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 5, 2025 • 22min
Summer School: Illinois CAN Be The CFP Darkhorse
Bud Elliott sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois' 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - 2024 Recap
(00:03:40) - Offensive Changes
(00:06:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:08:10) - Running backs
(00:11:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:16:04) - 2025 Expectations
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
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/
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Jun 4, 2025 • 58min
MAILBAG! | College Football '26 First Impressions | House v. NCAA settlement Delayed | Cover 3 Pod
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around college football. The guys discuss the House v. NCAA Case being delayed, Bud reveals some inside information on College Football '26 and much more!
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:00) - EA Sports College Football '26 Breakdown
(00:14:30) - Best Non-Power 4 Conference Player in 2025
(00:17:10) - 3 Nice Things About Texas Tech
(00:25:50) - Big 12 Question
(00:31:30) - Who Is The Next Nebraska?
(00:37:20) - CFB Preseason Preview Magazines
(00:42:10) - Odds To Make The Playoff
(00:45:40) - Bret Bielema
(00:51:20) - Prefered Viewing Preference
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 3, 2025 • 34min
Summer School: Playoff or Bust For 2025 LSU Tigers
Bud Elliott sits down with Geaux247's Glenn West to preview LSU's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:44) - Vibe Heading into 2025
(00:01:55) - Offensive Changes
(00:04:15) - Running Game
(00:07:20) - Wide Receivers
(00:10:20) - Offense Compared To 2024
(00:12:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:19:20) - Defensive Line
(00:21:15) - Linebackers
(00:25:45) - Secondary
(00:28:45) - 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 2, 2025 • 21min
Summer School: TCU Should Be Competing For A Big 12 Championship
Bud Elliott sits down with Horned Frog Blitz' Jeremy Clark to preview TCU's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:00) - Josh Hoover
(00:04:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:05:40) - Running Backs
(00:08:00) - Offensive Name To Know
(00:10:55) - Defensive Changes
(00:13:50) - 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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Jun 1, 2025 • 15min
Summer School: BYU Should Be Competing For a Big 12 Title
Bud Elliott sits down with Cougar Sports Insider’s Jeff Hansen to preview BYU’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:15) - Jake Retzlaff
(00:02:35) - Runningbacks
(00:03:40) - Wide Receivers
(00:05:15) - Offensive Line
(00:06:45) - Defensive Changes
(00:10:00) - Linebackers
(00:11:20) - 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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May 31, 2025 • 20min
Summer School: Kentucky’s Tough Schedule Does No Favors For New-Look Wildcats
Bud Elliott sits down with Cats Pause.com’s Aaron Gershon to preview Kentucky’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading into 2025
(00:02:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:58) - Quarterbacks
(00:05:50) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:06) - Runningbacks
(00:08:30) - Offensive Line
(00:10:50) - Defensive Front
(00:12:20) - Defensive Backs
(00:14:40) - 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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May 30, 2025 • 36min
Summer School: Florida State NEEDS To Bounce Back In A Big Way
Bud Elliot sits down with Noles247's Brendan Sonnone to preview Florida State's 2024 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:25) - Thomas Castellanos
(00:05:40) - Wide Receivers
(00:09:10) - Offensive Line
(00:13:15) - Runningbacks
(00:17:40) - Defensive Changes
(00:26:35) - 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 29, 2025 • 55min
Mailbag! SEC Conference Schedule, Bring Back Ties, More! | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, Answering all your questions surrounding the college football world.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - College Football '26 Fan Questions
(00:04:00) - SEC Spring Meetings Reaction
(00:11:05) - Bryce Underwood Expectations
(00:14:00) - CFP Seeding Updates
(00:21:00) - Ties in College Football
(00:25:00) - NFL Announcers Calling CFB Games
(00:29:35) - Missouri CFP?
(00:35:00) - Least Talked About CFP Contenders
(00:39:00) - Returning Production
(00:50:00) - CFB Hall Of Fame
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 28, 2025 • 58min
The War For CFB’s Future: Playoff Format, Conference Schedules On The Table At SEC Meetings
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss the cover of College Football '26 and break down what went down at the SEC Spring Meetings.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:00) - EA Sports College Football '26 Cover
(00:08:00) - Final Thoughts on Coach Rankings
(00:17:40) - SEC Spring Meetings
(00:36::20) - More On SEC Spring 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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May 27, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: Virginia Improved In All The Right Spots
Bud Elliott sits down with Wahoos247’s Jacquie Franciuilli to preview Virginia’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:35) - Mood Heading Into 2025
(00:01:20) - Offensive Changes
(00:04:00) - Quarterbacks
(00:04:44) - Runningbacks
(00:06:20) - Offensive Line
(00:07:05) - Offensive Player To Know
(00:09:10) - Defensive Improvements
(00:11:30) - Defensive Line
(00:12:42) - 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
