Cover 3 College Football
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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.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 59min
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.
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 8min
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 • 29min
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/
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Jun 24, 2025 • 25min
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.
Jun 23, 2025 • 53min
Wisconsin’s Lawsuit Against Miami, Pac-12 Expansion Update, More! | Cover 3 College Football
The Cover crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss Wisconsin's lawsuit against Miami, Pac-12's future and key takeaways from the college football playoff meetings.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - General Banter
(00:08:00) - Pac-12 Outlook For 2026 and Beyond
(00:15:00) - Wisconsin's Lawsuit against Miami
(00:21:40) - Minnesota & Cincinnati
(00:30:40) - Week 0 Question
(00:39:30) - CFB Vacation
(00:45:30) - CFP Meetings
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 22, 2025 • 23min
Summer School: Can Louisville Capitalize On A Favorable 2025 Schedule?
Bud Elliott sits down with Cardinal Authority’s Jody Demling to preview Louisville’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:40) - Miller Moss
(00:05:45) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:00) - Running Game
(00:09:50) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:12:20) - Defensive Changes
(00:14:08) - Secondary
(00:17:16) - 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 21, 2025 • 19min
Summer School: Oklahoma State Needs To Bounce Back and Make a Bowl
Bud Elliott sits down with Go Pokes247’s McClain Baxley to preview Oklahoma State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:55) - 2024 Recap
(00:02:55) - Offensive Changes
(00:04:25) - Quarterbacks
(00:06:50) - Offensive Line
(00:08:20) - Runningbacks
(00:09:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:10:30) - Defensive Changes
(00:12:40) - Defensive Players To Know
(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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Jun 21, 2025 • 25min
Summer School: Can Oklahoma’s New-Look Offense Elevate Them To SEC Title Contention?
Bud Elliott sits down with Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway to preview Oklahoma's 2024 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:25) - John Mateer
(00:04:10) - Offensive Line
(00:06:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:20) - Offensive Tempo
(00:09:45) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:12:10) - Defensive Changes
(00:14:00) - Defensive Names To Know
(00:17:00) - Offense vs. Defense
(00:19:40) - 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.
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 20, 2025 • 16min
Summer School: Wake Forest Needs To Make A Bowl Game In 2025
Bud Elliott sits down with Demon Deacon Digest’s Cam Lemons Debro to preview Wake Forest’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:55) - Jake Dickert
(00:02:45) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:45) - Quarterbacks
(00:04:50) - Wide Receivers
(00:05:55) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:07:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:09:30) - Defensive Backs
(00:10:17) - Defensive Front
(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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Jun 20, 2025 • 22min
Summer School: Duke’s Floor For 2025 Season Is A Bowl Game
Bud Elliott sits down with The Devils Den’s Adam Rowe to preview Duke’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:03:10) - Quarterbacks
(00:04:40) - Running Backs
(00:06:44) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:55) - Offensive Line
(00:10:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:12:55) - Secondary
(00:15:10) - Name To Know
(00:17:15) - 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/
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
