Cover 3 College Football

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict the bad takes that will follow Week 1. First, what to make from the quarterback news out of Washington (5:30) and how recent history shows us that contenders will likely need more than one quarterback to win big (11:15). Then, takeaways from the updated 247Sports Team Talent Composite and our best guesses for the overreactions fans will have after Week 1 (...

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down Florida's win over Miami and more Week 0 thoughts. First, how the turnovers and miscues lived up to the Week 0 expectations (2:00) and whether there is any moral victory for Miami in the loss (8:30). Then, whether Dan Mullen actually trusts Feleipe Franks (24:00) and realizing that the Gators 24-20 win is going to be the most improperly an...

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson pick Week 0 against the spread. First, how to pick the spread and over-under for Florida-Miami (3:00) and why Hawaii might be the more motivated team against Arizona in Saturday's nightcap (19:45). Then, conference champion props (29:40) and value picks to win the title and make the College Football Playoff (36:50).

Barrett Sallee and Chip Patterson talk Florida, Miami and Arizona in this Week Zero lookahead. First, whether Florida's offensive success has more to do with its offensive line or Felipe Franks (2:30), what led to the Gators dealing with significant depth issues (13:00), what Jarren Williams' winning the starting job says about Miami's QB's (24:00) and picks for the game (30:30). Then, expectation...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson run through the latest from fall camp. First, whether North Carolina naming Sam Howell the starting quarterback should inspire confidence in the Tar Heels (6:00) and then takeaways from a behind the scenes SI story on Virginia Tech's struggles in 2018 (14:30). Then, introducing the Preseason True Freshman All-America team (28:08) and identifying concerns for the t...

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson offer their locks for the entire slate of 2019 college football win totals. Tune in for breakdowns, debates and picks for Ole Miss (4:15), Syracuse (10:00), Clemson (12:50), Notre Dame (17:20), Michigan (29:00), Kentucky (39:00),  Mississippi State (43:33), Penn State (50:00), UCF (1:09:45), Oregon (1:12:30) and many more.

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the latest on Tate Martell at Miami, then Dennis Dodd joins to discuss the future of football. First, Martell's future at Miami (4:00), Jayden Daniels getting the tap at Arizona State (14:36) and impactful injuries at Alabama and Texas A&M (20:45). Then, Dennis Dodd joins to discuss his story on the future of football (32:00) and the CBS Sports All-Ameri...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson detail the latest buzz from fall camps around the country. First, the brewing war of words between Maryland coach Mike Locksley and Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis (3:45) and how injuries have already become a story again for the Terps (13:15). Then, scrimmage and practice notes from Purdue (16:15), Iowa and Wisconsin (19:30), how the Dabo Swinney-Kelly...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict the win totals for Notre Dame, UCF, BYU and more. First, with fall camp underway we check in at Tennessee, Washington and Ohio State in the initial 2019 edition of Camp Buzz (2:25), then it's on to win totals for the Independents and Group of Five conferences. Discussion includes whether Notre Dame will avoid a major step back after making the playoffs (15...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the toughest division in college football, the SEC West. First, where the few doubts lie with Alabama's 2019 campaign (1:24), why LSU might be poised for another double-digit win season (11:33) and expectations for year two with Joe Moorhead at Mississippi State (20:46). Then, whether Chip's Auburn love is justified (27:50), Texas A&M's brutal schedule...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict the win totals for every team in the SEC East. First, whether Georgia still has its hold on the division (5:40), expectations for Florida in year two with Dan Mullen (16:22) and whether Missouri can stay motivated in a season of sanctions (23:25). Then, Kentucky's follow-up to 10 wins (31:45), Tennessee's ability to close the gap (38:08) as well as win tot...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson predict how 2019 will go for Michigan, Ohio State and the rest of the Big Ten East. First, whether this is the year for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines (5:15), expectations for the Buckeyes in year one with Ryan Day (15:33) and the opportunity for new playmakers to emerge at Penn State (20:18). Then, how Michigan State does, or does not, get to eight wins (29:38)...

