Spring Game Takeaways from Alabama, Florida, Colorado, Tennessee and more!

The Cover 3 Podcast dives into the latest spring game takeaways from Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Colorado, and more, offering sharp analysis on team developments ahead of the 2026 season. The hosts begin with a lighthearted but pointed critique of the lack of televised spring games, drawing parallels to the Masters golf tournament’s media dominance and lamenting the absence of live college football coverage. They explore the implications of Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh’s move to a Big Ten strategic role, suggesting it signals instability for head coach Luke Fickle and raises concerns about Wisconsin’s long-term competitiveness in the NIL era. The discussion then shifts to key spring game performances: Alabama’s quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelan Russell, with Mack sidelined by injury and Russell showing promise despite a weak run game; Florida’s confusing 45-45 tie in a unique scoring system that sparked debate over strategic decision-making; Tennessee’s lackluster offense against a new Jim Knowles defense; and Colorado’s concerning physical appearance in their tunnel video, raising red flags about strength and conditioning. USC’s lack of a spring game is noted, but the hosts highlight the emergence of young talent like Mark Bowman and Luke Waffle, painting the Trojans as a volatile but potentially explosive team. The episode closes with a preview of upcoming spring games and a fun segment on ideal stadium camera angles and game times by conference.