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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 2min

Mailbag! Could The NFL Use A Futures Draft? | Best Football/Basketball Coach Combos | MORE!

A mailbag rundown tackling whether the NFL could adopt a futures draft and how that would reshape team strategy and player leverage. They debate valuing elite interior defensive linemen versus edge rushers. Spring quarterback battles get a close look, including Missouri’s competition. They also rank colleges with the best football/basketball coach combinations.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 53min

Are Spring Games Back? Outlook For Spring Football In A New Portal Era | College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys debate if spring games are back or not, How the new portal rules might impact spring practice and more. (00:00:00) - Intro  (00:01:00) - World Baseball Classic   (00:05:00) - Miami Ohio's March Run (00:14:00) - Importance of Spring Games  (00:25:00) - Games to Watch  (00:33:00) - Tailgate Spring Game Questions   (00:44:25) - Cover 3 Mailbag   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 6min

Turnaround Teams: Who Will Bounce Back With A Better Season In 2026? | Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys also breakdown the teams that they believe will have the biggest turnarounds this upcoming season. (00:00:00) - Intro  (00:02:40) - White House Roundtable Update   (00:15:50) - 2026 Turnaround Teams   Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 2min

Mailbag! Why Do Coaches Make Terrible Decisions? + Matt Norlander Joins For College Hoops Primer

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode. The boys discuss the latest news around the college football world before answering all your questions. (00:00:00) - Intro  (00:03:10) - Lou Holtz  (00:14:50) - Top 5 Defenses in 2026  (00:20:17) - 2026 Indiana vs. 2025 Ohio State  (00:24:25) - Multi Year NIL Deals  (00:27:15) - Bad Coaching Decisions  (00:34:15) - Matt Norlander Joins Cover 3 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 2min

The Biggest Spring Practice Questions Across College Football

Spring practice is underway across college football, and we’re diving into the biggest storylines and burning questions to watch as teams begin preparing for the 2026 season. From Alabama’s quarterback battle to Bryce Underwood’s fit in Jason Beck’s offense, we break down the developments that could shape the year ahead. Plus, how LSU fans feel about the Tigers’ roster, the potential impact of freshman quarterbacks at Tennessee and Vanderbilt, Ohio State’s tradition of producing new defensive stars and standout receivers, what to expect from Nebraska under Matt Rhule. 2:00 Mark Stoops at Texas 8:00 24-team playoff? 17:00 Alabama QB battle 25:00 Bryce Underwood 31:00 Jared Curtis 38:00 LSU 43:30 Demond Williams 45:00 QB questions 47:30 Ohio State 49:30 Indiana 50:30 Clemson 56:30 Final Burning questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h

NFL Draft Combine Takeaways | Portal Penalties + Proposed Rule Changes | College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world. The boys discuss their biggest takeaways from the NFL Draft Combine. Plus the boys debate the proposed changes for the targeting rule, an update on transfer portal penalties and more. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:40) - Portal Rule Changes  (00:11:00) - Proposed Targeting Changes   (00:22:50) - Trump to host White Sox roundtable next future of college athletics (00:28:30) - NFL Draft Combine Recap  (00:44:25) - Breaking down Ryan Wilson’s mock draft Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠ Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠ For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 5min

NFL Combine Preview + Cover 3 Mailbag | College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back to preview the NFL combine, Plus answer all your mailbag questions. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Danny's Combine Experience   (00:18:00) - Cincinnati Sues Brendan Sorsby   (00:21:00) - Top 10 Returning QBs Continued   (00:29:00) - NFL Draft Combine Preview (00:49:00) - Tom's Mock Draft Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 2min

Where Arch Manning, Dante Moore and CJ Carr Rank Among Top 10 Returning Starters for 2026

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world. PLUS the boys rank their top 10 returning quarterbacks. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Chandler Morris Seeking 7th Year  (00:09:20) - Gunner Rivers Commits to NC State  (00:22:00) - Top 10 Returning Starters Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠ Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠ For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 4min

Joey Aguilar Ruling Reaction + What Would A CFB Super League Look Like? | College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss Joey Aguilar being denied eligibility for 2026 and break down how they think a college football super league would shape up. (00:00:00) - Intro  (00:02:15) - Joey Aguilar Denied Eligibility   (00:12:00) - Super League Crystal Ball  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 1min

Mailbag! What Schools Could Thrive As An Independent In The Modern Era? | College Football

A mailbag-style chat about which college programs could survive and prosper as independents in today’s TV-driven landscape. They debate conference realignment history, the money math for blue-blood brands, and how rivalries and scheduling would change. Side conversations touch on recruiting pivots, team culture versus continuity, and a quick detour into underrated school color schemes.

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