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
May 13, 2025 • 28min
Summer School: Penn State’s Expectations Skyrockets With Returning Talent
Bud Elliott sits down with Lions247's Daniel Gallen to preview Penn State's 2024 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - 2025 Mindset
(00:01:30) - Drew Allar
(00:03:40) - Wide Receivers
(00:05:20) - Tight Ends
(00:08:10) - Running Backs
(00:09:15) - Offensive Line
(00:11:00) - Offensive Changes
(00:12:45) - Jim Knowles
(00:15:00) - Defensive Front
(00:17:05) - Defensive Backs
(00:19:33) - Offense vs. Defense
(00:20:05) - 2025 Expectations
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May 12, 2025 • 1h 20min
Bold Predictions For 2025: Biggest Surprises, Picks And Predictions, More! | Cover 3 Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back with their BOLD PREDICTIONS Episode. The boys discuss 3-5 predictions each for the 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:30) - Golf/Gambling Updates
(00:09:00) - Big Ten Bold Predictions
(00:33:45) - SEC Bold Predictions
(00:54:15) - Acc Bold Predictions
(01:04:00) - Big 12 Bold Predictions
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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May 11, 2025 • 24min
Summer School: Iowa NEEDS To Make The Pass Game Work With Talented WR Room
Bud Elliott sits down with Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt to preview Iowa's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - 2024 Recap
(00:02:00) - Offensive Upgrades
(00:03:30) - Wide Receivers
(00:06:45) - Mike Gronowski
(00:09:30) - Runningbacks
(00:11:55) - Defensive backs
(00:13:20) - Defensive Line
(00:15:55) - 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
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May 10, 2025 • 18min
Summer School: Oregon State Needs to Survive Tough Start to Schedule
Bud Elliott sits down with Beaver Blitz.com’s Angie Machado to preview Oregon State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Trent Bray
(00:02:00) - