Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back with a mailbag episode answering all your questions. The guys also discuss the idea of the NFL using a futures draft similar to the NHL and break down some of the notable spring QB battles!

(00:00) Intro

(1:48) Rather have elite interior defensive line or edge rushers?

(7:21) Nebraska players challenging CSC

(19:34) Could NFL have a futures draft?

(35:00) Chances coaches look for character traits over physical traits

(43:04) Missouri QB battle

(50:01) Idea of eliminating drafts in all sports

(51:51) Schools with best football/basketball coach combos

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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  

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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  

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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

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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


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