Cover 3 College Football Podcast

Rule changes, playoff expansion, attendance concerns and more with Dennis Dodd (03/02) from 2022-03-02T17:06:27

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd to look at the future of the sport. First, Dennis mentions an upcoming meeting with Brian Kelly and it prompts a discussion around the expectations for his...

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Clemson, USC, Penn State and Florida headline bounce back teams to watch in 2022 (02/28) from 2022-02-28T18:44:52

The Cover 3 crew discusses teams set for a return to form, Art Briles back in CFB and more. First, reaction to the news that Grambling State head coach Hue Jackson is set to hire Art Briles as his ...

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BCS vs. CFP, what makes a good game, Bowden’s title count if FSU had the playoff (02/24) from 2022-02-24T17:48:13

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the playoff, Notre Dame and more. First, debates as to whether the sport is healthier in the College Football Playoff era than in the BCS (2:00) and t...

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The future of NIL and paying college football players (02/23) from 2022-02-23T17:02:27

The Cover 3 crew talks NIL, paying players and the future of college football. First, analyzing what went wrong with College Football Playoff expansion efforts (1:00) and the latest from Arizona St...

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Jim Harbaugh’s new contract, Texas and Nebraska’s blue blood status, more! (02/17) from 2022-02-17T17:24:34

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh, Nebraska, Texas, Notre Dame and more. First, reacting to Jim Harbaugh’s new contract with Michigan (1:15), Ohio State and other Big Ten schools favoring a nine-...

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Who makes the 2021 College Football Playoff if Ohio State had defeated Oregon? (02/16) from 2022-02-16T17:08:28

The Cover 3 crew breaks down alternate playoff scenarios from the 2021 season. First, before diving into the multiple timelines and hypotheticals from this past season of playoff debates, a look at...

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Coaching Carousel Grades: Star ratings for USC, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame and more (02/14) from 2022-02-14T22:00:06

The Cover 3 crew grades the 2021-22 coaching carousel. First, how to move forward at Auburn after the investigation into Bryan Harsin’s program (1:10) and then it’s on to grading the hires with a d...

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Auburn updates, Miami’s recruiting, plus Super Bowl picks and props! (02/10) from 2022-02-10T17:30:57

The Cover 3 crew discusses Auburn, Miami, the Big Ten and the Super Bowl. First, the latest from Auburn and the expectations for what’s next as Bryan Harsin arrives at a regularly scheduled meeting...

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2022 Returning Production and Preseason Projections with Bill Connelly (02/09) from 2022-02-09T16:52:39

The Cover 3 crew is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to talk 2022 projections. Bill joins Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson to discuss the challenges of tracking returning production in the modern era (...

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Bryan Harsin’s future at Auburn, Miami’s splashy OC hire, 2022 NFL Draft QB tiers (02/07) from 2022-02-07T21:58:13

The Cover 3 crew talks Auburn, Miami, Michigan, the NFL Draft and more! First, discussing the biggest story of the week with Bryan Harsin’s future in doubt at Auburn. How did Auburn get to this poi...

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Mailbag: Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, a future SEC vs. Alliance title game, more! from 2022-02-03T17:24:10

The Cover 3 crew talks Jim Harbaugh’s Vikings interview and answers listener questions. First, reaction to the news that while Jim Harbaugh interviewed on National Signing Day with the Minnesota Vi...

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National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Texas A&M makes history, top classes, more! (02/02) from 2022-02-02T23:53:57

The Cover 3 crew breaks down a big day of recruiting news. First, a spotlight on the top prospects who committed on Wednesday (1:45) and a deep dive on Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M signing the top-ra...

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?Caleb Williams announces transfer to USC from Oklahoma (02/01) ? from 2022-02-01T17:51:54

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Caleb Williams recruiting news. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss reaction to the Williams' commitment to USC in the wake of late pushes from Wisconsin, UCLA and oth...

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2022 National Signing Day Preview: Storylines, names to know, more! (01/31) from 2022-01-31T21:47:02

The Cover 3 crew previews Wednesday's recruiting stories to watch. First, discussing the fallout from Jaxson Dart's transfer to Ole Miss, the latest on Caleb Williams and assistant coach movement o...

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How long will it take UCF, Cincinnati, BYU and Houston to compete for Big 12 titles? (01/27) from 2022-01-27T17:37:10

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and answers listener questions. First, what the Big Ten and other conferences could gain from getting rid of divisions (1:30) and the latest on former USC qua...

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Talking all things transfer portal with 247Sports’s Chris Hummer | Cover 3 College Football from 2022-01-26T23:05:29

247Sports’s Chris Hummer joins the guys to discuss the ins, outs and in-betweens of the transfer portal. First the guys hit on the differences between 2021 and 2022 (2:30), then we move into the po...

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Drafting top 25 teams for final 2022 college football rankings (01/24) from 2022-01-24T21:24:39

The Cover 3 crew picks the teams that will finish ranked next season. First, discussing the latest regarding Caleb Williams’ transfer destination (1:30) and recapping the results of the Cover 3 Fan...

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What new college football rules are coming? | Cover 3 from 2022-01-21T08:00

Extra Points's Matt Brown joins Bud Elliott to discuss the annual NCAA Convention and rule changes that are coming! ?Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Cast...

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Georgia’s QB outlook for 2022, Harbaugh’s future, Big Ol’ Bag of Mail returns! (01/20) from 2022-01-20T16:33:55

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions and talks the latest CFB news. First, breaking down the news from Wednesday night that Stetson Bennett will return to Georgia for the 2022 season while J...

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2022 NFL Draft: Winners and Losers from the early entry deadline (01/19) from 2022-01-19T17:31:12

The Cover 3 crew looks at who decided to stay and leave for the 2022 NFL Draft. First, discussing the coaches' perspective on players' draft decisions (2:00) before a spin through transfer portal h...

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2022 Questions for 2021 Playoff Teams: What’s next for Georgia, Alabama, Michigan and Cincinnati? (01/13) from 2022-01-13T17:39

The Cover 3 crew looks at the burning questions for the top four from 2021. First, a report from Indianapolis courtesy of Tom and Danny (2:00), focusing not only on the game itself but the Georgia-...

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Georgia takes down Alabama in College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Instant Reaction (01/11) from 2022-01-11T06:43:01

The Cover 3 crew recaps Georgia’s victory against Alabama in the rematch. Bud Elliott gets things started with a focus on how Georgia won it (0:45), the impact of Jameson Williams’ injury (10:40) a...

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Alabama-Georgia college football betting picks, player props, keys to the national championship game (01/06) from 2022-01-06T17:31:11

The Cover 3 crew shares LOCKS for the Alabama-Georgia title game. First, a look back at the SEC Championship Game with an eye on what Georgia learned and what it needs to do differently (2:00) as w...

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Bowl Season Superlatives: Best player, coach, team and game of bowl season (01/05) from 2022-01-05T17:22:51

The Cover 3 crew hands out awards for the 2021-22 postseason. Before handing out the prestigious Cover 3 Awards for the final month-plus of the season, the conversation begins with a focus on Caleb...

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New Year's Recap, early Alabama-Georgia preview, how expansion might impact opt-outs, more! (01/03) from 2022-01-03T21:18

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the playoff and bowl games from the weekend. First, discussing whether the lopsided nature of the playoff games are a result of the sport's postseason (2:00), as well a...

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Bowl Season Daily: Outback Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl (1/1) from 2022-01-01T12:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the New Year’s Day bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Penn State-Arkansas in the Outback Bowl, Notre Dame-O...

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College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Alabama, Georgia cruise to semifinal wins to set up SEC rematch (1/1) from 2022-01-01T05:24:22

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the CFP semifinals and previews the national title game. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott discuss Alabama's win against Cincinnati, Georgia's victory against ...

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Bowl Season Daily: College Football Playoff semifinals, Sun Bowl, Gator Bowl (12/31) from 2021-12-31T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the New Year’s Eve bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Wake Forest-Rutgers in the Gator Bowl, Washington Sta...

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College football betting picks: Alabama-Cincinnati, Georgia-Michigan and LOCKS for the rest of the bowl season (12/30) from 2021-12-30T17:47:47

The Cover 3 crew shares LOCKS for the College Football Playoff and New Years bowl games. After exclusive Duke’s Mayo Bowl picks for the live viewers (1:30), the previews and picks focus on Tennesse...

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Bowl Season Daily: Duke's Mayo Bowl, Music City Bowl, Peach Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl (12/30) from 2021-12-30T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Thursday's college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss storylines and picks against the spread for North Carolina-South Carolina in the Du...

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Bowl Season Daily: Pinstripe Bowl, Cheez-It Bowl, Alamo Bowl (12/29) from 2021-12-29T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Wednesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Maryland-Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bow...

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College Football Playoff Super Preview: Storylines, keys to the game for Alabama-Cincinnati and Georgia-Michigan from 2021-12-28T17:40:28

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for the CFP semifinals with a deep dive on each game. The show starts with a focus on the Cotton Bowl matchup between Alabama and Cincinnati (1:30), noting where the B...

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Bowl Season Daily: Previews, picks, best bets for a full Tuesday of action (12/28) from 2021-12-28T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Tuesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview and offer against the spread picks for Houston-Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl, Air Fo...

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Bowl Season Daily: Quick Lane Bowl (12/27) from 2021-12-27T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Monday’s college football bowl game. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss the news of both Monday’s Military Bowl and Wednesday’s Fenway Bowl getting canceled b...

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Bowl Season Daily: Hawaii Bowl canceled, Camellia Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/24) from 2021-12-24T14:33:39

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Saturday's college football bowl game. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli initially previewed Memphis against Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve but then the ...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for the pre-New Years Six bowls (12/23) from 2021-12-23T17:26:30

The Cover 3 crew shares their LOCKS for all the games thru Dec. 29. Game previews, leans and LOCKS included for Memphis-Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl (8:00), Georgia State-Ball State in the Camellia Bo...

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Bowl Season Daily: Gasparilla Bowl, Frisco Classic preview, picks, best bets (12/23) from 2021-12-23T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Thursday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview North Texas and Miami (OH) in the Frisco Classic and an in-state showdown between F...

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Bowl Season Daily: Armed Forces Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/22) from 2021-12-22T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Wednesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Missouri and Army in the Armed Forces Bowl, discussing the game’s biggest storylin...

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Bowl Season Daily: Potato Bowl, Frisco Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/21) from 2021-12-21T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Tuesday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Kent State-Wyoming in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl and UTSA-San Diego State in the F...

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Bo Nix to Oregon, early bowl takeaways and the Big Ol Bag Of Mail returns! (12/20) from 2021-12-20T21:15:17

The Cover 3 crew talks Bailey Zappe, Bo Nix and answers listener questions. The show begins with a celebration of Bailey Zappe’s season and record-breaking performance in the Boca Raton Bowl as he ...

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Bowl Season Daily: Myrtle Beach Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/20) from 2021-12-20T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Monday’s college football bowl games. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Tulsa-Old Dominion matchup in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, breaking down how each team has ...

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Bowl Season Daily: Previews, picks, best bets for all of Saturday’s action (12/18) from 2021-12-18T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for all six bowl games on Saturday. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Western Kentucky-Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl, Fresno State-UTEP in the New Mex...

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Bowl Season Daily: Bahamas Bowl, Cure Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/17) from 2021-12-17T08:00

The Cover 3 crew gets you set for Friday's bowl game action in college football. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli preview Toledo facing Middle Tennessee in the Bahamas Bowl and Coastal Carolina goin...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for the first week of bowl games from 2021-12-16T17:31:09

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for the first week of bowl games in college football. After starting the show with further discussion around Travis Hunter’s landscape-shifting flip from Florida...

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National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Deion flips Travis Hunter from FSU, top storylines, Barton joins the show! (12/15) from 2021-12-15T23:08:45

The Cover 3 crew recap a wild day in college football recruiting. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson open the show with a review of Travis Hunter’s flip from Florida State to Jackson State (1:45) and t...

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Quinn Ewers to Texas, transfer portal buzz, what’s up at Oregon? (12/13) from 2021-12-13T21:21:14

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal and coaching carousel. First, breaking down what Quinn Ewers commitment to Texas means for the Longhorns and our expectations for how his unique path might be...

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Army-Navy LOCKS, Clemson losing another assistant, more! (12/09) from 2021-12-09T17:35:36

The Cover 3 crew shares best bets for the Army-Navy Game. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell break down best bets and game expectations for Army-Navy on Saturday (3:25), including how th...

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CBS Sports All-America team breakdown, Heisman preview, more (12/08) from 2021-12-08T17:14:42

The Cover 3 crew previews award season in college football. First, discussing some news of the week with Ohio State getting a new defensive coordinator (1:30) and LSU losing QB Max Johnson to the t...

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Upon Further Review: Manny out and Mario in at Miami, Venables era begins at OU, 2021-22 bowl rankings, more! (12/06) from 2021-12-06T21:18:43

The Cover 3 talks new hires at Miami and Oklahoma plus the best bowl games. The conversation begins with the news of the day as Miami both fired Manny Diaz officially and Mario Cristobal was hired ...

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?College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction, plus Coaching Carousel buzz with Oklahoma, Miami and more (12/05) ? from 2021-12-05T19:37:44

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the Alabama-Cincinnati and Michigan-Georgia playoff matchups. First, looking at the decisions from the College Football Playoff selection committee in ranking Alabama, Mi...

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Championship Week Instant Reaction: Alabama downs Georgia, Cincinnati looks playoff-bound and more! (12/05) from 2021-12-05T06:35:28

The Cover 3 crew recaps championship weekend in college football. The conversation begins with a deep dive on Alabama’s landscape-shifting win against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game (3:00) th...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Alabama, Michigan-Iowa and all the LOCKS for championship week (12/02) from 2021-12-02T18:04:49

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for conference championship games. After a quick review of last week’s action (1:00) the championship weekend previews, picks and breakdowns start with Friday’s ...

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?Emergency Pod: Notre Dame to name Marcus Freeman as next head coach after Brian Kelly's departure (12/1) ? from 2021-12-02T03:23:03

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of Notre Dame promoting Marcus Freeman. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli grade the Freeman hire (1:00) and discuss what the decision means for Luke Ficke...

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Cover 3 November Awards: Player, Team, Coach and Game of the Month (12/01) from 2021-12-01T16:50

The Cover 3 Podcast highlights the best and brightest from November. Before the awards are handed out the conversation begins with the latest from the coaching carousel, including how fans are reac...

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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Is Cincinnati a win-and-in team at No. 4? (11/30) from 2021-12-01T01:14:56

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the new playoff rankings heading into championship weekend. Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli discuss whether Cincinnati is set to make a historic playoff appearance if it ...

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College Football Lunchbreak: Conference Championship Week | Cover 3 College Football from 2021-11-30T19:24:21

Cover 3's Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna talk college football with you on your lunch break! ?Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and whe...

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?Emergency Pod: Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU (11/29) ? from 2021-11-30T02:07:25

The Cover 3 crew discusses the breaking news of LSU hiring Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly. After initial reaction to Kelly's decision to leave South Bend for Baton Rouge (0:30), the conversation turn...

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Upon Further Review: Riley-to-USC fallout for LSU and Oklahoma, playoff scenarios, more (11/29) from 2021-11-29T22:05:19

The Cover 3 crew updates the latest from the coaching carousel. The show opens with more discussion on the many layers of Lincoln Riley’s move from Oklahoma to USC with an eye on how the recruiting...

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?Emergency Pod: Billy Napier to Florida, Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma for USC! (11/28) ? from 2021-11-28T21:31:39

The Cover 3 crew reacts to breaking coaching news in college football. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli hit the sirens to record an emergency pod reaction to Billy Napier being hired by...

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Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan, Oklahoma State highlight epic rivalry weekend (11/28) from 2021-11-28T06:28:17

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the scores and results in college football. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott try to recap a crazy Saturday, starting with Michigan’s streak-snapping win again...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl, Ohio State-Michigan and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/24) from 2021-11-24T17:16:32

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 13 in college football. After a quick review of last week’s action, the conversation opens with a focus on Ole Miss-Mississippi State on Thursday night ...

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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Cincinnati cracks top 4, Oregon tumbles (11/23) from 2021-11-24T01:17:15

The Cover 3 crew reacts live to the new playoff rankings. First, after watching along for the unveiling of Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama and Cincinnati as the top four teams (1:00), the discussion t...

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College Football Lunchbreak with Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna from 2021-11-23T19:19:41

Cover 3's Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna discuss recruiting in the state of Florida, Mel Tucker's performance at Michigan State and how North Carolina has maintained a recruiting hot st...

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Upon Further Review: Coaching Carousel, playoff rankings predictions, more (11/22) from 2021-11-22T18:30:23

The Cover 3 crew discusses open jobs, coaches on the hot seat and the playoff picture. First, with Florida now open discussing the candidates who could be in the running for multiple jobs and what ...

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?Emergency Pod: Florida joins the Coaching Carousel by firing Dan Mullen (11/21) ? from 2021-11-21T20:08:38

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of Dan Mullen being fired at Florida. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss why things spiraled so quickly in Gainesville around the Gators program, wh...

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Week 12 Instant Reaction: Ohio State impresses while Oregon falls, Florida in trouble, more (11/21) from 2021-11-21T06:01:40

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the scores and results in Week 12 in college football. The conversation starts with Ohio State’s stunning first half in a dominant win against Michigan State (2:10) and O...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Ohio State-Michigan State, Alabama-Arkansas and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/18) from 2021-11-18T17:45:24

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 12 in college football. After a brief review of last week’s action (1:00) the rundown gets started picks from Thursday night (7:28) and Friday night (10...

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Mailbag! Is Georgia building an Alabama-like dynasty? (11/17) from 2021-11-17T17:02:25

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Georgia, NC State, the ACC and more. First, bringing back a couple of undecided preseason win totals locks with a look ahead to the final stretch for ...

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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Get ready for Notre Dame's rise and more takeaways (11/16) from 2021-11-17T01:08:01

The Cover 3 crew reacts the new College Football Playoff rankings. There might not be any changes at the top but there's plenty of movement throughout the top 25 to discuss as Chip Patterson and To...

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?Emergency Pod: Justin Fuente OUT at Virginia Tech (11/16)? from 2021-11-16T15:32:36

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Virginia Tech has joined the coaching carousel. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell discuss why the timing of Justin Fuente’s firing is so signi...

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Upon Further Review: Washington fires Jimmy Lake, what coach might be next and playoff ranking predictions (11/15) from 2021-11-15T21:17:57

The Cover 3 crew discusses Washington’s job opening and the playoff rankings. First, reacting to the news that Washington has fired Jimmy Lake with an eye on where the Huskies’ job ranks against th...

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Week 11 Instant Reaction: Michigan impresses while Oklahoma and Texas fall, Florida’s rough day and more (11/14) from 2021-11-14T06:12:40

The Cover 3 crew recaps Week 11 scores and results in college football. After opening up with a discussion of Florida State’s rivalry win against Miami (1:10) the conversation turns to the Big 12 w...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Tennessee and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/11) from 2021-11-11T17:56:02

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 11 in college football. After a brief review of last week’s action (1:00) the weekend preview gets started with a look at Thursday night’s ACC action be...

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Mailbag! Postseason projections in ‘Bowl or No Bowl,’ will staff changes at Florida work? (11/10) from 2021-11-10T17:09:50

The Cover 3 crew predicts whether teams will make to a bowl and answer listener questions. First, Bowl or No Bowl opens up with a spotlight on Florida State (3:00) and Florida (6:00) before transit...

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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Oregon, Ohio State and Cincinnati move up while Georgia and Alabama hold at top spots from 2021-11-10T03:26:39

The Cover 3 crew discusses the selection committee's rankings decisions. Reacting to the breaking news of the updated College Football Playoff rankings, the conversation between Chip Patterson, Tom...

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Upon Further Review: Shake ups at Florida and Washington, Nebraska bringing back Scott Frost, Texas Tech has a new head coach, more (11/08) from 2021-11-08T21:20

The Cover 3 crew reacts to news from the coaching carousel and offers rankings predictions. First, recapping a busy couple of days in Gainesville with Dan Mullen firing two assistants in the wake o...

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Week 10 Instant Reaction: Michigan State falls, Alabama and Cincinnati struggle, more (11/07) from 2021-11-07T05:24:13

The Cover 3 crew discusses how the rankings will change after Week 10 in college football. First what to make of Alabama after its narrow win against LSU (1:07) and predictions for the new College ...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Texas A&M-Auburn, Oregon-Washington and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/04) from 2021-11-04T16:54:52

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 10 in college football. After a quick recap of last week’s action, the show gets started with a couple of locks and leans for the Thursday and Friday ni...

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Mailbag! Hot or not, debating best vs. most deserving for rankings, more (11/03) from 2021-11-03T16:12:49

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on ranking teams and hot takes. First, analysis of Georgia Southern’s hire of Clay Helton to take over its football program (2:33) and a new spin on “Hot...

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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Alabama at No. 2, Cincinnati outside the top 4 and more (11/02) from 2021-11-03T00:10:52

The Cover 3 crew picks the playoff rankings apart moments after the top 25 release. Join Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell as they break down Alabama getting No. 2 behind Georgia, Orego...

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Upon Further Review: Gary Patterson out at TCU, rankings review, more (11/01) from 2021-11-01T20:20:42

The Cover 3 crew discusses the TCU job opening, the playoff rankings and more. First, addressing the news of the weekend with Gary Patterson and TCU parting ways, including the impact on Texas Tech...

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Week 9 Instant Reaction: Michigan State's rivalry win, playoff rankings predictions, more (10/31) from 2021-10-31T05:15:51

The Cover 3 crew discusses Georgia, Michigan State, Ohio State and more from Week 9 in college football. The show beings with reaction to Ohio State’s win against Penn State (1:50) and then a deep ...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Florida, Michigan-Michigan State and more Week 9 LOCKS (10/28) from 2021-10-28T16:43:45

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 9 in college football. After a quick recap of last week’s action (1:00) the rundown of Week 9 begins with a look at the Thursday and Friday games (8:13)...

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Cover 3 October Awards: Highlighting best players, coaches, games and more (10/27) from 2021-10-27T16:04:23

The Cover 3 crew highlights the best players, teams and games from October. The proceedings get started with the Cover 3 Player of the Month Award (2:15), highlighting performances from Caleb Willi...

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Upon Further Review: Texas Tech fires Matt Wells, Oklahoma sliding in the rankings, more (10/25) from 2021-10-25T20:19:37

The Cover 3 crew discusses the coaching carousel and Week 8 takeaways. First, addressing the breaking news of the day as Texas Tech will be in the market for a new coach after parting ways with Mat...

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Week 8 Instant Reaction: NINE overtimes in Penn state’s upset loss, top teams struggle in wins, more (10/24) from 2021-10-24T05:21:38

The Cover 3 crew recaps the changes in the rankings after Week 8 results in college football. Topics include Illinois' historic nine overtime win against Penn State (2:30), Alabama's slow start aga...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Ole Miss-LSU, Notre Dame-USC and more Week 8 LOCKS (10/21) from 2021-10-21T16:53:39

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 8 in college football. After a quick recap of last week’s action (1:00), the show gets rolling with early bird picks for the weeknight action on Thursda...

