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 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Mailbag! Biggest Spring Portal Moves, Latest News, More | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew breaks down the latest news around the college football world before discussing the biggest moves of the spring portal window.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:40) - Repeat Conference Champions
(00:09:30) - Presidential Commission on College Football
(00:14:20) - Cam Rising Retires
(00:17:20) - Soccer Question
(00:22:00) - Biggest Spring Portal Moves
(00:41:00) - 2025 Regression
(00:48:20) - Group of Five First Year Coaches
(00:51:20) - Notre Dame-Clemson
(00:55:00) - Unranked to AP Top 10
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 10min
Reviewing Year 1 for 2023-24 Hires, Michigan vs. NCAA, more! | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. Michigan suspends Sherrone Moore for 2 games, Notre Dame & Clemson agree to 12-year annual series and more. Plus the boys review year 1 for the 2023-24 hires.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:10) - Tom's Old Man Take
(00:02:40) - Baseball Unwritten Rules
(00:08:40) - Sherrone Moore Suspension
(00:16:00) - Notre Dame-Clemson 12-year Series
(00:22:20) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - SEC
(00:39:15) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - Big Ten
(00:57:55) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - ACC
(01:02:00) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - Big 12
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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 6, 2025 • 27min
Summer School: Georgia’s Offense Has A Chance To SHINE If Stockton Can Deliver
Bud Elliott sits down with Dawgs247's Jordan Hill to preview the Georgia Bulldogs 2025 Season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - 2024 Recap
(00:01:55) - Gunner Stockton
(00:04:30) - Offensive Line
(00:06:55) - Carson Beck Leaving
(00:08:30) - Running backs
(00:10:20) - Wide Receivers
(00:12:30) - Defensive Front
(00:15:30) - Secondary
(00:18:40) - Names To Know
(00:20:50) - 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
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May 5, 2025 • 32min
Summer School: Ohio State NEEDS To Beat Michigan & Make The CFP
Bud Elliott sits down with Bucknuts’ Dave Biddle to preview Ohio State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe in Columbus
(00:01:40) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:20) - Julian Sayin
(00:06:30) - Offensive Line
(00:08:28) - Running backs
(00:11:10) - Jeremiah Smith
(00:12:44) - Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
(00:15:25) - Matt Patricia
(00:18:30) - Defensive Line
(00:20:20) - Defensive Backs
(00:23:00) - 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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May 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Way Too Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft | Cover 3 x With The First Pick Crossover
Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli are joined by Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon for a Cover 3 and With The First Pick Podcast crossover.
(00:00) Intro
(7:22) Will Arch Manning Declare?
(8:30) 1. New Orleans Saints
(10:43) 2. New York Giants
(11:59) 3. Cleveland Browns
(14:06) 4. New York Jets
(15:21) 5. Tennessee Titans
(18:14) 6. Las Vegas Raiders
(19:34) 7. Carolina Panthers
(21:04) 8. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)
(23:13) 9. Indianapolis Colts
(24:59) 10. Seattle Seahawks
(28:32) 11. New England Patriots
(29:57) 12. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)
(32:04) 13. Miami Dolphins
(32:47) 14. Dallas Cowboys
(34:23) 15. Arizona Cardinals
(35:47) 16. Pittsburgh Steelers
(37:42) 17. Chicago Bears
(38:36) 18. Denver Broncos
(39:58) 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(42:37) 20. Houston Texans
(43:56) 21. Minnesota Vikings
(45:22) 22. Los Angeles Chargers
(46:16) 23. San Francisco 49ers
(47:38) 24. Green Bay Packers
(48:30) 25. Cincinnati Bengals
(49:22) 26. Washington Commanders
(49:54) 27. Los Angeles Rams
(51:04) 28. Detroit Lions
(52:37) 29. Kansas City Chiefs
(53:45) 30. Buffalo Bills
(55:02) 31. Baltimore Ravens
(55:39) 32. Philadelphia Eagles
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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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 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Mailbag! Are college football uniforms getting better or worse? | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, answering all your questions!
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - CFB Horse Names
(00:07:10) - Conference All-Star Games
(00:09:30) - NFL Draft Mailbag Question
(00:17:50) - Arch Manning & Quinn Ewers
(00:24:50) - Favorite CFB Jerseys
(00:38:50) - CBB vs. CFB Portal Issues
(00:42:00) - Ian Schieffelin
(00:46:00) - Josh Hoover
(00:48:15) - USF
(00:51:40) - Cover 3 GM Jobs
(00:56:30) - NFL Draft Beer
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3
Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 12min
2026 NFL Draft Outlook: Big Board, Mock Draft, Prospects To Note, More! | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 Crew breaks down the latest news around college football before getting into their 2026 NFL Draft Big Board.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:50) - DJ Lagway Resumes Throwing
(00:09:50) - 2026 NFL Draft Outlook
(00:16:20) - 2026 NFL Draft Quarterback Outlook
(00:36:15) - Chat Questions
(00:39:50) - 2026 NFL Draft Players to Watch
(00:58:55) - Alabama QB Battle
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
NFL Draft Recap, Reaction: Favorite picks, Biggest Surprises, More! | Cover 3 College Football Pod
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world, PLUS an NFL Draft breakdown.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Best Birthday Ages
(00:05:00) - Shedeur Sanders Slips to 5th Round
(00:19:10) - 2025 NFL Draft Breakdown
(00:48:20) - Transfer Portal Buzz
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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Apr 25, 2025 • 45min
NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Biggest Surprises, Shedeur Sanders Drops Out Of 1st Round | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back for a NFL Draft Day one recap show. (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:00) - First Round Fallers (00:07:30) - Conference Breakdown (00:14:20) - Surprising Picks (00:24:00) - First Round Final Thoughts(00:35:00) - Rest of Draft Preview/Predictions (00:39:20) - Transfer Portal Buzz 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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
Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
Mailbag! Ranking CFP-Era Heisman Trophy Winners, Transfer Portal Buzz, More! | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, answering all your questions!(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:00) - One Position Team(00:06:55) - Billable Hours: Judge Denies House Settlement (00:09:50) - Impacts on the NFL Draft(00:15:50) - Most Dominant Individual Trait (00:21:00) - Skycast/All 22 Feeds(00:25:00) - Ranking CFP Heisman Trophy winners (00:38:50) - Cover 3 Mailbag 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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