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Barrett Sallee and Chip Patterson joined Chris Hassel on CBS Sports HQ on Tuesday to make conference championship and playoff picks. First, looking for sleepers in the ACC (1:15), lots of Oklahoma love in the Big 12 (4:30), who will emerge from a crowded group at the top in the Pac-12 (8:45), whether there will be a changing of the guard in the Big Ten (13:45) and Ala...

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Barrett Sallee and Chip Patterson joined Chris Hassel on CBS Sports HQ on Monday to unveil the top 10 of the CBS Sports 130. First, teams that just missed the cut for the top 10 (1:30) and breakdowns of the teams at 5-10 (6:00). Then, the top five (15:30) and who has the edge in the debate between Clemson and Alabama (20:00).

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick the over-under win totals for the Big Ten West. First, addressing some discrepancies in Syracuse's win total (3:30) then breakdowns and picks for Wisconsin (7:45), Nebraska (19:22), Purdue (28:00), Iowa (38:05), Northwestern (46:35), Minnesota (53:00), Illinois (57:20).

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick over-under on the win totals for the ACC Atlantic Division. First, thoughts on the Pac-12's proposed breakfast ball 9 a.m. kickoffs (3:00), then the win totals picks for Clemson (12:17), NC State (23:40), Florida State (31:15), Wake Forest (38:00), Boston College (44:30), Syracuse (50:00) and Louisville (57:30).

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick over-under on the win totals for the ACC Coastal Division. First, addressing Pat Fitzgerald's assessment that cell phones are hurting college attendance (5:00), then getting into the win totals for Miami (17:25), Virginia Tech (30:30), Duke (36:00), Pitt (43:33), Virginia (49:45), North Carolina (58:20) and Georgia Tech (1:06:50).

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the sights and sounds from the SEC, ACC and Big 12. First, the joys of the Alabama-Clemson rivalry in full swing with smack talk at media days (2:35), Gus Malzahn's confidence in Auburn's chances to compete in the SEC West (13:00) and what Willie Taggart did to address the struggles from year one at Florida State (19:51). Then, Scott Satterfield's challenge...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Texas, TCU, Baylor, West Virginia and Texas Tech. First, whether the oddsmakers have overreacted to Texas being back (1:57), the health of TCU (10:36) and whether Baylor is set for another big jump forward in year three with Matt Rhule (20:05). Then, the post-Kingsbury era at Texas Tech (27:00) and massive turnover at West Virginia (35:45).

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State. First, how Lincoln Riley's mere presence sets a high expectation for Oklahoma (5:00), Iowa State's shot at a Big 12 title (15:58) and where Oklahoma State's offense stands after a new OC hire (25:46). Then, whether fallout after Bill Snyder's exit should be expected (34:10) and where we migh...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick over-under win totals for the Pac-12 South in 2019. First, discussing UCF's injury issues at QB and what to expect from Brandon Wimbush (1:30) followed by some pre-Media Days thoughts with the circus starting next week across the country (8:17). Then, win totals in the South get started with preseason favorite and defending champ Utah (17:41), before moving o...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss The Opening pick over-under win totals for the Pac-12 North. First, why one of the biggest storylines from the The Opening had to do with Ohio State recruiting (3:00) and who Barton thought stood out when Jalen Hurts, Sam Ehlinger, D'Eriq King and Shea Patterson were all put through workouts (12:40). Then the win totals breakdown for 2019 kicks in the Pac-...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the ways college football teams have addressed last season's issues heading into the 2019. First, why Scott Satterfield is the perfect antidote for Louisville after the end of the Bobby Petrino era (2:30), UCLA's hopes in an improved offensive line (16:25) and whether Alabama had any issues prior a mass changes on the coaching staff (22:15). Then, the m...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to recap SEC spring meetings. First, what to make of Bru McCoy's USC-to-Texas-to-USC move (6:30) as well as how the transfer portal has changed the player personnel role for programs around the country (13:10) and some post-draft inside-info on how the NFL viewed the 2019 QBs (22:16). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to discuss newfound st...

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss some of the burning questions of the offseason. First, the turnover in Ohio State's quarterback room (3:34), pressure on Jim Harbaugh to beat Ohio State (10:28), Florida's potential leap in year two with Dan Mullen (18:25) and whether the Pac-12 will make the playoff in 2019 (34:15). Then, the future for players making money off their name and likeness (43...