The Cover 3 crew talks NFL Draft, transfer portal, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, more. First, a question from the audience on the 2024 NFL Draft prospect who has improved their stock the most in the last year (2:00) and then a run through the biggest transfer portal headlines with a look at Auburn's wide receiver addition, Georgia keeping a defensive lineman and Jaden Rashada's commitment (7:50). Then our Cover 3 NFL Draft preview begins with a review of the quarterbacks and how their ranking has changed in recent months (26:00) before pivoting to a big-picture view of the top prospects with Tom ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks Reggie Bush, Dylan Edwards, Oregon, Arizona State and more. First, addressing the breaking news of the morning with the Heisman Trophy trust reinstating Reggie Bush (1:30), with a look at how this benefits the award and the sport as a whole moving forward. Then, whether a Group of Five playoff would benefit those programs outside of the power confernces (10:45) and the latest transfer portal buzz (22:50) including two Big Ten QBs and Colorado RB Dylan Edwards hitting the portal while stars at UCLA and UNC will remain home with their current teams. Plus, a lookahead to th ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, Texas, Michigan, Lincoln Riley, transfer portal and more. First, the latest from the transfer portal including the ins and outs at Colorado and a key UCLA DL hitting the open market (2:00), plus what to expect from the recently approved rule changes that include a two-minute warning and in-game helmet communications (16:18). After that it's on to spring game takeaways from the weekend, starting with Arch Manning's performance in a competitive Orange-White game (24:50) and how to evaluate Michigan's quarterback battle after a day that was mostly led by the d ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks Lincoln Riley, Michigan, Texas, Arch Manning, Florida State and more. First, getting started with live mailbag questions that include why the narrative has changed around Lincoln Riley as one of the sport's best head coaches (2:00) and what exactly makes a "good" spring game (7:17). Then it's on to the spring game lookahead, starting with storylines to track for Michigan (18:00), USC (27:20) and the rest of the Big Ten schools in action this weekend. Then it's on to Texas (31:09), Texas A&M and Oklahoma (37:15), Florida State (43:00), Notre Dame (47:51) and others be ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Colorado, Deion Sanders, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, what to know about Michigan settling the first of its two NCAA cases (2:30) and an impromptu draft of the coaches competing in the 2024 Peach Bowl Challenge golf tournament (13:50). Then it's on to the latest from the transfer portal with the big headlines from the first 24 hours, including the outlook for Colorado (24:50) and more specifically former five-star cornerback Cormani McClain (32:00). Plus, a defensive tackle from the MAC that's getting lots of power conference interest (40:30), a rundown ..read more

There are less than 24 hours left before the transfer portal opens again! The guys open the show by reviewing the big transfer portal needs and then making spring game observations. (01:16) - Transfer Portal Open April 16-30 (04:14) - Portal Needs (18:32) - Ohio State Spring Game Takeaways (24:56) - Penn State Spring Game Takeaways (28:08) - Georgia Spring Game Observations (32:35) - Alabama Spring Game observations (39:33) - Florida Spring Game Takeaways (44:37) - LSU Spring Game Takes (46:51) - Miami Spring Games takeaways (51:27) - Ole Miss Spring Game....was disappointing. (55:04)- Random ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks 2024 Heisman dark horses, controversial on-field moments and more. First, tackling a live question looking for the top non-quarterbacks in the 2024 Heisman Trophy picture (2:30) before hitting transfer portal buzz that includes Bear Alexander sticking with USC despite previous reports (9:30). Then after a brief word on the impact of OJ Simpson (19:10) the Big Ol' Bag of Mail leads off with a rundown through some of the most controversial on-field moments in college football history (28:22). Plus, where Bo Nix might land in the 2024 NFL Draft (41:51) and in honor of The M ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, spring games, position battles, lawsuits and more. First, though the transfer portal does not officially open until April 15 the buzz has already started with notable exits at USC and Oregon, among others (6:40). Then after some brief takeaways on the latest ruling in the legal battle between Florida State and the ACC (20:00) the attention turns to this Saturday's spring games, with notes on what to watch at Georgia (29:30), Ohio State (37:15), Alabama (43:00), Penn State (52:30), Tennessee (56:20) and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spoti ..read more

The latest spring game takeaways from Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:  https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage f ..read more

The Cover 3 crew talks super league, Oklahoma, Texas, Clemson, NC State and more. First, with the report dropping Thursday about a working group that's proposing a super league model for college football the crew starts with an analysis of the proposal and thoughts on its viability (1:30). Then, looking ahead to spring games at Clemson, Auburn and NC State (23:00), the best spot to spend a full Friday-Saturday-Sunday football weekend (32:15) and the non-Saban retired coach who you would hire to run a program right now (35:10). Plus, comparing how Oklahoma and Texas have handled their quarterba ..read more