Cover 3 College Football

Buzzing from the coaching carousel and what to watch on National Signing Day. First, how USC was put in a tough spot swapping out Washington for Oregon on a short week in the Pac-12 Championship Game (4:15). Then, reacting to multiple reports having Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea as the next coach at Vanderbilt (9:30), the rumored candidate pool to replace Gus Malzahn at Auburn (14:25)...

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Auburn has fired Gus Malzahn. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Auburn finally making a move after years of hot seat talk, the candidates to replace Malzahn and if we should consider anyone other than Hugh Freeze, plus what the firing means for the coaching carousel nationally. Plus, additional analysis on Illinois' decision to fire...

A shake up in the top-10, coaching hires and more instant reaction from Saturday in college football. First, the many takeaways from Florida's loss to LSU (3:00) and USC's late-game thriller win against UCLA (14:45). Then, thoughts on UNC and Miami after a record-setting win for the Tar Heels (19:30), Kevin Sumlin's ouster at Arizona and Butch Jones' hiring at Arkansas State leading the coaching c...

Podcast take over! We're bringing you a little taste of The Early Edge to preview today's college football action. Jonathan Coachman is joined by expert sports bettors Emory Hunt and Tom Fornelli to handicap today’s action. Our SportsLine expert have the top picks from a proven model that wins. Today we’re looking at the best bets in college football for… Illinois at Northwestern Wake Forest at Lo...

The Locks crew breaks down their top plays for the college football weekend. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Arizona-Arizona State (5:30), San Jose State-Nevada (7:50), Louisville-Wake Forest (10:00), Georgia-Missouri (15:00), Colorado-Utah (21:30), Army-Navy (23:30), Miami-North Carolina (30:30), Oregon-Washington (36:00), Oklahoma-West Virginia (40:00), Northwestern-Illinois (43...

Answering listener questions about Texas, Tennessee, Michigan and more. First, addressing complaints about the lack of central leadership in college football (2:00), an incredibly entertaining suggestion for Texas' next head coach (9:00) and some fair criticism for Jeremy Pruitt's Tennessee program (13:00). Then, we look into the crystal ball to see who is coaching at the biggest programs in 2025...

Where Texas A&M, Florida and the Group of Five stand after Tuesday's rankings release. Instant reaction to the new set of rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee from Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell as we head into the final weekend of regular season action before the conference championship games.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, S...

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Ohio State-Michigan has been canceled. Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli discuss what the game getting canceled means for the Big Ten championship race and College Football Playoff picture, as well as any BYU-Coastal Carolina-like potential for a late addition to the schedule. Plus, how this game not being played impacts Jim Harbaugh's future with Michigan....

'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' debuts on Thursday, December 10. Download and subscribe now on Apple , Spotify , Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Looking for the best picks against the spread, sharp action on the total and props you can take to the ticket window? Join Jonathan Coachman on the Early E...

Coaching news from South Carolina, Texas, Louisville and more. After initial thoughts on Shane Beamer's introduction and reception at South Carolina (1:00), the conversation turns to how Scott Satterfield's comments about interviewing for the Gamecocks job ruffled feathers with Louisville fans (5:00). Then, whether Indiana or Iowa State's 2020 success is more sustainable (22:30) and what programs...

Saturday night reaction to day in college football. First, detailing Rice's big win in Conference USA play (2:00) and Coastal Carolina taking down BYU (7:50). Then, thoughts on Shane Beamer's reported hire at South Carolina (13:00), Iowa State's emphatic win against West Virginia (24:30), whether Ohio State did enough to impress the committee in its win against Michigan State (32:00) and much more...

Against the spread and over-under picks for BYU, Alabama-LSU, Florida and more. Game breakdowns, previews and Locks included for West Virginia-Iowa State (8:30), Oklahoma State-TCU (11:45), Texas A&M-Auburn (13:00), Ohio State-Michigan State (16:50), Alabama-LSU (25:20), Nebraska-Purdue (29:00), Florida-Tennessee (35:20), NC State-Georgia Tech (39:30), Texas-Kansas State (46:15), Akron-Bowling...

Answering listener questions about the coaching carousel, transfer portal and more. First, the jobs that are the most difficult in terms of meeting expectations that might not be realistic (1:50) and whether losing in-state recruits is as much of a concern as player development at a place like Texas (16:30). Then, a dive into the short history of the College Football Playoff debate the best teams...

