Upon Further Review: Texas NEW No. 1 | Week 2 Overreactions | AP Poll Takeaways & MORE!
Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 3m
Summary
The Cover 3 podcast discusses the immediate firing of Florida State athletic director Mike Alford, analyzing the program's missteps with NIL and stadium investments while debating the future of head coach Mike Norvell. The hosts also review the AP Top 25 rankings, highlighting Texas's rise to number one and criticizing voters for retaining Oregon and LSU despite recent losses. Additionally, they celebrate Oklahoma State as the Pop-Tarts Bowl Crazy Good Team of the Week for their dominant upset of Oregon, offering a cautious outlook on the Ducks' season.
Topics discussed
Intro and PNC Bank sponsorship
Mike Alford fired as FSU Athletic Director
FSU power outage and accountability debate
FSU coaching search and fan base outlook
AP Top 25 rankings: Texas and Oregon drops
LSU and close loss ranking controversy
AP voter confusion and transitive property
Sponsors: Homefield and Pre-Alcohol
Oklahoma State named Crazy Good Team of the Week
Oregon's future and defensive line concerns
Oregon self-scouting and stance tipping issues
BYU Practical Plays of the Week vs Arizona
DraftKings sponsorship segment
Upon Further Review: Ohio State WR usage
Ohio State 4th down decision and field goal miss
Big Ten performance and cross-conference records
Quarterback changes at Washington and Texas Tech
Nebraska offense and Dylan Riola fit
Outro and social media handles
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