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Mailbag! Candidates for Washington State, potential James Franklin replacements at Penn State, more (10/20) from 2021-10-20T15:49:59

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the coaching carousel. First, with some Wednesday #FunBelt action coming up the show starts with a preview and picks for Coastal Carolina at Appalachi...

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Upon Further Review: LSU candidates, who deserves the No. 2 rankings? (10/18) from 2021-10-18T20:25:32

The Cover 3 crew discusses the LSU job opening, college football rankings and more. First, advancing the discussion of LSU’s agreement to split with Ed Orgeron after the season with an eye on candi...

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?Emergency Podcast: LSU, Ed Orgeron agree to part ways after 2021 season (10/17) ? from 2021-10-17T18:20:44

The Cover 3 crew reacts to the breaking news of LSU and Orgeron’s split. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to the news dropping the day after LSU’s win against Florida, look ahead to potential ...

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Week 7 Instant Reaction: Crazy Ole Miss-Tennessee finish, Iowa falls, more (10/17) from 2021-10-17T05:04:36

The Cover 3 crew recaps a wild Week 7 in college football. The conversation goes live right as the wild conclusion of Ole Miss and Tennessee wraps up in all its bottle-tossing glory, but the show b...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Kentucky, Oklahoma-TCU and more Week 7 LOCKS (10/14) from 2021-10-14T16:53:32

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 7 in college football. After a quick review of last week’s results (1:00) the picks get rolling with plays from Thursday and Fright night including thou...

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Mailbag! The best player at each position, why QB play has regressed, more (10/13) from 2021-10-13T16:37:02

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on awards, the SEC, Big Ten, Oregon and more. First, a quick recap of Louisiana’s win over Appalachian State in Tuesday night Fun Belt action (1:30) and ...

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Upon Further Review: Jimbo vs. Saban, rankings bias, College Football Playoff outlook, more (10/11) from 2021-10-11T20:24:56

The Cover 3 crew discusses Alabama, Georgia, Iowa and more takeaways from the weekend. First, updating our Instant Reaction takes from Alabama and Texas A&M with further notes on how Jimbo Fisher f...

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Week 6 Instant Reaction: Alabama falls, Oklahoma’s epic comeback vs. Texas, Iowa’s top-five win and more (10/10) from 2021-10-10T06:11:13

The Cover 3 crew recaps the biggest results in college football. The SEC on CBS doubleheader delivered in primetime with Alabama losing on the road at Texas A&M after Georgia made its case for No. ...

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College football betting picks: Best bets for Iowa-Penn State, Oklahoma-Texas and more Week 6 LOCKS (10/07) from 2021-10-07T16:51:06

The Cover 3 crew shares their locks for Week 6 in college football. After a review of last week’s results. (1:30) the picks get rolling with selections from the Thursday and Friday night slates (7:...

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Potential conference championship and College Football Playoff path for top contenders (10/06) from 2021-10-06T16:02:12

The Cover 3 crew updates 2021 fantasy league standings and re-grades the preseason draft. With five weeks in the books on the 2021 college football season, it’s time to review the 10-team squads as...

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Upon Further Review: Ranking Kentucky, Arkansas and Arizona State, Coaches Under Pressure, more (10/04) from 2021-10-04T20:43:41

The Cover 3 crew discusses the new AP poll, coaches on the hot seat and more. First, looking at how the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll differentiate on the rankings of Kentucky, Arkansas and Arizona St...

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Week 5 Instant Reaction: Alabama or Georgia for No. 1, Oregon and Florida lose, Cincinnati playoff worthy? (10/03) from 2021-10-03T05:26:57

The Cover 3 crew has a recap for all the biggest games in college football. First, after both teams notched dominant wins against top-12 SEC foes the group debates Alabama vs. Georgia as the best t...

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College football betting picks: Alabama-Ole Miss, UGA-Arkansas, Cincinnati-Notre Dame and more Week 5 locks (09/30) from 2021-09-30T17:26:56

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 5 in college football. After a quick recap of last week (1:00) and thoughts on the Thursday and Friday night action (8:00), the game breakdowns and picks ...

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September Superlatives! Awards for Team, Player, Coach and Game of the Month (09/29) from 2021-09-29T16:19:20

The Cover 3 Podcast highlights the best of college football in September. First, deciding a winner between Arkansas and Penn State as team of the month after both have logged notable ranked wins (2...

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Upon Further Review: Should Clemson be ranked, strange coaching decisions, more (09/27) from 2021-09-27T20:15:57

The Cover 3 crew talks college football headlines including injuries at Clemson. First, addressing the coach firing over the weekend as Georgia Southern decided to move on from Chad Lunsford (1:50)...

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Week 4 College Football Recap: Clemson loss, Arkansas topples Texas A&M, North Carolina upset, Top 25 rankings, and more! (9/26) from 2021-09-26T05:08:42

The Cover 3 crew is here to get you caught up on all the action from Week 4 of the college football season. Oklahoma survives a scare at home against West Virginia. YESSIR! Arkansas shows it's forr...

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College football betting picks: Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Texas A&M-Arkansas and more Week 4 Locks (09/23) from 2021-09-23T16:50:01

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 4 in college football. After getting started with plays from the Thursday and Friday slate (8:00) the debates begin with two of the biggest games of the w...

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Mailbag! How coaches handle job rumors, USC’s QB battle, more (09/22) from 2021-09-22T16:05:15

The Cover 3 crew discusses QB injuries at USC and Ohio State and the coaching carousel. First, reaction to the news that Mr. 15-for-15 in the spring game Charlie Brewer is leaving Utah after three ...

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Upon Further Review: Can Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma get right? (09/20) from 2021-09-20T20:43:15

The Cover 3 crew hits the biggest headlines and storylines in college football. First, with Oklahoma, Clemson and Ohio State all dropping in the polls after wins, which of these College Football Pl...

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Week 3 Instant Reaction: Who is good? Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson survive tests while Penn State shines (09/19) from 2021-09-19T05:39:37

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the best of college football action in Week 3. First, moments after the final we’re breaking down Penn State’s win against Auburn in Happy Valley (1:30), a rough day fo...

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College football betting picks: Alabama-Florida, Penn State-Auburn and more Week 3 Locks (09/16) from 2021-09-16T17:06:44

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 3 in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Miami-Michigan State (6:30), Penn State-Auburn (13:20), Alabama-Florida (19:20), A...

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What we got right and wrong about Ohio State, Auburn, Iowa State and more (09/15) from 2021-09-15T16:09:59

The Cover 3 crew evaluates win totals Locks through two weeks of college football. First, questioning the confidence level in the preseason optimism shared for NC State, Vanderbilt and Illinois (3:...

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?BREAKING NEWS: USC fires Clay Helton (9/13) from 2021-09-13T22:00:23

Bud Elliott breaks down the breaking news that Clay Helton has been fired by USC. Helton is 19-14 in his past 33 games with the Trojans. What went wrong for Helton at USC? Who could be the next hea...

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Upon Further Review: AP vs. Coaches Top 25, Week 3 storylines, more (09/13) from 2021-09-13T21:11:55

The Cover 3 crew breaks down college football rankings and looks ahead to Week 3. First, breaking down the new college football rankings with team-by-team comparisons in their AP Top 25 vs. Coaches...

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Week 2 Instant Reaction: Texas isn’t back, Oregon upsets Ohio State, QB injuries, more (09/12) from 2021-09-12T05:38:54

The Cover 3 crew recaps Oregon and Iowa’s big wins plus more from Week 2 in college football. First, the big takeaways from Ohio State’s home loss to Oregon (1:35) and Iowa rolling over Iowa State ...

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?BREAKING NEWS: Big 12 announces expansion: BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston (9/10) from 2021-09-10T15:33:39

Big 12 has announced its four new schools after the departures of Oklahoma and Texas: Houston, Cincinnati, BYU, and UCF. The Cover 3 crew is here to break down what this all means. SUBSCRIBE TO Co...

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College football betting picks: Week 2 Locks (09/09) from 2021-09-09T16:44

The Cover 3 crew offers best bets for Week 2 in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Michigan hosting Washington under the lights in the Big House (7:42), a top-10 bat...

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Mailbag! Top 5 SEC quarterbacks, ways to fix targeting, more (09/08) from 2021-09-08T15:54:54

The Cover 3 talks top 25 rankings and answers listener questions on Notre Dame and SEC QBs. First, what’s the best path forward for UConn football after moving on from Randy Edsall (2:30) and react...

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Notre Dame-Florida State takeaways, ACC's tough Week 1, should Big 12 add even more teams? (09/06) from 2021-09-06T20:53

The Cover 3 crew discusses FSU's big performance in a loss and more Week 2 headlines. First, with the live episode recording on Monday afternoon we open with last-minute thoughts on Ole Miss-Louisv...

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Week 1 Instant Reaction: Alabama shines, Georgia tops Clemson, upsets galore (09/05) from 2021-09-05T05:33:32

The Cover 3 crew recaps the best of Week 1 on Saturday night in college football. First, how Georgia’s defense dominated against Clemson and what needs to improve for both teams moving forward (2:3...

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College football betting picks: Week 1 Locks (09/02) from 2021-09-02T16:53:54

The Cover 3 crew locks up their favorite plays for Week 1. The show begins with the Thursday action first for the early birds with plays on NC State-USF, UCF-Boise State and Ohio State-Minnesota (6...

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Teams with most to gain -- or lose -- in Week 1, CFP and title picks (09/01) from 2021-09-01T15:58:58

The Cover 3 crew makes their official playoff picks for 2021. The conversation opens with looking for spots in the Week 1 slate where teams have a lot to gain or lose based on the result, starting ...

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QB battle updates from Texas, Oregon and more Monday takeaways (08/30) from 2021-08-30T20:33:45

The Cover 3 crew reacts to Week 1 depth charts and the latest CFB news. First, what Hudson Card beating out Casey Thompson says about Texas’ offense and what Steve Sarkisian has in mind for the ope...

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Week 0 Instant Reaction: Scott Frost hot seat, UCLA impresses and more (08/28) from 2021-08-29T00:39:52

The Cover 3 crew recaps the biggest headlines from Saturday in college football. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott discuss Illinois’ impressive win against Nebraska at home, what UCLA sh...

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College football betting picks: Week 0 Locks (08/26) from 2021-08-26T16:15:17

The Cover 3 crew locks up their favorite plays for Week 0. First, two Lock Fights highlight the breakdown for Nebraska-Illinois with opposite bets on both the side and the total (4:15). Then, what ...

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2021 Cover 3 Fantasy Draft (08/25) from 2021-08-25T15:49:36

The Cover 3 crew drafts college football teams for the 2021 season. The draft begins with a run on the popular picks for the College Football Playoff and national championship (2:40) but then the u...

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Week Zero Storylines, impact of the ACC-B1G-Pac-12 alliance (08/23) from 2021-08-23T15:45:16

The Cover 3 crew looks ahead to the first weekend of college football! We open the show with a breakdown of the storylines surrounding the Week Zero games, with a specific focus on Nebraska, Illino...

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2021 Win Totals Locks: College Football Picks and Predictions (08/19) from 2021-08-19T16:43:46

The Cover 3 crew shares their best bets for 2021 win totals in college football. It’s a loaded show with multiple agreements, unity and even a couple of Lock Infinity selections and Lock Fights. Te...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: SEC West (08/18) from 2021-08-18T16:13:32

The Cover 3 makes picks and predictions for Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M and more. First, instant reaction to breaking news that Nebraska is under investigation by the NCAA, including what it means for ...

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Camp Buzz: Notre Dame, Oregon, LSU, Alabama, more (08/17) from 2021-08-17T17:56:58

The Cover 3 crew shares notes from fall camp and scrimmages. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott run down some of the latest headlines coming from 247Sports as fall camp continues across the country. Fi...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: SEC East (08/16) from 2021-08-16T15:47:32

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for Georgia, Florida and more. The SEC takes center stage this week, beginning with Georgia’s chances to re-take the division and our expectations for t...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: Notre Dame, BYU, Cincinnati, UCF and more (08/13) from 2021-08-13T13:52:22

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for Notre Dame, BYU and top G5 teams. As we wind down the conference-by-conference win totals series it’s time to take a look at the independents and so...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten West (08/11) from 2021-08-11T16:01:12

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and more. First, whether the Badgers will reclaim their position atop the division with a double-digit win season (2:00) a...

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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Fantasy Football Today DFS' Podcast from 2021-08-10T19:00

*Fantasy Football Today DFS is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever else podcasts are found* Want to dominate DFS this year? The Fantasy Football Today DFS crew will get ...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: Big Ten East (08/10) from 2021-08-10T07:00

The Cover 3 crew makes picks and predictions for OSU, Michigan, Penn State and more. First, getting things rolling a lot of optimism around Ohio State (1:45) and expectations of a bounce back year ...

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Remembering Bobby Bowden: His legacy, untold stories from Florida State and more (08/09) from 2021-08-09T16:36:14

The Cover 3 crew reflects on Bobby Bowden's impact on college football. With his passing over the weekend, Bobby Bowden has been remembered across the college football landscape and there's no bett...

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Mailbag! How does Quinn Ewers’ early arrival impact Ohio State’s QB future? (08/06) from 2021-08-06T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Quinn Ewers, the Pac-12 and more. First, with five-star Quinn Ewers reclassifying and joining Ohio State early, what does that mean for CJ Stroud and ...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: Big 12 (08/04) from 2021-08-04T16:28:53

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for Oklahoma, Texas and more. First, looking at a Sooners team that enters the season with not only Big 12 title but national championship expectations ...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: Pac-12 South (08/02) from 2021-08-02T15:43:29

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for USC, UCLA and more. First, how to view Arizona State’s likely outcomes for 2021 with their win total off the board because of alleged NCAA recruitin...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: Pac-12 North (07/30) from 2021-07-30T07:00

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for Oregon, Washington and more. First, there are huge non-conference games early on for both Oregon (2:00) and Washington (8:30), so how does that impa...

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Conference realignment update: The Big 12 strikes back (07/29) from 2021-07-29T16:15:48

The Cover 3 crew talks the latest on Texas, Oklahoma, the Big 12 and the SEC. While the SEC presidents are expected to vote on Texas and Oklahoma joining the league, with both schools expected to a...

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2021 College Football Win Totals: ACC Atlantic (07/28) from 2021-07-28T16:12:29

The Cover 3 crew makes predictions and picks for Clemson, Florida State, more. The conversation begins with a look at Clemson, heavily favored to win the ACC and carrying a win total of 11.5. Will ...

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?Conference realignment update: Texas, Oklahoma eye 2025 move from Big 12 to SEC (07/27) ? from 2021-07-27T16:51:01

The Cover 3 crew updates the latest from conference realignment in college sports. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell discuss Tuesday’s breaking news that Texas and Oklahoma have official...

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2021 College Football Win Totals Predictions: ACC Coastal (07/26) from 2021-07-26T15:55:50

The Cover 3 crew picks win totals for UNC, Miami and more. After opening up with a check-in on the Big 12 as Oklahoma and Texas officially made their intentions to leave known (1:30), the 2021 Cove...

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?TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA ARE REALLY GOING TO LEAVE THE BIG 12!!! FOR THE SEC!?! (7/23) from 2021-07-23T17:07:31

The Cover 3 crew discusses the breaking news around conference realignment. Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell discuss the fallout from Texas and Oklahoma's plans to leave the Big 12, what the SEC mig...

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?Conference realignment: Texas, Oklahoma reportedly eyeing Big 12 split, will SEC say yes? (07/22) ? from 2021-07-22T15:27:09

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the possibility of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli link up for an emergency podcast to discuss one of the biggest stori...

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Nick Saban’s ‘seven-figure’ NIL guess for Bryce Young, ACC’s new boss, more (07/21) from 2021-07-21T19:48:39

The Cover 3 crew shares takeaways from media days at the ACC and SEC. First, the big-picture takeaways from new ACC commissioner Jim Phillips, including playoff expansion, NIL and a call for re-thi...

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Underrated 2021 storylines: Penn State’s bounce back, Year 2 coaches and more (07/19) from 2021-07-19T16:12:02

The Cover 3 crew talks key topics under the radar in the 2021 college football preview. The conversation begins in the Big Ten where Ohio State, Michigan and Nebraska are going to get plenty of att...

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Mailbag! What schools could woo Mark Stoops away from Kentucky? (07/16) from 2021-07-16T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Kentucky football, Hawaii recruiting and more. First, kicking things off with a review of Dennis Dodd’s hot seat rankings (1:30) before the mailbag br...

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Big 12 Media Days Preview: Questions for Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa State (07/14) from 2021-07-14T15:55:14

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Ben Kercheval to talk Matt Campbell and more Big 12 topics. First, why a former 5-star wide receiver’s transfer away from Georgia says about the Bulldogs’ depth at the...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Michigan Wolverines (07/13) from 2021-07-13T15:06:17

Sam Webb joins Bud Elliott to preview a big year for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan. Sam covers the Wolverines for The Michigan Insider on 247Sports and he helps us take a look back at a strange 2020 se...

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Take your pick: Florida or Texas A&M, Penn State or Wisconsin, Miami or UNC (07/12) from 2021-07-12T17:16:43

The Cover 3 crew discusses the NFL, teams with the best 5-year outlook and more. First, continuing the discussion of college football program and Euro sides in the wake of Itay’s win over England (...

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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Attacking Third' Podcast from 2021-07-12T07:00

'Attacking Third' a new tri-weekly podcast from CBS Sports is available now. Download and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get episodes as soon as they...

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Cover 3 Coach Draft: Nick Saban, Ryan Day, Lincoln Riley, top assistants highlight picks (07/09) from 2021-07-09T07:00

The Cover 3 crew is drafting our favorite coaches in college football. First, a debate as to whether Nick Saban is too good to be included in the draft and finally the reveal of everyone’s approach...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Ohio State Buckeyes (07/08) from 2021-07-08T07:00

Dave Biddle of Bucknuts joins Bud Elliott to break down Ohio State heading into 2021. The conversation begins with what you could take away from 2020 in the shortened season (1:30) and the strength...

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Playoff expansion: Inside the discussions behind the scenes, next steps and more (07/07) from 2021-07-07T16:47:32

The Cover 3 crew is joined by Dennis Dodd for an insider’s take on playoff expansion. First, the factors that will determine whether the new playoff format will be in place by 2023 (4:30), how the ...

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On Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy in the NIL era (07/05) from 2021-07-05T07:00

The Cover 3 crew discusses Reggie Bush’s Heisman, transfers and more. First, discussing the debate around Reggie Bush and whether the new NIL era should include a review and possible reversal of th...

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Mailbag! Can Texas and Texas A&M be great at the same time? (07/02) from 2021-07-02T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Texas, Michigan, recruiting and more. First, some instant reaction to the first hours of the NIL era (2:00) before starting this week’s mailbag with a...

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NIL Eve: Questions and expectations for the Name, Image and Likeness era (06/30) from 2021-06-30T15:31:02

The Cover 3 crew discusses what’s ahead with college athlete endorsements. On July 1, nearly a dozen states will enact legislation allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and like...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Utah Utes (06/29) from 2021-06-29T13:18:03

Steve Bartle of Ute Zone joins Bud Elliott to preview Utah’s 2021 college football season. Steve explains how some of the difficulties of the Pac-12 season impacted Utah’s performance in 2020, why ...

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2021 Oklahoma Drill Draft: Texas A&M, Alabama, Ohio State well represented (06/28) from 2021-06-28T20:41:23

The Cover 3 crew is assembling the best Oklahoma Drill squad with 2021 college football players. After doing an all-time Oklahoma Drill Draft earlier this summer, we’re back with the same format (t...

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Mailbag! How many schools could Nick Saban lead to a national championship in 5 years? (06/25) from 2021-06-25T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the playoff, super seniors, Texas QBs and more. First, a hypothetical sets up every program at peak efficiency and performance at the same time: so wh...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: UCLA Bruins (06/24) from 2021-06-24T07:00

Dave Woods of Bruin Report Online joins Bud Elliott to discuss Chip Kelly and the upcoming season. The conversation begins with the win total and the pressure on Kelly to deliver on expectations he...

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Cover 3 WR/TE Draft: Ohio State dominates, Alabama and Oklahoma get multiple picks (06/23) from 2021-06-23T16:12:20

The Cover 3 crew picks some of their favorite pass catchers for 2021. Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell are back in the Cover 3 draft war room assembling the best balance o...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: North Carolina Tar Heels (07/22) from 2021-06-22T07:00

Ross Martin of Inside Carolina joins Chip Patterson to talk UNC football. Ross explains how expectations have changed under Mack Brown, why there’s a feeling that last year’s team fell short, how S...

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?NCAA loses 9-0 in Supreme Court ruling: What it means for college athletes (06/21) ? from 2021-06-21T18:29:40

The Cover 3 crew discusses the immediate and long-term impacts of the Supreme Court ruling. Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott discuss what exactly the Supreme Court ruled on in the NCAA v. Alston case...

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Cover 3 QB Draft: DJU, Spencer Rattler, Sam Howell highlight 2021 selections (06/21) from 2021-06-21T15:56:57

The Cover 3 crew picks their favorite college football quarterbacks for 2021. The offseason tradition continues as Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell open up their war rooms...

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Mailbag! Trouble at Arizona State, Arch Manning recruiting predictions, more (06/18) from 2021-06-18T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on Georgia football, Arch Manning and more. First, what to make of the reporting around an NCAA investigation at Arizona State involving alleged recruiti...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: NC State Wolfpack (06/17) from 2021-06-17T07:00

Cory Smith of Pack Pride joins Chip Patterson to talk NC State football. Cory and Chip recount the ups and downs of a strange 2020 season that produced one of the most inspiring years of Wolfpack f...

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One of these 16 teams will win the national title (06/16) from 2021-06-16T15:46:53

The Cover 3 crew discusses recruiting’s impact on winning a national championship. The conversation opens with an explanation on the Blue-Chip Ratio and the reveal of the teams on the list for 2021...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Iowa State Cyclones (06/15) from 2021-06-15T07:00

Michael Swain of Cyclone Alert joins Bud Elliott to talk Iowa State football. Hear how the rivalry game against Iowa will set the tone for whether Iowa State can meet its double-digit win expectati...

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How will the 12-team playoff impact the rest of the bowl season? (06/14) from 2021-06-14T15:53:58

The Cover 3 crew talks expansion, plus the most important developments in college football. First, continued discussion around the news that the College Football Playoff is moving towards a new 12-...

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Mailbag! Could Aaron Rodgers lead Cal to the playoff in 2021? (06/11) from 2021-06-11T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the NFL Draft, the College Football Playoff and more. First, a hypothetical involving the ability for NFL quarterbacks to return to the colleges where...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Georgia Bulldogs (06/10) from 2021-06-10T07:00

Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 joins Chip Patterson to discuss Georgia's title hopes in 2021. It's a busy summer for Dawgs247 looking at the program's future now that camps are running and recruits are ...

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College Football Playoff Expansion Debated: Who benefits, what model works best and more (06/09) from 2021-06-09T16:27:30

The Cover 3 crew discusses the many options for the CFP’s future. First, reaction to the momentum for a 12-team model (4:00) and whether expansion is better or worse for the sport when it comes to ...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Miami Hurricanes (06/08) from 2021-06-08T10:29

David Lake joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on Miami football. David Lake has covered the Hurricanes for more than 15 years and offers his expertise for InsideTheU, 247Sports’ Miami site. He...