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the new College Football Playoff rankings. Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell discuss how the ACC has set up the potential for two teams in the final four, the Big 12's path to making the playoff, what Ohio State needs to remain in the top four and if there's a chance for Cincinnati or BYU to crash the party. Cover 3' is available...

Derek Mason is out at Vandy, who's in the running for the job? First, reaction to high-profile weekend at Vanderbilt with Sarah Fuller's college football debut followed by Derek Mason out as head coach (2:30). Then, candidates to replace Mason and checking in on the ongoing South Carolina search (19:00). Plus, how game cancellations are hurting the Big Ten's shot to make the College Football Playo...

Jim Harbaugh, Tom Herman, Alabama's dominance and more. First, what the future of Michigan football looks like after a home loss to Penn State (1:30) and the potential impacts of Matt Campbell's win with Iowa State at Texas (7:30). Then, how Alabama continued to separate itself with its Iron Bowl win (16:00), Northwestern's loss and the Big Ten title picture (23:00) and Notre Dame as a national ti...

The Locks crew debates the outlook for Texas, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and more. Game breakdowns, picks and previews included for Texas-Iowa State, Notre Dame-North Carolina, Michigan State-Northwestern, Buffalo-Kent State, the Iron Bowl, the Egg Bowl, Clemson-Pitt, Oklahoma-West Virginia, Ohio State-Illinois and much more from the Week 13 slate.    Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, St...

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the first CFP rankings of 2020. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson debate Georgia's inclusion in the top 10, whether Cincinnati and BYU can make it into the top four and the committee's biggest misses in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts...

Inside Dabo's criticism of Florida State, the playoff rankings and more. First, breaking down Dabo Swinney's frustrations with the postponement of Saturday's game against the Seminoles (1:30), whether Indiana is being rightly rated after losing to Ohio State (18:30) and should we be second-guessing the Buckeyes after the narrow win (25:15). Plus, the pros and cons of adding Washington to BYU's sch...

Discussing the biggest stories from Week 12 in college football. First, what to make of JT Daniels' debut with Georgia (3:00), Ohio State's upset scare against Indiana (9:45) and Northwestern's win against Wisconsin (22:00). Then, whether Oklahoma still has a path to the playoff (31:00), Oregon's narrow win against UCLA (41:00), discussing the frustrations for Nebraska and Tennessee fans (49:00) a...

The Locks crew debates Oklahoma, Ohio State, Wisconsin and more from Week 12. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Ohio State-Indiana (6:00), UCF-Cincinnati (15:00), Iowa State-Kansas State (18:00), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (21:30), Georgia-Mississippi State (26:40), Wisconsin-Northwestern (29:15), Stanford-Washington State (35:20), USC-Utah (40:20), Oregon-UCLA (42:00), San Diego State...

Answering listener questions on Will Muschamp, Kirby Smart, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, recapping a wild Tuesday night in MACtion (1:30) before digging on the future of Will Muschamp (5:00), wondering whether Kirby Smart is following in the footsteps of Mark Richt (13:00) and what the future of the Bulldogs offense might look like (21:00). Then, Brian Kelly made wholesale changes after going 4-8...

South Carolina's coaching search, early Week 12 lines and more. First, breaking down Will Muschamp's time at South Carolina (2:00), where Hugh Freeze fits in the search for his replacement (10:00) and how the Early Signing Period might impact the coaching carousel in 2020 (16:45). Plus, a troubling report puts LSU in the spotlight for the wrong reasons (24:00), early takeaways from Pac-12 action (...

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Will Muschamp is out as South Carolina's head coach. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down the timing of South Carolina's decision, what kind of candidates might be in the mix for the Gamecocks' job and how this move might impact the entire coaching carousel in this strange 2020 year.  Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Googl...

From Michigan's loss to Notre Dame and Florida's big wins, the takeaways from college football action. First, what's going wrong at Michigan and the outlook for the rest of the season (2:45). Then, Notre Dame impresses with a big road win at Boston College (16:00) and where Kyle Trask fits in the Heisman Trophy discussion after a high-scoring win against Arkansas (20:00). Plus, explaining Penn Sta...