Cover 3 College Football

Week 2 Instant Reaction (09/13)

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Barton, Tom and Chip break down the weekend in college football. First, takeaways from a big day for the Sun Belt with Louisiana knocking off Iowa Sta...

Week 2 Locks (09/10)

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Best bets for the biggest college football games this weekend. Game breakdowns and picks included for Iowa State-Louisiana (7:00), Miami-UAB (11:15), ...

Who's starting, who's not, what it means (09/09)

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Depth chart takeaways looking ahead to Week 2 in college football. First, thoughts on BYU's blowout of Navy (1:00), the decision by Southern Miss and ...

Week 2 storylines, games to watch (09/07)

07 Sep 2020

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Ranking the top games for the week ahead in college football. First, reaction to Penei Sewell's decision to opt out of Oregon's spring season (5:31) a...

Week 1 Instant Reaction (09/06)

06 Sep 2020

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Barton, Tom and Chip break down the first full college football weekend of 2020. First, general takeaways from the first full Saturday of FBS action (...

Week 1 Locks (09/03)

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

College football betting picks for the opening weekend of FBS action. Game picks and breakdowns included for Southern Miss-South Alabama (4:00), UAB-C...

🚨 Georgia QB Jamie Newman opts out of 2020 🚨

02 Sep 2020

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Instant reaction to the breaking news out of Georgia's quarterback room. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss how Jamie Newman's de...

Pressure building in the Big Ten (09/02)

02 Sep 2020

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Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss the path to playing in the fall. First, Barton and Chip put a bow on the most off-sched...

Week Zero takeaways, LSU loses its biggest star (08/31)

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ja'Marr Chase opts out for 2020, the latest from training camp and more. First, what Central Arkansas' win against Austin Peay tells us about what to ...

B1G lawsuit, Central Arkansas Buzz, playoff expectations (08/27)

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Notes from training camp and listener questions answered. First, thoughts on the Nebraska players filing a lawsuit against the Big Ten (2:00), injury ...

CBS Sports Presents: 'Fantasy Football Today in 5' podcast

26 Aug 2020

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Fantasy Football Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy football, debuts on Monday, August 31. Download and subscribe now to get the firs...

Camp Buzz, AAC Win Totals (08/24)

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

News from training camps as we near the start of the college football season. First, what TCU is losing with Max Duggan out indefinitely (1:30) then o...

2020 SEC West Win Totals (8/20)

20 Aug 2020

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Predicting the wins for Alabama, LSU and more in the SEC's conference-only schedule. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson bre...

2020 SEC East Win Totals (8/19)

19 Aug 2020

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Predicting the wins for each SEC East team in the conference-only schedule for the fall. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson...

2020 ACC Win Totals (08/17)

17 Aug 2020

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Predicting the conference records for all 15 ACC teams. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down the win totals for Bo...

2020 Big 12 Win Totals (08/13)

13 Aug 2020

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Counting up the wins for the Big 12 teams in conference play this fall. First, taking the pulse of Mike Norvell's program at Florida State (1:30), the...

🚨 Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel fall 2020 seasons (08/11) 🚨

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instant reaction to the breaking news out of the Big Ten and Pac-12. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson discuss what we lea...

Players, coaches fighting for 2020 season (08/10)

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What might be in store for the Big Ten and whether players can tip the scales in college football. First, reviewing the reporting regarding the Big Te...

Big Ten schedule released, 2020 DL Draft (08/05)

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down the Big Ten slate and drafting the best defensive linemen in college football. First, what we learned from the Big Ten schedule and COVI...

Takeaways from the Pac-12 #WeAreUnited movement (08/03)

03 Aug 2020

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A roundtable discussion regarding the Pac-12 players seeking change in college football. First, detailing the demands of the #WeAreUnited Statement (2...

SEC, ACC schedule models revealed for 2020 (07/30)

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking news from the SEC plus Notre Dame joins the ACC for a year. First, instant reaction to news that the SEC will go conference only (1:00) and t...

Luckiest teams of the last decade (07/27)

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing DK State and mailbag questions answered. First, the Cover 3 Conference announces conference expansion effective immediately and Oklahoma m...

🚨 Alabama adds 5-star DT to surging 2021 class (07/26) 🚨

26 Jul 2020

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Instant reaction to breaking recruiting news with Damon Payne's commitment. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Payne's projection at the colleg...

