Cover 3 College Football

Who are the best quarterbacks of the present and the future in college football? First, Chuba Hubbard and other Oklahoma State players are speaking out and asking for change from Mike Gundy (1:30) while coaches are getting involved in activism at Clemson and elsewhere across the country (21:15). Then, what an Ohio State COVID-19 waiver reveals about the return of college football (27:00) and then...

Answering listener questions from the mailbag. Topics discussed include recruiting pitches for hypothetical prospects (3:30), the games we'd add to the 2020 schedule (12:45), how Sean Clifford factors into Penn State's national championship hopes (20:00) and the top wide receiver rooms in the country (31:40). Plus, Barton's best stories from an iconic New Haven establishment (41:30), digging into...

How coaches and players are using their voice and influence across the country. First, how Kirk Ferentz and Iowa responded to allegations of mistreatment by strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle (3:30), what it means for Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley after texts from 2013 reveal his use of a racial slur (29:00) and how the role of coach is changing as we see them joining players...

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 how the star defensive tackle used his platform to create change (4:15). Then, we turn the spotlight to allegations of a racial slur at Clemson in 2017 (21:15), how Lincoln Riley and Tom Herman have offered more than a hashtag with their stance (31:00...

Clemson loses its star wide receiver and answering mailbag questions. Discussion topics include a new way to present recruiting rankings and analyze classes (4:00), more than a dozen of the best college football games from the 2010s that most fans have forgotten (7:51) and an FCS program that recruits well, turns out NFL players but hasn't won its league in decades (31:15). Then, reacting live to...

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 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Chip previews what's ahead for what he says is the most talented roster of the Dabo Swinney era. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever el...

The latest on USC quarterback JT Daniels and mailbag questions from listeners. First, playing out the potential talking points related to reports that Georgia is in the mix to land a commitment from USC quarterback JT Daniels (3:25) then it's on to the mailbag, starting with a discussion of whether college football is too predictable (16:30). Plus, stories from Barton's Ivy League playing days (27...

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 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Tom explains why he's got the Buckeyes heading back to the College Football Playoff in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and where...

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 authors of the team previews. Chip discusses his optimism for Alabama to successfully navigate a tough schedule and return to the College Football Playoff after missing it for the first time ever in 2019. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spot...

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 with the authors of the team previews. Barrett explains why the Sooners have more than just a top-five coach as a reason to think they'll be back in playoff contention for a fourth straight year under Lincoln Riley. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple P...

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 authors of the team previews. Barrett calls a new offense and new quarterback with no spring practice as worrisome but believes Kirby Smart and Georgia's defense can lead the way in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, G...

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 rankings with the authors of the team previews. Barrett discusses Florida's how Florida's experience and schedule set up for a potential SEC Championship run in 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox an...

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 of the team previews. Chip discusses the challenge for Oregon to install an offense with a new OC, starting quarterback and reloaded offensive line in a year that features a tough early season schedule.  'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spot...

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 the final list, with a particular focus on Mario Cristobal at Oregon (4:45), how to balance the past with the present when ranking Mack Brown (14:30) and the argument for why Gus Malzahn should be ahead of Jim Harbaugh (21:30). Plus, the sliding scal...

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 with the authors of the team previews. Tom has confidence that LSU won't have a major drop-off but says a strong finish to the season is key how we perceive the reigning champs at the end of 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitc...

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 authors of the team previews. David previews a big season for Sean Clifford under a new offensive coordinator and a Penn State program that's closing the gap with Ohio State. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, C...

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 (13:10). Then it's on to counting down the CBS Sports 2020 Coach Rankings, with topics of conversation including how to rank first-year coaches (18:00), buying Jonathan Smith stock (29:00), Will Muschamp's trajectory (33:50), how Clay Helton's hot seat...

Ben Kercheval discusses the Fighting Irish's playoff chances. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Ben gives his outlook for Ian Book under a new offensive coordinator and sets a high floor for the team with the Clemson game looming as the bar for playoff contention. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitch...

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 with the authors of the team previews. Barrett explains what's wrong with the Gus Malzahn hot seat year narrative and breaks down the Tigers roster strengths and weaknesses heading into 2020. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher,...

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 authors of the team previews. With Jonathan Taylor gone, Chip explains why the identify of the Badgers team this fall will be carried by the defense. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else...

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 the authors of the team previews. Tom discusses reasonable expectations for Michigan, which hinge greatly on the quarterback play in year two with Josh Gattis. Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and...

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 the team previews. With a manageable schedule, David explains why he's buying the hype for a double-digit win season in 2020 for Texas A&M. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else y...

Ben Kercheval breaks down Oklahoma State's loaded roster and high expectations. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Pokes have one of the best players in the country in Chuba Hubbard, can he carry them to a Big 12 title? Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever e...

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 Fickell's run at a third straight 11-win season (17:45) and whether reloading along the line of scrimmage means concern at Boise State (25:50). Plus, UCF looks to regain its AAC supremacy (32:15), Ryan Silverfield takes over at Memphis (40:15) and why Ap...

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 rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Golden Gophers saw a breakthrough in 2019 and Barrett explains why he thinks they'll make it to the Big Ten championship game this year.