Cover 3 College Football
1,160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratingsThe '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 as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.
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Bowl Season Superlatives! Cover 3 Awards for the Player, Team, Coach and Game of the postseason (01/10)
January 10, 2024 18:10 - 59 minutesThe Cover 3 crew hands out some awards for the 2023-24 bowl season in college football. First, after more fallout from Monday night's title game (2:04), including how to interpret the Jim Harbaugh-to-NFL speculation, the focus turns to recent NFL Draft decisions (12:20) and reactions to the final college football rankings from the AP Top 25, Coaches Poll and more (18:12). Then it's on to the Cover 3 Podcast Awards, with bowl season superlatives for the Player of the Bowl Season (35:15), Coach...
CFP National Championship Instant Reaction: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan top Washington for Wolverines first title since 1997 (01/09)
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew reacts live to Michigan's 34-13 win against Washington in the national championship. First, thoughts on how the game played out with the Wolverines defense setting the tone (2:28) and then more specific looks at JJ McCarthy (11:50), Michigan's dominance throughout the season (20:30), the officiating in the title game (26:32) and more. Then, what Michigan is bringing back for 2024 and whether it will include Jim Harbaugh as head coach (37:30), predicting next year's national c...
Ohio State portal moves, LSU's DC hire plus TOP PROPS for Monday's Michigan-Washington title game! (01/08)
January 08, 2024 18:09 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew picks out their best player prop bets for the Michigan-Washington championship game. First, after a vibe check from the scene in Houston ahead of Monday night's national championship game (1:34) a look at a big weekend for LSU with the hire of a new defensive coordinator (4:55) and a commitment from the No. 1 player in the 2025 recruiting cycle (10:42). Then it's on to the latest from the transfer portal, where Ohio State continues to add pieces on offense (15:54), Boise Stat...
College Football Playoff National Championship Best Bets: Sides, totals and more for Monday night's Michigan-Washington showdown (01/04)
January 04, 2024 18:21 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the college football championship game between Michigan and Washington. First, a look at the exodus of Alabama players to the NFL Draft and transfer portal with an eye on what the Crimson Tide have coming in next season for 2024 (3:20) as well as other notable NFL Draft decisions from across the country (10:58). Then, the breaking news of Ole Miss star running back Quinshon Judkins entering the transfer portal headlines a run of the latest portal he...
QB dominoes in the transfer portal, bowl season wrap-up and BIG GAME BREAKDOWN for Michigan-Washington (01/03)
January 03, 2024 19:01 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew offers a deep-dive preview of the CFP title game between Michigan and Washington. First, discussing the latest big moves from the transfer portal including DJ Uiagalelei committing to Florida State, Liberty QB Kaidon Salter entering the portal and Cam Ward declarding for the NFL Draft (9:30). Then, Gene Chizik is out at UNC as defensive coordinator (14:55) and Ohio State's loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl has renewed frustrations from Buckeye fans with Ryan Day (27:55). Fi...
CFB Playoff REACTION! Michigan takes down Alabama in the Rose Bowl! Washington beats Texas in a Sugar Bowl thriller!
January 02, 2024 06:54 - 43 minutesThe Cover 3 crew give their INSTANT REACTION to the College Football Playoff Semifinal games! First, Michael Penix's spectacular performance (1:15) and why Texas struggled with the deep ball and in the red zone. (10:14) Then, Michigan's overtime victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl! (16:20) How did Jim Harbaugh outcoach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide? (20:30) Finally, the guys preview the National Championship game! (31:54) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google P...
College Football Playoff Big Game Breakdown: Keys to victory, X-factors and best bets for Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas
December 28, 2023 18:13 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew does a deep dive preview and makes picks for the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. After a brief review of USC's impressive performance against Louisville without Caleb Williams in the Holiday Bowl (1:50) the College Football Playoff preview gets rolling with a look at the on-field matchups that will decide the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Alabama (8:54). Then, debating the coaching edge between Jim Harbaugh and Nick Saban (21:24) and best bets for the game (28:54). After that ...
College football bowl game best bets: Ole Miss-Penn State, Georgia-Florida State highlights New Year's Six games
December 27, 2023 17:49 - 52 minutesThe Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the Peach Bowl, Orange Bowl and more. First, detailing the pregame speculation around Kansas and the eventual double-digit Jayhawks win against UNLV in Tuesday night bowl action, with an eye on what Lance Leipold has coming back for 2024 (1:40). Then it's on to the next edition of BOWLNANZA with previews and picks for Ole Miss-Penn State in the Peach Bowl (12:40), Auburn-Maryland in the Music City Bowl (17:46), Georgia-Florida State in the Orange Bo...
Outlook for FSU vs. ACC, Notre Dame's OC hire, BOWLNANZA previews the midweek bowl games! (12/26)
December 26, 2023 20:17 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for the midweek college football bowl games. First, now that we have seen the legal filings from Florida State and the ACC a look at what each side is arguing and the path forward (1:30). Then, Jerry Kill steps down at New Mexico State (7:20), Ole Miss continues its impressive run in the transfer portal (12:49) and reaction to Notre Dame's hire of LSU's Mike Denbrock as its new OC (21:40). After that it's on to BOWLNANZA, with best bets and breakdowns f...
Florida State's next steps in potential ACC exit, plus college football bowl game best bets for the weekend! (12/21)
December 21, 2023 18:04 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Florida State's potential legal battle with the ACC and shares their best bowl game bets. First, with the news that Florida State will hold an emergency board meeting on Friday -- and the expectation that the meeting will include discussions of a legal challenge against the ACC -- what are the steps and potential timeline for the Seminoles to leave the conference (4:30)? Then it's on to Part 2 of BOWLNANZA with best bets and previews for Syracuse-USF in the Boca Raton B...
National Signing Day Reaction: Georgia, Alabama top rankings while Miami and Oregon are among the signing day winners (12/20)
December 21, 2023 01:22 - 48 minutesThe Cover 3 crew discuss some of the big recruiting headlines from 2023 National Signing Day. First, big picture takeaways including how the NIL era has led to the 5-stars being more evenly spread across the country (1:45) and then a more school-focused starting with Georgia and its No. 1 class (6:15). Then, Florida hangs on to DJ Lagway (11:20), No. 1 overall prospect WR Jeremiah Smith commits to Ohio State with some late recruiting drama (17:30) and Oregon looking poised to hit the ground r...
Upon Further Review: Kyle McCord to Syracuse, portal buzz, Jerry Kill is upset, more early bowl takeaways! (12/18)
December 18, 2023 17:56 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, bowl games, coaching carousel and more. First, the latest headlines from the transfer portal start with former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord committing to Syracuse and what that says about Fran Brown's early work with the Orange (1:00). Then, productive Toledo QB Dequan Finn chooses Baylor (12:01), Will Rogers hopes to be the successor to Michael Penix Jr. at Washington (14:05) and the expectations for DJ Uiagalelei and Cam Ward (18:45). Plus, Lane...
BOWLNANZA: Best bets, bowl pool plays for a loaded Saturday including UCLA-Boise State, Texas Tech-Cal and more! (12/14)
December 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew previews and picks the first weekend of college football bowl games. First, takeaways from the 2024 SEC schedule release including teams with the most/least favorable draws (2:15) and the latest from the transfer portal starting with Texas QB Maalik Murphy's plan to not only enter the portal but not participate with the Longhorns in the College Football Playoff (15:40). Then it's on to the first edition of BOWLNANZA with breakdowns and best bets for all six of Saturday's game...
Flip watch for 5-star QB Dylan Raiola and more 2023 National Signing Day storylines, latest portal moves and buzz, more! (12/13)
December 13, 2023 17:38 - 55 minutesThe Cover 3 crew talks recruiting, Georgia, Nebraska, Cam Ward, Riley Leonard and more. First, what Notre Dame is getting with the addition of QB Riley Leonard (1:50) and more portal including the latest visits for Cam Ward and DJ Uiagalelei (12:35). Then, celebrating the 247Sports True Freshman All-America team (27:05) and a deep dive on National Signing Day storylines one week out that starts with 5-star Dylan Raiola potentially flipping his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska (33:15). Plus...
Jayden Daniels' Heisman win, Army's epic win vs. Navy, coaching carousel and portal buzz, more! (12/11)
December 11, 2023 17:54 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, coaching carousel, Heisman voting and more. First, a look not just at Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win but the voting results which showed strong support for Michael Penix Jr. over the other contenders (1:00). Then, updates from the coaching carousel react to Duke Tulane making new head coaching hires (15:55) as well as notable assistant coach movement at USC, Michigan State and TCU. Plus, transfer portal updates with Dillon Gabriel committed to Orego...
Army-Navy LOCKS, ranking 2023 Alabama vs. other Tide teams, USC's QB situation in 2024, more! (12/17)
December 07, 2023 17:55 - 57 minutesThe Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel, Army, Navy, Alabama and more. First, the show gets rolling with a couple of questions from the live audience, including whether Florida State would have been left out of the College Football Playoff if Georgia had beaten Alabama (1:00). Then it’s on to some coaching carousel news with the retirement of Wyoming coach Craig Bohl (5:55) and Duke reportedly targeting Penn State DC Manny Diaz as a candidate for its head coaching position (12:30). Then it’s...
Heisman Trophy preview, portal buzz, NCAA proposes new division to pay players, more! (12/06)
December 06, 2023 18:04 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Heisman Trophy, coaching carousel and more. First, the latest from the transfer portal action including Louisville landing QB Tyler Shough, Kentucky picking up a commitment from former Georgia QB Brock Vandagriff and what those moves mean for DJ Uiagalelei, Dillon Gabriel and more (1:25). Then it's on to previewing Saturday's Heisman Trophy announcement (19:00), updating the coaching carousel with Derek Mason and Bronco Mendenhall returning to the ranks...
Upon Further Review: 2023 Bowl Rankings, QBs on the move in the transfer portal, Houston and Indiana make new hires, more! (12/04)
December 04, 2023 18:31 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks 2023 bowl schedule, players in the transfer portal, coaching news and more. First, with the transfer portal officially opening on Monday the show begins with reaction to Ohio State's Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel jumping in (1:00), including what Ryan Day's plan at quarterback might be for the Buckeyes moving forward. Plus, the best available defensive player in the portal and other teams to watch when it comes to landing top quarterbacks. Then it's on to ro...
College Football Playoff Rankings! Michigan vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl! Washington vs Texas in the Sugar Bowl!
December 03, 2023 18:34 - 44 minutesThe Cover 3 crew discuss the Final College Football Playoff Rankings. (7:00) Then, the guys pivot to the Rose Bowls, where Michigan will take on Alabama! (15:00) Finally, the Sugar Preview, where Washington will play Texas! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 Fo...
Conference Championship INSTANT REACTION: Bama beats Georgia! Florida State takes down Louisville!
December 03, 2023 07:10 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, Florida State, Texas, College Football Playoff and more. First, a deep dive predicting the debates the College Football Playoff selection committee will have and the four teams that will be selected on Sunday (2:48). After that it's a game-by-game look at Florida State's defensive performance in a win against Louisville (22:28), Alabama handing Georgia it's first loss since 2021 (33:49), Texas' stellar start and style points against Oklahoma State (49:02) and W...
College football best bets: Georgia-Alabama, FSU-Louisville, Oregon-Washington and more Championship Week LOCKS (11/30)
November 30, 2023 18:53 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 13 results the LOCKS get rolling with a look at the power conference title games with Oregon-Washington (7:09), Texas-Oklahoma State (15:02), Georgia-Alabama (24:16), Florida State-Louisville (33:28) and Michigan-Iowa (39:48). Then it's on to the full weekend with picks and breakdowns for Liberty-New Mexico State (51:12), Toledo-Miami Ohio (55:47), Boise State-UN...
Big Game Breakdown: Georgia-Alabama, Oregon-Washington and more from championship week, PLUS latest transfer portal and coaching carousel buzz! (11/29)
November 29, 2023 18:40 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew looks at the conference championship matchups and reacts to the latest coaching moves. First, reacting to the latest news from the coaching carousel (1:32) and a heavy dose of transfer portal speculation with an eye on the quarterbacks that will be available this offseason (7:54). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, going inside the matchup with keys to the game for Georgia-Alabama (27:40), Oregon-Washington (41:55), Florida State-Louisville (51:08), Texas-Oklahoma State (1:0...
College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Ohio State's path back into the top 4, FSU moves up, more! (11/28)
November 29, 2023 01:35 - 37 minutesThe Cover 3 crew talks College Football Playoff scenarios, coaching carousel and more. First, instant reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings including what scenarios could put Ohio State back into the top four after losing to Michigan and whether Florida State is on solid ground to make it with a win in the ACC Championship Game. Then after more rankings reaction there is some general coaching carousel talk including Fran Brown's introduction as Syracuse's new head coach, San D...
The RECRUITING news College Football fans need to know! Notre Dame & Penn State stock talent in 2024
November 28, 2023 18:48 - 53 minutesCover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Andrew Ivins to talk Notre Dame recruiting and where Andrew thinks the Fighting Irish will finish in the rankings. (2:00) Then, the guys discuss Penn State's 13th ranked recruiting class, headlined by tight end Luke Reynolds! (14:44) Next, the two debate which is more important: high school recruiting or the portal. (25:30) Finally, Bud and Andrew wrap up with Georgia's two QB commits! (35:50) Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stit...
Upon Further Review: Coaching Carousel updates for Texas A&M, Mississippi State and more, plus Heisman stock and Texas' special season (11/27)
November 27, 2023 18:22 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Mike Elko, Jeff Lebby, Indiana, the Heisman Trophy, Steve Sarkisian and more. First, more on Texas A&M hiring Mike Elko now that news is official (1:35) including the expectations for the Aggies in 2024 and where Duke might look for Elko's replacement (13:40). Then it's more from the coaching carousel, noting Jeff Lebby's hire at Mississippi State (21:45), Indiana parting ways with Tom Allen (28:40) and Houston firing Dana Holgorsen (40:25). Plus, Day Trading Danny has ...
🚨 Texas A&M reportedly set to hire Duke's Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher (11/26) 🚨
November 26, 2023 23:52 - 42 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Texas A&M is targeting Duke's Mike Elko. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss what to expect from Elko as the former Aggie defensive coordinator returns to College Station (1:00), what's next for Duke as it looks to maintain the program's recent success (21:55) and some assorted coaching carousel thoughts from Sunday including Mississippi State finishing the deal with Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as the Bulldogs' next head coach...
Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan makes it three straight vs. Ohio State, top teams survive upset scares, coaching carousel buzz, more! (11/25)
November 26, 2023 07:14 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Florida State and more. First, a deep dive on Michigan’s win against Ohio State (2:05), including the revisiting of what a third straight loss to the Wolverines means to Ryan Day (16:30). Then it’s on to Jalen Milroe’s stunning game-winner against Auburn (28:18), Florida State surviving with its backup quarterback at Florida (35:00) and other top 25 results of note with an eye on the new college football rankings (48:45). Finally, with new...
College football best bets: Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, FSU-Florida, Oregon-Oregon State and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/22)
November 22, 2023 18:46 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under picks for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 12 results (1:20) the Thanksgiving week slate begins with a look at the Egg Bowl rivalry between Ole Miss and Mississippi State on Thursday night (7:15) before the attention turns to an all-day slate of Friday action. Black Friday picks, previews and breakdowns included for Oregon-Oregon State (14:27), Texas-Texas Tech (17:30), UTSA-Tulane (19:34), Iowa-Nebraska ...
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Washington jumps Florida State, rankings impact of Michigan-Ohio State, more! (11/21)
November 22, 2023 01:34 - 33 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to the new College Football Playoff rankings release. First, discussing one of the few changes in the top 10 with Washington jumping Florida State for No. 4 (1:40) and then breaking down the many playoff ranking implications of Saturday's epic showdown between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan (9:05). Then, the biggest takeaways from the back half of the rankings (20:00), whether there is any scenario where Georgia could get jumped for the No. 1 spot (24:30) and much...
