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
Jun 29, 2025 • 25min
Summer School: West Virginia NEEDS To Make A Bowl Game With New-Look Roster
Bud Elliott sits down with Eer Sports' Chris Anderson to preview West Virginia's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Changes At WVU
(00:03:00) - Quarterbacks
(00:05:00) - Running Backs
(00:06:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:15) - Offensive Line
(00:11:30) - Defensive Changes
(00:13:30) - Secondary
(00:15:16) - 2025 Expectation
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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Jun 29, 2025 • 52sec
Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein
Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. 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
Jun 28, 2025 • 24min
Summer School: Can Avery Johnson Lead Kansas State To 10 Wins
Bud Elliott sits down with Go Powercat.com's Tim Fitzgerald to preview Kansas State's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) -
(00:01:15) - Avery Johnson
(00:02:55) - Skill Positions
(00:04:00) - Offensive Line
(00:05:22) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:06:30) - Offensive Gameplan
(00:08:40) - QB Depth
(00:10:30) - Defensive Front
(00:12:05) - Secondary
(00:13:25) - Defensive Changes
(00:14:20) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:15:15) - Kansas State Schedule
(00:19:05) - 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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Jun 28, 2025 • 28min
Summer School: Can Jalon Daniels Put It All Together And Lead Kansas To A Big 12 Title Contention
Bud Elliot sits down with PHOG's Michael Swain to preview Kansas' 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:52) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:40) - Jalon Daniels
(00:05:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:06:55) - Running Backs
(00:08:40) - Wide Receivers
(00:12:00) - Offensive Line
(00:14:30) - More On Jalon Daniels
(00:16:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:18:30) - Secondary
(00:20:30) - 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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Jun 27, 2025 • 21min
Summer School: Can USF Improve Enough To Compete For AAC Title
Bud Elliott sits down with bulls247’s Sean Havens to preview USF’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:50) - Byrum Brown
(00:02:50) - Running Backs
(00:04:40) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:20) - Tight Ends
(00:08:20) - Offensive Line
(00:11:05) - Defensive Changes
(00:13:20) - Linebackers
(00:14:00) - Secondary
(00:16:15) - Name To Know
(00:00:00) - 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 27, 2025 • 14min
Summer School: Can Scott Frost Lead UCF To A Bowl Game In 2025?
Bud Elliot sits down with KNIGHTS247's Stephen Leonard to preview UCF's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:10) - Offensive Changes
(00:02:20) - Quarterbacks
(00:03:10) - Runningbacks
(00:04:00) - Offensive Player To Know
(00:04:50) - Offensive Line
(00:06:50) - Defensive Changes
(00:07:40) - Defensive Line
(00:08:50) - Defensive Players To Know
(00:10:00) - 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 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
Explaining The SEC’s Era Of Dominance, What The Media Gets Wrong Evaluating Teams, More! | Cover 3
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, answering all your questions.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - Paypal in CFB
(00:07:00) - Pac-12 Expansion
(00:10:00) - SEC Dominance
(00:17:15) - ACC Media Rights Deal
(00:22:05) - Cricket
(00:24:00) - SEC Convo Continued
(00:34:20) - What Media Gets Wrong
(00:44:20) -Which CFB Coaches Are Kings On Campus
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 25, 2025 • 1h 9min
Elite 11 Recap, Dia Bell Interview BYU’s big recruiting win, more! | Cover 3 College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news in the college football world. The boys break down Elite 11 and talk to Texas Commit Dia Bell about his MVP performance.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Dia Bell Joins Cover 3 Podcast
(00:18:30) - Thomas Castellanos Comments
(00:24:50) - Elite 11 Recap
(00:50:30) - Ryder Lyons
(00:55:40) - EA College Football '25
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 24, 2025 • 31min
Summer School: Can LaNorris Sellers Lead South Carolina To The CFP?
Bud Elliott sits down with The Big Spur's Hale McGranahan to preview South Carolina's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:45) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:30) - Lanorris Sellers
(00:05:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:09:55) - Run Game
(00:12:10) - Offensive Line
(00:14:30) - Defensive Changes
(00:17:30) - Defensive Backs
(00:21:08) - Defensive Line
(00:23:08) - Name To Know
(00:24:30) - 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/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
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Jun 24, 2025 • 26min
Summer School: “Anything Below 11-1 For Clemson Feels Like Disappointment”
Austin Hannon, a Clemson 247 insider, dives into the Tigers' 2025 season prospects. He discusses the team's high expectations, noting that anything below 11-1 feels like disappointment. Hannon elaborates on significant changes in the offensive line and the key players to watch, emphasizing a need for improvement in the running back position. The conversation shifts to the revamped defense under new coordinator Tom Allen, highlighting player potential and the challenges ahead, as Clemson aims to reclaim its playoff spot.