Coaching Staff Draft (07/20)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Putting together super staffs for the Cover 3 Conference. First, updates and news including how the latest developments in conference scheduling have ...

🚨 Big Ten moving to conference-only schedule for 2020 (07/09) 🚨

09 Jul 2020

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Instant reaction to the Big Ten's decision to cancel all non-conference games. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson were in the middle of a mailbag when ...

Recruiting roundup, COVID Conference Realignment (07/06)

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If schools want to travel less in 2020, here's a 130-team format to consider. First, rounding up the headliners from a huge holiday weekend on the rec...

Should Ohio State have more national titles? (07/03)

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping the news of the week and answering mailbag questions. First, what to make of Oklahoma State's revisions to Mike Gundy's contract (2:15), the...

🚨 No. 1 CB Tony Grimes to UNC Instant Reaction (06/30) 🚨

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Grimes' commitment to Mack Brown and North Carolina. First, how Dre Bly played a role in Grimes' recruitment...

Drafting RBs, WRs and TEs for 2020 and beyond (06/29)

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech and CPU draft skill position players to join their QBs for 2020 and beyond. After Ja'Marr Chase, Travis Etienne and Rondale ...

Nebraska vs. Tennessee (06/25)

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listener questions from the mailbag answered by Barton, Tom and Chip. Discussion topics include the international recruiting scene (9:30), which progr...

Underrated 2020 storylines (06/22)

22 Jun 2020

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Barton, Tom and Chip rank the underrated stories for the 2020 season. First, reaction to the latest batch of coronavirus results across the country, r...

These 11 teams will make the playoff in the next six years (06/18)

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Answering listener questions from the mailbag. Conversations and discussion topics include the outlook for the College Football Playoff's next six yea...

Drafting QBs for the 2020 season and beyond (06/15)

15 Jun 2020

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Who are the best quarterbacks of the present and the future in college football? First, Chuba Hubbard and other Oklahoma State players are speaking ou...

When Barton was a bouncer for a Slayer concert (06/11)

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Answering listener questions from the mailbag. Topics discussed include recruiting pitches for hypothetical prospects (3:30), the games we'd add to th...

Turning point for Iowa, toughest and easiest schedules in 2020 (06/08)

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How coaches and players are using their voice and influence across the country. First, how Kirk Ferentz and Iowa responded to allegations of mistreatm...

Takeaways from an active 24 hours at Florida State (06/04)

04 Jun 2020

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What we're seeing as coaches and players are engaging in conversations of race and activism. First, why a Mike Norvell quote upset Marvin Wilson and h...

Justyn Ross out for 2020, best forgotten games of the 2010s (06/01)

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clemson loses its star wide receiver and answering mailbag questions. Discussion topics include a new way to present recruiting rankings and analyze c...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 1 Clemson (05/29)

29 May 2020

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Chip Patterson discusses what's needed for Clemson to get back to the title game in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 presea...

JT Daniels transfer rumors, Is CFB too predictable? (05/28)

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The latest on USC quarterback JT Daniels and mailbag questions from listeners. First, playing out the potential talking points related to reports that...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 2 Ohio State (05/28)

28 May 2020

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Tom Fornelli previews the high expectations for year two with Ryan Day as the Buckeyes' head coach. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 3 Alabama (05/27)

27 May 2020

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Chip Patterson explains his pick of Alabama to win it all in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the a...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 4 Oklahoma (05/26)

26 May 2020

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Barrett Sallee looks ahead to Oklahoma push for another Big 12 title in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 5 Georgia (05/25)

25 May 2020

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Barrett Sallee shares his outlook for Georgia in the SEC East race. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the ...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 6 Florida (05/22)

22 May 2020

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Barrett Sallee explains why this is the year for Florida to retake the SEC East. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason ranki...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 7 Oregon (05/21)

21 May 2020

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Chip Patterson previews Oregon's defense of a Pac-12 title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors ...

Coach Rankings Pt. 2 (05/20)

20 May 2020

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Counting down and debating the top 25 on the 2020 CBS Sports coach rankings. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson compare their ballots to ...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 8 LSU (05/20)

20 May 2020

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Tom Fornelli explains why there won't be a title hangover for the Tigers. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings wit...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 9 Penn State (05/19)

19 May 2020

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David Cobb breaks down Penn State's chances to win the Big Ten. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the auth...

