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
Jul 6, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: Can This Young Maryland Team Exceed Expectations With Favorable Schedule
Jeff Ermann, an InsideMdsports reporter, shares his insights on the Maryland football team's promising future. He discusses the buzz surrounding freshman quarterback Malik Washington and other young talents. The conversation dives into the revamped offense, highlighting key players crucial for success, despite an inexperienced offensive line. Ermann also analyzes the defense, touches on player transitions, and explains how a favorable schedule could bolster Maryland’s chances of achieving their goals in the 2025 season.
Jul 5, 2025 • 32min
Summer School: Tennessee’s Floor Is 8-4 With New-Look Offense
Bud Elliot sits down with Go Vols 247's Patrick Brown to preview Tennessee's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:03:25) - Joey Aguilar
(00:07:25) - 2024 Offense vs. 2025 Offense
(00:10:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:11:00) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:14:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:19:50) - Transfer Portal
(00:26:40) - 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.
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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Jul 4, 2025 • 9min
Summer School: San Jose State + Fresno State
Bud Elliott sits down with Jackson Moore to preview San Jose State and Fresno State's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - San Jose State Players To Know
(00:01:40) - San Jose State Runningbacks
(00:02:00) - San Jose State Defense
(00:03:18) - Fresno State Changes
(00:04:30) - Fresno State QB
(00:05:14) - Fresno State RBs
(00:06:40) - Fresno State WRs
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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Jul 3, 2025 • 24min
Summer School: Nebraska NEEDS Dylan Raiola To Live Up To Hype In Sophomore Season
Bud Elliott sits down with Husker247’s Michael Bruntz to preview Nebraska’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:10) - Offensive Changes
(00:04:05) - Dylan Raiola
(00:05:50) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:30) - Running Backs
(00:09:20) - Defensive Changes
(00:11:30) - Defensive Front
(00:15:00) - 2025 Expectations
(00:17:30) - Special Teams
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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Jul 3, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: Can Greg Schiano & Rutgers Level Up In 2025?
Bud Elliott sits down with Scarlet Nation.com’s Bobby Deren to preview Rutgers’ 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:05) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:25) - Wide Receivers
(00:04:15) - Offensive Line
(00:06:25) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:07:50) - Defensive Changes
(00:09:24) - Defensive Players To Know
(00:11:00) - Defensive Line
(00:11:50) - 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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Jul 2, 2025 • 20min
Summer School: Cincinnati Needs To Get To 7 Wins in 2025
Bud Elliott sits down with BearcatJournal’s Chad Brendel to preview Cincinnati’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:15) - Brendan Sorsby
(00:03:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:04:55) - Runningbacks
(00:06:10) - Offensive Player To Know
(00:08:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:09:30) - Secondary
(00:12:30) - 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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Jul 1, 2025 • 24min
Summer School: Arkansas Must Win Half Their SEC Games In 2025
Bud Elliott sits down with Hawgsports' Trey Biddy to preview Arkansas' 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:30) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:20) - Running Backs
(00:07:40) - Offensive Player To Know
(00:11:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:15:30) - 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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Jul 1, 2025 • 20min
Summer School: Can Texas A&M Win 9 Games In 2025?
Bud Elliott sits down with Gigem247's Cater Karels to preview Texas A&M's 2024 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:55) - Running Backs
(00:05:15) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:40) - Marcell Reed
(00:09:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:13:30) - Secondary
(00:14:50) - Player To Know
(00:17:00) - 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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Jun 30, 2025 • 32min
Summer School: Auburn NEEDS To Get Back On The Championship Path
Bud Elliott sits down with Auburn Undercover's Nathan King to preview Auburn's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:04:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:06:40) - Offensive Line
(00:08:20) - Jackson Arnold
(00:11:05) - Wide Receivers
(00:12:20) - Running Backs
(00:15:10) - Defensive Changes
(00:17:40) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:20:44) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:24:00) - 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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Jun 29, 2025 • 26min
Summer School: Utah Has One Of The Best O-Lines In College Football
Bud Elliott sits down with Ute Zone's Steve Bartle to preview Utah's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:27) - Devon Dampier
(00:04:30) - Running Backs
(00:06:20) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:40) - Offensive Line
(00:10:40) - Offensive Player To Know
(00:12:20) - Defensive Front
(00:15:25) - Linebackers
(00:16:50) - Secondary
(00:18:10) - 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
