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 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
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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/
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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/
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