Keys to the game for Michigan-Ohio State, Alabama-Auburn, Florida State-Florida and more! (11/21)
November 21, 2023 18:41 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Ohio State, Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Ryan Day, rivalry week and more. First, reacting to the news that Cam Rising will be returning to Utah for a 7th season with an eye on the Utes' standing in the new-look Big 12 for 2024 (5:23) as well as predictions for the new College Football Playoff selection committee rankings set to be released Tuesday night (12:37). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, with the matchups to watch and X-factors for Michigan-Ohio State (23:42), Alab...
Upon Further Review: Syracuse fires Dino, Arkansas sticks with Pittman, FSU's future without Jordan Travis, more! (11/20)
November 20, 2023 18:22 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks coaching carousel, Syracuse, Arkansas, UCLA, USC and more. First, kicking off the coaching news portion of the show with a look at Syracuse in the wake of Dino Babers being fired (1:45) then why Arkansas has decided not to fire Sam Pittman (20:12) and whether Chip Kelly is off the hot seat after beating USC (35:45). Then, Day Trading Danny checks in with a stock evaluation for Florida State’s quarterback situation after Jordan Travis’ injury and the Heisman picture goin...
Week 12 Instant Reaction: Washington survives, Florida State's game-changing injury, Georgia's dominance, more! (11/19)
November 19, 2023 07:06 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Washington, Jordan Travis injury, Georgia, Tennessee, Caleb Williams and more. The show begins in the immediate aftermath of Washington's two-point win at Oregon State and discusses what the Huskies showed in the win and how it impacts their perceived ceiling moving forward (1:48). Then, reacting to Jordan Travis' devastating leg injury (10:45) and predicting movements in the rankings in Tomorrow's Top 25 Today (19:48). Plus, celebrating Jerry Kill in the wake of New Me...
College football best bets: Georgia-Tennessee, Washington-Oregon, Louisville-Miami and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/16)
November 16, 2023 18:49 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays for college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 11 results, the Week 12 LOCKS get rolling with picks for Thursday and Friday night games (7:53) before tackling some of the biggest showdowns on Saturday. After a look at Louisville-Miami (15:20), Utah-Arizona (20:28), Georgia-Tennessee (23:23), Kansas State-Kansas (27:18), Washington-Oregon State (30:31) and Texas-Iowa State (35:27), the board opens up with pick...
Keys to Georgia-Tennessee and Washington-Oregon State, coaching carousel buzz, more! (11/15)
November 15, 2023 18:45 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks UCLA, Chip Kelly, Georgia, Tennessee, coaching rumors and more. First, with the coaching carousel including a recent report that UCLA might be moving on from Chip Kelly, an analysis of where the Bruins job stacks up against its peers as the program moves to the Big Ten (1:30). Then, what Oregon State and Washington State gained in their legal victory over the departing Pac-12 schools (20:30) and Day Trading Danny recaps a rough week for his stock portfolio (23:46). Fina...
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Georgia jumps Ohio State for No. 1, FSU holds off Washington, more! (11/14)
November 15, 2023 03:31 - 38 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to the updated College Football Playoff rankings. With the off-schedule release coming between two college basketball games, the crew goes live shortly before the rankings are out with predictions on what's to come (2:00) and live reactions to the top six (7:30). Then, explaining why Georgia jumped to No. 1 and even debating Michigan's profile against Ohio State (14:45) before getting into the big takeaways from the back half of the rankings (22:15) and previewing Wash...
Upon Further Review: Coaching carousel in full swing, Georgia's claim as No. 1, Texas injury news, more! (11/13)
November 13, 2023 18:17 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Mississippi State, Texas A&M, top 25 rankings and more. First, with the breaking news Monday that Zac Arnett as been fired by Mississippi State, a look at the job (2:08) and then candidates that might make sense (13:01). Then the coaching carousel talk continues with more of what we've learned about the future at Texas A&M (25:50) as well as recent openings at Boise State and San Diego State (34:26). Plus, Texas loses its top running back for the rest of the season due ...
