Cover 3 College Football

Instant reaction to Mike Leach's hire at Mississippi State from Barton, Tom and Chip. First, initial thoughts on the move from Mississippi State's perspective (1:30) and how the Egg Bowl will dictate whether or not Leach's tenure is considered a success (9:45). Then, expectations for the Bulldogs moving forward (15:30), where Washington State should look for a replacement (18:15), the strange circumstances around Cade Mays' transfer from Georgia (22:30) and what the Bulldogs' offense might look like in 2020 (29:45). 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

Picks for the College Football Playoff title game from Barton, Tom and Chip. First, the X-factors in the matchup (9:30) and a Lock Fight for against the spread selections (19:30). Then, one last Lock Unity for 2019-20 on the game's total (33:00) and a wide selection of props including team totals, Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow passing yards, longest/shortest touchdown and more (43:00). 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

Matt Rhule is gone to the NFL, what's next for Baylor? Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Rhule's fit with the Carolina Panthers (1:15), who Baylor should target as a replacement (8:45) and the latest from Mississippi State's coaching search (18:30). Plus, a special crossover segment with highlights from Chip's Rhule-related visit to the Pick Six NFL podcast (25:45). 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

Reacting to Tua's NFL Draft announcement and a coach firing in the SEC. First, whether Tua Tagovailoa's decision to pro was a surprise (2:30), the future of the quarterback position at Alabama (9:45) and where Mississippi State goes next after firing Joe Moorhead (18:50). Then, who won the hire between Ole Miss and Arkansas (28:45), assembling our dream team coaching staffs (34:30) and the first Cover 3 2020 Mock Draft of the year (40:00). 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

Discussing DJ Durkin's return to coaching, Tua's 2020 options and more. First, the many angles to Lane Kiffin hiring former Maryland coach DJ Durkin to his Ole Miss staff (2:30), reasons why Tua may or may not decide to return to Alabama in 2020 (19:30) and whether PJ Fleck's success at Minnesota is sustainable (34:15). Plus, the "disease" that Kirby Smart says creeps into Georgia football (39:00), the latest on Matt Rhule (48:00) and Barton previews the weekend's high school All-America game (53:30). 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

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include: whether 2019 LSU or 2019 Clemson would have an argument for greatest team ever with a win in the title game (3:30), what team will be overrated in 2020 for its bowl performance (9:40), Matt Rhule vs. Kirby Smart (14:00) and another conversation on Matt Rhule and NFL intereest (22:15). Plus, recruiting without a signing day (26:50), favorite rivalry nicknames (32:30), the distance between Ohio State and Penn State (43:45) and a new alternate channel with college football and coaches' headset audio (49:30). 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

Barton, Tom and Chip recap the Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and preview LSU-Clemson. First, addressing the bad breaks for Ohio State, whether Clemson benefited from a coaching advantage and how Trevor Lawrence has developed from a five-star prospect to championship-caliber quarterback in a short time. Then, LSU as a team of destiny and what to expect from the Tigers in New Orleans 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

Barton, Tom and Chip pick the New Years Eve and New Years Day bowl games. Game breakdowns and picks included for the Florida State-Arizona State (6:45), Kentucky-Virginia Tech (16:45), Navy-Kansas State (22:20), Utah-Texas (28:15), Auburn-Minnesota (35:30), Alabama-Michigan (37:45), Oregon-Wisconsin (45:00), Georgia-Baylor (53:30), Tennessee-Indiana (58:00) and Tulane-Southern Miss (1:04:00). 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

Barton, Tom and Chip pick the College Football Playoffs and the bowl games through Dec. 30. Game breakdowns and Locks included for North Carolina-Temple (5:15), Michigan State-Wake Forest (9:15), Texas A&M-Oklahoma State (14:30), USC-Iowa (20:00), Air Force-Washington State (24:30), Penn State-Memphis (30:00), Notre Dame-Iowa State (35:30), LSU-Oklahoma (40:45), Clemson-Ohio State (52:30), Western Kentucky-Western Michigan (1:00:45), Mississippi State-Louisville (1:03:00), Cal-Illinois (1:11:30) and Florida-Virginia (1:15:00). 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

Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include the best X's and O's coaches (2:30), the impact of online classes for the modern college football player (11:00), future expectations for Tom Herman at Texas (19:30) and Barton's celebrity doppleganger (25:00). Then, how many games Penn State would win if it played Clemson's schedule (29:00), what college-aged Barton, Tom and Chip thought about college football (37:30), whether Paul Chryst's success is overlooked (44:30) and what's to make of Nebraska falling short of expectations in 2019 (48:00). 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