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?Alabama extends Nick Saban’s contract through 2029 (06/07) ? from 2021-06-07T17:25:35

The Cover 3 Crew reacts to Nick Saban’s contract extension with Alabama. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Saban’s deal, which runs through the 2028 season and 2029 recruiting cycle, in this ...

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College football recruiting: What makes a good recruiter? (06/07) from 2021-06-07T15:25:06

The Cover 3 crew returns to talk high school recruiting and Georgia’s transfer portal headlines. First, what exactly went down at Florida State’s Midnight Madness as thousands of prospects showed u...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Florida State Seminoles (06/04) from 2021-06-04T07:00

Brendan Sonnone joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on the Seminoles in 2021. Brendan Sonnone covers FSU for Noles247 and he details the many challenges faced by Mike Norvell in his first year ...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Penn State Nittany Lions (06/03) from 2021-06-03T07:00

Tyler Donohue joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on the Nittany Lions in 2021. Tyler Donohue writes for Lions247 and hosts the Lions247 podcast, and after checking out spring practice he’s got...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Clemson Tigers (06/02) from 2021-06-02T07:00

Anna Hickey joins Chip Patterson for an insider's look at Clemson. Anna covers the Tigers for Clemson247 and dives into some of the burning questions around the team here in the post-Trevor Lawrenc...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Oklahoma Sooners (06/01) from 2021-06-01T07:00

Joey Helmer joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on the Sooners in 2021. Joey Helmer of OUInsider discusses how Oklahoma seems to have its most complete team since 2008, setting the expectations...

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Mailbag! Which BCS years would've been better with a playoff? (05/28) from 2021-05-28T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers questions on BCS history, top 2021 games, next coach at Iowa and more. First, a review of the BCS era identifying the years that would have been even better with a four-tea...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Oregon State Beavers (05/27) from 2021-05-27T07:00

Oregon State insider Carter Bahns discusses what's ahead for the Beavers in 2021. The discussion includes the improvements that Oregon State has made in 2019 and even 2020 in terms of competitivene...

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If win total odds are right, these coaches will be on the hot seat (05/26) from 2021-05-26T16:18:43

The Cover 3 crew projects what will happen if every team hits its 2021 win total. First, what the arrival of TJ Finley does for Bo Nix and the Auburn quarterback room (1:30) and some big-picture st...

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Around the Clock with 247Sports: Oregon Ducks (05/25) from 2021-05-25T07:00

Matt Prehm joins Bud Elliott for an insider’s take on Oregon in 2021. Matt Prehm covers the Ducks for DuckTerritory, 247Sports’ Oregon site, and hosts with the excellent Oregon podcast Autzen Audib...

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High school opt-outs, early 2021 betting lines (05/24) from 2021-05-24T15:47:45

The Cover 3 crew breaks down the first gambling lines of the 2021 season. First, a big-picture discussion on a top Texas running back deciding to opt out of his senior season in high school to prep...

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Mailbag! What if Trevor Lawrence had gone to Tennessee? (05/21) from 2021-05-21T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the Vols, Miami, great WRs and more. First sharing some of the feedback to our Coach Rankings show (2:00) before jumping into the big ol bag of mail w...

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2021 Power Five Coach Rankings (05/19) from 2021-05-19T15:48:22

The Cover 3 crew reveals and debates the new CBS Sports coach rankings. After a reveal of the entire list from No. 1 to No. 65 (4:40), the discussion begins with the value of recruiting as a skill ...

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Coach Rankings Preview (05/17) from 2021-05-17T15:28:25

The Cover 3 crew talks coaches, the new Pac-12 commish and Sam Houston’s title win. First, how do you rank coaches? The show begins with a philosophical debate on what matters, what should matter a...

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Mailbag! Is sign-stealing a big deal in CFB? (05/14) from 2021-05-14T07:00

The Cover 3 answers listener questions on Malik Willis, blue bloods and more. First, trying to identify the best running backs in college football for 2021 (1:30), whether Malik Willis will have a ...

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Next team to make its first playoff apperance (05/12) from 2021-05-12T17:58:55

Who will be the next CFP rookie? The Cover 3 crew debates the top picks. First, what Henry To’o To’o can bring to Alabama’s defense now that he’s announced the Tide as his transfer destination (1:3...

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Cover 3-Pick Six Crossover: 2022 NFL Mock Draft (05/10) from 2021-05-10T07:00

Follow the 'Pick Six NFL' podcast: https://plnk.to/PickSix College and NFL perspectives clash in this early look to next year’s NFL Draft. The podcast crossover event of the year is back again with...

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Mailbag! Smack-talking coaches, Lane-Sark connection, more (05/07) from 2021-05-07T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on the draft, Baylor and more. First, why we want to hear more coaches boasting like Jimbo Fisher did when questioned whether Texas A&M could beat Nick S...

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College football rankings: Inside the CBS Sports post-spring Top 25 (05/05) from 2021-05-05T16:04

The Cover 3 crew discusses and debates the best teams in the country. First, catching up on some transfer news with additions for both Tennessee and Alabama (1:45) before a rundown of the entire to...

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2021 NFL Draft college takeaways: SEC and Alabama set records, late-round sleepers, more (05/03) from 2021-05-03T15:35:01

The Cover 3 crew recaps all the college and conference angles to the NFL Draft. After some lingering reaction to Kansas’ big news on Friday (1:30), we kickstart the draft talk with what’s behind th...

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?Emergency Pod: Kansas hires Buffalo's Lance Leipold to replace Les Miles (04/30) ? from 2021-04-30T15:54

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Kansas has found its next head football coach. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss what the hire means for the Jayhawks, with a look at Lance Leipold'...

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?2021 NFL Draft First Round Instant Reaction (04/30) ? from 2021-04-30T04:59

The Cover 3 reacts live to the first round of the NFL Draft. Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss Alabama’s record-tying first round draft class and whether the 2017 recruiting clas...

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Mailbag! How will visits impact the recruiting rankings? (04/29) from 2021-04-29T16:11:35

The Cover 3 crew discusses the Kansas job and answers listener questions. First, Kansas seems close to replacing Les Miles so we discuss the reported finalists for the job (1:30), the strange timin...

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2021 NFL Draft preview (04/27) from 2021-04-27T19:09:28

Get the best draft coverage from the Cover 3 crew, who knows these players better than anyone. First, how the quarterback class looks as a whole and how the group stacks up against each other (3:00...

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Spring Game Takeaways: Texas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Tennessee and more from 2021-04-26T16:17:07

The Cover 3 crew checks in with takeaways from spring games at Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and more. Up first is the debut of Steve Sarkisian at Texas (3:00), where the quarterback competition is on...

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Mailbag! Comparing the NFL Draft QB class of 2021 to 1983 (04/23) from 2021-04-23T07:00

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions on recruiting, the NFL Draft, playoff and more. First, reacting to the reports of changes to fall camp contact rules, including the elimination of the Ok...

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Oklahoma Drill Draft: All-Time CFB Edition (04/21) from 2021-04-21T15:35:15

The CFB crew is drafting the best-ever at OL, DL, LB and RB for an epic Oklahoma drill. First, Bud reviews his trip to Bradenton with a scouting report on the team at IMG Academy (2:00) and the Ten...

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Spring Game Takaways: Alabama, Ohio State, Miami, USC and more (04/19) from 2021-04-19T15:27

The Cover 3 crew offers notes and observations from a big weekend of spring game action. First, what if college football had a super league breakaway, or does it already with the playoff (1:30)? Th...

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Mailbag! Transfer rules, spring game storylines, listener request Spring Gleaning from 2021-04-16T07:00

The Cover 3 crew is back with another mailbag! Let’s start with some of the biggest news in college football… one-time transfers are now allowed without having to sit a year! Wow… way to go NCAA. (...

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Was the 2016-17 coaching cycle one of the best of the decade? (04/14) from 2021-04-14T15:44

The Cover 3 crew reviews the carousel that saw Oklahoma, LSU and Texas choose new coaches. First, reaction to Eddie George's hire at Tennessee State, including how his fit in Nashville gives both c...

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Who will be the next school to win its first title of the modern era? (04/12) from 2021-04-12T15:21:08

The Cover 3 crew debates the championship potential of teams who haven't won a national title since 1992. First, a review of the weekend action in spring games with a focus on McKenzie Milton's per...

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Mailbag! How NIL might impact high school stars, the origins of Danny as a turtleneck icon (04/09) from 2021-04-09T07:00

The Cover 3 crew opens up the big ole bag of mail to answer your questions! First, Ed Orgeron says he and former five-star tight end Arik Gilbert are discussing his potential return to LSU, does th...

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Spring Gleaning: Notre Dame, Cincinnati, BYU and more (04/07) from 2021-04-07T18:29:38

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s the final Spring Gleaning! No… don’t cry because it’s over… smile because it happened! It’s Group of 5 and Ind...

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/05) from 2021-04-05T20:49:03

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s Pac-12 South day! But we start with a few thoughts on Clemson’s Spring Game - what were some of the biggest ta...

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Mailbag! NCAA Supreme Court FAQ, Pro Day Mania, how we rank and rate coaches (04/02) from 2021-04-02T07:00

The Cover 3 Podcast is here with all the legal expertise and laser-timed takes you need heading into the weekend. First, what is at stake with the NCAA v. Alston case after both sides offered oral ...

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/31) from 2021-03-31T16:39

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s Pac-12 North day! We start today with the Washington Huskies. They were the North champs, but didn’t play in t...

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Spring Gleaning: Big 12 (03/29) from 2021-03-29T20:11:16

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s Big 12 day! We start things off with Iowa State Cyclones. Matt Campbell and Brock Purdy can win the Big 12… ca...

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Mailbag! Georgia loses top WR, Lincoln Riley vs. Ryan Day, more (03/26) from 2021-03-26T07:00

The Cover 3 crew is back with another mailbag! Let’s first start with some of the biggest news in college football. Star WR George Pickens tore his ACL in spring practice for the Georgia Bulldogs. ...

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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten West (03/24) from 2021-03-24T16:12:57

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s B1G WEEK! We start the week off talking about the Big Ten West. And we kick things off with the Northwestern W...

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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten East (03/23) from 2021-03-23T17:08:37

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Mailbag! The best sponsorships for CFB teams (03/19) from 2021-03-19T07:00

Listeners join the fun as we brainstorm sponsorships for college football teams. In the wake of Michigan State announcing its naming rights partnership with Rocket Mortgage, we asked you to submit ...

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Spring Gleaning: SEC West (03/17) from 2021-03-17T16:45:40

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s SEC week! Spring gleaning! Today we’ll break down the biggest storylines for every school in the SEC West! Is ...

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Spring Gleaning: SEC East (03/15) from 2021-03-15T20:23:23

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s SEC week! Spring gleaning! Today we’ll break down the biggest storylines for every school in the SEC East. The...

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Mailbag! What NFL coach would be best in college, bowl games in the fall, more (03/11) from 2021-03-12T08:00

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s a mailbag Friday! We’re answering YOUR questions. We start with the biggest news. Duke basketball has COVID br...

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Spring Gleaning: ACC Coastal (03/10) from 2021-03-10T18:45

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s ACC week here at Cover 3 - we did the Atlantic division on Monday now we’re hitting on the Coastal division. B...

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?Les Miles OUT at Kansas, what's next for the Jayhawks? (03/09) ? from 2021-03-09T15:40:55

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Kansas and Miles have parted ways. Late Monday night, Kansas athletic director Jeff Long announced that the school and Les Miles have reached a "mutual ag...

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Spring Gleaning: ACC Atlantic (03/08) from 2021-03-08T21:23:15

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s ACC week here at Cover 3 - but first let’ dive into the Les Miles situation going down at both Kansas and LSU....

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Mailbag! Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence trade teams for 2020, what happens? (03/05) from 2021-03-05T08:00

Answering listener questions on the NFL Draft, iconic bowl games and more. First, calling back to our mailbag questions about coach fights, a listener asks for our ideal starting five basketball te...

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2021 Super Seniors Draft (03/03) from 2021-03-03T18:24:56

Discussing the impact of seniors returning for a bonus year in 2021 and drafting the best of the bunch. First, from coaches to administration to players, looking at the many different motivations f...

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Debating the future of the College Football Playoff (03/01) from 2021-03-01T21:19:29

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s to talk playoffs! Yes, college football playoff needs to change… or does it? We kick things off with the lates...

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CBS Sports Presents - The 'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5' Podcast from 2021-03-01T08:00

'Fantasy Baseball Today in 5,' a new daily podcast from CBS Sports is available now. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get episodes as s...

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?5-star QB Ty Simpson commits to Alabama over Clemson and others (02/26) ? from 2021-02-26T20:14:30

Instant reaction to the breaking news that five-star quarterback Ty Simpson has committed to Alabama. Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss how Alabama bested Clemson and Tennessee for one of the ...

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Mailbag! Danny wanted Randy Moss to play, UCLA's future with Chip Kelly, more (02/25) from 2021-02-26T08:00

Transfer quarterback news, Randy Moss at Florida State stories and listener questions answers. First, catching up on Tyler Shough's move from Oregon to Texas Tech and Luke McCaffrey's move from Neb...

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Big winners in the college football transfer portal in 2021 (02/24) from 2021-02-24T18:42:44

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We’re talking about transfer rankings! 247Sports just rolled out its rankings for the top transfers in the country ...

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Rule changes we want to see in college football (02/22) from 2021-02-22T21:14

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We’re talking about rule changes that we want to see in college football. Let’s start with the awful targeting rule...

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Mailbag! Picking conference winners by coach fights (02/18) from 2021-02-19T08:00

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. MAILBAG! WE have so many of your questions to answer so we’ve got a ton of mailbags to offer. The San Diego Padres ...

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Coaching Carousel Grades: Rating every 2020-21 college football hire (02/17) from 2021-02-17T18:49:28

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s time to grade ALL of the coaching hires in the 2021 cycle so far. Were there any big surprises? Tom had origin...

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Gus Malzahn to UCF, future of offense, more (02/15) from 2021-02-15T18:14:06

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s the big ole bag of mail! We start today with some kind of breaking news on Gus Malzahn being hired as the next...

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Mailbag! What happens first: Michigan beats Ohio State or Miami wins the ACC? (02/11) from 2021-02-12T08:00

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s the big ole bag of mail! We start today with some FCS talk! The season kicks off this weekend and we’re discus...

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Re-grading the 2018 coaching carousel (02/10) from 2021-02-10T19:06:45

The Cover 3 Podcast looks back at the coaches hired and fired in the 2018 cycle. Where our initial thoughts on the hires correct? Where were we wrong and where have we been surprised. The conversat...

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2021 Returning Production Rankings with Bill Connelly (02/08) from 2021-02-08T21:40

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today we’ve got Bill Connelly joining the show! (2:20) Let’s talk returning production for the 2021 season! How are...

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Super Bowl Locks, how we viewed Chiefs-Bucs stars in CFB, more (02/05) from 2021-02-05T08:00

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today we’ll break down ALL THINGS SUPER BOWL! Danny is joining us live from Tampa! (2:00) Is Tom Brady the GOAT? Ar...

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National Signing Day Recap: Winners, losers, how college football recruiting is evolving in the transfer portal era (02/03) from 2021-02-03T21:22:58

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. National Signing Day is coming to a close and Alabama has landed the best recruiting class of all time! Let’s dive ...

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?Emergency Pod: EA Sports College Football is back! (02/02) ? from 2021-02-02T20:34

Instant reaction to the breaking news that the return of a college football video game is in the works. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down what we know, when the game might be available and...

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500th Episode! Fight stories, dance-offs, best gameday towns and more (02/01) from 2021-02-01T22:11:06

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today marks episode 500 (!!!) of the Cover 3 podcast. We asked our listeners for some more personal questions and w...

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Mailbag! Grading Sark's Texas staff, recruiting questions, more (01/29) from 2021-01-29T08:00

Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott answer listener questions. First, non-conference games that standout from the ACC and SEC schedule release (1:30) and whether Pat Fitzgerald will ever leave Northwest...

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College Football Recruiting: National Signing Day Storylines (01/27) from 2021-01-28T08:00

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. National Signing Day is quickly approaching so we break down the latest you need to know about your school’s class....

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?Emergency Pod: Tennessee hires Josh Heupel as next head coach (01/27) ? from 2021-01-27T15:41

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. It’s an emergency podcast! Tennessee has found its next head coach… UCF’s Josh Heupel has been hired by his former ...

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Which school will be the next to make its first College Football Playoff (01/25) from 2021-01-25T21:37:39

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We start today with the Tennessee coaching search. We are now into late January and the Volunteers still don’t have...

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Mailbag! Is Nick Saban ruining college football? (01/22) from 2021-01-22T16:51:29

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We start today with the hiring of a new Athletic Director at Tennessee. Danny White will come over from UCF and lea...

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Winners and Losers from the NFL Draft Deadline (01/20) from 2021-01-20T18:00:28

The Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. We start today with the fallout of Jeremy Pruitt from Tennessee. (16:15) Steve Sarkisian is trying to finalize his ...

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?Emergency Pod: Jeremy Pruitt OUT at Tennessee (01/18) ? from 2021-01-18T19:24:07

We’ve got breaking news that Jeremy Pruitt has been fired as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers after three seasons. Pruitt finishes his tenure at Tennessee with a 16-19 record (10-16 SEC) ...

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Mailbag! Urban Meyer to the Jaguars, Barton's farewell, more (01/14) from 2021-01-14T17:33:33

How Urban fits in the NFL, recruiting impact of playoff expansion and more. The mailbag starts with the news of the day with Urban Meyer on his way to becoming the next head coach of the Jacksonvil...

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Early 2021 Lookahead: Questions for Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and more (01/13) from 2021-01-13T17:02:39

Burning questions and reasons for hype for the top teams in college football. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss lingering thoughts from Monday night's title game (1...

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College Football Playoff Alabama-OSU Recap: How Tide, Saban stack up against best of all time (01/12) from 2021-01-12T06:45:24

Instant reaction to Alabama's dominant win in the College Football Playoff title game. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss how 2020 Alabama compares to 2019 LSU, whether the loss reflects poorl...

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College Football Playoff National Championship: Best bets, picks for Alabama-Ohio State (01/07) from 2021-01-07T17:29:01

Point spread, total and prop bets and storylines for Alabama-Ohio State. First, what to make of reported COVID issues at Ohio State and whether the game will be played on Jan. 11 as scheduled (1:30...

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Mailbag: Did Texas A&M hit its ceiling in 2020? (01/06) from 2021-01-06T18:52:01

Answering listener questions about Texas A&M, Indiana, Iowa State and more. First, reaction Trevor Lawrence's NFL Draft announcement and the news of the day followed by a discussion on coaches who ...

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?2020 Heisman Trophy: DeVonta Smith becomes 1st WR to win since 1991 (01/05) ? from 2021-01-06T02:10:27

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Alabama WR DeVonta Smith has won the Heisman Trophy. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the results of the 2020 Heisman Trophy race, including a reve...

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Coaches that could make the jump to the NFL (01/04) from 2021-01-04T21:02:39

How the NFL coaching carousel might impact CFB, Alabama-Ohio State injury news and more. First, addressing the latest addition to Clark Lea's staff at Vanderbilt (0:45) and the toughest challenge t...

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?Emergency Pod: Tom Herman OUT at Texas, Steve Sarkisian to take over the Longhorns ? from 2021-01-02T17:54:41

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Texas has fired Tom Herman and will hire Steve Sarkisian. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the timing of Texas' move on Herman, where Sarkisian mus...

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Bowl Season Daily: Orange, Fiesta, Outback, Gator picks, previews (01/02) from 2021-01-02T15:00

Previews and picks for Texas A&M-UNC, Iowa State-Oregon, Indiana-Ole Miss and NC State-Kentucky. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season D...

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College Football Playoff recap: Ohio State stuns Clemson, Alabama rolls (01/02) from 2021-01-02T06:52

Instant reaction to Alabama and Ohio State's College Football Playoff wins. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Ohio State's motivation against Clemson, Justin Fields' huge perf...

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Bowl Season Daily: College Football Playoff, Peach Bowl, Citrus Bowl picks, previews (1/1) from 2021-01-01T08:00

Previews and picks for Georgia-Cincinnati, Auburn-Northwestern, Alabama-Notre Dame and Clemson-Ohio State. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bow...

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Bowl Season Daily: Arizona Bowl, Armed Forces Bowl, Liberty Bowl picks, previews (12/31) from 2020-12-31T08:00

Previews and picks for the Tulsa-Mississippi State, WVU-Army and San Jose State-Ball State bowl games. Happy New Years Eve! Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college footbal...

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College Football Playoff Superpreview: Matchups to watch, storylines, picks and more (12/30) from 2020-12-30T20:00

Detailed breakdowns of the matchups in Alabama-Notre Dame and Clemson-Ohio State. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the major storylines around the entire playoff (2:00) before ...

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Bowl Season Daily: Cotton Bowl, Duke's Mayo Bowl Previews (12/30) from 2020-12-30T08:00

Previews and picks for the Oklahoma-Florida and Wisconsin-Wake Forest bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chi Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. Wednesday ...

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College football picks, best bets: Bowl Locks Pt. II (12/29) from 2020-12-29T19:16:56

Picks and previews for the College Football Playoff and New Years bowl games. Game breakdowns and LOCKS included for Wisconsin-Wake Forest (4:15), Florida-Oklahoma (8:20), Mississippi State-Tulsa (...

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Bowl Season Daily: Cheez-It Bowl, Alamo Bowl Previews (12/29) from 2020-12-29T08:00

Previews and picks for the Miami-Oklahoma State and Texas-Colorado bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football action with Bowl Season Daily. Tuesday feat...

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College football picks, best bets: Bowl Locks Pt. I (12/24) from 2020-12-24T08:00

Picks and previews for all of the bowl games Dec. 24-29. First, a discussion about the flawed ways we determine whether a hire is good or not in relation to Bryan Harsin's hire at Auburn (1:30). Th...

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Bowl Season Daily: New Orleans Bowl, Montgomery Bowl Previews (12/23) from 2020-12-23T08:00

Previews and picks for the La Tech-Georgia Southern and Memphis-FAU bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football bowl action with Bowl Season Daily. Today'...

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?Emergency Pod: Auburn to hire Bryan Harsin as next head coach (College Football 12/22) ? from 2020-12-23T00:22:22

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Auburn will hire Boise State coach Bryan Harsin. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the many twists and turns of the search to replac...

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Bowl Season Daily: Potato Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl Previews (College Football 12/22) from 2020-12-22T08:00

Previews and picks for the BYU-UCF and Tulane-Nevada bowl games. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson get you set for the day's college football bowl action with Bowl Season Daily. Today's action includ...

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Bowl Season Daily: Myrtle Beach Bowl Preview (College Football 12/21) from 2020-12-21T08:00

Monday's daily preview of the college football bowl games takes on Appalachian State and North Texas. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss North Texas' spot in the postseason despite a sub-.500 ...

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College Football Playoff rankings reaction: Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M for No. 4 (12/20) from 2020-12-20T18:50:35

Instant reaction to the reveal of the College Football Playoff top six. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson debate whether Cincinnati should feel the most disrespected by ...

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College football recap: Alabama, Clemson big winners on championship Saturday (12/20) from 2020-12-20T07:07:47

Instant reaction to the college football action on Saturday. First, takeaways from Ohio State's narrow win against Northwestern (2:30) and then whether Texas A&M did enough to impress the committee...

