Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd to talk Deion Sanders, realignment and more. First, with Colorado's spring game on Saturday, a look at Deion Sanders' impact on the program and a discussion as to whether his star power changes the Pac-12's value in a media rights deal (1:20). Then, a larger discussion on the future of the Pac-12, potential Big 12 expansion and the changing landscape movin...

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, Florida, FSU and more. First, the transfer portal has opened for the second time this offseason. Who are the names to know in the portal already and what teams might be looking to add talent to the roster before fall camp (1:47). Then it's on to a look back at what we learned in the weekend's spring games, starting with Quinn Ewers being an...

The Cover 3 crew takes your mailbag questions! First up, why is Josh Heupel's offense so elite and why don't other teams run it? (16:42) Then, why has Florida State head coach Mike Norvell gotten more slack than Florida head coach Billy Napier? (35:15) Finally, should undrafted rookie free agents have the ability to return to college? (47:08) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitch...

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Cole Cubelic to discuss SEC spring games and what to look forward to in the upcoming 2023 season! First, what will Auburn look like under first-year head coach Hugh Freeze in 2023? (11:42) Next, can Tennessee replace Hendon Hooker and return to another double-digit-win season? (23:48) Finally, what are the tiers for SEC Championship contenders? (54:35) Cover 3 is avai...

The Cover 3 crew recap Auburn, Vanderbilt and NC State's spring games and much more! First, what Air Noland's commitment means to Ohio State (6:25), then discussing how Hugh Freeze's first spring game at Auburn shaped up (29:40) and finally live mailbag questions including: Vandy in a different conference (45:07) and the idea of playing scrimmages rather than spring games (50:06)! Cover 3 is avai...

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Georgia, Pitt, Florida and more. After first discussing Michigan's recruiting win with the commitment of quarterback Jadyn Davis (4:18) and takeaways from the Wolverines' spring game (13:26), the mailbag kicks off with a look back at some of the best freshman debuts in college football history (18:58). Other topics include what head coach-quarterback duo you'd want...

The Cover 3 crew talks 2023 NFL Draft with CBS Sports draft expert Ryan Wilson. First, what Ryan saw and heard from going to pro days at Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky and Florida (1:33), comparing Will Levis to Anthony Richardson (5:00) and the best fit for all of the top quarterbacks in the class (14:17). Then, the fallout from Jalen Carter's legal issues for him as well as other top defenders (3...

The Cover 3 crew welcomes NIL experts to discuss the recent congressional hearings. First, discussing the commitment of Duce Robinson to USC (2:35), thoughts on the BYU spring game (4:58) and some background on NIL in the spotlight on Capitol Hill (6:45). Then it’s on to a roundtable discussion of NIL, the hearings and the future of the NCAA with Extra Points’ Matt Brown, Boise State professor Sam...

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan football and answers listener questions. First, with Michigan's spring game coming up on Saturday what are the big questions around the Wolverines heading into 2023 (4:00)? Then it's on to the Big Ol Bag of Mail and live listener questions, with a focus on whether Ohio State-Michigan rematches in a division-less Big Ten will take hype away from THE GAME (12:00), com...

The Cover 3 crew talks new schools in new leagues in the Big 12, AAC and CUSA. First, with a recent profile of Hugh Freeze spotlighting his first year at Auburn, what's the expectation for how long it takes for him to contend for SEC titles (2:00). Then it's on to the Conference Realignment Reset, detailing the changes and what to know about the Big 12 adding Cincinnati, Houston, UCF and BYU (14:3...

The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, Nick Saban, Ohio State, Lane Kiffin and more. Monday’s rundown of some of the top quarterback battles begins with the most talked about competition in the country, Quinn Ewers against Arch Manning at Texas (3:45). From there the conversation shifts to the new faces competing to take over from Stetson Bennett IV at Georgia (12:20), an apparent-two man battle at...

The Cover 3 crew talks NIL, 2023 Heisman picks, Florida, Florida State and more. First, whether Michigan is a legitimate national title contender (1:50), the ceiling for Alabama QB Jalen Milroe in Tommy Rees' offense (5:55) and teams that could jump to being a contender with addition of an elite QB (15:42). Then, a deep dive on the debate around NIL rules and a discussion of what federal NIL legis...

