Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew talks the latest on Texas, Oklahoma, the Big 12 and the SEC. While the SEC presidents are expected to vote on Texas and Oklahoma joining the league, with both schools expected to accept any invitations, there is far more drama behind the scenes with the remaining eight Big 12 teams. Chip Patterson, Danny Kanell and Tom Fornelli discuss the Big 12’s cease and desist letter to ESPN and the allegations that schools are being recruited to apply for membership in the AAC. What does this aggressive action mean for conference realignment and what are other fallouts, including the timeline for expansion of the College Football Playoff? 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 predictions and picks for Clemson, Florida State, more. The conversation begins with a look at Clemson, heavily favored to win the ACC and carrying a win total of 11.5. Will the Tigers go undefeated in the regular season (1:50)? Then, a big jump down to the middle pack of the Atlantic Division with Boston College entering year two with Jeff Hafley (14:25), NC State carrying a lot of returning experience and momentum (25:25) and a Louisville team that’s looking to bounce back (32:20). Finally, what’s ahead for Wake Forest (43:00), whether Florida State will be in a bowl game (50:45) and buying or selling Syracuse finding more success this fall after a disappointing and disjointed 2020 season (59:30). 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 updates the latest from conference realignment in college sports. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell discuss Tuesday’s breaking news that Texas and Oklahoma have officially applied for membership in the SEC, looking to a 2025 move after the end of their existing contract with the Big 12. What’s it going to be like over the next four years in the Big 12, and what will it take for Texas and Oklahoma to make their move before 2025? Plus, what’s next for the remaining Big 12 members and how COVID-19 and the 2020 season may have played a role in this landscape-shifting wave of conference realignment. 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 picks win totals for UNC, Miami and more. After opening up with a check-in on the Big 12 as Oklahoma and Texas officially made their intentions to leave known (1:30), the 2021 Cover 3 Win Totals series begins with a double-digit total for North Carolina (6:00) and a discussion as whether Miami overcome a difficult schedule and win the Coastal (14:00). Plus, Pitt as a chaos team (20:00), how much Justin Funete’s hot seat should factor in win total predictions (27:30) and more win total breakdowns for Virginia (33:45), Georgia Tech (41:00) and Duke (46:45). 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 discusses the breaking news around conference realignment. Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell discuss the fallout from Texas and Oklahoma's plans to leave the Big 12, what the SEC might look like with its two potential new members and what's next for all of college football. 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 breaks down the possibility of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli link up for an emergency podcast to discuss one of the biggest stories in college sports. The conversation begins with how realistic the monumental move seems at this point, but also includes the many dynamics of the Texas-Texas A&M relationship, whether either school could pursue independence or join another league if the SEC says no 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 shares takeaways from media days at the ACC and SEC. First, the big-picture takeaways from new ACC commissioner Jim Phillips, including playoff expansion, NIL and a call for re-thinking the NCAA and college sports governance (3:30). Then, why Nick Saban’s “seven-figure” guess for Bryce Young’s money made in the NIL era is probably close to accurate (14:00), Clemson and UNC players speaking out against the 12-team playoff proposal (25:50) and some debate on the construction of a preseason all-conference team (36:00). 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 key topics under the radar in the 2021 college football preview. The conversation begins in the Big Ten where Ohio State, Michigan and Nebraska are going to get plenty of attention but Penn State is one of the most interesting teams in the conference (2:30). Then, the many narratives around the very fluid middle pack in the Big 12 (9:00), notable coaches going into Year 2 (14:30), the impact of immediately eligible transfers who project to be Power Five starters (17:30), the Pac-12’s non-conference schedule (23:00) and the second-best team in the ACC Atlantic (31:00). Finally, headlines from a busy weekend on the recruiting trail that included Lincoln Riley getting a commitment from another five-star quarterback (41:45).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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 answers listener questions on Kentucky football, Hawaii recruiting and more. First, kicking things off with a review of Dennis Dodd’s hot seat rankings (1:30) before the mailbag brings some reaction to our Coaching Staff Draft (10:00). Then, why Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has one of the best contracts in college sports (15:00) and times a school lost a coach and upgraded with his replacement (20:20). Finally, the story of Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave brings recruiting rankings into focus (25:50) and why it’s hard to recruit to Hawaii (32:30). 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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 Ben Kercheval to talk Matt Campbell and more Big 12 topics. First, why a former 5-star wide receiver’s transfer away from Georgia says about the Bulldogs’ depth at the position (1:30) and reflecting on the career of Frank Solich after his retirement announcement on Wednesday (8:55). Then it’s on to the burning questions for the players and coaches at Big 12 Media Days, including what’s expected from Oklahoma’s defense and whether Steve Sarkisian will have Texas competing for a conference title in year one (15:00). Finally, Ben discusses how Matt Campbell has positioned Iowa State to do something it's never done before, and what needs to happen to beat out Oklahoma for the Big 12 title (33:30). Vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the The People’s Choice podcast awards: podcastawards.com/app/signup Check out Ben’s feature on Matt Campbell and Iowa State: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/iowa-state-coach-matt-campbell-tasked-with-leading-cyclones-past-unprecedented-expectations-in-2021/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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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