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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May 26, 2025 • 19min
Summer School: NC State Looks To Continue Success With Tough 2025 Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Pack Pride's Cory Smith to preview NC State's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Tone Heading into 2025
(00:01:50) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:30) - Skill Positions
(00:05:17) - Offensive Line
(00:07:18) - CJ Bailey
(00:09:15) - Defensive Changes
(00:11:15) - Defensive Players to Know
(00:13:40) - 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
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May 25, 2025 • 21min
Summer School: Vanderbilt Upgrades O-Line To Help Pavia In Tough SEC
Bud Elliott sits down with Vandy247’s Robbie Weinstein to preview Vanderbilt’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:40) - Diego Pavia
(00:02:40) - Offensive Line
(00:04:20) - Pass Catchers
(00:06:10) - Offensive Improvements
(00:09:44) - Defensive Backs
(00:13:30) - Defensive Name To Know
(00:14:20) - 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 25, 2025 • 17min
Summer School: Can East Carolina’s Offense Lead Them To A Bowl Game?
Bud Elliot sits down with Hoist The Colours’ Stephen Igoe to preview East Carolina’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Blake Harrell
(00:03:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:04:40) - Running Backs
(00:06:00) - Offensive Transfers
(00:08:00) - Offense vs. Defense
(00:09:30) - Defensive Players To Step Up
(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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May 24, 2025 • 17min
Summer School: Georgia Tech Preview: ACC Contenders With Strong Offense!
Bud Elliott sits down with GoJackets.com’s Garrett Chapman to preview Georgia Tech’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - 2024 Recap
(00:03:00) - Haynes King
(00:02:50) - Offensive Weapons
(00:04:18) - Offensive Line
(00:05:50) - Tight Ends
(00:07:10) - Defensive Plan
(00:08:00) - Defensive Line
(00:11:15) - Defensive Player to Know
(00:12:06) - 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 23, 2025 • 28min
Summer School: Notre Dame Fans SHOULD Be Fired Up About 2025 Season
Bud Elliott sits down with Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley to preview Notre Dame's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:10) - Quarterbacks
(00:07:10) - Runningbacks
(00:08:45) - Wide Receivers
(00:11:25) - Offensive Line
(00:14:50) - Defensive Changes
(00:17:00) - Defensive Line
(00:18:40) - Defensive Backs
(00:19:55) - Defensive Names To Know
(00:21:00) - 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 22, 2025 • 59min
Coach Rankings Reaction: Overrated, Underrated, Trends To Note And More! | Cover 3 Podcast
Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli break down the CBS Sports Coaching Rankings! They discuss the most over and underrated coaches, some notable trends and much more!
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:00) - CFP Seeding Update
(00:17:30) - Coach Rankings Reaction (Top 12)
(00:28:50) - Coach Rankings Reaction (13-25)
(00:35:30) - Coach Rankings Biggest Fallers
(00:44:15) - Fan Questions Coaches Jumping
(00:46:20) - Coach Rankings: Haters & Glazers
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 21, 2025 • 56min
Mailbag! What Conference Has The Best QBs? Top Fan Experience, More! | Cover 3 College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode! The boys answer all your mailbag questions while breaking down the latest news around the college football world.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - Jeremiah Smith Hypothetical
(00:04:40) - Golf Gambling Question
(00:10:00) - Coaches Rankings Update
(00:12:30) - College Sports Commission Update
(00:18:00) - Hockey Playoff Update
(00:20:10) - Notre Dame vs. USC
(00:26:00) - Fan Base Questions
(00:32:15) - CFP Question
(00:35:40) - Best Conference of QBs
(00:43:10) - Ranking Big 12 QBs
(00:48:20) - ACC vs. Big 12
(00:50:40) - Stories From DK's Golf Tournament
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 20, 2025 • 25min
Summer School: The Arch Manning Era Begins At Texas
Bud Elliott sits down with Horns247's Eric Henry to preview Texas' 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:03:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:05:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:07:10) - Tight Ends
(00:09:00) - Running Backs
(00:11:00) - Offensive Line
(00:15:12) - Defensive Names To Know
(00:17:20) - Defensive Line
(00:20:00) - 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 19, 2025 • 1h 4min
Coach Rankings Week Part 1: Toughest Calls On Our Ballots | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down their Coach Rankings. The guys quickly break down the latest news around the college football world before discussing their coaching rankings.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - Best Coaching Move Ever Seen
(00:08:00) - Potential Changes To CFP for 2025 Season
(00:16:30) - Recruiting Headlines Of Note
(00:25:30) - Coach Rankings Preview
(00:43:50) - More Coach Rankings
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 18, 2025 • 22min
Summer School: Iowa State NEEDS To Start The Season Strong With Tough 2nd-Half Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse to preview Iowa State's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:35) - 2024 Recap
(00:01:25) - Rocco Becht
(00:04:08) - Skill Positions
(00:06:05) - Offensive Line
(00:08:45) - Defensive Backs
(00:10:40) - Defensive Front
(00:14:42) - 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
