top jobs in the country. 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

50m
Nov 12
Week 11 Instant Reaction: Michigan dominates at Penn State, the Florida State vs. Washington debate, more! (11/11)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Washington, Georgia, FSU, more. First, the biggest takeaways from the game, and postgame, with Michigan's win at Penn State (1:40) and then a spotlight on Washington in the wake of surviving an upset bid from Utah (24:50). Then, comparing the Huskies with the rest of the top five to kick off the AP Top 25 poll projections (32:05) as well as takeaways from the Big 12 (49:55), Big Ten (54:30), SEC (1:05:46) and ACC (1:15:21). 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

1h 33m
Nov 12
🚨 Big Ten suspends Jim Harbaugh, Michigan plans to fight punishment, more! (11/10) 🚨

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the Big Ten's punishment for Michigan in the sign-stealing scandal. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli react to the breaking news of the Big Ten ruling that Jim Harbaugh has been suspended from coaching on game days for the remainder of the regular season. Topics include the Harbaugh's impact on the team during a game, whether the Big Ten's punishment fits the violations of impermissible in-person advance scouting and reactions to an in-show bit of breaking news as Michigan announced its plans to fight the suspension in court. 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

42m
Nov 10
College football best bets: Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Ole Miss, Tennessee-Missouri and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/9)

The Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays in college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 10 results (1:12) the picks begin with Thursday and Friday night action (8:22) before tackling some of the biggest games of Saturday like Michigan-Penn State (15:11), Tennessee-Missouri (20:50), Georgia-Ole Miss (23:09) and Oregon-USC (31:03). Then, the board opens up for the entire Saturday slate with LOCKS for Oklahoma State-UCF (38:15), Washington-Utah (41:08), Kansas-Texas Tech (42:55), UTSA-Rice (44:30), Iowa-Rutgers (45:54), Alabama-Kentucky (49:20), Florida State-Miami (1:03:46), Texas-TCU (1:06:17) and much more. Plus, the underdogs to take straight up in MoneyLine Sprinkles (1:08:50).  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

1h 18m
Nov 09
Expectations for Big Ten action in sign-stealing scandal, plus keys to the game for Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Ole Miss and more!

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, Penn State, Georgia, Tennessee and more. First, resetting the conversation on the Michigan sign stealing scandal with expectations of what discipline, if any, might be coming from the Big Ten (1:20). Then it's on to whether James Madison can successfully petition its way to postseason eligibility (16:18) and what to make of NC State QB MJ Morris shutting it down for the year to preserve a redshirt after going 3-1 as a starter (23:32). After that Big Game Breakdown puts Michigan-Penn State (33:09), Tennessee-Missouri (48:35), Georgia-Ole Miss (52:30) and Washington-Utah (1:01:21) under the microscope detailing the matchups to watch, keys to the game 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

1h 13m
Nov 08
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Debating No. 1, Oregon's eye test advantage, Week 11 playoff implications, more! (11/7)

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Ohio State ahead of Georgia in the new playoff rankings. First, whether the decision to leave the top eight unchanged makes sense after last week's results (1:20) and how to balance the eye test and the resume when ranking Oregon (7:57). Plus, interesting committee decisions from the back half of the rankings (12:00) and how LSU and Notre Dame get advantages when it comes to ranking the three-loss teams looking to make the top 25 (22:06). 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

36m
Nov 08
The RECRUITING news College Football fans need to know! Recruiting in the New Big Ten!

Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Cooper Petagna to talk all things recruiting! First, the guys tackle Ohio State's 2nd-ranked class headlined by five-star wide receiver and number one overall player Jeremiah Smith! (2:40) Then, it's time to discuss the Ducks with Dan Lanning's Oregon squad! How are the Ducks putting together such a strong class in Lanning's second year? (20:12) Finally, the guys hit on what it's like to hold a class together on a failing staff! (36:10) 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/  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

46m
Nov 07
Upon Further Review: Jalen Milroe's rise, Jayden Daniels' Heisman stock, USC fires its DC, more! (11/6)

The Cover 3 crew talk Lincoln Riley, Michigan, Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Arizona and more. First, reaction to the Sunday news of Lincoln Riley and USC parting ways with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, including a couple candidate suggestions that take into consideration the upcoming move to the Big Ten (1:20). Then, after a quick note on the robust rumor mill surrounding Michigan (11:30) it's on to reacting to the new AP Top 25 poll (18:42) and a fresh market analysis from Day Trading Danny (29:06). Finally, Upon Further Review offers a final word on Week 10 looking at Alabama-LSU (44:40), Georgia's winning streak (46:23), Arizona's possible wagon status (50:28) and the outlook for conference title races across the country with three weeks left to play in the regular season (53:18). 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

1h 16m
Nov 06
Week 10 Instant Reaction: Jalen Milroe stars for Alabama, Big 12 chaos, Ohio State vs. Georgia for No. 1, more! (11/5)

The Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma State, Texas, Georgia and more. First, in the immediate wake of the game's conclusion, reaction to Alabama's second half runaway against LSU (1:30) and then the fallout from Oklahoma State taking down Oklahoma in the last Bedlam game as Big 12 opponents (13:00). Other topics include Texas holding on in OT against Kansas State (21:30), Ohio State's offense (28:30), Georgia-Missouri (38:40) and projecting the new college football rankings after Week 10 results (45:05). Plus, Texas A&M's ceiling after the loss to Ole Miss (58:00) 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

1h 37m
Nov 05