Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew talk coaches facing pressure to win in 2023. First, with the ACC spring meetings taking place this week, a look at the revenue challenges facing the conference and what options are ahead for schools looking to close the revenue gap (2:00). Then it's on to discussing coaches who will enter the season under pressure to deliver successful seasons, starting with Neal Brown at West Virginia (19:00), Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M (23:02) and Dana Holgorsen at Houston (30:46). The conversation then moves to coaches who aren't facing as much hot seat-style pressure as needing a good season to build momentum, focusing on second-year coaches Billy Napier (41:03), Brent Venables and Mario Cristobal (43:20) as well as the unique pressure on Ryan Day at Ohio State (47:50) and Deion Sanders at Colorado (53:35).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 assumes complete power to make changes in college football. First, reacting to Casey Thompson reuniting with Tom Herman at FAU (1:41), whether AP Top 25 voters should have requirements to participate in the poll (5:23) and expectations for the Wake Forest offense in the post-Sam Hartman era (11:50). Then it's on to the College Football Dictator exercise, as each host is tasked with changing one team's conference, firing one coach (and picking the replacement), building one new stadium, awarding one school a massive NIL war chest and relegating one school to FCS. Notable rulings include conference moves for Florida State (19:21) and Oregon (32:26), new coaches at Iowa (22:06) and Texas A&M (40:30) and massive NIL war chest for a couple of schools in the Sun Belt.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 first impressions from new hires in the SEC and Pac-12. First, thoughts on Iowa and Iowa State football players among the athletes involved in an ongoing gambling investigation (1:46) and the latest transfer portal news with a new addition at Alabama (8:55). Then it's back to reviewing the 2021-22 coaching cycle, with a declaration of whether we feel "better," "worse," or "the same" after Year 1 results. Today's show focuses on the Pac-12 and SEC, with a spotlight on Lincoln Riley at USC (16:48), Kalen DeBoer at Washington (21:00), Jake Dickert at Washington State (28:09), Dan Lanning at Oregon (34:36), Billy Napier at Florida (44:30) and Brian Kelly at LSU (51:30). Finally, spotlighting some of the Group of Five hires that have stood out after Year 1, including Troy, Georgia Southern, Fresno State and more (56:48).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

Whether Year 1 inspired confidence in the hires at Miami, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and more. First, what Auburn is getting with the addition of former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (1:15) and whether Iowa's portal work is adjusting expectations for the offense in 2023 (6:20). Then it's on to reviewing the hires of last year's cycle, using the Year 1 results as context. This episode focuses on the ACC and the Big 12, with updated thoughts on Mike Elko at Duke (16:45), Mario Cristobal at Miami (20:50), Tony Elliott at Virginia (26:12), Brent Pry at Virginia Tech (30:44) and Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame (34:28). Plus, updated expectations for Brent Venables' tenure at Oklahoma (40:11), Sonny Dykes at TCU (44:24) and Joey McGuire at Texas Tech (50:49).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

First, what to make of the Big 12 exploring enhancements to its football and basketball product (1:12), a debate of whether Jimbo Fisher or Mel Tucker might receive their buyout first (10:51) and the latest transfer portal headlines (16:42). Then, picking one moment in college football history to change (23:54), whether Josh Allen would have transferred if he played in the portal era (31:50), why 5-star prospects might consider not signing a national letter of intent (38:50), Liberty's 2023 schedule (46:25), Florida State's preseason hype (52:13) 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-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 discuss players that will be stepping into bigger roles for the 2023 season! First, the crew discusses the pros and cons of the new College Football Playoff schedule slated to begin in the 2024 postseason (1:08) Next, we take a look at the high profile quarterbacks that will be replaced. (24:30) Then, the high draft picks that will have younger players step in for them at their respective schools. (38:34)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 transfers, draft takeaways and the early 2024 Mock Drafts. First, the transfer portal closed over the weekend, and the late portal additions included three starters from Michigan State. What to make of the departures and what's next for the former Spartans as well as the top uncommitted players in the portal (1:20). Then it's on to discussing the weekend takeaways from the NFL Draft, including Deion Sanders' criticism (14:55), the wide receiver class (28:07) and Stetson Bennett's 4th Round selection (33:25). Finally, turning the page to 2024 with thoughts on Ryan Wilson's first mock draft of the cycle (44:57).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

You've followed them playing on Saturdays and now they are ready to play on Sundays. Check out CBS Sports' NFL Draft podcast called With the First Pick. You can find With the First Pick on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found.Ryan Wilson, Rick Spielman and Emory Hunt react to Day 3 of the NFL Draft and then discuss the best pick and biggest steal for all 32 teams.(0:30) Day 3 QBs(3:00) Eagles(5:00) Commanders(6:45) Giants(9:25) Cowboys(11:45) Bears(14:30) Lions(17:30) Packers(20:45) Vikings(22:30) Panthers(26:30) Falcons (34:00) Seahawks(36:30) Cardinals(40:00) 49ers(42:00) Rams(45:45) Jets(47:30) Patriots(49:30) Bills(52:30) Dolphins(54:00) Steelers(55:45) Ravens(59:00) Bengals(1:01:00) Browns(1:04:00) Texans(1:06:45) Colts(1:11:30) Titans(1:14:00) Jaguars(1:16:15) Raiders(1:18:45) Chargers(1:20:45) Chiefs(1:23:45) BroncosWatch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast."Follow the With the First Pick team on Twitter: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @spielman_rick, @E_DeBerardinisFollow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbsProduced by: Eric DeBerardinisRead the Pick Six newsletter here: https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/picksix/For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/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 Tyler Buchner to Alabama and previews the 2023 NFL Draft. First, discussing whether storming the field should be preserved in college football in the wake of the SEC considering much stronger penalties for schools who engage in such celebratory behavior (1:16). Then it's on to previewing the 2024 NFL Draft, with the official Cover 3 Mock Draft of the first five picks of the first round (14:26). After that a quick breaking news discussion of former Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner committing to Alabama (27:41) and then back to more draft talk with a spotlight on running backs and wide receivers (42:09).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 is back to answer your mailbag questions! First, is Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner headed down south to Tuscaloosa to reunite with Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees? (1:16) Then, just how impactful will Colorado's outgoing transfers be? (9:52) Bud and Tom hand out their best NFL Draft bets ahead of Thursday night! (35:28) Finally, we take a look at Big Ten recruiting! (54:19)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