Cover 3 College Football

USC and the Pac-12 are back this weekend, so we've got win totals for every team. First, the benchmarks that Clay Helton needs to hit in order to keep the hot seat talk quiet and a breakdown of the Trojans' schedule (5:00). Then, how Jayden Daniels makes Arizona State a contender in the division (16:25), whether Utah can replace all of the key pieces it lost from the 2019 team (22:30), the difficulty of figuring out UCLA (30:45), what Karl Dorrell inherited at Colorado (39:00) and why you shouldn't count out Kevin Sumlin and Arizona (44:45). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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 Pac-12 returns this weekend and we're setting and picking win totals for every team. First, a discussion of the league's role in the College Football Playoff race with an eye on Oregon and a breakdown of the Ducks' schedule (4:50). Then it's on to checking out the Jimmy Lake era at Washington (13:30), the importance of Chase Garbers to Cal's success (24:40), whether Stanford is in for bounce back season (38:50), expectations for Nick Rolovich at Washington State (38:50) and the next step for Jonathan Smith and Oregon State (45:30). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

Georgia's defense takes a hit, who's No. 1, Tom Herman and Jim Harbaugh hot seat talk. First, how Georgia's injuries impact the outlook for the Florida game (1:30), whether midseason opt-outs are a new concern for 2020 and beyond (19:00) and a debate for the top team in the country with Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State (34:00). Plus, how expectations should be adjusted for Harbaugh and Michigan (43:00) and the early line lookahead celebrates the return of MACtion on Wednesday (56:50). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

Late Saturday night recap of the day in college football. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share notes from a busy Week 9 Saturday. Topics included are Clemson's upset scare against Boston College (3:00), how Michigan and Jim Harbaugh should be discussed after the loss to Michigan State (14:00) and whether Oklahoma State is still the team to beat in the Big 12 (23:30). Plus, Ohio State rolls Penn State (35:15), Bo Nix has the best game of his Auburn career (49:00) and much more. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down what it means for the Tigers this weekend against Boston College, whether we should expect Lawrence back for Clemson's highly-anticipated showdown with Notre Dame, whether the absence will play a role in the College Football Playoff selection committee's debate regarding the rankings at the end of the year and many more angles to the news.Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

Betting advice and against the spread picks for biggest college football games of the weekend. Game previews and breakdowns included for Georgia-Kentucky (7:45), Ohio State-Penn State (16:45), Ole Miss-Vanderbilt (23:00), Kansas State-West Virginia (28:00), Notre Dame-Georgia Tech (35:00), Florida-Missouri (38:30), Alabama-Mississippi State (42:00), LSU-Auburn (44:00), North Carolina-Virginia (51:30), Michigan-Michigan State (54:30), Indiana-Rutgers (57:55), Northwestern-Iowa (1:02:45), Oklahoma State-Texas (1:07:20) and more from the Week 9 slate, plus the moneymen sprinkles for the Saturday (1:16:47). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

Wisconsin-Nebraska has been canceled, plus listener questions answered. First, instant mid-show reaction to the breaking news that Wisconsin has shut down football activities due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests, including one for head coach Paul Chryst (1:15). Then it's on to the mailbag, addressing the importance of coaching in college vs. the NFL (16:45), the divide even among power conference programs in college football (26:30), the stellar play of Terrace Marshall at LSU and some of the other best wide receivers in the country (50:30), how many programs would trade their coach for Kirby Smart (1:03:15) and more. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

How Graham Mertz reportedly testing positive for COVID impacts Wisconsin's outlook. First, reaction to the breaking news of Mertz reportedly testing positive after his breakout performance against Illinois and what this development reveals about the Big Ten's protocols for playing in 2020 (2:00). Then, Florida is back on the field after shutting down its program (14:00) and Alabama picks up yet another recruiting win (22:15). Plus, the early betting lines from Week 9 that stand out (31:45) and Danny breaks down Florida State's loss to Louisville in Noles To-Go (49:30). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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 Big Ten made its 2020 debut and Alabama lost an important player to injury. First, thoughts from the Big Ten action including Rutgers' win against Michigan State, Indiana's upset of Penn State, what Ohio State showed in its win against Nebraska and Michigan's impressive performance at Minnesota. Then, how Alabama bounces back from the loss of Jaylen Waddle, Oklahoma State's win against Iowa State and more from the Week 8 action around the country. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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

Against the spread, over-under and moneyline selections for the college football weekend. Game previews and picks included for Louisiana-UAB (9:00), Wisconsin-Illinois (11:45), Auburn-Ole Miss (17:00), Alabama-Tennessee (18:30), Michigan-Minnesota (21:00), Notre Dame-Pitt (27:00), Clemson-Syracuse (32:50), Liberty-Southern Miss (38:30), Ohio State-Nebraska (50:15), North Carolina-NC State (53:00), Oklahoma-TCU (56:30), Cincinnati-SMU (1:09:00), the moneyline sprinkles for the week (1:15:50) and more.Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanellFor 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