Coach Rankings, Pt. 1 (05/19)

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Debating the CBS Sports coach rankings from 65-26. First, reaction to UCLA's expected AD hire (5:00) and Taulia Tagovailoa's commitment to Maryland (1...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 10 Notre Dame (05/18)

18 May 2020

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Ben Kercheval discusses the Fighting Irish's playoff chances. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the author...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 11 Auburn (05/18)

18 May 2020

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Barrett Sallee sets high expectations for Gus Malzahn and Auburn in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings wit...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 12 Wisconsin (05/17)

17 May 2020

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Chip Patterson previews Wisconsin's pursuit of a Big Ten title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the auth...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 13 Michigan (05/16)

16 May 2020

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Tom Fornelli discusses the burning questions for the Wolverines in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 14 Texas A&M (05/16)

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Cobb is on board for a big year in College Station. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 15 Oklahoma State (05/15)

15 May 2020

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Ben Kercheval breaks down Oklahoma State's loaded roster and high expectations. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankin...

Spring Gleaning: Notre Dame, Cincinnati, UCF and more (05/14)

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Season previews for the top Independents and Group of Five programs. First, what the high floor means for expectations of Notre Dame (5:45), Luke Fick...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 16 Minnesota (05/14)

14 May 2020

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Barrett Sallee previews the season ahead for P.J. Fleck and the Golden Gophers. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankin...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 17 Texas (05/14)

14 May 2020

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Tom Fornelli rates the levels of back for Texas football. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 18 North Carolina (05/13)

13 May 2020

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Ben Kercheval on whether UNC meet raised expectations in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the autho...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 19 Iowa (05/12)

12 May 2020

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David Cobb previews a tough slate for Iowa in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the t...

Spring Gleaning: SEC West (05/11)

11 May 2020

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The defending champs at LSU, angry Alabama and more from the SEC West. First, how TCU got an 11th hour commitment for the 2020 class with five-star ru...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 20 USC (05/09)

09 May 2020

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Chip Patterson previews a pivotal year for Clay Helton at USC. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the autho...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 21 Cincinnati (05/08)

08 May 2020

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Ben Kercheval previews the Bearcats pursuit of an AAC title in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the...

Spring Gleaning: SEC East (05/07)

07 May 2020

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Breaking down the outlook for every team in the SEC East. First, your favorite Georgia homer podcast explains why the Dawgs will win the division (5:0...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 22 Memphis (05/07)

07 May 2020

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David Cobb previews Memphis' chances for another double-digit win season. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings wit...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 23 Washington (05/06)

06 May 2020

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David Cobb previews Washington in year one under new head coach Jimmy Lake. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings w...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 24 Boise State (05/05)

05 May 2020

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Ben Kercheval previews Boise State's campaign for another MW title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the ...

Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 25 UCF (05/04)

04 May 2020

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Tom Fornelli previews the outlook for the Knights in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with insight from ...

Spring Gleaning: Big Ten West (05/04)

04 May 2020

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Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa battle for supremacy in the Big Ten's more unpredictable division. First, whether Paul Chryst gets rightly rated for his...

Way-Too-Early 2021 NFL Draft Lookahead: Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields? (Pick Six NFL Podcast Crossover) (5/1)

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially May, but it's never too early to take a look at next year's draft class. On this Cover 3-Pick Six crossover podcast, we take a look at...

Spring Gleaning: Big Ten East (04/30)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What to expect from Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and the rest of the division. First, takeaways from the NCAA's announcements regarding Name, Imag...

NFL Draft Recap: Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ (04/27)

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Barton, Tom and Chip recap the NFL Draft on CBS Sports HQ. First, setting the expectation for the 2020 class of quarterbacks (1:15) and then a roundta...

🚨2020 NFL Draft Reaction: Tua Tagovailoa selected #5 overall by Miami Dolphins (Pick Six NFL Podcast Crossover)

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a draft emergency! After months of speculation, Tua Tagovailoa ends up a Dolphin, just like we all initially believed. Chip Patterson is joined b...

Dark Horse Candidates for 2020 (04/23)

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Off the radar teams to watch, impact freshman and more. First, the many factors going into Clemson losing the commitment of No. 1 overall player Korey...

NFL Draft Preview (04/20)

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What NFL teams will get wrong and sleeper prospects from the college ranks. First, Barton, Tom and Chip discuss their expectations for the virtual dra...

JT Daniels in the transfer portal, Spring Gleaning: ACC Coastal (04/16)

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

USC's QBs, what needs to happen for CFB to start and the ACC Coastal in 2020. First, breaking news with USC quarterback JT Daniels entering the transf...

