Cover 3 College Football
The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.
Latest episodes
May 18, 2025 • 24min
Summer School: Iowa State NEEDS To Start The Season Strong With Tough 2nd-Half Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse to preview Iowa State's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:35) - 2024 Recap
(00:01:25) - Rocco Becht
(00:04:08) - Skill Positions
(00:06:05) - Offensive Line
(00:08:45) - Defensive Backs
(00:10:40) - Defensive Front
(00:14:42) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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May 17, 2025 • 30min
Summer School: Minnesota preview: Gophers must lean on running game
Bud Elliott sits down with Gopher Illustrated’s Ryan Burns to preview Minnesota’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:10) - 2024 Recap
(00:02:45) - Drake Lindsey
(00:06:35) - Running Game
(00:09:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:12:30) - Danny Collins
(00:14:35) - Defensive Line
(00:16:30) - Koi Perich
(00:19:08) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 16, 2025 • 23min
Summer School: Missouri Has The Capability To Win Ten Games This Season
Cover 3's Bud Elliott is joined by the Power Mizzou’s Gabe DeArmond to preview Missouri’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:04) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:03:20) - Offensive Changes
(00:05:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:00) - Beau Pribula
(00:07:40) - Running Backs
(00:08:30) - Offensive Line
(00:09:30) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:12:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:15:17) - Defensive Backs
(00:17:34) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 15, 2025 • 26min
Summer School: Alabama Has A Top Wide Receiver Core In The Country
Bud Elliot sits down with BAMA247's Cody Goodwin to preview Alabama's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:40) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:50) - Quarterbacks
(00:08:00) - Offensive line
(00:09:40) - Running backs
(00:12:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:14:10) - Defensive Backs
(00:15:40) - Defensive Front
(00:17:50) - Most Impactful Transfer
(00:19:45) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
Mailbag! How To Fix The Transfer Portal, ACC Spring Meetings, More! | Cover 3 College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back for a special mailbag episode! The boys answer all your questions, PLUS some ACC spring meetings discussions and how to fix the transfer portal.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:00) - Bill Belichick & Other ACC Spring Meetings Notes
(00:10:40) - Jackson Caldwell To Miami
(00:23:20) - Clearing House Question
(00:31:00) - Fixing The Transfer Portal
(00:37:30) - Coaches You Automatically Deduct a Win from
(00:49:00) - More Bold Predictions
(00:56:40) - Big Ten Chess Moves?
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 13, 2025 • 28min
Summer School: Penn State’s Expectations Skyrockets With Returning Talent
Bud Elliott sits down with Lions247's Daniel Gallen to preview Penn State's 2024 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - 2025 Mindset
(00:01:30) - Drew Allar
(00:03:40) - Wide Receivers
(00:05:20) - Tight Ends
(00:08:10) - Running Backs
(00:09:15) - Offensive Line
(00:11:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:12:45) - Jim Knowles
(00:15:00) - Defensive Front
(00:17:05) - Defensive Backs
(00:19:33) - Offense vs. Defense
(00:20:05) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 12, 2025 • 1h 20min
Bold Predictions For 2025: Biggest Surprises, Picks And Predictions, More! | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back with their BOLD PREDICTIONS Episode. The boys discuss 3-5 predictions each for the 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:30) - Golf/Gambling Updates
(00:09:00) - Big Ten Bold Predictions
(00:33:45) - SEC Bold Predictions
(00:54:15) - Acc Bold Predictions
(01:04:00) - Big 12 Bold Predictions
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 11, 2025 • 24min
Summer School: Iowa NEEDS To Make The Pass Game Work With Talented WR Room
Bud Elliott sits down with Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt to preview Iowa's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - 2024 Recap
(00:02:00) - Offensive Upgrades
(00:03:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:45) - Mike Gronowski
(00:09:30) - Runningbacks
(00:11:55) - Defensive backs
(00:13:20) - Defensive Line
(00:15:55) - 2025 expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 10, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: Oregon State Needs to Survive Tough Start to Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Beaver Blitz.com’s Angie Machado to preview Oregon State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Trent Bray
(00:02:00) - Defensive line
(00:06:30) - Malik Murphy
(00:08:55) - Offensive Weapons
(00:09:50) - Offensive Line
(00:11:00) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:12:15) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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May 9, 2025 • 38min
Summer School: Reloaded Oregon Team Looking To Make Another CFP Run
Bud Elliott sits down with Duck Territory's Matt Prehm to preview Oregon's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:03:30) - Quarterbacks
(00:05:30) - Running Backs
(00:08:50) - Wide Receivers
(00:16:00) - Offensive Line
(00:20:30) - Defensive Line
(00:25:30) - Secondary
(00:29:15) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:30:45) - 2025 Expectations
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.
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 from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
