Cover 3 College Football

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-collectionWatch 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 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-collectionWatch 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 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-collectionWatch 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 Sherrone Moore, Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, Iowa, Arizona and more. First, kicking off the Sherrone Moore conversation with what his promotion does to help Michigan as he takes over as head coach (1:22) then it's on to taking stock of the Wolverines coaching staff with an eye of who might follow Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers (11:10) and what the expectations for success should be in the first four-to-five years of Moore's tenure (22:00). Plus, Iowa has its next offensive coordinator (36:20), Arizona brings a podcast favorite in to join Brent Brennan's staff (49:00) and thoughts on notable defensive hires at Cincinnati (52:50) and Wisconsin (56:00).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-collectionWatch 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 Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, coaching hires, ACC schedules and more. First, continuing the conversation from Wednesday night's breaking news with Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to go the NFL (1:26) including more information on the hiring process requirements for the Wolverines as it pertains to Sherrone Moore's candidacy. Then, thoughts on Kevin Johns as an Iowa OC candidate (9:48), an end-of-year response to the impact of the new clock rules on college football (20:11), takeaways to the 2024 ACC schedule release (25:00) and a big recruiting win for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama (36:00). Plus, the most overrated and underrated hires of the College Football Playoff era (since 2014), Wisconsin's outlook as a potential playoff contender in 2024 (59:02) and more.To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/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-collectionWatch 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 reacts to the breaking news of Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan for the NFL. First, final thoughts on the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan (1:12) and what other members of Michigan's staff might join him in Los Angeles (7:30). Then it's on to the list of Michigan coaching candidates to replace Harbaugh, starting with Sherrone Moore coming off a championship season that saw him take the helm for four games (15:29). Finally, Michigan's future as it relates to the ongoing NCAA investigations (33:30) and expectations for any transfer portal activity in the wake of the coaching change.To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/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-collectionWatch 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 Jim Harbaugh, Ohio State, NIL, transfer portal and more. First, after a day of buzz but no action between Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, is Michigan on track to retain its head coach (1:50)? Then, LSU identifies its new offensive coordinator (11:16), Will Rogers announces his return to Washington (15:58) and what to know about Tennessee's latest recruiting win with 5-star QB George MacIntyre (21:44). Finally, the debut edition of Myth Busters Cover 3 style starting with reports of Ohio State's transfer portal spending (32:45), how NIL actually works at the top programs (43:18), how much tampering is taking place in college football (54:30) and more!To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/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-collectionWatch 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 Ohio State, Alabama, Caleb Downs, transfer portal and more. First, taking stock of Ohio State's continued transfer portal success with the additions of Caleb Downs and Julian Sayin from Alabama (1:40) then what Kadyn Proctor's addition to Iowa means for the Hawkeyes (12:00). Plus, Kalen DeBoer's former Washington players that are joining him at Alabama (23:03), Arizona keeping its top offensive stars out of the transfer portal (30:57) and a coaching carousel round-up that discusses Bill O'Brien as Ohio State's OC (39:00), San Jose State hiring Ken Niumatalolo (48:23), Chip Kelly's future with UCLA (52:05) and Pete Lembo's return to the MAC as Buffalo's new head coach (57:13).To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/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-collectionWatch 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 Kadyn Proctor, transfer portal, NIL, coaching carousel and more. First, a robust and interactive mailbag episodes starts with questions from the live audience, like what coaches might not have been as successful in the transfer portal and NIL era (1:37). Then, on the topic of the portal, the future for former 5-star OT Kadyn Proctor as he eyes an Alabama exit (7:19). Then, what happens first: Alabama wins its next national title or the Blue Chip Ratio Gets Broken (22:17). Plus, updates from the coaching carousel (26:00), how schools and programs can level up to compete for national titles annually (32:10), what former college stars would have benefited from the current NIL and transfer portal model (39:30) and more.To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/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-collectionWatch 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 Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, transfer portal and more. First, reaction to Arizona's hire of San Jose State's Brent Brennan to replace Jedd Fisch (1:30) and a big-picture look at Alabama's staff as Kalen DeBoer's coordinator hires include two sitting head coaches from the FBS level (8:18). Then it's on to the some of the breaking news of Wednesday as Alabama DB Caleb Downs has entered the transfer portal (19:10) after a rookie season that saw him named the CBS Sports Freshman of the Year. As one of many Alabama stars to enter the portal since Nick Saban retired, what's the roster outlook for the Crimson Tide and what schools could be benefiting from the portal exodus in Tuscaloosa? Finally, breaking down our Way-Too-Early Top 25 ballots after the NFL Draft deadline with a consensus on the teams at the top and plenty of debate for those spots outside the top 10 (35:20).To display your continued support of the show, please vote for the Cover 3 Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best American Football Podcast" Category https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/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-collectionWatch 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