Cover 3 College Football
Episodes
Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 13 Michigan (05/16)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Oklahoma State 2020 playoff hype starts now (01/24)
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the winners and losers from the NFL Draft early entry deadline. First, the return of former Arizona State coach Todd Graham as the next head...
Georgia's staff hires, Clemson gets a star back for 2020, more (01/20)
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. First, addressing staff changes at Ohio State and Nebraska (3:00), Graham Harrell's decision to stay...
Can Orgeron catch lightning in a bottle again? (01/16)
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking fallout from LSU's win, including NFL Draft exits and Odell Beckham. First, how the title game points to the need for modern offenses to win c...
TITLE GAME INSTANT ANALYSIS: Joe Burrow, LSU crush Clemson to win National Championship (01/14)
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss LSU's College Football Playoff win against Clemson. Topics include how LSU overcame the early 10-point deficit...
Mike Leach Emergency Pod (01/09)
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 per...
LSU-Clemson Preview: Picks, Props, Locks (01/09)
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Matt Rhule Emergency Pod (01/07)
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ba...
Who will start at QB for Alabama in 2020? (01/06)
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fut...
Counting down to Tua's decision day (01/02)
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Does Clemson or LSU have a 'greatest team' argument with a CFP win? (12/30)
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include: whether 2019 LSU or 2019 Clemson would have an argument for greatest team ...
Playoff Saturday Instant Reaction (12/29)
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip recap the Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and preview LSU-Clemson. First, addressing the bad breaks for Ohio State, whether Clemson benef...
College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 3 (12/27)
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 2 (12/24)
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip pick the College Football Playoffs and the bowl games through Dec. 30. Game breakdowns and Locks included for North Carolina-Temp...
What's Penn State's record with Clemson's schedule? (12/23)
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 1 (12/19)
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip make picks for the first slate of college football bowl games. Game breakdowns and picks included for Buffalo-Charlotte (7:30), U...
Who won Signing Day? (12/18)
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer instant reaction to National Signing Day. First, how the race for No. 1 shook out (3:30), Mike Norvell's posit...
Signing Day Storylines (12/17)
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson preview the Early Signing Period. First, what to expect from the new coaching hires (3:00) with a focus on Mike Norv...
Army-Navy picks, Missouri's Moneyline Sprinkle (12/11)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip preview Army-Navy, compare All-America ballots and more. First, reacting in real time to reports of UNLV's interest in LSU defens...
What's the best bowl game? (12/09)
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip discuss coaching hires and bowl announcements. First, what to expect from Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman's hire at Arka...
Championship Week Instant Reaction (12/08)
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip discuss the playoff picture after Championship Saturday. First, how Oregon opened up the door bro the Big 12 (4:30), whether Okla...
College football picks: Championship Week Locks (12/05)
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip share their best bets for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Utah-Oregon (8:15), O...
Playoff rankings, FSU search and more with Danny Kanell (12/03)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kanell joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to react to the new College Football Playoff Rankings. First, whether to root for a clean finish ...
Chris Petersen did what? (12/02)
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip react to Chris Petersen's sudden resignation at Washington. First, discussing Petersen's motivating factors (1:30) and what the m...
Coaching Carousel Emergency Pod (12/01)
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday brought a wave of coach firings in college football. First, the refuted Clay Helton reports (1:30), whether Matt Luke's ouster at Ole Miss is a...
Week 14 Instant Reaction (12/01)
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip offer a Saturday night recap of rivalry week in college football. First, takeaways from the Iron Bowl (3:00), another dominant Oh...
College football picks: More Thanksgiving Locks (11/28)
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A second helping of Locks as Barton, Tom and Chip share their best rivalry week bets for Saturday. Game breakdowns and picks included for Ohio State-M...
College football picks: Thanksgiving Locks Pt. 1 (11/27)
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton, Tom and Chip share best bets from the Thursday-Friday slate in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Mississippi State-Ole ...
Playoff rankings reaction with Danny Kanell (11/26)
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kanell joins Barton and Chip on Tuesday night to discuss the new playoff rankings. First, addressing the change at No. 1 (2:00), the importance ...
Texas back-ness check (11/25)
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listener questions answered on a Mailbag Monday! Topics include whether the Alabama dynasty is over (3:00), how to know when school's should move on f...
Week 13 Instant Reaction (11/24)
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down the top stories from the weekend action in college football. First, the wild scene at Yale-Harvard (1:00), what went wrong for Oregon at...
College football picks: Week 13 Locks (11/21)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Best bets for Week 13 from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and picks included for Georgia-Texas A&M (7:20), Ohio Stat...
Playoff rankings reaction with Dennis Dodd (11/19)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Dodd joins Barton and Chip to discuss the new selection committee rankings. First, whether the committee tipped its hands with how it will hand...
Best QBs that won't be drafted (11/18)
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Mailbag Monday! Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions. Discussion topics include Mac Jones at Alabama (3:00), the postseason options for...
Week 12 Instant Reaction (11/17)
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Tua's injury to Oklahoma's comeback, Barton, Tom and Chip recap Week 12 in college football. First, addressing Tua Tagovailoa's season-ending inj...
Week 12 Locks (11/14)
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Best bets and game previews from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and locks included for Georgia-Auburn (7:00), Florid...
Playoff Rankings Reaction: Winners, losers what to watch in Week 12 (11/12)
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reset the playoff picture after the latest rankings release. First, why Oklahoma is a big winner even though it drop...
How can programs raise their recruiting ceiling? (11/11)
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Mailbag Monday! Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, addressing Chad Morris' exit at Arkansas and ...
Week 11 Instant Reaction (11/10)
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LSU beat Alabama and Penn State lost at Minnesota, what does it all mean? Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to Saturday's action. ...
Week 11 Locks (11/07)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Best bets for the weekend in college football from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and picks included for Alabama-LSU...
Playoff rankings reaction, LSU-Alabama preview (11/05)
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the College Football Playoff Rankings from Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson. First, whether there any surprises in the initial rankings (...
Better job: Penn State or Florida State? (11/04)
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Mailbag Monday! Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions. Topics discussed include bad clock management (3:00), Florida's defense (8:00),...
Emergency Pod: Willie Taggart out at Florida State (11/03)
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to Florida State firing Willie Taggart. First, whether two years is enough time to give a new he...
Week 10 Instant Reaction (11/03)
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson sit down on Saturday night to recap the day in college football. First, how Jake Fromm and Georgia ans...
Week 10 Locks (10/31)
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Bayl...
Clarifying the NCAA's stance on NIL (10/30)
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss NCAA rule changes, Chase Young's Hesiman hopes and more. First, Barton and Chip discuss...
Programs on the cusp of becoming playoff favorites (10/28)
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics include whether Georgia needs an offensive spark...
Week 9 Instant Reaction (10/27)
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap to Oklahoma's loss, LSU's win and more from Saturday's action. First, where Oklahoma stands afte...
Week 9 Locks (10/24)
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and previews incl...
LSU-Auburn, Tua's ankle and more with Barrett Sallee (10/22)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Sallee joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview the SEC on CBS Game of the Week. First, Barton and Chip discuss the injuries piling ...
Do you need 5-stars to win a national title? (10/21)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer questions from the listener mailbag. First, addressing some news of the day with Willie Taggart...
Week 8 Instant Reaction (10/20)
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson review a wild Saturday in college football. First, what to make of Wisconsin's loss at Illinois (2:00)...
Week 8 Locks (10/17)
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks inc...