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College football picks, best bets: Championship Week Locks (12/17) from 2020-12-17T17:27

Winning wagers for Alabama-Florida, Clemson-Notre Dame and more. The Locks Crew offers game breakdowns, previews and picks for Marshall-UAB (1:25), Clemson-Notre Dame (3:00), Buffalo-Ball State (10...

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National Signing Day Recap: Winners and losers from recruiting's biggest day (College Football 12/16) from 2020-12-17T00:51:25

Who made headlines and landed the top prospects from the biggest day of the year in recruiting. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap National Signing Day, starting with Alabama's impressive haul...

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College Football Playoff rankings reaction: Group of 5 disrespect continues (12/15) from 2020-12-16T01:24

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the new CFP rankings. Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson discuss the final update of the selection committee's top 25 before Selection Sunday. Wh...

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Latest from Vanderbilt and Auburn, plus Signing Day Storylines (College Football 12/14) from 2020-12-14T21:51:14

Buzzing from the coaching carousel and what to watch on National Signing Day. First, how USC was put in a tough spot swapping out Washington for Oregon on a short week in the Pac-12 Championship Ga...

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?Emergency Pod: Gus Malzahn OUT at Auburn (College Football 12/13) ? from 2020-12-13T20:37:12

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Auburn has fired Gus Malzahn. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss Auburn finally making a move after years of hot seat talk, the candi...

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College football recap: Florida goes down, USC survives and more (12/13) from 2020-12-13T06:45:06

A shake up in the top-10, coaching hires and more instant reaction from Saturday in college football. First, the many takeaways from Florida's loss to LSU (3:00) and USC's late-game thriller win ag...

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The Early Edge: Favorite Bets for Saturday! Navy-Army, UNC-Miami and LSU-Miami Picks from 2020-12-12T15:32

Podcast take over! We're bringing you a little taste of The Early Edge to preview today's college football action. Jonathan Coachman is joined by expert sports bettors Emory Hunt and Tom Fornelli ...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 15 Locks (12/10) from 2020-12-10T17:46:54

The Locks crew breaks down their top plays for the college football weekend. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Arizona-Arizona State (5:30), San Jose State-Nevada (7:50), Louisville-...

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Mailbag! The most entertaining suggestion for Texas (College Football 12/09) from 2020-12-09T18:31:25

Answering listener questions about Texas, Tennessee, Michigan and more. First, addressing complaints about the lack of central leadership in college football (2:00), an incredibly entertaining sugg...

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College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction (12/08) from 2020-12-09T01:18:08

Where Texas A&M, Florida and the Group of Five stand after Tuesday's rankings release. Instant reaction to the new set of rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee from Chip Pa...

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?Emergency Pod: Ohio State-Michigan canceled (College Football 12/08) ? from 2020-12-08T19:13:28

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Ohio State-Michigan has been canceled. Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli discuss what the game getting canceled means for the Big Ten championship race and ...

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CBS Sports Presents - 'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' from 2020-12-08T16:30

'The Early Edge: A Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast' debuts on Thursday, December 10. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first ep...

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Coaching carousel: South Carolina makes its hire, best fit for Matt Campbell (College Football 12/07) from 2020-12-07T21:33:08

Coaching news from South Carolina, Texas, Louisville and more. After initial thoughts on Shane Beamer's introduction and reception at South Carolina (1:00), the conversation turns to how Scott Satt...

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College football recap: Coastal takes down BYU, South Carolina gets its coach, more (12/06) from 2020-12-06T06:31:32

Saturday night reaction to day in college football. First, detailing Rice's big win in Conference USA play (2:00) and Coastal Carolina taking down BYU (7:50). Then, thoughts on Shane Beamer's repor...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 14 Locks (12/03) from 2020-12-03T18:41:54

Against the spread and over-under picks for BYU, Alabama-LSU, Florida and more. Game breakdowns, previews and Locks included for West Virginia-Iowa State (8:30), Oklahoma State-TCU (11:45), Texas A...

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Mailbag! Best teams to miss the College Football Playoff, Texas sized problems, The Transfer Portal (12/02) from 2020-12-02T16:35

Answering listener questions about the coaching carousel, transfer portal and more. First, the jobs that are the most difficult in terms of meeting expectations that might not be realistic (1:50) a...

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?College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: What does Ohio State need? (12/1) ? from 2020-12-02T01:13:21

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the new College Football Playoff rankings. Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell discuss how the ACC has set up the potential for tw...

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Vanderbilt candidates, Big Ten's playoff hopes, more (College Football 11/30) from 2020-11-30T18:30:55

Derek Mason is out at Vandy, who's in the running for the job? First, reaction to high-profile weekend at Vanderbilt with Sarah Fuller's college football debut followed by Derek Mason out as head c...

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College football recap: Week 13 Instant Reaction to Michigan, Alabama and more (11/29) from 2020-11-29T05:43

Jim Harbaugh, Tom Herman, Alabama's dominance and more. First, what the future of Michigan football looks like after a home loss to Penn State (1:30) and the potential impacts of Matt Campbell's wi...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 13 Locks (11/25) from 2020-11-25T20:29:19

The Locks crew debates the outlook for Texas, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and more. Game breakdowns, picks and previews included for Texas-Iowa State, Notre Dame-North Carolina, Michigan State-Northwester...

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?College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction (11/24) ? from 2020-11-25T01:55

Instant reaction to the breaking news of the first CFP rankings of 2020. Danny Kanell, Tom Fornelli, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson debate Georgia's inclusion in the top 10, whether Cincinnati a...

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Should BYU want to play Washington? (College Football 11/23) from 2020-11-23T22:23:16

Inside Dabo's criticism of Florida State, the playoff rankings and more. First, breaking down Dabo Swinney's frustrations with the postponement of Saturday's game against the Seminoles (1:30), whet...

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Week 12 Instant Reaction: Buckeyes survive, JT Daniels' debut, can Oklahoma make the playoff? (College Football 11/22) from 2020-11-22T07:03:20

Discussing the biggest stories from Week 12 in college football. First, what to make of JT Daniels' debut with Georgia (3:00), Ohio State's upset scare against Indiana (9:45) and Northwestern's win...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 12 Locks (11/19) from 2020-11-19T18:11:58

The Locks crew debates Oklahoma, Ohio State, Wisconsin and more from Week 12. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Ohio State-Indiana (6:00), UCF-Cincinnati (15:00), Iowa State-Kansas S...

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Mailbag: What Jim Harbaugh can learn from Brian Kelly (College Football 11/18) from 2020-11-18T16:47:19

Answering listener questions on Will Muschamp, Kirby Smart, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, recapping a wild Tuesday night in MACtion (1:30) before digging on the future of Will Muschamp (5:00), wond...

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Why South Carolina might not be where Hugh Freeze lands, LSU allegations, MACtion Locks (College Football 11/16) from 2020-11-16T21:49

South Carolina's coaching search, early Week 12 lines and more. First, breaking down Will Muschamp's time at South Carolina (2:00), where Hugh Freeze fits in the search for his replacement (10:00) ...

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?Emergency Pod: Will Muschamp OUT at South Carolina (College Football 11/15) ? from 2020-11-16T00:55

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Will Muschamp is out as South Carolina's head coach. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down the timing of South Carolina's decision, what kind of cand...

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Week 11 Instant Reaction: Trouble at Michigan and Penn State (College Football 11/15) from 2020-11-15T06:36:46

From Michigan's loss to Notre Dame and Florida's big wins, the takeaways from college football action. First, what's going wrong at Michigan and the outlook for the rest of the season (2:45). Then,...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 11 Locks (11/12) from 2020-11-12T19:36:01

Previews and picks for Michigan-Wisconsin, Notre Dame-BC and more from the weekend schedule. Game breakdowns and locks included for Indiana-Michigan State (7:00) Notre Dame-Boston College (18:00), ...

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Mailbag: Would we fire Jim Harbaugh? (College Football 11/11) from 2020-11-11T12:00

Listener questions include Jim Harbaugh's job security and Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields. First, how the different paths to being a head coach compare between being a head coach at a smaller sc...

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?Emergency Pod: Alabama-LSU, Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed (College Football 11/10) ? from 2020-11-10T23:45:30

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Alabama-LSU has been added to list of postponed games for Week 11. News broke that Alabama-LSU and Texas A&M-Tennessee were postponed right as the Cover 3...

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Penn State's struggles, MAC Locks, more (College Football 11/09) from 2020-11-09T22:10:39

College football headlines and early betting leans for Week 11. First, recapping a busy Monday of COVID-related updates in the SEC and Wisconsin's return to action (1:30), a at Penn State's struggl...

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Week 10 Instant Reaction: Notre Dame, Florida notch top-10 upsets (College Football 11/08) from 2020-11-08T07:34

From Clemson losing at Notre Dame to the Jim Harbaugh hot seat, all the Week 10 observations. First, how Notre Dame made a statement not only about its team in 2020 but its program with a win again...

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College Football Picks, Best Bets: Week 10 Locks (11/05) from 2020-11-05T18:45:03

Previews and picks for Clemson-Notre Dame, Florida-Georgia and the rest of the Week 10 slate. Game breakdowns and picks included for Michigan-Indiana (9:00), BYU-Boise State (16:00), Florida-Georgi...

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Pac-12 South Win Totals (College Football 11/04) from 2020-11-04T12:00

USC and the Pac-12 are back this weekend, so we've got win totals for every team. First, the benchmarks that Clay Helton needs to hit in order to keep the hot seat talk quiet and a breakdown of the...

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Pac-12 North Win Totals (College Football 11/03) from 2020-11-03T21:21:33

The Pac-12 returns this weekend and we're setting and picking win totals for every team. First, a discussion of the league's role in the College Football Playoff race with an eye on Oregon and a br...

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Georgia's injuries, midseason opt outs, who's No. 1? (College Football 11/02) from 2020-11-02T21:36:42

Georgia's defense takes a hit, who's No. 1, Tom Herman and Jim Harbaugh hot seat talk. First, how Georgia's injuries impact the outlook for the Florida game (1:30), whether midseason opt-outs are a...

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Week 9 Instant Reaction: Clemson's scare, Michigan falls short while Ohio State rolls (College Football 11/01) from 2020-11-01T06:12:30

Late Saturday night recap of the day in college football. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share notes from a busy Week 9 Saturday. Topics included are Clemson's upset scare against ...

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?Emergency Pod: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence OUT after COVID-19 diagnosis ? from 2020-10-30T01:37:46

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down what it means for the Tig...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 9 Locks (10/29) from 2020-10-29T18:23:41

Betting advice and against the spread picks for biggest college football games of the weekend. Game previews and breakdowns included for Georgia-Kentucky (7:45), Ohio State-Penn State (16:45), Ole ...

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Mailbag: Wisconsin shuts down, the divide in CFB, best WRs in the country (College Football 10/28) from 2020-10-28T16:04:31

Wisconsin-Nebraska has been canceled, plus listener questions answered. First, instant mid-show reaction to the breaking news that Wisconsin has shut down football activities due to multiple positi...

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Wisconsin QB news, Florida's back on the field, early betting lines takeaways (College Football 10/26) from 2020-10-26T20:32:32

How Graham Mertz reportedly testing positive for COVID impacts Wisconsin's outlook. First, reaction to the breaking news of Mertz reportedly testing positive after his breakout performance against ...

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Week 8 Instant Reaction: Ohio State, Michigan impress as B1G makes it debut (College Football 10/25) from 2020-10-25T05:41:16

The Big Ten made its 2020 debut and Alabama lost an important player to injury. First, thoughts from the Big Ten action including Rutgers' win against Michigan State, Indiana's upset of Penn State,...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 8 Locks (10/22) from 2020-10-22T17:25

Against the spread, over-under and moneyline selections for the college football weekend. Game previews and picks included for Louisiana-UAB (9:00), Wisconsin-Illinois (11:45), Auburn-Ole Miss (17:...

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Big Ten East Win Totals (College Football 10/21) from 2020-10-21T16:24:06

A 2020 preview and predictions for Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and more. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson count 'em up team-by-team starting with a discussion of w...

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Big Ten West Win Totals (College Football 10/20) from 2020-10-20T17:19:40

A preview and predictions for Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota and more. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson count 'em up team-by-team, starting with Wisconsin's pursuit of another divisi...

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Tennessee coaching shake-up, Week 8 line movement, more (College Football 10/19) from 2020-10-19T20:34:29

College football news and gambling analysis heading into Week 8. First, what to make of Jeremy Pruitt's decision to fire the defensive line coach and whether it solves the Vols' most pressing issue...

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Week 7 recap: Where Alabama is better, what's wrong with Auburn and more (10/18) from 2020-10-18T05:59:42

Late night instant reaction to college football from Barton, Tom and Chip. Discussion topics include the many takeaways from Alabama's win against Georgia (1:30), whether Florida State is back afte...

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College football picks: Week 7 Locks (10/15) from 2020-10-15T17:09:16

Best bets and against the spread sections for the college football weekend. Game previews and picks included for Alabama-Georgia (5:00), BYU-Houston (17:25), Miami-Pitt (20:15), North Carolina-Flor...

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?Emergency Pod: Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 (10/14) ? from 2020-10-14T23:05:55

Instant reaction to the breaking news that Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be in isolation as the team prepares for Saturday's showdown with Georgia. Barton Simmo...

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CBS Sports Presents: ¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast from 2020-10-14T21:00

'¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast' debuts on Wednesday, October 14. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in yo...

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Alabama vs. Georgia Mega-Preview: Keys to Game, Matchups to Watch (10/14) from 2020-10-14T16:17:33

Insiders from Alabama and Georgia weigh on Saturday's heavyweight showdown. First, Barton and Chip discuss the latest around Saturday's Florida-LSU game after the Gators reported positive COVID tes...

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Reckless Texas rumors, LSU's struggles, top-10 team on upset alert (10/12) from 2020-10-12T20:55:04

What a bounce back looks like for Texas, LSU, Miami and Florida after Week 6 losses. First, a dive into the wild world of the Texas message boards after the loss to Oklahoma with an eye on Tom Herm...

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Week 6 Instant Reaction: OU-Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson and more (10/11) from 2020-10-11T06:09:28

Discussing Alabama's shootout win, Florida's road loss and more. First, Oklahoma's four-overtime, five-hour epic against Texas (3:00), the Big 12 game that broke out between Alabama and Ole Miss (1...

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College football picks, best bets: Week 6 Locks (10/08) from 2020-10-08T18:40:58

Previews and picks for Georgia, Clemson, Alabama, Oklahoma and more. Game breakdowns and winning wagers for Week 6 include Georgia-Tennessee (5:30), North Carolina-Virginia Tech (11:20), Louisville...

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How Clemson will defend Miami, Tom Herman hot seat talk, more (10/07) from 2020-10-07T16:20:48

Deep dives into some of the biggest games on the Week 6 slate. First, Barton and Chip discuss Georgia-Tennessee with an eye on the quarterbacks (3:30) then Ben Kercheval joins the show to preview O...

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Who's winning the Big 12? (10/05) from 2020-10-05T20:35:59

Sorting out the Big 12 after Oklahoma and Texas' losses. First, discussing conference bias in the poll rankings and how perceptions factor into how teams rise and fall (2:40), whether injury news o...

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Week 5 Instant Reaction (10/04) from 2020-10-04T06:13:02

Takeaways from Oklahoma and Texas losing, Alabama and Georgia's wins and more. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss another bad day for the Big 12 (5:00), a confusing day for the...

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Week 5 Locks (10/01) from 2020-10-01T17:38:46

Best bets and game previews for the college football weekend. Game breakdowns and picks included for LSU-Vanderbilt (8:30), Navy-Air Force (13:45), Florida-South Carolina (18:00), Texas-TCU (25:20)...

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Insider's look at Georgia's QB battle (09/30) from 2020-09-30T15:39:27

Georgia's quarterback room and more SEC discussion with Rusty Mansell. First, JT Daniels has been officially cleared to play for the Bulldogs (1:00), how Barton graded the SEC quarterbacks in Week ...

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Best first impressions from the weekend (09/28) from 2020-09-28T20:57:36

What teams did the most to exceed preseason expectations in their 2020 debut? First, a wide-ranging look at the national championship race with a focus on whether anyone is good in college football...

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Week 4 Instant Reaction (09/27) from 2020-09-27T05:09:04

The biggest headlines and important takeaways from the college football weekend. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down Mike Leach's epic SEC debut in Mississippi State's win at...

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?Pac-12 announces fall 2020 start date (09/24) ? from 2020-09-24T23:58:39

Instant reaction to the breaking news that the Pac-12 will play football in the fall 2020 season. Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss the timing of the announcement and the hurdles the league h...

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Week 4 Locks (09/24) from 2020-09-24T17:35:36

Best bets, game previews and moneyline sprinkles for the college football weekend. Breakdowns and picks discussed include LSU-Mississippi State (8:00), Auburn-Kentucky (13:00), Georgia Arkansas (19...

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Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ (09/22) from 2020-09-22T19:53:26

Brady Quinn joins Barton, Tom and Chip for the first episode of the new show on CBS Sports HQ. In this episode the group discusses buying Miami hype (3:15), whether it's fair to start talking about...

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Coach Deion, SEC lookahead, what we learned in Week 3 (09/21) from 2020-09-21T20:24:42

Breaking down the most important lessons from Week 3 in college football. First, what to expect from Deion Sanders' hire as Jackson State's coach (1:30), reaction to the release of the Big Ten sche...

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Week 3 Instant Reaction (09/20) from 2020-09-20T05:00:50

The biggest headlines and important takeaways from the college football weekend. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down Oklahoma State's struggles with Tulsa, a thriller between...

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Week 3 Locks (09/17) from 2020-09-17T17:15:45

Best bets and game previews for the college football weekend. Picks and breakdowns included for Houston-Baylor(10:30), Pitt-Syracuse (16:30), Oklahoma State-Tulsa (19:15), Louisiana Tech-Southern M...

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CBS Sports Presents: 'All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson&Bryant McFadden' from 2020-09-17T10:00

'All Things Covered' with Patrick Peterson&Bryant McFadden' debuts on Tuesday, September 22nd, with special guest Tyrann Mathieu. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as...

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?Big Ten Football is Back for 2020 (09/16) ? from 2020-09-16T15:14:30

Instant reaction to the breaking news that the Big Ten will play this fall. The Big Ten announced Wednesday that it will hold an eight-game conference-only season starting the weekend of Oct. 24. I...

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Talkin' Bout the Noles (09/14) from 2020-09-14T21:19:24

The latest from the Big Ten and Monday thoughts on Florida State's loss. First, a big recruiting win for Oregon (1:30), whether recent reports from the Big Ten have changed the outlook for an earli...

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Week 2 Instant Reaction (09/13) from 2020-09-13T04:41:35

Barton, Tom and Chip break down the weekend in college football. First, takeaways from a big day for the Sun Belt with Louisiana knocking off Iowa State (2:30) and Arkansas State winning at Kansas ...

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Week 2 Locks (09/10) from 2020-09-10T16:56:17

Best bets for the biggest college football games this weekend. Game breakdowns and picks included for Iowa State-Louisiana (7:00), Miami-UAB (11:15), Clemson-Wake Forest (15:00), Notre Dame-Duke (2...

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Who's starting, who's not, what it means (09/09) from 2020-09-09T18:42:54

Depth chart takeaways looking ahead to Week 2 in college football. First, thoughts on BYU's blowout of Navy (1:00), the decision by Southern Miss and Jay Hopson to part ways after one game (8:30) a...

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Week 2 storylines, games to watch (09/07) from 2020-09-07T20:37:22

Ranking the top games for the week ahead in college football. First, reaction to Penei Sewell's decision to opt out of Oregon's spring season (5:31) and the Big 12's cancellation protocols for rost...

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Week 1 Instant Reaction (09/06) from 2020-09-06T05:30:40

Barton, Tom and Chip break down the first full college football weekend of 2020. First, general takeaways from the first full Saturday of FBS action (1:30) and what to make of Memphis after a close...

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Week 1 Locks (09/03) from 2020-09-03T16:55

College football betting picks for the opening weekend of FBS action. Game picks and breakdowns included for Southern Miss-South Alabama (4:00), UAB-Central Arkansas (7:00), Army-Middle Tennessee (...

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?Georgia QB Jamie Newman opts out of 2020 ? from 2020-09-02T20:47:42

Instant reaction to the breaking news out of Georgia's quarterback room. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss how Jamie Newman's departure impacts the Bulldogs' outlook for 2020,...

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Pressure building in the Big Ten (09/02) from 2020-09-02T15:44:38

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss the path to playing in the fall. First, Barton and Chip put a bow on the most off-schedule offseason in podcast history and detail wha...

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Week Zero takeaways, LSU loses its biggest star (08/31) from 2020-08-31T21:23:04

Ja'Marr Chase opts out for 2020, the latest from training camp and more. First, what Central Arkansas' win against Austin Peay tells us about what to expect from college football in 2020 (1:30), LS...

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B1G lawsuit, Central Arkansas Buzz, playoff expectations (08/27) from 2020-08-27T21:17:57

Notes from training camp and listener questions answered. First, thoughts on the Nebraska players filing a lawsuit against the Big Ten (2:00), injury news out of Georgia (12:45) and Camp Buzz goes ...

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CBS Sports Presents: 'Fantasy Football Today in 5' podcast from 2020-08-26T14:35:09

Fantasy Football Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy football, debuts on Monday, August 31. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is release...

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Camp Buzz, AAC Win Totals (08/24) from 2020-08-24T21:22:12

News from training camps as we near the start of the college football season. First, what TCU is losing with Max Duggan out indefinitely (1:30) then on to the first Camp Buzz of the season, with a ...

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2020 SEC West Win Totals (8/20) from 2020-08-20T20:49:46

Predicting the wins for Alabama, LSU and more in the SEC's conference-only schedule. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down their win total picks for Alabama (3:30...

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2020 SEC East Win Totals (8/19) from 2020-08-19T20:56:06

Predicting the wins for each SEC East team in the conference-only schedule for the fall. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down their win total picks for Florida (...

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2020 ACC Win Totals (08/17) from 2020-08-17T21:34:14

Predicting the conference records for all 15 ACC teams. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson break down the win totals for Boston College (3:40), Clemson (10:55), Duke (20:...

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2020 Big 12 Win Totals (08/13) from 2020-08-13T21:46:10

Counting up the wins for the Big 12 teams in conference play this fall. First, taking the pulse of Mike Norvell's program at Florida State (1:30), the calming of Nebraska-Big Ten beef and Purdue co...

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?Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel fall 2020 seasons (08/11) ? from 2020-08-11T21:55:39

Instant reaction to the breaking news out of the Big Ten and Pac-12. Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson discuss what we learned from the Big Ten and the Pac-12's announce...

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Players, coaches fighting for 2020 season (08/10) from 2020-08-10T21:05:22

What might be in store for the Big Ten and whether players can tip the scales in college football. First, reviewing the reporting regarding the Big Ten's potential announcement to cancel the fall s...

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Big Ten schedule released, 2020 DL Draft (08/05) from 2020-08-05T20:29

Breaking down the Big Ten slate and drafting the best defensive linemen in college football. First, what we learned from the Big Ten schedule and COVID-19 protocols (2:00) and the latest on star pl...