Welcome to the 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott...

Spring Gleaning: ACC Atlantic (04/13)

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can anyone catch Clemson? Breaking down what to expect from the entire division in 2020. Conversation topics include some nitpicking for a Tigers team...

Mike Gundy's plan, Spring Gleaning: Big 12 Pt. 2 (04/09)

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The big storylines in 2020 for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and more. First, addressing Mike Gundy's plea to get staff and players back to football operat...

Spring Gleaning: Big 12, Pt. 1 (04/06)

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at the biggest storylines around the Big 12 for 2020. Discussion topics include the biggest questions for Dave Aranda in year one at Baylor (1...

Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/03)

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether USC will retake the division and more storylines from the division. First, the chances Oregon's new transfer quarterback will be its starter (...

Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/30)

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the biggest questions and storylines for every team in the Pac-12 North. Topics include whether Oregon has another step ahead in 2020 after...

What changes might be in store for the 2020 season? (03/26)

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How fall camp, regular season schedules and stadiums might be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. First, Florida State picks up a key offensive piec...

Teams most impacted by no spring practice (03/23)

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From new coaches to quarterback battles, who will miss spring practice the most? First, starting with reigning champ LSU we take a look at the teams m...

90s Pop Song Bracket Breakdown (03/19)

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Kercheval joins Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson to discuss first round results and preview upcoming matchups in the CBS Sports' 90s Pop Song Brack...

Is Alabama in Mario Cristobal's long-term future? (03/16)

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Answering listener questions about Oregon, West Virginia, Michigan and more. First, why the triple option is the most sensible offense for Navy and ot...

Impact of Coronavirus outbreak on college football (03/13)

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down how spring practice and recruiting have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. First, where schools and conferences stand in terms of r...

Which job opens first: Michigan, Auburn or Texas? (03/10)

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's salary pool, Mack Brown's recruiting wins and listener questions answered from the mailbag. First, Northwestern lands a new quarterback f...

2020 NFL Combine Golden Dumbbell Awards (03/02)

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Highlighting the best player and school performances at the 2020 NFL Combine. The conversation starts in the trenches with Mekhi Becton and Tristan Wi...

Grading the 2019-20 Coaching Carousel (02/27)

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The annual coaching hire breakdown from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Grades and press conference breakdowns included for Lane Kiff...

🚨 Scott Cochran Emergency Pod (02/24) 🚨

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reacting to Scott Cochran's move from Alabama to Georgia. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant analysis to the Kirby Smart's hire of Ala...

Colorado hires Karl Dorrell, Mailbag, Book Club (02/24)

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing Colorado's hire of Karl Dorrell and answering listener questions. First, reacting to news of Dorrell's hire (3:45), including what former c...

Who counts as a 'blue blood' in CFB? (02/17)

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The latest from Colorado's search, listener questions from the mailbag and more. First, where Bret Bielema fits into the Colorado coaching search (2:0...

🚨 Mel Tucker Emergency Pod (02/12)

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instant reaction to Mel Tucker leaving Colorado to replace Mark Dantonio at Michigan State. First, discussing Tucker's fit in East Lansing (2:00), gra...

Latest on Michigan State's search, Mailbag ?s and Book Club (02/10)

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The options to replace Mark Dantonio, the assistant coaching carousel and more. First, discussing Luke Fickell's decision to remain at Cincinnati afte...

Signing Day Instant Reaction (02/05)

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recruiting headlines, storylines, winners and losers from National Signing Day. Topics include how Georgia, and others, have closed the gap with Alaba...

🚨 Mark Dantonio Emergency Pod (02/04)

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instant reaction to the breaking news of Mark Dantonio's resignation at Michigan State. First, the many storylines tied to the end of Dantonio's caree...

The road to "Back" for Texas and Miami (02/03)

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Ohio State, Oklahoma, Georgia-Florida and more from the listener mailbag. First, weighing in on the Big Ten's proposal to change the transfer ...

National Signing Day Preview (01/30)

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Storylines, teams and players to watch heading into Wednesday's National Signing Day. First, the twists and turns of five-star Zachary Evans' recruitm...

Who wins the SEC-Big Ten Challenge? (01/27)

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. First, discussing LSU's hire of Bo Pelini (5:30), a recent report into UCLA's finances in 2019 (11:3...