Cover 3 College Football Cover 3 College Football

Biggest Week 3 Questions: What's At Stake | CFP Debate | First Coach Fired | Players To Watch & MORE

Sep 16, 2026 · 44m

Summary

The Cover 3 crew analyzes Week 3 stakes, arguing LSU has more to lose than Ole Miss in their rivalry rematch and that Texas Tech faces a must-win scenario against Houston. Daytrading Danny issues a stock report, buying Missouri QB Austin Simmons and selling Washington Huskies playoff hopes. Bud Elliott’s committee debates a hypothetical where 9-3 Ohio State edges out 10-2 Miami for a playoff spot due to superior non-conference losses.

Topics discussed

Introduction and Week 3 setup LSU vs Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin's return and stakes Impact of narrative and hype on the LSU-Ole Miss game Houston vs Texas Tech: Big 12 title race and red zone issues SMU vs Louisville: ACC Championship implications and pressure Transition to market report segment Stock buy: Austin Simmons at Missouri Stock sell: Washington Huskies playoff chances SEC and ACC non-conference game predictions Stock swap: Selling BYU for Utah Transition to Ohio State playoff scenario Sponsorship break Committee debate: 9-3 Ohio State vs 10-2 Miami Hot seat: Mike Norrell vs Greg Schiano Player to watch and upcoming CBS Sports schedule
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