Cover 3 College Football
CBS Sports, College Football, Football, CFB, College Football Picks
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 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
Dark Horse Picks For ACC and Big 12, Week Zero Lookahead, More! | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 Crew breaks down their Dark Horses for the ACC and Big 12. Plus Bud gives us some updates from Elite 11 camp.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - Elite 11 Update
(00:12:00) - CFP Meetings
(00:14:30) - ACC Dark Horses
(00:39:10) - Big 12 Dark Horses
(00:57:00) - G5 Dark Horses
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 18, 2025 • 57min
Dark Horse Teams for 2025: Who Will Be This Year’s Indiana or Arizona State? | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 Crew is back to discuss their Dark Horse teams for 2025. Who will be this year's Indiana or Arizona State? Plus a breakdown of the latest news around the college football world.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:40) - Elite 11 Preview
(00:07:15) - Big Ten Dark Horses
(00:28:30) - SEC Dark Horses
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 17, 2025 • 27min
Summer School: Can Washington State Make A Bowl Game With Tough 2025 Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Coug Fan's Jamey Vinnick to preview Washington State's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Offensive Changes
(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks
(00:04:20) - Running Backs
(00:06:15) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:30) - Offensive Line
(00:10:00) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:12:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:16:15) - Secondary
(00:18:50) - Offense vs. Defense
(00:20:40) - 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 17, 2025 • 25min
Summer School: Can Demond Williams Elevate Washington To Big Ten Contenders?
Bud Elliott sits down with Dawgman’s Scott Elkund to preview Washington’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:05) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:10) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:15) - Demond Williams
(00:06:50) - Wide Receivers
(00:09:00) - Offensive Line
(00:11:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:14:20) - Secondary
(00:15:55) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:17:10) - 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
Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
2025 Heisman Trophy Preview: Best Bets Among Contenders, Long Shots And More! | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. the boys discuss the 2025 heisman trophy race and much more.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:10) - Early Fan Question
(00:05:30) - Conference Realignment Buzz
(00:20:35) - 2025 Heisman Trophy Preview
(00:37:00) - Heisman Trophy Long Shots
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 15, 2025 • 20min
Summer School: Sam Leavitt Looks To Take The Next Step With Favorable 2025 Schedule
Bud Elliot sits down with Sun Devil Source’s Chris Karpman to preview Arizona State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:11 ) - Sam Leavitt
(00:03:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:05:05) - Running Backs
(00:07:30) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:09:10) - Defensive Improvements
(00:12:50) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:14:30) - 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/ 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 15, 2025 • 30min
Summer School: It’s The Beginning Of A New Era For Deion Sanders & Colorado
Bud Elliott sits down with Buff Stampede's Adam Munstertiger to preview Colorado's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:15) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:04:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:05:40) - Running Backs
(00:06:50) - Pat Shurmur
(00:09:20) - Quarterbacks
(00:11:15) - RBs & WRs To Know
(00:14:20) - Losing Travis Hunter
(00:16:50) - Defensive Changes
(00:18:30) - Defensive Front
(00:20:45) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:22:20) - 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 14, 2025 • 17min
Summer School: Can New-Look Stanford Compete With Tough Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Cardinal 247's Jackson Moore to preview Stanford's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Coaching Changes
(00:02:50) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:30) - Quarterback Battle
(00:04:30) - Runningbacks
(00:05:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:20) - Offensive Line
(00:08:10) - Defensive Changes
(00:09:20) - Defensive Player To Know
(00:10:30) - 2025 Expectations
(00:13:10) - Players To Know
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 14, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: Can Cal Take Advantage Of Favorable Schedule?
Bud Elliott sits down with Bear Territory's Jackson Moore to preview California's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:30) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:10) - Quarterbacks
(00:04:20) - Runningbacks
(00:05:15) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:20) - Offensive Line
(00:07:30) - Tight End
(00:08:30) - Offensive Names To Know
(00:10:30) - Defensive Changes
(00:11:30) - Defensive Names To Know
(00:12:30) - Portal News
(00:13:10) - 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/
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Jun 13, 2025 • 29min
Summer School: Pitt Needs To Win AT LEAST 8 Games In The Regular Season
Bud Elliot sits down with Panther-Lair’s Chris Peak to preview Pitt’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:30) - Offensive Changes
(00:04:30) - Eli Holstein
(00:06:15) - Wide Receivers & Offensive Line
(00:09:00) - Desmond Reid
(00:11:30) - Defensive Changes
(00:13:55) - Secondary
(00:16:00) - Recruiting Style
(00:21:10) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:23:30) - 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/ 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
