Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew previews and picks the Super Bowl from a college perspective. Topics include the schools most represented in the game (5:00), which position groups on both the Kansas City and Philadelphia rosters are the most loaded with college stars (9:55) and players in the game who have either exceeded or fallen short of the NFL expectation based on their college career (18:35). Then, the definitive college argument for this Super Bowl: is Jalen Hurts a former Alabama QB or a former Oklahoma QB? (27:50). Finally, our best bets for the game, including picks to win and favorite props in an extra special Super Bowl LOCKS segment (47:55).Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 conference realignment, Miami, UCLA, TCU and more. First, what the Pac-12 can gain from potentially adding SMU and San Diego State (1:00), Miami's hire of Lance Guidry as defensive coordinator (12:36) and whether Iowa will average 25.0 points per game to satisfy OC Brian Ferentz's contract objectives (16:47). Then it's on to listener questions from Big Ol' Bag of Mail and the live YouTube audience, including USC vs. Oregon on the recruiting trail (22:08), who of the programs on the move in conference realignment -- Texas, Oklahoma, USC, UCLA, Cincinnati, UCF, Houston and BYU -- will win a conference title in their new league first (25:14), the timetable for Kenny Dillingham to rebuild at Arizona State (34:05), whether Alabama can challenge Georgia in 2023 (38:45), expectations for Zach Arnett at Mississippi State (44:04), how far TCU will fall after the playoff run (54:00) and more.Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 Tommy Rees, Kevin Steele, Nick Saban, conference realignment and more. The conversation starts with Alabama identifying its new defensive coordinator and offensive coordinator, bringing Kevin Steele back for another stint in Tuscaloosa as DC (1:30) and then tapping Tommy Rees from Notre Dame to come run the offense (15:44). Then, candidates for Marcus Freeman's hire to replace Rees as OC (23:44) and what's next at Miami, where Mario Cristobal now has two coordinator hires to make after both losing Steele and firing Josh Gattis (29:00). Finally, with news that talks between the Big 12, SEC, Texas and Oklahoma have stalled regarding an early exit, a recap of the many conference realignment developments from the last 18 months that have sparked these negotiations (41:06). Topics include who benefits from Texas and Oklahoma spending the last two years of their Big 12 deal in the conference (50:10) and a prediction of when the SEC will debut its 16-team conference with the Longhorns and Sooners in the fold (56:58).Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 Jaden Rashada, Penn State, LSU and more. First, a quick look back at National. Signing Day with a nostalgic desire to return to the era of just having one signing day and thoughts on Jaden Rashada's fit at Arizona State (1:15). Then, how the Big 12 schedule release increases excitement for the league's new members (9:12) and a contract extension for Mack Brown that runs through the 2027 season (12:10). After that it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail, with questions about the fan bases that hate Cover 3 (15:15), how to create parity in college football (25:59), Penn State's chances to win the Big Ten in 2023 (33:45), LSU's quarterback battle between Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier (39:25) and whether Phil Jurkovec is an upgrade from Kedon Slovis at Pitt (44:10).Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 recaps the biggest recruiting headlines from National Signing Day. 247Sports' Andrew Ivins joins Bud Elliott live from the 247Sports' office in Nashville at the conclusion of Wednesday's National Signing Day, which marked the end of the 2023 recruiting cycle. Topics include Duce Robinson's decision not to sign (1:45), QB Jaden Rashada committing to Arizona State (3:15), South Carolina picking up a big win with the commitment of No. 1 ATH Nyck Harbor (5:28) and a quick rundown of the top finishers in the team rankings with Alabama securing No. 1 (8:00), Georgia checking in at No. 2 (9:39) and rivals Texas and Oklahoma also finishing in the top five (10:45). Finally, with the recruiting cycle done, a rundown of some of the most intriguing prospects in the class (13:19). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 recruiting rankings, Nick Saban, Miami, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, unpacking the reported comments from Nick Saban to a group of high school coaches regarding the Crimson Tide not engaging with NIL demands from players (1:00) and then spinning the news of Josh Gattis' firing at Miami forward with a look at who Mario Cristobal might get as the Hurricanes' new offensive coordinator (12:48). Then, a look at Alabama's coordinator searches (21:26) and whether Jim Harbaugh is actually done flirting with the NFL (25:28). Finally, with National Signing Day coming up on Wednesday, a look at the biggest names to watch (38:15), how Deion Sanders' Colorado class is shaping up (43:00), comparing Alabama and Georgia's classes in the race for No. 1 (45:40) and the team that could make a jump in the rankings with key commitments on the final day of the cycle (52:10).Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 highlights the most notable coaching changes from the offseason. After the show gets rolling with some live listener interaction regarding Tennessee (1:31) and Brian Kelly getting accidentally overpaid by LSU (9:08), the Coaching Carousel Recap begins with a spotlight on Luke Fickell's hire at Wisconsin (15:00) and why Kenny Dillingham is a perfect hire for Arizona State (19:00). Then, identifying coaches that can win immediately brings up the timetable for Deion Sanders winning big at Colorado (24:30) and Jeff Brohm inheriting a pretty good situation at Louisville (29:35). Plus, Jamey Chadwell's competitive advantages at Liberty (34:02), Tom Herman's chances to match Lane Kiffin's success at FAU (36:10), reasonable expectations for Matt Rhule at Nebraska (40:30), Hugh Freeze as a perfect fit for Auburn (45:22) and the uncertainty of the Trent Dilfer era at UAB (49:17).Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 Bill O'Brien leaving Alabama, Tennessee, Colorado, and more. First, reacting to the new of O'Brien leaving the Crimson Tide for the NFL and a breakdown of potential targets for Alabama's next offensive coordinator (1:00). Then, Josh Heupel gets a huge raise (19:54) and Deion Sanders hints at high-profile additions to his coaching staff at Colorado (25:18). Then it's on to listener questions from the Big Ol' Bag of Mail regarding Shedeur Sanders as the Buffs' starting quarterback (30:15), whether Nick Saban will win another title (38:30), the role of apparel companies in college football recruiting (43:00) and dark horse teams that could win a playoff game in 2023 (47:00). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 recaps the biggest moves and notable headlines from the winter transfer window. First, the latest on two ongoing stories at Michigan with offensive coordinator Matt Weiss fired (1:05) and Jim Harbaugh facing potential NCAA violations for refusing to admit to minor NCAA violations during an investigation of the program (8:30). Then it's on to recapping the transfer portal window, addressing the most significant moves (17:50), the teams that got better (28:22), the teams that lost the most (42:26) and whether or not the transfer portal is making college football better (54:45).Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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 TCU, Ole Miss, Georgia, NFL Draft and more. First, with the breaking news that former Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders has committed to Ole Miss, breaking down Lane Kiffin's 2023 QB room that also includes returning starter Jaxson Dart and recent commit Walker Howard. Then, TCU taps Arkansas' Kendal Briles to replace Garrett Riley as OC, Georgia WR AD Mitchell enters the transfer portal and more. Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail with questions about the NFL Draft comparing Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, why Texas' power rating was still strong despite losing five games and setting a betting line between the Houston Texans a team comprised of just college football All-Americans.Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Nominate the Cover 3 Podcast in the “Sports” category of the The People’s Choice Podcast Awards! http://podcastawards.com/app/signupGet 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