Week 8 Breakdown: AP Poll Debates, Overreactions, Coaching Carousel & MORE | Upon Further Review
Summary
The Cover 3 Podcast analyzes the college football coaching carousel, discussing the recent firings at NC State, Maryland, and Baylor while debating which program offers the best opportunity for a new head coach. The hosts also critique Dabo Swinney’s refusal to utilize the transfer portal at Clemson and evaluate the latest AP Top 25 rankings, noting voter inconsistencies regarding Notre Dame and BYU. Finally, Bud Elliott presents his projected playoff bracket, predicting Indiana and Notre Dame as the top seeds and identifying three nine-win teams that could secure spots.
Topics discussed
Intro and PNC Bank sponsorship
Coaching carousel overview and hot seats
Dave Aranda's firing and NC State situation
Ranking open coaching jobs: Baylor, Maryland, Arizona
Financials, facilities, and recruiting advantages
Lincoln Riley's potential move to Baylor
USC's struggles and Lincoln Riley's future
Clemson's offensive issues and Dabo Swinney's hot seat
Florida State's schedule and Mike Norvell's performance
Preview of upcoming segments and PNC ad
AP Top 25 rankings changes and voter analysis
College Football Playoff bracket projections
Team of the Week: UCF and Scott Frost's impact
DK Film: USC's dropped passes and Arch Manning's inconsistency
Aiden Childs' Heisman race and Northwestern's success
Practical plays: Vanderbilt, Indiana, and Wisconsin
DK Film: Michigan vs. Indiana red zone breakdown
Tribute to Gary Smith and closing remarks
Outro, social media handles, and Dexter ad
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