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 16, 2025 • 1h 3min
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.
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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Jun 15, 2025 • 21min
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/
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Jun 15, 2025 • 32min
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 • 18min
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 • 19min
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 • 30min
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/
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Jun 13, 2025 • 23min
Summer School: Fran Brown Looks To Continue Success At Syracuse
Bud Elliott sits down with Cuse Nation's Mike McAllister to preview Syracuse's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:01:50) - Offensive Changes
(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks
(00:06:00) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:40) - Offensive Line
(00:09:00) - Defensive Changes
(00:11:50) - 2025 Expectations
(00:17:07) - Player 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
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Jun 12, 2025 • 55min
What Team Has The Best Home Schedule In 2025? Plus, Ranking Top Week Zero Moments & More! | Cover 3
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, answering questions submitted by the fans. The boys discuss which team has the best home schedule for 2025, Rank their top Week Zero Moments and much more.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:20) - Fathers Day Question
(00:05:20) - Strength of Schedule Impact on CFP
(00:21:00) - Best Team To Have 2025 Season Tickets To
(00:29:45) - SEC Scheduling Question
(00:31:30) - Nebraska Over/Under
(00:38:00) - Golf Talk
(00:39:30) - G5 Rep in CFP
(00:42:00) - LSU Tigers
(00:45:00) - Dream CFB Weekend
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 11, 2025 • 1h 14min
Who Has The TOUGHEST Schedule In College Football In 2025? Strength Of Schedule Rankings & MORE!
On Today's episode of the Cover 3 College Football Podcast The boys break down the Easiest and Toughest schedules for the 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Summer School Question
(00:04:10) - Louisville Poaches Top Kentucky Assistant
(00:16:40) - Top Running Back Rooms Rankings
(00:25:45) - Top 5 Toughest Schedules
(00:55:30) - Top 5 Easiest Schedules
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 10, 2025 • 23min
Summer School: Michigan State Needs To Make A Bowl Game
Bud Elliott sits down with Spartan Tailgate’s Stephen Brooks to preview Michigan State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:02:55) - Offensive Changes
(00:05:30) - Runningbacks
(00:08:30) - Offensive Line
(00:10:55) - Defensive Players To Know
(00:12:30) - Linebackers
(00:13:15) - Defensive Line
(00:14:00) - Player To Know
(00:15:25) - 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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