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Takeaways from the Pac-12 #WeAreUnited movement (08/03) from 2020-08-03T21:12:07

A roundtable discussion regarding the Pac-12 players seeking change in college football. First, detailing the demands of the #WeAreUnited Statement (2:30), where coaches fit in the tension between ...

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SEC, ACC schedule models revealed for 2020 (07/30) from 2020-07-30T21:02:59

Breaking news from the SEC plus Notre Dame joins the ACC for a year. First, instant reaction to news that the SEC will go conference only (1:00) and then a full discussion of Notre Dame's addition ...

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Luckiest teams of the last decade (07/27) from 2020-07-27T20:36:15

Introducing DK State and mailbag questions answered. First, the Cover 3 Conference announces conference expansion effective immediately and Oklahoma makes a move to Week Zero for its season opener ...

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?Alabama adds 5-star DT to surging 2021 class (07/26) ? from 2020-07-26T20:35:44

Instant reaction to breaking recruiting news with Damon Payne's commitment. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Payne's projection at the college level, what his addition means to Alabama's r...

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Coaching Staff Draft (07/20) from 2020-07-20T21:37:54

Putting together super staffs for the Cover 3 Conference. First, updates and news including how the latest developments in conference scheduling have impacted expectations for what college football...

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?Big Ten moving to conference-only schedule for 2020 (07/09) ? from 2020-07-09T20:12:15

Instant reaction to the Big Ten's decision to cancel all non-conference games. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson were in the middle of a mailbag when news broke that the Big Ten is expected to anno...

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Recruiting roundup, COVID Conference Realignment (07/06) from 2020-07-06T22:20:21

If schools want to travel less in 2020, here's a 130-team format to consider. First, rounding up the headliners from a huge holiday weekend on the recruiting trail (7:00) and what to make of the Iv...

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Should Ohio State have more national titles? (07/03) from 2020-07-03T20:13:10

Recapping the news of the week and answering mailbag questions. First, what to make of Oklahoma State's revisions to Mike Gundy's contract (2:15), the NCAA violations and penalties for Texas A&M an...

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?No. 1 CB Tony Grimes to UNC Instant Reaction (06/30) ? from 2020-06-30T21:46:50

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Grimes' commitment to Mack Brown and North Carolina. First, how Dre Bly played a role in Grimes' recruitment and what to take away from the Tar Heels' top-...

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Drafting RBs, WRs and TEs for 2020 and beyond (06/29) from 2020-06-29T21:41:36

Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech and CPU draft skill position players to join their QBs for 2020 and beyond. After Ja'Marr Chase, Travis Etienne and Rondale Moore get taken off the board in the first roun...

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Nebraska vs. Tennessee (06/25) from 2020-06-26T00:39:54

Listener questions from the mailbag answered by Barton, Tom and Chip. Discussion topics include the international recruiting scene (9:30), which program between Nebraska and Tennessee will reclaim ...

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Underrated 2020 storylines (06/22) from 2020-06-22T22:17:09

Barton, Tom and Chip rank the underrated stories for the 2020 season. First, reaction to the latest batch of coronavirus results across the country, renewing the question of how the virus might imp...

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These 11 teams will make the playoff in the next six years (06/18) from 2020-06-18T18:55:53

Answering listener questions from the mailbag. Conversations and discussion topics include the outlook for the College Football Playoff's next six years (6:45), the next school to win its first nat...

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Drafting QBs for the 2020 season and beyond (06/15) from 2020-06-15T21:45:13

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) ...

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When Barton was a bouncer for a Slayer concert (06/11) from 2020-06-11T21:50:47

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 fact...

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Turning point for Iowa, toughest and easiest schedules in 2020 (06/08) from 2020-06-08T21:36

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 Do...

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Takeaways from an active 24 hours at Florida State (06/04) from 2020-06-04T21:09:28

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 ...

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Justyn Ross out for 2020, best forgotten games of the 2010s (06/01) from 2020-06-01T21:03:15

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 co...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 1 Clemson (05/29) from 2020-05-29T15:30

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 previ...

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JT Daniels transfer rumors, Is CFB too predictable? (05/28) from 2020-05-28T18:55:05

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 fro...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 2 Ohio State (05/28) from 2020-05-28T15:02:47

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 ...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 3 Alabama (05/27) from 2020-05-27T15:30

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...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 4 Oklahoma (05/26) from 2020-05-26T14:13:24

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...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 5 Georgia (05/25) from 2020-05-25T15:30

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 n...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 6 Florida (05/22) from 2020-05-22T10:00

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. Barr...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 7 Oregon (05/21) from 2020-05-21T10:00

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 challe...

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Coach Rankings Pt. 2 (05/20) from 2020-05-20T10:03

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 Mari...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 8 LSU (05/20) from 2020-05-20T10:00

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 con...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 9 Penn State (05/19) from 2020-05-19T20:27:38

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 ...

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Coach Rankings, Pt. 1 (05/19) from 2020-05-19T10:00

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 Sp...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 10 Notre Dame (05/18) from 2020-05-18T21:29

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 f...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 11 Auburn (05/18) from 2020-05-18T21:19

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 exp...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 12 Wisconsin (05/17) from 2020-05-17T11:00

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 ...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 13 Michigan (05/16) from 2020-05-16T15:18:01

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 discusse...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 14 Texas A&M (05/16) from 2020-05-16T15:16:08

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,...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 15 Oklahoma State (05/15) from 2020-05-15T14:47:06

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 P...

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Spring Gleaning: Notre Dame, Cincinnati, UCF and more (05/14) from 2020-05-14T22:07:48

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...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 16 Minnesota (05/14) from 2020-05-14T22:07:04

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 G...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 17 Texas (05/14) from 2020-05-14T10:00

Tom Fornelli rates the levels of back for Texas football. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Longhorns have one more...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 18 North Carolina (05/13) from 2020-05-13T10:00

Ben Kercheval on whether UNC meet raised expectations in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Tar Heels have one...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 19 Iowa (05/12) from 2020-05-12T20:31:29

David Cobb previews a tough slate for Iowa in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Hawkeyes have one of the best...

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Spring Gleaning: SEC West (05/11) from 2020-05-11T20:12:51

The defending champs at LSU, angry Alabama and more from the SEC West. First, how TCU got an 11th hour commitment for the 2020 class with five-star running back Zachary Evans (5:00). Then it's on t...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 20 USC (05/09) from 2020-05-09T12:00

Chip Patterson previews a pivotal year for Clay Helton at USC. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. The Trojans are facing...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 21 Cincinnati (05/08) from 2020-05-08T13:23:03

Ben Kercheval previews the Bearcats pursuit of an AAC title in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. After back-to-ba...

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Spring Gleaning: SEC East (05/07) from 2020-05-07T20:09:43

Breaking down the outlook for every team in the SEC East. First, your favorite Georgia homer podcast explains why the Dawgs will win the division (5:00). Then it's on to the rest of the competition...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 22 Memphis (05/07) from 2020-05-07T12:54:13

David Cobb previews Memphis' chances for another double-digit win season. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. David discu...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 23 Washington (05/06) from 2020-05-06T14:44:52

David Cobb previews Washington in year one under new head coach Jimmy Lake. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. David dis...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 24 Boise State (05/05) from 2020-05-05T13:04:05

Ben Kercheval previews Boise State's campaign for another MW title. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with the authors of the team previews. Ben points to one...

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Hurry-Up Hot Seat: No. 25 UCF (05/04) from 2020-05-04T22:00:12

Tom Fornelli previews the outlook for the Knights in 2020. Counting down the top 25 teams in the CBS Sports 2020 preseason rankings with insight from the authors of those team profiles. Fornelli, B...

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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten West (05/04) from 2020-05-04T21:49:38

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa battle for supremacy in the Big Ten's more unpredictable division. First, whether Paul Chryst gets rightly rated for his impressive run of success with the Badgers (5:...

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Way-Too-Early 2021 NFL Draft Lookahead: Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields? (Pick Six NFL Podcast Crossover) (5/1) from 2020-05-01T15:00

It's officially May, but it's never too early to take a look at next year's draft class. On this Cover 3-Pick Six crossover podcast, we take a look at the 2021 NFL Draft and the prospects we'll be ...

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Spring Gleaning: Big Ten East (04/30) from 2020-04-30T21:44:59

What to expect from Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and the rest of the division. First, takeaways from the NCAA's announcements regarding Name, Image and Likeness rules for 2021-22 (4:00) and the...

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NFL Draft Recap: Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ (04/27) from 2020-04-28T00:03:07

Barton, Tom and Chip recap the NFL Draft on CBS Sports HQ. First, setting the expectation for the 2020 class of quarterbacks (1:15) and then a roundtable approach to sleepers and surprises from the...

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?2020 NFL Draft Reaction: Tua Tagovailoa selected #5 overall by Miami Dolphins (Pick Six NFL Podcast Crossover) from 2020-04-24T01:27:03

It's a draft emergency! After months of speculation, Tua Tagovailoa ends up a Dolphin, just like we all initially believed. Chip Patterson is joined by Will Brinson of the Pick Six NFL podcast to b...

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Dark Horse Candidates for 2020 (04/23) from 2020-04-23T21:39:58

Off the radar teams to watch, impact freshman and more. First, the many factors going into Clemson losing the commitment of No. 1 overall player Korey Foreman (4:30) and then Tom explains his choic...

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NFL Draft Preview (04/20) from 2020-04-20T20:41:21

What NFL teams will get wrong and sleeper prospects from the college ranks. First, Barton, Tom and Chip discuss their expectations for the virtual draft (4:00) and then get into the player rankings...

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JT Daniels in the transfer portal, Spring Gleaning: ACC Coastal (04/16) from 2020-04-16T22:17

USC's QBs, what needs to happen for CFB to start and the ACC Coastal in 2020. First, breaking news with USC quarterback JT Daniels entering the transfer portal (2:00) and then the takeaway from thi...

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Welcome to the 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast from 2020-04-15T19:30

The '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 ...

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Spring Gleaning: ACC Atlantic (04/13) from 2020-04-13T21:46

Can anyone catch Clemson? Breaking down what to expect from the entire division in 2020. Conversation topics include some nitpicking for a Tigers team that should win the ACC again (6:00), whether ...

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Mike Gundy's plan, Spring Gleaning: Big 12 Pt. 2 (04/09) from 2020-04-09T20:40

The big storylines in 2020 for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and more. First, addressing Mike Gundy's plea to get staff and players back to football operations (7:30), including why 2020 is a year that ...

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Spring Gleaning: Big 12, Pt. 1 (04/06) from 2020-04-06T20:55:48

Looking at the biggest storylines around the Big 12 for 2020. Discussion topics include the biggest questions for Dave Aranda in year one at Baylor (10:30), heightened pressure on Tom Herman at Tex...

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/03) from 2020-04-03T18:23:25

Whether USC will retake the division and more storylines from the division. First, the chances Oregon's new transfer quarterback will be its starter (5:00) and what a former FCS All-American is bri...

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/30) from 2020-03-30T19:52:35

Discussing the biggest questions and storylines for every team in the Pac-12 North. Topics include whether Oregon has another step ahead in 2020 after its Rose Bowl win (4:00), what Washington migh...

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What changes might be in store for the 2020 season? (03/26) from 2020-03-26T17:36

How fall camp, regular season schedules and stadiums might be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. First, Florida State picks up a key offensive piece for 2020 and why Mike Norvell and the Seminol...

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Teams most impacted by no spring practice (03/23) from 2020-03-23T21:43:52

From new coaches to quarterback battles, who will miss spring practice the most? First, starting with reigning champ LSU we take a look at the teams most impacted by not having spring practice (9:4...

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90s Pop Song Bracket Breakdown (03/19) from 2020-03-19T17:25

Ben Kercheval joins Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson to discuss first round results and preview upcoming matchups in the CBS Sports' 90s Pop Song Bracket. First, Ben explains the guidelines for sele...

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Is Alabama in Mario Cristobal's long-term future? (03/16) from 2020-03-16T20:48:43

Answering listener questions about Oregon, West Virginia, Michigan and more. First, why the triple option is the most sensible offense for Navy and other service academies (5:30), best spots for a ...

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Impact of Coronavirus outbreak on college football (03/13) from 2020-03-13T16:15:43

Breaking down how spring practice and recruiting have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. First, where schools and conferences stand in terms of restrictions and limitations as of Friday mornin...

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Which job opens first: Michigan, Auburn or Texas? (03/10) from 2020-03-10T16:28:30

Ohio State's salary pool, Mack Brown's recruiting wins and listener questions answered from the mailbag. First, Northwestern lands a new quarterback from Indiana (4:15), Ohio State now has four ass...

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2020 NFL Combine Golden Dumbbell Awards (03/02) from 2020-03-02T22:25:11

Highlighting the best player and school performances at the 2020 NFL Combine. The conversation starts in the trenches with Mekhi Becton and Tristan Wirfs (4:00), then on to Isaiah Simmons (9:50), J...

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Grading the 2019-20 Coaching Carousel (02/27) from 2020-02-28T05:14

The annual coaching hire breakdown from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Grades and press conference breakdowns included for Lane Kiffin (3:00), Jimmy Lake (10:00), Jeff Scott (14:3...

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?Scott Cochran Emergency Pod (02/24) ? from 2020-02-24T22:47:01

Reacting to Scott Cochran's move from Alabama to Georgia. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant analysis to the Kirby Smart's hire of Alabama strength conditioning coach Scott Cochran ...

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Colorado hires Karl Dorrell, Mailbag, Book Club (02/24) from 2020-02-24T19:46

Discussing Colorado's hire of Karl Dorrell and answering listener questions. First, reacting to news of Dorrell's hire (3:45), including what former colleagues are saying about the news (10:00) and...

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Who counts as a 'blue blood' in CFB? (02/17) from 2020-02-17T19:55

The latest from Colorado's search, listener questions from the mailbag and more. First, where Bret Bielema fits into the Colorado coaching search (2:00) and why new Michigan State hire Mel Tucker w...

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?Mel Tucker Emergency Pod (02/12) from 2020-02-12T17:43:31

Instant reaction to Mel Tucker leaving Colorado to replace Mark Dantonio at Michigan State. First, discussing Tucker's fit in East Lansing (2:00), grading the hire (10:00) and whether the timing is...

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Latest on Michigan State's search, Mailbag ?s and Book Club (02/10) from 2020-02-10T22:14:42

The options to replace Mark Dantonio, the assistant coaching carousel and more. First, discussing Luke Fickell's decision to remain at Cincinnati after meeting with Michigan State (1:30), the other...

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Signing Day Instant Reaction (02/05) from 2020-02-06T00:30:02

Recruiting headlines, storylines, winners and losers from National Signing Day. Topics include how Georgia, and others, have closed the gap with Alabama (1:40), the most notable prospect commitment...

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?Mark Dantonio Emergency Pod (02/04) from 2020-02-04T22:42:50

Instant reaction to the breaking news of Mark Dantonio's resignation at Michigan State. First, the many storylines tied to the end of Dantonio's career (4:00), the lasting impact of their 2016 recr...

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The road to "Back" for Texas and Miami (02/03) from 2020-02-04T00:33:22

Talking Ohio State, Oklahoma, Georgia-Florida and more from the listener mailbag. First, weighing in on the Big Ten's proposal to change the transfer rules (6:00) and efforts to cap or limit coache...

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National Signing Day Preview (01/30) from 2020-01-30T21:04:04

Storylines, teams and players to watch heading into Wednesday's National Signing Day. First, the twists and turns of five-star Zachary Evans' recruitment (5:30) and the power house programs in the ...

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Who wins the SEC-Big Ten Challenge? (01/27) from 2020-01-27T22:40:44

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. First, discussing LSU's hire of Bo Pelini (5:30), a recent report into UCLA's finances in 2019 (11:30) and Baylor bringing on Larry Fedora as its n...

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Oklahoma State 2020 playoff hype starts now (01/24) from 2020-01-24T18:57:14

Reviewing the winners and losers from the NFL Draft early entry deadline. First, the return of former Arizona State coach Todd Graham as the next head coach at Hawaii (2:15), Dave Aranda's staff hi...

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Georgia's staff hires, Clemson gets a star back for 2020, more (01/20) from 2020-01-20T23:31:33

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. First, addressing staff changes at Ohio State and Nebraska (3:00), Graham Harrell's decision to stay at USC (11:00) and what Georgia's new hires sa...

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Can Orgeron catch lightning in a bottle again? (01/16) from 2020-01-16T20:54:08

Talking fallout from LSU's win, including NFL Draft exits and Odell Beckham. First, how the title game points to the need for modern offenses to win championships (4:00), the challenge for Ed Orger...

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TITLE GAME INSTANT ANALYSIS: Joe Burrow, LSU crush Clemson to win National Championship (01/14) from 2020-01-14T08:13

Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss LSU's College Football Playoff win against Clemson. Topics include how LSU overcame the early 10-point deficit, what it means for both teams moving forward a...

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Mike Leach Emergency Pod (01/09) from 2020-01-09T20:33:36

Instant reaction to Mike Leach's hire at Mississippi State from Barton, Tom and Chip. First, initial thoughts on the move from Mississippi State's perspective (1:30) and how the Egg Bowl will dicta...

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LSU-Clemson Preview: Picks, Props, Locks (01/09) from 2020-01-09T18:05:40

Picks for the College Football Playoff title game from Barton, Tom and Chip. First, the X-factors in the matchup (9:30) and a Lock Fight for against the spread selections (19:30). Then, one last Lo...

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Matt Rhule Emergency Pod (01/07) from 2020-01-07T18:16:30

Matt Rhule is gone to the NFL, what's next for Baylor? Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Rhule's fit with the Carolina Panthers (1:15), who Baylor should target as a replacement (8:45) and ...

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Who will start at QB for Alabama in 2020? (01/06) from 2020-01-06T19:03:32

Reacting to Tua's NFL Draft announcement and a coach firing in the SEC. First, whether Tua Tagovailoa's decision to pro was a surprise (2:30), the future of the quarterback position at Alabama (9:4...

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Counting down to Tua's decision day (01/02) from 2020-01-03T01:03:25

Discussing DJ Durkin's return to coaching, Tua's 2020 options and more. First, the many angles to Lane Kiffin hiring former Maryland coach DJ Durkin to his Ole Miss staff (2:30), reasons why Tua ma...

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Does Clemson or LSU have a 'greatest team' argument with a CFP win? (12/30) from 2019-12-31T03:28:21

Answering listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include: whether 2019 LSU or 2019 Clemson would have an argument for greatest team ever with a win in the title game (3:30), what ...

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Playoff Saturday Instant Reaction (12/29) from 2019-12-29T07:28:26

Barton, Tom and Chip recap the Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and preview LSU-Clemson. First, addressing the bad breaks for Ohio State, whether Clemson benefited from a coaching advantage and how Trevor L...

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College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 3 (12/27) from 2019-12-27T17:03:32

Barton, Tom and Chip pick the New Years Eve and New Years Day bowl games. Game breakdowns and picks included for the Florida State-Arizona State (6:45), Kentucky-Virginia Tech (16:45), Navy-Kansas ...

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College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 2 (12/24) from 2019-12-24T11:33

Barton, Tom and Chip pick the College Football Playoffs and the bowl games through Dec. 30. Game breakdowns and Locks included for North Carolina-Temple (5:15), Michigan State-Wake Forest (9:15), T...

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What's Penn State's record with Clemson's schedule? (12/23) from 2019-12-23T19:45

Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics discussed include the best X's and O's coaches (2:30), the impact of online classes for the modern college football player...

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College football picks: Bowl Locks Vol. 1 (12/19) from 2019-12-20T03:51:48

Barton, Tom and Chip make picks for the first slate of college football bowl games. Game breakdowns and picks included for Buffalo-Charlotte (7:30), Utah State-Kent State (14:00), San Diego State-C...

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Who won Signing Day? (12/18) from 2019-12-18T23:54:51

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer instant reaction to National Signing Day. First, how the race for No. 1 shook out (3:30), Mike Norvell's positive momentum at Florida State (7:30) and how Ma...

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Signing Day Storylines (12/17) from 2019-12-17T20:22:53

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson preview the Early Signing Period. First, what to expect from the new coaching hires (3:00) with a focus on Mike Norvell and Florida State (10:00). Then, the state ...

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Army-Navy picks, Missouri's Moneyline Sprinkle (12/11) from 2019-12-11T14:04:26

Barton, Tom and Chip preview Army-Navy, compare All-America ballots and more. First, reacting in real time to reports of UNLV's interest in LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda (3:00), then a prev...

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What's the best bowl game? (12/09) from 2019-12-09T15:26:31

Barton, Tom and Chip discuss coaching hires and bowl announcements. First, what to expect from Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman's hire at Arkansas (4:00) and how the move might impact the B...

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Championship Week Instant Reaction (12/08) from 2019-12-08T07:00:22

Barton, Tom and Chip discuss the playoff picture after Championship Saturday. First, how Oregon opened up the door bro the Big 12 (4:30), whether Oklahoma inspired any confidence in its win (12:39)...

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College football picks: Championship Week Locks (12/05) from 2019-12-05T15:29:44

Barton, Tom and Chip share their best bets for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Utah-Oregon (8:15), Oklahoma-Baylor (17:25), Memphis-Cincinnati (22:...

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Playoff rankings, FSU search and more with Danny Kanell (12/03) from 2019-12-04T01:58:43

Danny Kanell joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to react to the new College Football Playoff Rankings. First, whether to root for a clean finish or chaos (1:30), what most are overlooking abou...

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Chris Petersen did what? (12/02) from 2019-12-03T03:18:46

Barton, Tom and Chip react to Chris Petersen's sudden resignation at Washington. First, discussing Petersen's motivating factors (1:30) and what the move says about coaching in the modern era (9:00...

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Coaching Carousel Emergency Pod (12/01) from 2019-12-02T04:16:17

Sunday brought a wave of coach firings in college football. First, the refuted Clay Helton reports (1:30), whether Matt Luke's ouster at Ole Miss is a surprise (12:00) and what's next for Steve Add...

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Week 14 Instant Reaction (12/01) from 2019-12-01T06:39:18

Barton, Tom and Chip offer a Saturday night recap of rivalry week in college football. First, takeaways from the Iron Bowl (3:00), another dominant Ohio State win over Michigan (19:00) and how Wisc...

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College football picks: More Thanksgiving Locks (11/28) from 2019-11-28T11:33

A second helping of Locks as Barton, Tom and Chip share their best rivalry week bets for Saturday. Game breakdowns and picks included for Ohio State-Michigan (7:00), Georgia-Georgia Tech (15:00), M...

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College football picks: Thanksgiving Locks Pt. 1 (11/27) from 2019-11-27T21:23

Barton, Tom and Chip share best bets from the Thursday-Friday slate in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Mississippi State-Ole Miss (3:45), Texas-Texas Tech (15:30), Virginia...

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Playoff rankings reaction with Danny Kanell (11/26) from 2019-11-27T02:12:02

Danny Kanell joins Barton and Chip on Tuesday night to discuss the new playoff rankings. First, addressing the change at No. 1 (2:00), the importance of the eye test late in the year (9:00) and why...

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Texas back-ness check (11/25) from 2019-11-25T19:53:37

Listener questions answered on a Mailbag Monday! Topics include whether the Alabama dynasty is over (3:00), how to know when school's should move on from a coach (18:27), how the perception of Tom ...