The Cover 3 crew talks Nick Saban, Nate Oats, Brandon Miller, recruiting and more. First, Nick Saban made some pointed comments as he announced that freshman DB Tony Mitchell was suspended indefinitely in the wake of a spring break arrest. Discussing if there any reason to connect his stance on player discipline to the ongoing controversy with Brandon Miller and the basketball program (3:00). Then...

The Cover 3 crew highlights teams on the verge of snapping conference title droughts. First, with Georgia opening up spring practice a spotlight on the Bulldogs' quarterback battle to replace Stetson Bennett IV as QB1 (3:10). Then, taking a look at conference title droughts first focusing on the longest droughts at the power conference level, with programs like Ole Miss last winning a conference c...

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Cover 3's Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell open up the Big Ol' Bag of Mail to answer your questions! Can Penn State & Washington overcome their conference rivals? (9:00) Could we potentially see a football-only conference in the near future? (12:43) Is Devin Leary an upgrade over Will Levis at Kentucky? (28:55) Who will lose their job first, Hugh Freeze or Bobby Petrino? (45:42) Cover 3 is availa...

The Cover 3 crew picks the NCAA Tournament bracket with a football spin. Before breaking out the bracket, a discussion on whether we will see teams opt out of bowl games after missing the expanded College Football Playoff in a manner that's similar to North Carolina's decision to opt out of the NIT after missing the NCAA Tournament (5:00). Then, it's on to the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket if it wa...

The Cover 3 crew talks Texas' QBs, Georgia, Purdue, Pitt and more. First, discussing Steve Sarkisian's analysis of the quarterback battle between Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning (2:10) as well as Josh Gattis landing at Maryland as offensive coordinator (11:20). Then it's on the Big Ol' Bag of Mail and Live Audience Questions touching on whether Georgia can sustain its run in an Alabama-like fashion (...

The Cover 3 talks UAB's return to football, roster building and more with Bill Clark. First, Bill explains how a program that was shut down and had just 12 players was built into a group that was competing for conference championships (4:00) and the difficult balance of recruiting transfers and high schoolers to fill out a roster (13:20). Then, remembering Greg Bryant (18:15), his current consulti...

The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, conference realignment, SEC schedules and more. First, what to make of reports that the Big 12 has been in contact with Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah regarding possible westward expansion (4:40) and Nick Saban's response to Alabama's proposed draw for three permanent rivals in a nine-game SEC schedule format (20:10). Then it's on to the NFL Draft Combi...

The Cover 3 crew talks Bryce Young, Penn State, Clemson, Big Ten expansion and more. First, the latest on the proposed rule changes in college football regarding the clock including the potential to see the changes in place in 2023 (1:30). Then, whether Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton could be a riser in the 2024 NFL Draft (8:53) as well as a look at the 2023 class of quarterbacks with thoughts o...

The Cover 3 crew talks Jalen Carter, Tennessee and teams looking to bounce back. First, discussing the breaking news of the morning with arrest warrants out for former Georgia star defensive tackle Jalen Carter in connection with the tragic car accident that led to the death of a Bulldogs staffer and a teammate (1:12). Then, what NCAA penalties for former Tennessee assistants might mean for Jeremy...

The Cover 3 crew talks best assistant coaching hires from the 2022-23 cycle. First, with the athletic directors from Clemson and Florida State both voicing their displeasure with the current financial arrangement in the ACC, a look at the league's future in both the short-term and long-term (1:00). Then, getting into the assistant coaching hires with a spotlight on some of the most impactful, star...

The Cover 3 crew talks rule changes, position battles, NCAA Football video game and more. The show begins with a deep dive into the four major rule proposals being considered by the NCAA, including a running clock after first downs but also a running clock after incompletions (1:30). The conversation turns to why college football's power brokers are interested in these changes (4:00) and how colle...

The Cover 3 crew selects annual rivalries for the new Big Ten when it expands in 2024. First, in the wake of the USFL college draft this week, a look at some of the players who could be on the field for the league this spring as well as how it impacts their NFL Draft status and NFL future (1:00). Then it's on to the extremely difficult process of slotting three permanent rivals for all 16 Big Ten...