🚨 Jimbo Fisher OUT at Texas A&M: What's next for the Aggies, candidates to consider, more! (11/12) 🚨
November 12, 2023 16:34 - 50 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news that Texas A&M is moving on from Jimbo Fisher. Early Sunday morning news began to leak about Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, effective immediately. Fisher went 45-25 in his six-season tenure with the Aggies, so the crew discusses what kept him from reaching the expectations of contending for championships in the SEC (1:45). Plus, early names to watch as possible candidates to replace Fisher (22:20) and where the job stacks up against other top jobs ...
Week 11 Instant Reaction: Michigan dominates at Penn State, the Florida State vs. Washington debate, more! (11/11)
November 12, 2023 07:06 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Washington, Georgia, FSU, more. First, the biggest takeaways from the game, and postgame, with Michigan's win at Penn State (1:40) and then a spotlight on Washington in the wake of surviving an upset bid from Utah (24:50). Then, comparing the Huskies with the rest of the top five to kick off the AP Top 25 poll projections (32:05) as well as takeaways from the Big 12 (49:55), Big Ten (54:30), SEC (1:05:46) and ACC (1:15:21). Cover 3 is available ...
🚨 Big Ten suspends Jim Harbaugh, Michigan plans to fight punishment, more! (11/10) 🚨
November 10, 2023 22:38 - 42 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to the Big Ten's punishment for Michigan in the sign-stealing scandal. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli react to the breaking news of the Big Ten ruling that Jim Harbaugh has been suspended from coaching on game days for the remainder of the regular season. Topics include the Harbaugh's impact on the team during a game, whether the Big Ten's punishment fits the violations of impermissible in-person advance scouting and reactions to an in-show bit of breaking news as Mic...
College football best bets: Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Ole Miss, Tennessee-Missouri and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/9)
November 09, 2023 18:43 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their best against the spread and over-under plays in college football. First, after a brief recap of Week 10 results (1:12) the picks begin with Thursday and Friday night action (8:22) before tackling some of the biggest games of Saturday like Michigan-Penn State (15:11), Tennessee-Missouri (20:50), Georgia-Ole Miss (23:09) and Oregon-USC (31:03). Then, the board opens up for the entire Saturday slate with LOCKS for Oklahoma State-UCF (38:15), Washington-Utah (41:08),...
Expectations for Big Ten action in sign-stealing scandal, plus keys to the game for Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Ole Miss and more!
November 08, 2023 18:43 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, Penn State, Georgia, Tennessee and more. First, resetting the conversation on the Michigan sign stealing scandal with expectations of what discipline, if any, might be coming from the Big Ten (1:20). Then it's on to whether James Madison can successfully petition its way to postseason eligibility (16:18) and what to make of NC State QB MJ Morris shutting it down for the year to preserve a redshirt after going 3-1 as a starter (23:32). After that ...
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Debating No. 1, Oregon's eye test advantage, Week 11 playoff implications, more! (11/7)
November 08, 2023 01:38 - 36 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to Ohio State ahead of Georgia in the new playoff rankings. First, whether the decision to leave the top eight unchanged makes sense after last week's results (1:20) and how to balance the eye test and the resume when ranking Oregon (7:57). Plus, interesting committee decisions from the back half of the rankings (12:00) and how LSU and Notre Dame get advantages when it comes to ranking the three-loss teams looking to make the top 25 (22:06). Cover 3 is available on Ap...
The RECRUITING news College Football fans need to know! Recruiting in the New Big Ten!
November 07, 2023 18:12 - 46 minutesCover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by 247Sports's Cooper Petagna to talk all things recruiting! First, the guys tackle Ohio State's 2nd-ranked class headlined by five-star wide receiver and number one overall player Jeremiah Smith! (2:40) Then, it's time to discuss the Ducks with Dan Lanning's Oregon squad! How are the Ducks putting together such a strong class in Lanning's second year? (20:12) Finally, the guys hit on what it's like to hold a class together on a failing staff! (36:10) Cover 3 i...