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Week 13 Instant Reaction (11/24) from 2019-11-24T06:38:57

Breaking down the top stories from the weekend action in college football. First, the wild scene at Yale-Harvard (1:00), what went wrong for Oregon at Arizona State (5:30) and whether Oklahoma's cl...

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College football picks: Week 13 Locks (11/21) from 2019-11-21T15:55:57

Best bets for Week 13 from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and picks included for Georgia-Texas A&M (7:20), Ohio State-Penn State (16:50), Oklahoma-TCU (24:00), SMU...

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Playoff rankings reaction with Dennis Dodd (11/19) from 2019-11-20T02:44:26

Dennis Dodd joins Barton and Chip to discuss the new selection committee rankings. First, whether the committee tipped its hands with how it will handle Alabama without Tua (2:00), the case for Min...

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Best QBs that won't be drafted (11/18) from 2019-11-18T23:28:10

It's Mailbag Monday! Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions. Discussion topics include Mac Jones at Alabama (3:00), the postseason options for an Oregon fan (16:00), best college QBs that m...

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Week 12 Instant Reaction (11/17) from 2019-11-17T06:43:45

From Tua's injury to Oklahoma's comeback, Barton, Tom and Chip recap Week 12 in college football. First, addressing Tua Tagovailoa's season-ending injury, including what it means for Alabama in the...

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Week 12 Locks (11/14) from 2019-11-14T15:40:11

Best bets and game previews from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and locks included for Georgia-Auburn (7:00), Florida-Missouri (13:30), Alabama-Mississippi State (...

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Playoff Rankings Reaction: Winners, losers what to watch in Week 12 (11/12) from 2019-11-13T02:57:05

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reset the playoff picture after the latest rankings release. First, why Oklahoma is a big winner even though it dropped a spot (2:30), the Alabama-Georgia debate f...

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How can programs raise their recruiting ceiling? (11/11) from 2019-11-11T19:50:59

It's a Mailbag Monday! Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, addressing Chad Morris' exit at Arkansas and what's next for the Razorbacks (2:00), whether ...

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Week 11 Instant Reaction (11/10) from 2019-11-10T05:38:03

LSU beat Alabama and Penn State lost at Minnesota, what does it all mean? Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to Saturday's action. First, Tom celebrates Illinois being bowl eligi...

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Week 11 Locks (11/07) from 2019-11-07T16:14:13

Best bets for the weekend in college football from Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Game breakdowns and picks included for Alabama-LSU, Penn State-Minnesota, Baylor-TCU, Wisconsin-I...

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Playoff rankings reaction, LSU-Alabama preview (11/05) from 2019-11-06T04:43:54

Reaction to the College Football Playoff Rankings from Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson. First, whether there any surprises in the initial rankings (1:30), the preseason contender with the toughes...

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Better job: Penn State or Florida State? (11/04) from 2019-11-04T20:43:32

It's a Mailbag Monday! Barton, Tom and Chip answer listener questions. Topics discussed include bad clock management (3:00), Florida's defense (8:00), teams that we can't quit (14:30), Miami recrui...

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Emergency Pod: Willie Taggart out at Florida State (11/03) from 2019-11-03T22:19:39

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson react to Florida State firing Willie Taggart. First, whether two years is enough time to give a new head coach (1:00) and where things went wrong for...

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Week 10 Instant Reaction (11/03) from 2019-11-03T06:05

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson sit down on Saturday night to recap the day in college football. First, how Jake Fromm and Georgia answered critics in a win over Florida (3:00), wha...

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Week 10 Locks (10/31) from 2019-10-31T15:16

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Baylor-West Virginia (7:45), Oregon-USC (12:20), SM...

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Clarifying the NCAA's stance on NIL (10/30) from 2019-10-30T15:38

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss NCAA rule changes, Chase Young's Hesiman hopes and more. First, Barton and Chip discuss Florida and Georgia getting healthy in time fo...

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Programs on the cusp of becoming playoff favorites (10/28) from 2019-10-28T20:48:07

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions on a Mailbag Monday. Topics include whether Georgia needs an offensive spark to be elite (6:10), the Power Five school from...

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Week 9 Instant Reaction (10/27) from 2019-10-27T05:39:24

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap to Oklahoma's loss, LSU's win and more from Saturday's action. First, where Oklahoma stands after losing at Kansas State (1:30), how Ohio State...

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Week 9 Locks (10/24) from 2019-10-24T15:14:14

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and previews included for South Carolina-Tennessee (7:00), Ohio ...

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LSU-Auburn, Tua's ankle and more with Barrett Sallee (10/22) from 2019-10-22T17:22:09

Barrett Sallee joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview the SEC on CBS Game of the Week. First, Barton and Chip discuss the injuries piling up at USC and what to expect from the Trojans a...

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Do you need 5-stars to win a national title? (10/21) from 2019-10-21T17:59:42

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer questions from the listener mailbag. First, addressing some news of the day with Willie Taggart on a hot seat at Florida State (2:00), a Clems...

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Week 8 Instant Reaction (10/20) from 2019-10-20T06:23:31

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson review a wild Saturday in college football. First, what to make of Wisconsin's loss at Illinois (2:00), Tua Tagovailoa's injury (9:30) and Jeremy Pru...

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Week 8 Locks (10/17) from 2019-10-17T15:20

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Penn State-Michigan (9:00), Oregon-Wa...

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Surprises, disappointments, All-America team and coaches to watch (10/16) from 2019-10-16T17:11:12

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson hand out midseason superlatives for 2019 in college football. First, a second chance at College Football Playoff picks (2:30), the CBS Sports Midseason All-America...

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Best Oklahoma QB, Jonathan Taylor's Heisman outlook (10/14) from 2019-10-14T18:41:16

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, debating and ranking the best quarterbacks from Oklahoma's run of stars in the 2000s (8:46), whether a mid-tier pro...

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Week 7 Instant Reaction (10/13) from 2019-10-13T05:56:57

Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap a top-five shakeup and more from the weekend in college football. First, how LSU-Florida provided enough evidence to think both teams are in the hunt for an SE...

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Week 7 Locks (10/10) from 2019-10-10T15:03

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets for the weekend in college football. It's a loaded card with breakdowns and LOCKS included for Wake Forest-Louisville (8:00), M...

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Red River Preview with Ben Kercheval (10/09) from 2019-10-09T15:26:40

Ben Kercheval joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview Oklahoma-Texas. First, updating USC's chances to knock off Notre Dame with Kedon Slovis cleared to return (1:00), what Auburn loses ...

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Where is each Big Ten coach in five years? (10/07) from 2019-10-07T18:40:28

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, comparing Ohio State to Georgia in the discussion of the next blue blood to snap a title drought (6:30) and whether...

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Week 6 Instant Reaction (10/06) from 2019-10-06T05:54:44

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap Florida's big win and more from Week 6 in college football. First, the big-picture takeaways from Florida's win over Auburn (3:15), Ohio State'...

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Week 6 Locks (10/03) from 2019-10-03T15:04:09

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for the weekend action in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS included for Michigan-Iowa (9:15), Ohio Sta...

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Dennis Dodd's Hot Seat Rankings (10/02) from 2019-10-02T17:58:35

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson with hot seat talk and amateurism analysis. First, Barton and Chip discuss three burning questions for Week 6 (2:30) then Dennis Dodd joins the s...

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Rutgers' next move, Mike Leach, September Superlatives (09/30) from 2019-09-30T14:42:46

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the Rutgers job with Chris Ash fired following Week 5. First, reaction to the timing of the news and what went wrong for Ash during his tenure (2:30). T...

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Week 5 Instant Reaction (09/29) from 2019-09-29T05:41

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson break down the highlights and lowlights from Week 5 across college football. First, considering the state of Clemson and its claim to No. 1 after sur...

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Week 5 Locks (09/26) from 2019-09-26T14:46:59

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson reveal their best bets and top picks for Week 5 in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS in this week's edition of the competition include Memp...

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Brady Quinn (09/25) from 2019-09-25T17:18:59

Brady Quinn joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk Notre Dame, USC and what's wrong with Michigan's offense. First, Barton and Chip catch up on the latest with Houston quarterback D'Eriq K...

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Post-Tua QB future looking bright for Alabama (09/23) from 2019-09-23T19:39:24

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Alabama's recruiting win, Year 2 Coaches and true freshman QBs making an impact. First, news of the day includes injury updates from LSU and Texas, a top q...

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Week 4 Instant Reaction (09/22) from 2019-09-22T06:28:22

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap a landscape-shifting weekend in college football. First, whether more was learned about Georgia or Notre Dame in their primetime showdown (4:00...

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Week 4 Locks (09/19) from 2019-09-19T16:16:58

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for Week 4 in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS from the week's edition of the competition include Wisc...

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Jamie Erdahl (09/17) from 2019-09-17T20:59:43

SEC on CBS lead reporter Jamie Erdahl joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson ahead of Week 4's SEC on CBS doubleheader. First, Barton and Chip spotlight what's to be gained and what can be learned...

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Conference Predictions Redux (09/16) from 2019-09-16T17:59:03

With three weeks of the 2019 season in the books, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson update their predicted order of finish for the Power Five conferences. First, a lemonade stand in Tallahassee bri...

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Week 3 Instant Reaction (09/15) from 2019-09-15T05:44:55

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson check in with Saturday night reactions to Week 3 in college football. First, Clemson's win, Florida State's loss and the state of the ACC (2:30), Kyl...

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Week 3 Locks (09/12) from 2019-09-12T15:00:55

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best against the spread and over-under picks for Week 3 in college football. Game breakdowns and LOCKS in this week's show include UCF-St...

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Lynn Swann out, USC fights on for Clay Helton (09/11) from 2019-09-11T16:04

Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss changes at the university and the Trojans' 2-0 start to the season. First, reacting to the news of K.J. Costello's...

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Who would you rather be? (09/09) from 2019-09-09T21:57:40

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put themselves in the shoes of the fan bases across the country. First, what's next for Kentucky at quarterback after losing starting quarterback Terry Wilson for ...

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Week 2 Instant Reaction Live from Austin (09/08) from 2019-09-08T07:14:01

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss LSU's win at Texas and the rest of Week 2 action. First. the major takeaways from LSU's win, including why Joe Burrow Heisman talk isn't craz...

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Week 2 Locks (09/05) from 2019-09-05T14:47:38

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson reveal their best picks for Week 2 in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Miami-North Carolina (6:00), Wake Forest-Rice (11:30),...

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Is Texas A&M destined to be the best 8-4 team in the country? (09/04) from 2019-09-04T15:09:41

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss his trips to Dallas and Norman in Week 1 and preview Clemson-Texas A&M. First, Barton and Chip break down where Ian Book needs to impr...

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Jalen Hurts, Clay Helton's future, Georgia is old Alabama (09/02) from 2019-09-02T16:00:15

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the lessons learned in Week 1 in college football. First, recapping Jalen Hurts' performance in Oklahoma's win on Sunday night (2:00) along with a review o...

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Week 1 Instant Reaction (09/01) from 2019-09-01T05:27:17

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson gather on Saturday night to discuss the biggest stories from Week 1 in college football. First, the many different angles to Auburn-Oregon and whethe...

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Week 1 Locks, Pt. 2 (08/29) from 2019-08-29T14:34:03

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson reveal their best college football picks for the rest of Week 1. Game breakdowns, previews and picks included for Auburn-Oregon (4:15). USC-Fresno St...

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SportsLine's Kenny White (08/28) from 2019-08-28T19:50:39

Kenny White joins the Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk handicapping, power ratings and more. First, addressing the news of Dylan Moses' injury and what it means to Alabama (2:45), Aubrey S...

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Week 1 Locks, Pt. 1 (08/27) from 2019-08-27T15:00:53

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best picks for the Thursday and Friday slate of Week 1 in college football. Game previews and picks included for Clemson-Georgia Tech (3:...

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Predicting the Overreactions to Week 1 (08/26) from 2019-08-26T17:50:53

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 contende...

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Live Saturday Night Week 0 Reaction (08/25) from 2019-08-25T04:29:37

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 whe...

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Week 0 Locks (08/22) from 2019-08-22T14:35:23

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...

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Florida-Miami preview with Barrett Sallee (08/21) from 2019-08-21T23:46:05

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:...

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True freshman All-Americans, concerns for title hopefuls (08/19) from 2019-08-19T14:40:45

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) a...

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2019 Win Totals: We're picking Locks (08/15) from 2019-08-15T15:24:39

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 (...

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Dennis Dodd talks War on Football, All-America teams (08/14) from 2019-08-14T18:00:12

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 gettin...

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Big Ten beef, key injuries, position battles to watch (08/12) from 2019-08-12T16:39:17

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 ...

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2019 Win Totals: Notre Dame, Independents, Group of Five (08/09) from 2019-08-09T13:32:41

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 ed...

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2019 Win Totals: SEC West (08/08) from 2019-08-08T11:03

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 a...

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2019 Win Totals: SEC East (08/07) from 2019-08-07T15:54:50

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 ...

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2019 Win Totals: Big Ten East (08/01) from 2019-08-01T10:03

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), exp...

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Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ: Championship Picks from 2019-08-01T00:21:35

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...

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Cover 3 Live on CBS Sports HQ: Preseason Top 10 from 2019-08-01T00:16

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 ...

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2019 Win Totals: Big Ten West (07/30) from 2019-07-30T13:05:17

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...

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2019 Win Totals: ACC Atlantic (07/25) from 2019-07-25T17:52

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 total...

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2019 Win Totals: ACC Coastal (07/23) from 2019-07-23T22:41

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...

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Media Days Takeaways (07/19) from 2019-07-19T21:13:05

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 Ma...

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2019 Win Totals: Big 12 Part 2 (07/18) from 2019-07-18T11:21

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) a...

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2019 Win Totals: Big 12 Part 1 (07/16) from 2019-07-16T11:21

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), Iow...

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2019 Win Totals: Pac-12 South (07/11) from 2019-07-11T16:01:35

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 som...

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2019 Win Totals: Pac-12 North (07/09) from 2019-07-09T20:56

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 recrui...

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Who found the antidote? (06/19) from 2019-06-19T19:35:43

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 Loui...

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The Bru-haha over McCoy, Dodd talks Destin (06/05) from 2019-06-05T16:36

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 c...

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Offseason Questions I: Ohio State vs. Michigan, Florida, the Olympic model and more from 2019-05-16T16:35:22

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 (1...

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Coach Ranking Week, Part II: Our rankings (05/08) from 2019-05-08T15:47

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share notes from their ballots and the final CBS Sports coach rankings. First, everyone's methodology for ranking the coaches (2:40), whether there v...

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Coach Ranking Week, Part I: Data that matters (05/07) from 2019-05-07T16:47:15

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Stephen Prather of SportSource Analytics to discuss how coaches are evaluated. First, the reactions to our AAC-only rankings (3:30), news from the re...

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Clarifying those Reggie Bush-Urban Meyer comments (05/01) from 2019-05-01T14:45:02

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk USC, Trevor Lawrence, Ryan Day and more. First, recapping Barton's experience as part of the NFL Draft coverage in Nashville (04:30) incl...

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Declarative 2019 NFL Draft statements (04/23) from 2019-04-23T15:45:10

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer final thoughts on the college stars about to make the jump to the NFL. First, hoping for a true quarterback competition in Arizona with Kyler Murray and Josh...

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First impressions of the Ryan Day era at Ohio State (04/18) from 2019-04-18T15:07:26

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss takeaways from spring ball. First, how Justin Fields looked in his first spring game with Ohio State (1:50), takeaways from seeing a new offe...

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Trevor Lawrence showed up with some popcorn muscles (04/11) from 2019-04-11T16:50:36

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson talk Clemson, USC, LSU and more in this spring game recap. First, how Clemson has reloaded (3:00) and if there might be a Clemson fatigue coming (11:00). Then, wha...

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Freshman QBs who could start in 2019 (04/04) from 2019-04-04T20:59:47

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson check in on the latest from spring practice across the country. First, reviewing Barton's scouting trip to Amsterdam (4:00) and why the offensive coordinator chang...

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Grinch's plan for Oklahoma's defense (03/13) from 2019-03-14T01:43:54

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss the biggest stories from spring practice. First, what Dennis learned on his trip to Norman to meet new defensive coordinator Alex Grin...

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Golden Dumbbell Combine Awards (03/07) from 2019-03-07T16:23:56

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson talk players and programs that starred at the NFL Combine. First, what led to Florida State's assistant coach snafu and what it means for the Seminol...

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How Kyler Murray broke the mold (02/28) from 2019-02-28T17:13:52

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson compare notes with the NFL Draft chatter at the Combine. First, a clear-eyed assessment of Kyler Murray and the hysteria around his rise (2:35), incl...

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Grading the offseason (02/21) from 2019-02-21T19:19:57

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson compare who had the best and worst offseason in college football. After a brief discussion trying to identify the Zion Williamson of college football (3:00), the o...

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Signing Day Live (02/06) from 2019-02-07T04:17:50

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the winners and losers from February's National Signing Day. First, thoughts on the impact of the Early Signing Period on 2019 and beyond (2:39), Florid...

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Ranking hires and grading pressers (01/22) from 2019-01-22T22:21:14

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down every coaching change of the 2018-19 offseason. The hires are ranked 1-26 and every ceremonial press conference gets a grade. After getting things rolli...

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QB transfers are making CFB better (01/17) from 2019-01-17T15:49:04

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Jalen Hurts' move to Oklahoma and more. First, why Hurts' decision to join the Sooners is the perfect fit for both sides (5:07) and Lincoln Riley's about-f...

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Kyler, the spread bubble in the NFL, more with Dennis Dodd (01/15) from 2019-01-15T18:02:34

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to react to Kyler Murray declaring for the NFL Draft. First, the latest from the 2019 recruiting cycle and why the Early Signing Period h...

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Enter the portal (01/10) from 2019-01-10T20:23

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson update the coaching carousel and track the latest transfer news in college football. First, what's next for USC after Kliff Kingsbury's exit to the NFL (1:49) how ...

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Live Clemson-Alabama reaction from Santa Clara (01/07) from 2019-01-08T07:57:45

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Clemson's national championship game win against Alabama on Monday night. Recorded in Levi's Stadium (1:51), the conversation covers why Alabama lost (6:30),...

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Title game preview (01/05) from 2019-01-06T02:24:10

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson preview Alabama and Clemson in the College Football Playoff national championship game. As Chip checks in from the scene in California, Barton starts the show off ...

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What coaches might make the NFL jump (01/02) from 2019-01-03T01:09:24

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the latest from the coaching carousel and more. First, the keys to Manny Diaz succeeding at Miami (3:40), why Dana Holgorsen's hire at Houston works for a...

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Was this Notre Dame's ceiling? (12/30) from 2018-12-30T09:32:33

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the College Football Playoff semifinals in the early Sunday morning hours after a long day of coverage from the Orange Bowl. First, how Tua might have pulled...

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Live from the Orange Bowl (12/28) from 2018-12-28T21:36

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are live in Fort Lauderdale to preview Alabama and Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. First, after an embarrassing loss to Wisconsin what is next for Miami and Mark Rich...

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Bowl Locks III: The Final Lockdown (12/27) from 2018-12-28T00:11:46

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson lay out their best against the spread picks for the College Football Playoff and New Years bowl games. Barton and Chip are reporting from the road as...

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What they're saying at Clemson and Notre Dame (12/26) from 2018-12-26T16:28:08

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson report back from on-campus visits to both Cotton Bowl playoff contenders. First, reacting Kendal Briles hire at Florida State (3:00), attrition on the field and si...

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Bowl Locks Vol. 2: Hard Lock Life (12/21) from 2018-12-21T16:47

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson pick the entire holiday week of bowl action in college football. This second edition of the postseason competition includes locks, leans and breakdow...

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The Real National Signing Day (12/19) from 2018-12-20T05:02:08

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap on a busy first day of the Early Signing Period on the recruiting trail. First, why recruiting shows that the Alabama-Georgia rivalry is set to continue for ...

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Bowl Locks I: So who's motivated? (12/13) from 2018-12-13T19:11:12

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli make picks for the first 8 bowl games of the 2018-19 season. First, a breakdown of how to factor motivation in your picks (2:08), with important note...

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Teams with work to do before Early Signing Day (12/11) from 2018-12-12T01:15:44

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the latest from the coaching carousel and turn their attention to next week's Early Signing Period in recruiting. First, Heisman Trophy reaction (1:51), th...

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Tom Fornelli (12/6) from 2018-12-06T17:52:32

Tom Fornelli joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to break down the latest in college football coaching and transfer news. First, a review of the regular season locks competition (1:33) and coll...

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Urban Meyer stepping down at Ohio State (12/4) from 2018-12-04T15:54:38

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant reaction to Urban Meyer's retirement as Ohio State's coach. First, why the recruiting calendar and the Early Signing Period played a crucial role i...

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Living in a Golden Era of College Football (12/2) from 2018-12-03T04:53:59

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the College Football Playoff and highlight the best bowls for the 2018-19 postseason. First, why our eyes, and the eye test can't be trusted (1:00), the m...

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Week 14 Locks: Our first-ever Zip-Lock (11/29) from 2018-11-29T16:38:48

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli conclude the regular season of their competition with championship week picks. This week's card includes breakdowns and picks for Washington-Utah (7:...

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Mack to the Future (11/28) from 2018-11-28T15:48:04

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Mack Brown's hire at North Carolina and the College Football Playoff race. First, reacting to the new College Football Playoff rankings and a preview of...

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Playoff drama, coaching carousel starts to spin (11/25) from 2018-11-25T22:34:34

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down Week 13 and the latest head coach firings in college football. Up first is yet another reassessment of Ohio State's playoff chances following its statem...

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Week 13 Locks: Stuffed with turkey and Lock Unity (11/21) from 2018-11-21T18:17:33

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over under picks for Week 13 in college football. This week's show breaks down Oklahoma-West Virginia ...

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The Cover 3 era begins! (11/20) from 2018-11-21T01:37

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the College Football Playoff picture. First, UCF makes a move (4:30), preview of Friday's action between Oklahoma and West Virginia and Washington at Wa...

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Did UCF do enough to change its playoff future? (11/18) from 2018-11-18T22:49:28

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Week 12 in college football. First, Ohio State as the least attractive 10-1 team in the country (2:00), Notre Dame living up to its title-contending billing ...

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Week 12 Locks: The Dentist is on a roll (11/15) from 2018-11-15T17:14

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over under picks for Week 12 in college football. This week's locks show breaks down Texas A&M-UAB (10...

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Ohio State is going to look a lot different if it beats Michigan (11/13) from 2018-11-14T01:36:42

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings. First, debating if the top six is going to hold (2:30) how to stack up the best Group of Fiv...

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Bobby Petrino's out, is USC's Clay Helton next? (11/11) from 2018-11-11T23:02:37

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Week 11 in college football. First up is Bobby Petrino's firing at Louisville and what's next for the Cardinals (2:00), Alabama looking mortal against Missis...

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Week 11 Locks (11/8) from 2018-11-08T16:50

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over under picks for Week 11 in college football. Games included in this week's locks include Alabama-...

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Okay, so who gets left out? (11/7) from 2018-11-07T03:37:23

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer live reaction to the new College Football Playoff rankings. First Barton and Chip discuss the new top 25 from the committee predict what school will get left...

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Ross Tucker (11/6) from 2018-11-06T18:33:20

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by former All-Ivy League OL and NFL player Ross Tucker to talk all things college football. First, Barton and Chip discuss Willie Taggart shaking up the...

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Everything is going according to the script for Alabama (11/4) from 2018-11-05T00:16:50

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Week 10 action in college football. The conversation starts with what we learned from Alabama's win against LSU (2:00) and where the Tide might find competit...

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Week 10 Locks: The Game of the Year of the Century (11/1) from 2018-11-01T16:05

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame make against the spread and over-under picks for Alabama-LSU and rest of the Week 10 slate in college football. Tune in for breakd...

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What the committee is telling us (10/30) from 2018-10-31T01:09:06

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson provide instant reactions to College Football Playoff rankings and discuss the biggest news of the week. First what we learned about the committee on Tuesday (2:00...

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Better fight: Gundy vs. Herman or Mullen vs. Mason? (10/28) from 2018-10-28T21:45:53

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to a weekend of shakeups in college football, including Oklahoma State's win against Texas and Clemson's rout of Florida State. First is a debate of whether ...

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Week 9 Locks: 3 Lock Fights highlight 26-pick week (10/25) from 2018-10-25T16:39:06

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame lay out their card of locks for the weekend ahead in college football. There's no love lost on this tense, Lock Fight-filled episo...

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Andy Staples (10/23) from 2018-10-23T14:22:03

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Sports Illustrated's Andy Staples to talk Urban Meyer, Florida-Georgia and more. First, breaking down Jalen Hurts' minor injury (6:00), a bad week fo...

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Does Ohio State look like a playoff team? (10/21) from 2018-10-21T21:20:43

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the big takeaways from Week 8, starting with Ohio State's loss at Purdue. While the playoff is still on the table for the Buckeyes, Barton and Chip wond...

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Week 8 Locks: 4 out of 5 dentists recommend Auburn (10/18) from 2018-10-18T16:15:58

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame lay out their card of locks for the weekend ahead in college football. Tune in for against-the-spread and over-under breakdowns fo...

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Dennis Dodd (10/17) from 2018-10-17T19:30

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by CBS Sports senior college football columnist Dennis Dodd to discuss tough times at Auburn and preview Michigan-Michigan State. Barton and Chip open t...

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Heart says Ducks, head says Cougs (10/16) from 2018-10-16T21:18:35

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss injury news from across the country and highlight selections from their Midseason All-America ballots. Conversation topics include Nick Bosa withdrawing fr...

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Dishing out credit and blame after a chaotic Week 7 (10/14) from 2018-10-14T22:04:26

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap an upset-filled week in college football. Topics include Michigan State making us look foolish (3:45), what to make of Georgia and LSU after the Bulldogs los...

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Week 7 Locks: Lock Unity in the Pac-12, a Lock Fight in the SEC (10/11) from 2018-10-11T16:08:41

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame lay out their card of locks for the college football weekend. Tune in for against the spread and over/under breakdowns for Washing...

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Brady Quinn (10/9) from 2018-10-09T19:35:01

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Brady Quinn for a wide-ranging discussion covering Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC and more. First, addressing some news with Oklahoma firing Mike Stoops...

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We're believing this Notre Dame team is different (10/7) from 2018-10-07T23:56:09

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the most significant results and fallout from Week 6 in college football. Takeaways and breakdowns included for Texas-Oklahoma (2:30), Florida-LSU (14:00), N...

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Week 6 Locks: Tom Herman as a dog, Wunders, more principles in play (10/4) from 2018-10-04T16:45

Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli compete to out-pick each other with the most against the spread and over-under winners. This week's slate includes: BYU-Utah State (8:30), Texas A&M-...

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Kyler vs. Baker, Hot Seat updates (10/3) from 2018-10-03T19:00

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to preview the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas. Topics include: Barton and Chip taking a look at the 247Sports Team Talent C...

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Take that for data! (10/2) from 2018-10-02T21:38:11

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Bill Connelly for a discussion on advanced stats in college football and what the numbers say about the 2018 season so far. First, a look at the hot ...

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Ohio State showed Penn State what elite looks like (9/30) from 2018-09-30T21:39:38

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the biggest results and storylines from Week 5 in college football. Barton has returned from being on the scene at Penn State, where Ohio State showed its ch...

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Week 5 Locks: 24 winners for the weekend (9/27) from 2018-09-27T15:40

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame for their weekly competition picking college football betting lines and totals. No lock fights this week, but a handf...

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Notre Dame's ceiling, calling upsets and more with Aaron Taylor (9/26) from 2018-09-26T17:45:29

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Kelly Bryant's transfer from Clemson and are joined by CBS Sports Network's Aaron Taylor to preview Notre Dame-Stanford. First, why the numbers back up Dab...

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The new redshirt rule is changing the transfer game (9/25) from 2018-09-25T16:30:58

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss a busy week of transfer-related news and hand out some superlatives for the first quarter of the season. After discussing Trevor Lawrence getting named the...

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We're ready for Texas to break our hearts again (9/23) from 2018-09-24T02:30:56

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the biggest games and storylines coming out of a wild Week 4 in college football. Topics include Alabama reaching mythic status (1:00), the crazy Stanford...

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Week 4 Locks: Who's ready for a Lock Fight? (9/20) from 2018-09-20T16:03:30

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Tom Fornelli of SportsLine fame for their weekly meeting of the minds picking against the spread and over-under totals in college football. This week...

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Decided Schematic Advantage (9/19) from 2018-09-19T19:46:14

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss why the Week 4 slate is the most intriguing of the year (3:00), the war of words between Notre Dame's Brian Kelly and Vanderbilt's Derek Mason (7:00) and w...

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Stanford Steve (9/18) from 2018-09-18T21:01:32

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the return of Urban Meyer (1:30), Nebraska's rough start and what to expect from the Cornhuskers moving forward (7:30) then welcome in ESPN's Stanford Stev...

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Teams that started to show their true colors in Week 3 (9/16) from 2018-09-17T00:22:24

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap what was the first truly landscape-altering week in college football, as teams' identities started to become more clear following a busy Week 3. Florida Stat...

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Week 3 Locks: Auburn-LSU, Washington-Utah, more (9/13) from 2018-09-13T12:56:35

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson make against-the-spread and over-under picks in their LOCKS battle in Week 3. This week's episode includes locks, game breakdowns and leans for Aubur...

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How TCU's Rose Bowl win led to Week 3 game vs. OSU (9/12) from 2018-09-12T21:49:14

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to discuss his takeaways from a visit to Texas A&M (15:30), inclined how the Aggies look in comparison to Texas (20:00) and wonder why Clay Helto...

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Players that are making a buzz (9/11) from 2018-09-11T22:54:32

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson take a deep dive into under the radar players breaking through early in the 2018 season. First, the latest on Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2:00), Oklahoma...

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It's Week 2 and the transitive property is blowing our minds (9/9) from 2018-09-09T19:45:07

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap the best from Week 2 in college football, leading off with Arizona State's ceiling in 2018 with Herm Edwards (4:00), where USC fells short against Stanford (...

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Week 2 Locks: Picks for Georgia-South Carolina, Stanford-USC and more (9/6) from 2018-09-06T15:52

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson convene to battle at the books with their LOCKS for Week 2. Tune in for game breakdowns, against the spread and/or over-under picks for Georgia-South...

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The Sabanization of the SEC East (9/5) from 2018-09-05T21:56

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson look ahead to one of the biggest matchups of the year in the SEC East with Georgia traveling to South Carolina, starting a conversation about the bright future of ...

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Grading the debuts for first-year coaches (9/4) from 2018-09-04T21:06

With Week 1 finally in the books following an extended weekend, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson return to discuss news at LSU and reaction to Sunday night's win against Miami (2:30), including wh...

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50ish Overeactions to Week 1 (9/2) from 2018-09-03T00:53:39

The first full week of the college football season is not done yet, but Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are here with dozens of overreactions to what we saw on the weekend. Game breakdowns and ov...

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Week 1 Locks: ND-Michigan, Auburn-Washington, more (8/30) from 2018-08-30T15:54:12

The 2018 LOCKS battle is off and running, and the picks crew of Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson are back with full cards of action for the first full weekend of college football. Tu...

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What factors go into setting a betting line? (8/29) from 2018-08-29T21:10:48

Before settling in with the Week 1 Locks, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson welcome SportsLine's Kenny White to the show for an insider's look from Las Vegas into the strategy behind setting colleg...

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Can two-quarterback systems work? (8/28) from 2018-08-28T19:39

It's an Off The Bench-247Sports podcast mash-up. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down a thinning quarterback room at Nebraska (3:00) and the fallout from Arizona dismissing the ex-Texas A&M...

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Last call for Expert Picks! Playoff, Heisman, Bold Predictions (8/27) from 2018-08-28T19:21:35

With game week finally here Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put a final stamp on their picks and predictions for the 2018 season. First, why Kelly Bryant won the job at Clemson (8:00), JT Daniels...

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Urban Meyer suspended, Around The World w/ 247Sports (8/23) from 2018-08-23T16:29:12

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson open the show with reaction to the three-game suspension for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer (2:30), including the impact on his legacy (9:45), whether or not the sch...

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The Coaches Episode (8/22) from 2018-08-22T20:47:46

An entire episode dedicated to the sideline. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman for a deep dive into the coaching landscape. Discussion topics include Jame...

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Top 10 team that could end up unranked, Michigan names its QB (8/20) from 2018-08-20T20:08:27

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reactions to the AP poll's release on Monday, including what top teams could be unranked at the end of the season (3:00) then Camp Buzz travels to Iowa and Alabama...

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The Trenches Episode (8/16) from 2018-08-16T19:27:25

A whole episode dedicated to the offensive and defensive line. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson start the show with some news -- a thinning quarterback room at LSU (5:00), TCU losing a key starter...

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How to fix a game, future of gambling and college football (8/15) from 2018-08-15T20:34:29

Today's camp Camp Buzz focused on an 5-star ready to contribute at Penn State (2:30), the freshmen wide receivers pushing for reps at LSU (8:00) and the skill position depth at Nebraska (11:00). Th...

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Camp Buzz, DJ Durkin on leave, impact SEC transfers (8/13) from 2018-08-13T19:03:25

Camp Buzz is back! This edition focuses on the latest from camp on JT Daniels at USC (7:00), the impact of Mario Cristobal at Oregon (14:00) and a really impressive roster at Miami (19:00). Barton ...

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The Quarterback Episode (8/8) from 2018-08-08T19:19:48

It's the quarterback episode! Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the episode discussing the quarterback position in college football for 2018, including our picks for most likely to win the...

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Urban Meyer's future, Jalen Hurts talks QB race at Alabama (8/6) from 2018-08-06T21:11:31

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reset the latest from Ohio State, where Urban Meyer is on leave amid an ongoing investigation into his, and the school's handling of allegations of domestic violen...

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Win Totals Locks: Barton, Tom and Chip kick off 2018 competition from 2018-08-02T14:26:02

The much-anticipated win totals edition of the Locks has arrived. After convening in person, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson have set the year-long competition in motion with over-u...

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Media days takeaways, Notre Dame and Group of Five win totals from 2018-07-27T13:28:54

After some time reporting on the road, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are back in studio to continue the 2018 season preview series. First, Chip's takeaways from ACC media days, including Larry ...

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2018 SEC Win Totals: Top-heavy year headlined by the usual suspects from 2018-07-17T17:33:28

The season preview series of win totals continues in the SEC, where a familiar cast of characters lead what looks to be a top-heavy year for the conference. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson make t...

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2018 Big Ten Win Totals: B1G could be the best conference in CFB from 2018-07-17T15:37:58

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson turn their attention to the Big Ten for the latest in the 2018 over/under win totals series. The conversation begins with defending conference champion Ohio State ...

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2018 ACC Win Totals: Doubt Clemson at your own peril from 2018-07-15T20:49:21

The 2018 over/under win totals picks series moves on to the ACC. Tune in as Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson make their picks and break down the schedule for Clemson (2:45), Miami (11:50), Virgini...

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2018 Big 12 Win Totals: Oklahoma reigns, what's realistic for Texas? from 2018-07-13T16:00:17

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson continue their 2018 season preview series with over/under win totals picks and key questions for every team in the Big 12. Is Oklahoma going to repeat as Big 12 ch...

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2018 Pac-12 Win Totals: Washington, USC, Stanford eye playoff run from 2018-07-12T14:24:45

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off their 2018 season preview series with over/under win totals picks and key questions for every team in the Pac-12. Can Washington return to the College Foo...

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Lincoln Riley is setting up Oklahoma for more playoff runs from 2018-07-10T13:21:31

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson return from vacation as we settle in to the regular schedule for the 2018 season. After checking out some of the best players from the 2019 recruiting class in per...

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Breaking down the top 2019 Quarterbacks w/ Greg Biggins from 2018-06-08T12:38:25

247Sports' Greg Biggins joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson after seeing the Elite 11 narrow its field from 24 to 12 finalists for the annual high school quarterback competition over the weeken...

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How does Kyler Murray's decision impact Oklahoma's QB battle? from 2018-06-06T20:10:09

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson take a look at the incoming class of freshman quarterbacks, including what J.T. Daniels is going to bring to USC (4:30), how Georgia might utilize Justin Fields in...

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Anonymous SEC coaches quotes, Clemson loses a QB to transfer from 2018-05-30T21:47:51

It's an SEC-heavy episode of the show, with the spring meetings from Destin in the news and the topic of transfers leading the way. First, Barton and Chip's reaction to Hunter Johnson leaving Clems...

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Do grad transfer QBs live up to the hype? Joe Burrow is next test case from 2018-05-16T15:52:16

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are back to discuss Joe Burrow transferring out of Ohio State (1:00) and look at the possible landing spots, including LSU and Cincinnati (7:45). The discussion in...

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Barton and Chip defend their CBS Sports Coach Ranking ballots from 2018-05-08T20:19:14

With CBS Sports unveiling its annual list of the top Power Five college football coaches, Chip and Barton have their cards on the table to discuss and debate their ballots for the rankings. The dis...

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What QBs will be in the 1st Round of the 2019 NFL Draft? from 2018-05-01T15:44:59

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are still in NFL Draft mode, ready to reflect on the weekend's picks and make some predictions about next year's class. After discussing how Lincoln Riley and Bake...

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2018 NFL Draft: What evaluators get wrong about college prospects from 2018-04-20T15:19

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer a college-centric look at the 2018 NFL Draft, starting with a bigger discussion on frustrations with the NFL evaluation process (4:00). Barton offers insight...

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Quarterback Battle Grades: Ohio State, Clemson, Oklahoma from 2018-04-19T12:50:29

With spring football winding down, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss the potential fallout from Urban Meyer's decision on QB at Ohio State (2:00), Trevor Lawrence's spring game impressions ...

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Auburn's strength, expectations for Florida, Dennis Dodd checks in from Tuscaloosa from 2018-04-13T14:12:42

Chip and Barton are back! What we learned from spring sessions at Auburn (2:30), Arkansas (9:50), Ole Miss (12:15), South Carolina (17:00), TCU (22:00) and more along with what we're looking forwar...

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Spring Practice Primer: Chip Kelly, Clemson, Nebraska, Ohio State and more from 2018-03-09T15:31:12

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson compare notes on where the most intrigue and excitement can be found during spring practice in college football. Chip Kelly's debut at UCLA (3:45), the quarterback...

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Buy or sell: Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Penn State and more from 2018-02-14T18:23:27

With National Signing Day and the coaching carousel behind us, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are playing buy or sell with your favorite college football programs. The stock price and future for...

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Teams that could make a move before National Signing Day from 2018-01-26T00:07:23

With National Signing Day on the horizon, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson have their eyes on teams that working to close strong and round out their 2018 recruiting class. After reactions to assis...

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Sumlin returns, Alabama's OC search, Clemson's 2018 outlook, more from 2018-01-16T23:51:43

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson link up to recap a busy week in college football since the national title game. With Brian Daboll gone, the guys break down the Alabama offensive coordinator searc...

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Rich Rod out, Alabama-Georgia picks, preview and prop bets from 2018-01-04T14:41:36

Barton Simmons checks in with Chip Patterson from the Army All-American Bowl with a report on the top prospects from the Class of 2019 (1:45), and then the conversation turns to the sudden ouster o...

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Bowl Locks IV: College Football Playoff, New Years Six from 2017-12-29T02:06:41

The final installment of the bowl locks and the locks competition starts with the College Football Playoffs and the New Years Six. Tune in for breakdowns and against-the-spread edges for Ohio State...

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Winners and Losers of Early Signing Period from 2017-12-26T20:46:22

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the big winners and most impactful story lines from the recruiting trail after the first-ever early signing period. Topics include something special bre...

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Bowl Locks III: TCU-Stanford, OSU-VT, more from 2017-12-26T20:10:36

The penultimate bowl locks bonanza carries us right up until the games around New Years Eve and New Years day, with against the spread and over-under picks for Florida State-Southern Miss (9:00), I...

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Bowl Locks II: Bahamas, Hawaii, Cactus, Potato and more from 2017-12-21T18:23:54

After a rough first weekend for the syndicate, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson are back with at least one side to take (against the spread and/or over-under) for the next slate of b...

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Early Signing Period Primer with Steve Wiltfong from 2017-12-18T15:57:46

Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to set the stage for the first-ever early signing period in recruiting. Steve details his expectations, in terms of how many of t...

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Bowl Locks I: Lane Train, Oregon-Boise State, more from 2017-12-15T15:27:08

Bowl season brings a reset of the locks competition between Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. This first batch of locks includes against the spread and over/under picks for Troy-Nort...

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CBS Sports Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, All-America Teams from 2017-12-14T15:16:11

Senior college football columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson to announce and break down the decision making behind CBS Sports' college football award winners, leading with UAB's Bill Clark as...

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Grading Coaching Hires: Who won the press conference? from 2017-12-12T14:42:22

Every Power Five opening has been filled on the coaching carousel, so Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are back to grade all of the hires and rank the press conferences. From the hilarious to the ...

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Rick Neuheisel talks playoff, Chip Kelly/UCLA, coaching carousel from 2017-12-07T16:09:36

CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Barton and Chip live from New York City, the hub of the college football world this week. Together, they break down reactions to the College...

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Selection Sunday, Championship Saturday and Jimbo to Texas A&M from 2017-12-04T17:01:10

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reconvene after a huge weekend in college football. The recap begins with reaction to the committee picking Alabama over Ohio State (3:45), then it's on to champio...

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Championship Week Locks: Auburn-Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, more from 2017-11-30T17:31:54

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson bring their season-long locks competition to conference championship week with against the spread and over/under plays for Week 14. Florida State-ULM...

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Updated Coaching Rumors with Dennis Dodd (Nov. 29) from 2017-11-29T21:16:03

Dennis Dodd checks in with the latest from behind the scenes of the coaching carousel. Dennis, Barton and Chip discuss the precedent for negotiations falling apart like it did for Greg Schanio and ...

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Gary Danielson on Iron Bowl, Auburn-Georgia, more from 2017-11-29T16:53:29

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton and Chip during a huge week for the SEC. The conversation starts by looking back at what went wrong for Alabama (1:15) and the reasonable frustra...

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Unprecedented weekend of chaos on and off the field from 2017-11-27T16:08:17

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson bring clarity to what was an unprecedented weekend of chaos in college football between the on-field action (No. 1 and No. 2 lose) and off-field drama with the coa...

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Week 13 Locks: Iron Bowl, The Game, Miami, Stanford, more from 2017-11-23T00:06:29

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson convene for the final full regular season edition of the locks battle. Tune in for picks and game previews for Ohio State-Michigan, Miami-Pitt, Missi...

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Gary's biggest question for Auburn in the Iron Bowl vs. Alabama from 2017-11-22T00:34:57

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk about how this year's Iron Bowl stacks up to other big contests from his time in the SEC on CBS slate (1:40), ...

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Believing in Miami and Wisconsin, Mora out at UCLA (Week 12 recap) from 2017-11-20T16:54:24

The Week 12 recap leads off with Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recapping what we learned from two of the top playoff contenders, Miami and Wisconsin, over the weekend (2:30). Then it's on to Ge...

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Week 12 locks: Wisconsin, Miami, USC all under the microscope from 2017-11-16T01:57:08

It's a thin week for top-25 action but there's still plenty of against the spread and over/under angles to play in Week 12. This week's edition of the locks battle starts with lock unity on Wiscons...

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Danny Kanell breaks down College Football Playoff race from 2017-11-16T01:03:14

Danny Kanell checks in with reactions to the new College Football Playoff rankings (1:22), his belief in Auburn, the Baker Mayfield's edge (6:00) and what to make of Wisconsin's national title push...

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Chip Kelly, Tennessee, more: Inside the coaching carousel with Dennis Dodd from 2017-11-15T23:59:08

Dennis reports back from the front lines of Miami-Notre Dame, after spending the week in South Bend and Saturday evening in attendance for the Hurricanes' dominant win. First, what went wrong for t...

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Gary Danielson talks Kirby Smart, UGA-UK, Iron Bowl and more from 2017-11-15T16:50:08

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson checks in after being on the call for Auburn's dominant win against Georgia with an eye to both the Bulldogs' next matchup against Kentucky (the SEC on CBS Ga...

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Georgia, Notre Dame, Butch Jones and more (Week 11 recap) from 2017-11-13T17:47:28

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson sift through the wreckage of Week 11, starting with Auburn's dominance against Georgia (2:30) and the hype for the Iron Bowl against Alabama (10:00). Then it's on ...

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Week 11 Locks: Georgia-Auburn, Bama-MSU, Notre Dame-Miami from 2017-11-09T16:21:27

This week's Locks-cast with Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson features one lock fight resolved in real time as lock unity and one lock fight that'll get taken to Saturday. Everyone ha...

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Danielson on Georgia-Auburn, playoff rankings and more from 2017-11-08T18:17:43

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview the week ahead in the SEC, starting with the premiere game of No. 1 Georgia hitting the road to play Auburn...

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Big Ten's bad week, believing in Miami and more Week 10 takeaways from 2017-11-06T17:44:48

Week 10 was loaded with shake-ups in the major conference title races and the College Football Playoff picture. Fresh off a full day of work at CBS Sports Digital headquarters on SEC Live, Barton S...

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Week 10 Locks: Miami-Virginia Tech, OU-OSU, more from 2017-11-02T16:12:04

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson enter the final month of regular season action with aggressive picks for their Week 10 locks. Tune in for against the spread, over-under and game bre...

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Coaching Carousel with Dennis Dodd from 2017-11-01T21:10:52

Dennis Dodd reports back from his trip to Iowa State (1:00), where the topic of conversation is not only the Cyclones' success on the field but Matt Campbell's status as a hot coaching candidate (4...

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College Football Playoff ranking debates with Danny Kanell from 2017-11-01T21:05:56

Danny Kanell joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson on Wednesday morning to offer the first reactions to the College Football Playoff selection committee's first set of rankings (2:00), starting w...

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Gary Danielson on Alabama-LSU, Georgia, Auburn, more from 2017-11-01T13:47:46

Gary Danielson is back for his weekly check-in leading up to Saturday night's primetime SEC on CBS Game of the Week with LSU at Alabama. Before getting into the game, Gary looks back at Florida-Geo...