Upon Further Review: Jalen Milroe's rise, Jayden Daniels' Heisman stock, USC fires its DC, more! (11/6)
November 06, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talk Lincoln Riley, Michigan, Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Arizona and more. First, reaction to the Sunday news of Lincoln Riley and USC parting ways with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, including a couple candidate suggestions that take into consideration the upcoming move to the Big Ten (1:20). Then, after a quick note on the robust rumor mill surrounding Michigan (11:30) it's on to reacting to the new AP Top 25 poll (18:42) and a fresh market analysis from Day Trading Danny (...
Week 10 Instant Reaction: Jalen Milroe stars for Alabama, Big 12 chaos, Ohio State vs. Georgia for No. 1, more! (11/5)
November 05, 2023 06:19 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma State, Texas, Georgia and more. First, in the immediate wake of the game's conclusion, reaction to Alabama's second half runaway against LSU (1:30) and then the fallout from Oklahoma State taking down Oklahoma in the last Bedlam game as Big 12 opponents (13:00). Other topics include Texas holding on in OT against Kansas State (21:30), Ohio State's offense (28:30), Georgia-Missouri (38:40) and projecting the new college football rankings after Week...
College football best bets: Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Missouri, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/2)
November 02, 2023 17:31 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew shares their top against the spread and over-under plays for college football. After a brief recap of last week's results (1:30) the new week of LOCKS begins with Thursday-Friday night picks (7:43) before moving on to Saturday with breakdowns and best bets for Ohio State-Rutgers (18:47), Texas-Kansas State (23:20), Georgia-Missouri (26:12), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (29:38) and Alabama-LSU (35:10). Then the board opens for a wide range of Saturday picks including Air Force-Army...
Keys to the game for Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Missouri and Bedlam, plus Cover 3 Podcast Awards for October! (10/1)
November 01, 2023 18:29 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Iowa and more. First, discussing the path forward for Iowa football with news that offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz won't return to the program for 2024 (1:00) and Dabo Swinney's emotional response to a coaches' show caller questioning his job performance (9:03). Then it's on to Big Game Breakdown, going inside the matchup with the keys to the game for Texas-Kansas State (14:06), Georgia-Missouri (25:27), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State...
College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Ohio State jumps Georgia, Michigan for No. 1 (10/31)
November 01, 2023 00:45 - 36 minutesThe Cover 3 crew reacts to the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings. First, a discussion of the top five teams and how the committee's ranking -- which includes Ohio State at No. 1 over Georgia and Michigan -- reflects that this group is valuing in its process (1:39). Then after a few key discussion points there are more team-specific conversations like why USC would be ranked highly without a lot of quality wins (17:55), comparing the Georgia and Florida State schedules (21...
Upon Further Review: Why the portal can't solve all your problems, AP poll reactions and playoff rankings predictions, Bowl Eligibility Watch, more! (10/30)
October 30, 2023 17:19 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Deion Sanders, playoff rankings and more. First, with Tuesday marking the unveiling of the first College Football Playoff rankings from the selection committee, some predictions on who will be No. 1 and what other headlines might come from the initial top 10 (2:05). Then, whether to make anything of the report that Michigan might not move forward with a contract extension for Jim Harbaugh (8:40) and in the wake of Deion Sanders discussing Colorado's offens...
Week 9 Instant Reaction: Kansas downs Oklahoma, Georgia and Oregon impress, Ohio State outlasts Wisconsin, more! (10/29)
October 29, 2023 06:25 - 1 hourThe Cover 3 crew talks Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio State, Georgia, USC and more. First, the biggest takeaways from Kansas' first win against Oklahoma since 1997 (1:50) and what we learned about Ohio State after another hard-fought win led by the defense (15:43). Then, what Carson Beck and Georgia showed against Florida in their first game without Brock Bowers (24:33), Oregon's statement win at Utah (34:54) and projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings after Week 9 (38:46). Plus, an as...