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McElwain out at Florida, Ohio State and Notre Dame shine in Week 9 from 2017-10-30T15:21:32

This week's recap with Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson addresses the news of the moment first, with Florida making it official that Jim McElwain is out as the Gators head coach. Barton and Chip s...

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Week 9 locks: Notre Dame-NCSU, Georgia-Florida, OSU-PSU and more from 2017-10-26T19:30:24

Week 9 has us with one lock fight and 16 picks in total this week's college football picks competition between Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson. Games picked and broken down this wee...

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Behind the scenes of PSU-OSU with 247Sports experts from 2017-10-25T17:15:19

Penn State's visit to Ohio State could end up being one of the most impactful games of the year, so Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson have tapped into the 247Sports stable of experts for an in-dept...

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Who's peaked and where's rock bottom? Week 8 recap from 2017-10-23T15:34:30

As October winds down, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are reacting to Week 8 with a check on the trajectory of the weekend's big winners and losers. Has Penn State peaked, or will the Nittany Li...

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Come Get These Locks: Michigan-Penn State, UCF, Texas, more from 2017-10-19T16:58:36

Tom Fornelli is out but his locks are in as Chip and Barton break down 17 locks for the Week 8 slate. Games that get picks and/or breakdowns include: Penn State-Michigan (05:30), Oklahoma State-Tex...

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Danielson: Who's going to challenge Alabama in the SEC? from 2017-10-18T15:59:09

SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson joins Barton and Chip for his weekly segment, discussing what went wrong for Auburn at LSU (1:00), why the future looks bright for LSU (06:45), what to make o...

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Kanell: Clemson still No. 2, Notre Dame a playoff dark horse from 2017-10-18T15:32:13

Danny Kanell joins Barton and Chip to defend his No. 2 ranking of Clemson after the Tigers' loss at Syracuse (1:30) and analyze the best teams in college football. This episodes includes a breakdow...

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Dodd: Pac-12 in trouble for College Football Playoff from 2017-10-18T15:22:11

Dennis Dodd joins Barton and Chip for the Midseason Report, where everything we thought we knew about college football is "BS" (1:30), Pac-12 is in trouble for the College Football Playoff (2:30) a...

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Upset weekend claims Clemson, Washington, Auburn from 2017-10-16T14:27:41

Four top-10 teams lost in Week 7 but what teams (or conferences) lost the most ground in the College Football Playoff race. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson scan the country with notes from the bi...

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Lock battle, Week 7: Auburn, Gators-Aggies, Big 12 traps from 2017-10-12T16:19:08

After a positive weekend of winning for the syndicate, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson are back with a card full of locks for Week 7. The games picked and broken down this week incl...

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Auburn-LSU preview, Miami's next step, more from 2017-10-11T15:16:30

Gary Danielson and Danny Kanell are the guests of honor for Wednesday's show. First Gary shares some reactions to LSU's win against Florida (2:45), discusses how far Feleipe Franks can take the Gat...

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Bounce back: Miami, Texas, LSU big winners in Week 6 from 2017-10-09T15:51:12

Is "The U" or your favorite traditional power "back?" In honor of Miami snapping its losing streak against Florida State, Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put some of the weekends' winners under t...

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Lock Fight! Michigan-Michigan State, FSU-Miami, Florida-LSU from 2017-10-05T16:04:34

We've got lock fights and lock unity as Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson unveil the most active card yet in the season-long locks competition. Breakdowns and picks for Florida State-...

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Florida-LSU with Danielson, Miami-FSU with Danny Kanell from 2017-10-04T14:59:14

It's a double dose of quarterbacks on Wednesday's edition of the show. First SEC on CBS lead analyst Gary Danielson weighs in on how Georgia might handle the quarterback position now that Jacob Eas...

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Week 5 recap: Updated playoff predictions, trouble at UT and LSU from 2017-10-01T16:57:05

Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons cover the biggest talking points from across the country after Week 5 action in college football. Topics include: Alabama and Clemson as the top tier of college fo...

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Week 5 Picks: Clemson-VT, Bama-Ole Miss, Georgia-Tennessee from 2017-09-28T15:27:27

Barton, Tom and Chip are here with trends and picks to fade or follow, with 10 combined locks and against-the-spread picks for all the most interesting games on the Week 5 schedule. Tune in for bre...

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Kanell on Florida State's struggles, Georgia, Auburn and more from 2017-09-27T19:56:48

CBS Sports college football analyst Danny Kanell makes his podcast debut. Danny joins Barton and Chip to discuss where Georgia stands among the top teams in the nation (2:30), Florida State's strug...

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Danielson talks Georgia, Dodd on CFB impact of FBI investigation from 2017-09-27T16:49:02

Gary Danielson details what went wrong for Vanderbilt (4:00), how the changes in Alabama's offense left him "delightfully surprised" (5:00), Florida's decision to start Luke Del Rio at quarterback ...

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Panic Meter: Florida State, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, more from 2017-09-25T15:59:43

After seeing some top teams lose in Week 4 and others escape defeat with close wins, it's time to check the panic meter for some of college football's top teams. There's bound to be some reaction t...

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Week 4 Picks, Locks: OSU-TCU, A&M-Arkansas, more from 2017-09-21T15:28:11

Your favorite college football picks show returns with a look at the Week 4 lines with locks and game breakdowns for the biggest contests. This week we've got on our eye on Oklahoma State-TCU (6:45...

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Gary Danielson on Alabama-Vanderbilt, talking Georgia with Rusty Mansell from 2017-09-20T13:46:28

Gary Danielson joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons in advance of Saturday's SEC on CBS Game of the Week in Nashville with Alabama and Vanderbilt. We start looking back at Tennessee-Florida (1:0...

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Who's No. 1? 'Real or fake' surprise teams, angriest fans from 2017-09-18T16:06:54

Our Week 3 recap starts with a debate of who is the best team in CFB (3:30), with Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma all having a case to be No. 1. Then it's diving into the biggest results with Texas-U...

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Picks: Gators-Vols, Tigers-Cards, USC-Texas, LSU-MSU, more from 2017-09-14T15:46:49

The season-long picks competition between Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli enters Week 3 with another batch of locks. And remember, while our results have been mixed if you've follow...

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Ohio State's QB issues, Bob Stoops as a trend-setter, Florida-Tennessee preview from 2017-09-13T15:25:16

The Doddfather, CBS Sports college football columnist Dennis Dodd, returns to the show. He spent some time with Bob Stoops prior to the contest and was in Columbus for Oklahoma's win against Ohio S...

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Week 2 Awards: Grumpiest coach, rising stars, most impactful win from 2017-09-11T15:32:35

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break judge each other hot takes from Week 2 and hand out some awards from a busy weekend of college football. Oklahoma-Ohio State (3:00), USC-Stanford (21:45), Ge...

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Picks: Clemson-Auburn, USC-Stanford, OSU-OU and more from 2017-09-07T17:46:22

The picks competition continues in Week 2 with Barton Simmons, Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli going head-to-head with their locks of the week. Tune in for game breakdowns and picks from USC-Stanfo...

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Insiders: USC, Auburn and Las Vegas odds movement from 2017-09-06T23:47:09

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson go in-depth with three insiders in today's show, with a specific focus on two teams in the spotlight for Week 2 and the oddsmaker's points of view for the week's b...

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Week 1 Takes: Too hot or just right? (Alabama, UCLA, FSU, Clemson, more) from 2017-09-04T16:52:27

There's a ton to digest after finally getting the first weekend of action out of the way, so Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are bringing their knee-jerk reactions to be judged. There's new high ...

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Neuheisel: Alabama's offense looks the same, more Week 1 takeaways from 2017-09-03T14:22:53

CBS Sports college football analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Barton and Chip for a special Sunday morning edition of the show to discuss what we saw from Alabama, on offense in particular, in its win a...

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Picks for Alabama-FSU, Michigan-Florida, LSU-BYU and more from 2017-08-31T15:47:58

Locks only. Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons and Tom Fornelli kick off their season-long competition of picking locks in college football, breaking down the most interesting games and betting lines f...

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Predicting Ole Miss Penalties with Dennis Dodd, Thursday Night Picks from 2017-08-30T15:40:21

The Doddfather makes his return to the show to preview a big first week in college football, including his expectations heading into his trip to Atlanta to see Alabama and Florida State (21:30), wh...

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Stanford, USF takeaways, Final Playoff and Heisman Trophy picks from 2017-08-28T16:48:30

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap what we learned from Week Zero action in performances from Stanford (4:00), USF (12:00) and others. This is also the last chance to get in expert picks for t...

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247Sports Game Breakdown: Alabama vs. Florida State from 2017-08-25T14:24:31

Games have arrived! Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons dive into some expectations for the first games of the season (5:30) before going in-depth on previewing the greatest opener of all time: Alaba...

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247Sports Game Breakdown: Michigan vs. Florida from 2017-08-23T15:34:46

Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons are joined by Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 and Thomas Goldkamp of GatorBait to preview the Michigan-Florida opener in the Cowboys Kickoff Classic. Michigan is up f...

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Mock trades for Alabama, FSU, LSU, Clemson, OSU; AP Poll reactions from 2017-08-22T14:51:11

Camp is winding down, and starting quarterbacks have been named at Clemson (8:00) and Utah (13:00), but Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson want to take some time from depth chart battles to shake up...

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Talking Texas with Jeff Howe, All-America team debates from 2017-08-17T17:03:44

Jeff Howe of Horns247 joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons to talk all things Texas football, from those fancy new lockers (7:30), fan expectations (11:00), depth issues and the quarterback batt...

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Attrition Edition: Suspensions at Florida, injuries at Wisconsin, Texas from 2017-08-16T13:22:23

The loss of Antonio Callaway and more than a handful of Florida players for the Michigan game leads a breakdown of the latest injuries (3:20), suspensions and transfers that change the outlook of t...

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QB Battles, Title Favorites vs. The Field from 2017-08-15T02:34:25

The first weekend of scrimmages has provided plenty of information to digest as we inch closer to the launch of the 2017 season. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons check in on the biggest quarterba...

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Dark horse talk with Tom Fornelli, imagining Coach Johnny Manziel from 2017-08-10T15:40:07

It seems that a consensus has been established for the top dozen teams in the country, but every year there is a team that emerges from further down the preseason polls to make noise in November. T...

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Appreciating Josh Rosen's honesty, Shea Dixon checks in from LSU from 2017-08-09T15:44:58

Josh Rosen spoke some truth and people got mad. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons bring some context to Rosen's comments on the balance of football and academics (9:30) and some recent griping from...

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Best QB rooms in the country and OSU's spot in the positional group rankings from 2017-08-07T15:35:23

Greg Schiano made headlines saying Ohio State's defensive line is the most talented he's ever coached, including his time in the NFL. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons are diving into position grou...

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Top247 Player Rankings, debating our CBS130 ballots from 2017-08-03T18:43:04

247Sports has released its definitive college football player ranking, the Top247, for 2017. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons react to the list (3:00) with debates on supremacy among quarterbacks ...

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Suspension season and fall camp updates, Dennis Dodd talks Ole Miss and LSU from 2017-08-03T02:20:51

This is the time of year when no one wants to see their team in the headlines. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons discuss the latest off-field incidents around the SEC and how they might affect Week...

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Burning questions across CFB, Tennessee talk with Wes Rucker from 2017-07-31T18:57:02

Monday's episode is all about the unknowns, taking a look at some of our biggest questions for fall camp and a focus on Tennessee, a team that lost a handful of its stars from the last two seasons ...

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Win totals: USC, Washington and the dark horse to watch in the Pac-12 from 2017-07-27T18:35:02

The conference preview and win total predictions wrap up with a trip out west to the Pac-12, where USC is back (3:00), Washington looks to return to the playoff (15:15), Stanford is a team to watch...

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Previewing the Big Ten East, the best division in CFB from 2017-07-26T19:35:20

Is the Big Ten the best conference in college football? With Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan leading the way, Barton Simmons argues the East is the best division in the country. Barton and Chip...

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Hugh Freeze out at Ole Miss, recruiting trail updates and Big Ten West win totals from 2017-07-24T13:52:24

It's a packed Monday show on the 247Sports College Football Podcast, leading with reaction to Hugh Freeze's resignation at Ole Miss. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons dissect how things came undone...

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Tim Tebow talks Dan Mullen and SEC QBs, our early Heisman preview from 2017-07-20T21:18:43

The first guest of the 247Sports College Football Podcast is none other than former Heisman Trophy winner and national champion Tim Tebow. Tim joins us after a minor league baseball game to talk Da...

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The Tom Herman-Lincoln Riley future is here, Big 12 win totals from 2017-07-19T15:51

A new page has turned in the Big 12 with head coaching changes at both Texas and Oklahoma. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons project the future for both Tom Herman and Lincoln Riley, discuss whethe...

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Conference bragging season is here, ACC win totals for 2017 from 2017-07-17T15:39:55

With media days in full swing, the ACC is bragging about its spot as one of the top leagues in the land. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson start their 2017 ACC preview with a discussion of those ra...

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Who will win the SEC East, and can they beat the West? from 2017-07-12T14:50:20

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson pick the SEC East win totals for the 2017 season, making some predictions on teams that will take a step forward, a sleeper or two and of course their thoughts whe...

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The QB prospect you need to know, SEC West Win Totals from 2017-07-10T13:01

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the 247Sports College Football Podcast with a report from The Opening, where Barton saw some of the top high school football players in the country. What ...

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The QB prospect you need to know, SEC West Win Totals from 2017-07-10T13:01

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the 247Sports College Football Podcast with a report from The Opening, where Barton saw some of the top high school football players in the country. What ...

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The QB prospect you need to know, SEC West Win Totals from 2017-07-10T13:01

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the 247Sports College Football Podcast with a report from The Opening, where Barton saw some of the top high school football players in the country. What ...

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Rule changes, playoff expansion, attendance concerns and more with Dennis Dodd (03/02) from 2022-03-02T17:06:27

Clemson, USC, Penn State and Florida headline bounce back teams to watch in 2022 (02/28) from 2022-02-28T18:44:52

BCS vs. CFP, what makes a good game, Bowden’s title count if FSU had the playoff (02/24) from 2022-02-24T17:48:13

The future of NIL and paying college football players (02/23) from 2022-02-23T17:02:27

Jim Harbaugh’s new contract, Texas and Nebraska’s blue blood status, more! (02/17) from 2022-02-17T17:24:34

Who makes the 2021 College Football Playoff if Ohio State had defeated Oregon? (02/16) from 2022-02-16T17:08:28

Coaching Carousel Grades: Star ratings for USC, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame and more (02/14) from 2022-02-14T22:00:06

Auburn updates, Miami’s recruiting, plus Super Bowl picks and props! (02/10) from 2022-02-10T17:30:57

2022 Returning Production and Preseason Projections with Bill Connelly (02/09) from 2022-02-09T16:52:39

Bryan Harsin’s future at Auburn, Miami’s splashy OC hire, 2022 NFL Draft QB tiers (02/07) from 2022-02-07T21:58:13

Mailbag: Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, a future SEC vs. Alliance title game, more! from 2022-02-03T17:24:10

National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Texas A&M makes history, top classes, more! (02/02) from 2022-02-02T23:53:57

?Caleb Williams announces transfer to USC from Oklahoma (02/01) ? from 2022-02-01T17:51:54

2022 National Signing Day Preview: Storylines, names to know, more! (01/31) from 2022-01-31T21:47:02

How long will it take UCF, Cincinnati, BYU and Houston to compete for Big 12 titles? (01/27) from 2022-01-27T17:37:10

Talking all things transfer portal with 247Sports’s Chris Hummer | Cover 3 College Football from 2022-01-26T23:05:29

Drafting top 25 teams for final 2022 college football rankings (01/24) from 2022-01-24T21:24:39

What new college football rules are coming? | Cover 3 from 2022-01-21T08:00

Georgia’s QB outlook for 2022, Harbaugh’s future, Big Ol’ Bag of Mail returns! (01/20) from 2022-01-20T16:33:55

2022 NFL Draft: Winners and Losers from the early entry deadline (01/19) from 2022-01-19T17:31:12

2022 Questions for 2021 Playoff Teams: What’s next for Georgia, Alabama, Michigan and Cincinnati? (01/13) from 2022-01-13T17:39

Georgia takes down Alabama in College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Instant Reaction (01/11) from 2022-01-11T06:43:01

Alabama-Georgia college football betting picks, player props, keys to the national championship game (01/06) from 2022-01-06T17:31:11

Bowl Season Superlatives: Best player, coach, team and game of bowl season (01/05) from 2022-01-05T17:22:51

New Year's Recap, early Alabama-Georgia preview, how expansion might impact opt-outs, more! (01/03) from 2022-01-03T21:18

Bowl Season Daily: Outback Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl (1/1) from 2022-01-01T12:00

College Football Playoff Instant Reaction: Alabama, Georgia cruise to semifinal wins to set up SEC rematch (1/1) from 2022-01-01T05:24:22

Bowl Season Daily: College Football Playoff semifinals, Sun Bowl, Gator Bowl (12/31) from 2021-12-31T08:00

College football betting picks: Alabama-Cincinnati, Georgia-Michigan and LOCKS for the rest of the bowl season (12/30) from 2021-12-30T17:47:47

Bowl Season Daily: Duke's Mayo Bowl, Music City Bowl, Peach Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl (12/30) from 2021-12-30T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Pinstripe Bowl, Cheez-It Bowl, Alamo Bowl (12/29) from 2021-12-29T08:00

College Football Playoff Super Preview: Storylines, keys to the game for Alabama-Cincinnati and Georgia-Michigan from 2021-12-28T17:40:28

Bowl Season Daily: Previews, picks, best bets for a full Tuesday of action (12/28) from 2021-12-28T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Quick Lane Bowl (12/27) from 2021-12-27T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Hawaii Bowl canceled, Camellia Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/24) from 2021-12-24T14:33:39

College football betting picks: Best bets for the pre-New Years Six bowls (12/23) from 2021-12-23T17:26:30

Bowl Season Daily: Gasparilla Bowl, Frisco Classic preview, picks, best bets (12/23) from 2021-12-23T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Armed Forces Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/22) from 2021-12-22T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Potato Bowl, Frisco Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/21) from 2021-12-21T08:00

Bo Nix to Oregon, early bowl takeaways and the Big Ol Bag Of Mail returns! (12/20) from 2021-12-20T21:15:17

Bowl Season Daily: Myrtle Beach Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/20) from 2021-12-20T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Previews, picks, best bets for all of Saturday’s action (12/18) from 2021-12-18T08:00

Bowl Season Daily: Bahamas Bowl, Cure Bowl preview, picks, best bets (12/17) from 2021-12-17T08:00

College football betting picks: Best bets for the first week of bowl games from 2021-12-16T17:31:09

National Signing Day Instant Reaction: Deion flips Travis Hunter from FSU, top storylines, Barton joins the show! (12/15) from 2021-12-15T23:08:45

Quinn Ewers to Texas, transfer portal buzz, what’s up at Oregon? (12/13) from 2021-12-13T21:21:14

Army-Navy LOCKS, Clemson losing another assistant, more! (12/09) from 2021-12-09T17:35:36

CBS Sports All-America team breakdown, Heisman preview, more (12/08) from 2021-12-08T17:14:42

Upon Further Review: Manny out and Mario in at Miami, Venables era begins at OU, 2021-22 bowl rankings, more! (12/06) from 2021-12-06T21:18:43

?College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction, plus Coaching Carousel buzz with Oklahoma, Miami and more (12/05) ? from 2021-12-05T19:37:44

Championship Week Instant Reaction: Alabama downs Georgia, Cincinnati looks playoff-bound and more! (12/05) from 2021-12-05T06:35:28

College football betting picks: Best bets for Georgia-Alabama, Michigan-Iowa and all the LOCKS for championship week (12/02) from 2021-12-02T18:04:49

?Emergency Pod: Notre Dame to name Marcus Freeman as next head coach after Brian Kelly's departure (12/1) ? from 2021-12-02T03:23:03

Cover 3 November Awards: Player, Team, Coach and Game of the Month (12/01) from 2021-12-01T16:50

College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Is Cincinnati a win-and-in team at No. 4? (11/30) from 2021-12-01T01:14:56

College Football Lunchbreak: Conference Championship Week | Cover 3 College Football from 2021-11-30T19:24:21

?Emergency Pod: Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU (11/29) ? from 2021-11-30T02:07:25

Upon Further Review: Riley-to-USC fallout for LSU and Oklahoma, playoff scenarios, more (11/29) from 2021-11-29T22:05:19

?Emergency Pod: Billy Napier to Florida, Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma for USC! (11/28) ? from 2021-11-28T21:31:39

Week 13 Instant Reaction: Michigan, Oklahoma State highlight epic rivalry weekend (11/28) from 2021-11-28T06:28:17

College football betting picks: Best bets for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl, Ohio State-Michigan and more Week 13 LOCKS (11/24) from 2021-11-24T17:16:32

College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Cincinnati cracks top 4, Oregon tumbles (11/23) from 2021-11-24T01:17:15

College Football Lunchbreak with Bud Elliott and 247Sports's Cooper Petagna from 2021-11-23T19:19:41

Upon Further Review: Coaching Carousel, playoff rankings predictions, more (11/22) from 2021-11-22T18:30:23

?Emergency Pod: Florida joins the Coaching Carousel by firing Dan Mullen (11/21) ? from 2021-11-21T20:08:38

Week 12 Instant Reaction: Ohio State impresses while Oregon falls, Florida in trouble, more (11/21) from 2021-11-21T06:01:40

College football betting picks: Best bets for Ohio State-Michigan State, Alabama-Arkansas and more Week 12 LOCKS (11/18) from 2021-11-18T17:45:24

Mailbag! Is Georgia building an Alabama-like dynasty? (11/17) from 2021-11-17T17:02:25

College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Get ready for Notre Dame's rise and more takeaways (11/16) from 2021-11-17T01:08:01

?Emergency Pod: Justin Fuente OUT at Virginia Tech (11/16)? from 2021-11-16T15:32:36

Upon Further Review: Washington fires Jimmy Lake, what coach might be next and playoff ranking predictions (11/15) from 2021-11-15T21:17:57

Week 11 Instant Reaction: Michigan impresses while Oklahoma and Texas fall, Florida’s rough day and more (11/14) from 2021-11-14T06:12:40

College football betting picks: Best bets for Michigan-Penn State, Georgia-Tennessee and more Week 11 LOCKS (11/11) from 2021-11-11T17:56:02

Mailbag! Postseason projections in ‘Bowl or No Bowl,’ will staff changes at Florida work? (11/10) from 2021-11-10T17:09:50

College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction: Oregon, Ohio State and Cincinnati move up while Georgia and Alabama hold at top spots from 2021-11-10T03:26:39

Upon Further Review: Shake ups at Florida and Washington, Nebraska bringing back Scott Frost, Texas Tech has a new head coach, more (11/08) from 2021-11-08T21:20

Week 10 Instant Reaction: Michigan State falls, Alabama and Cincinnati struggle, more (11/07) from 2021-11-07T05:24:13

College football betting picks: Best bets for Texas A&M-Auburn, Oregon-Washington and more Week 10 LOCKS (11/04) from 2021-11-04T16:54:52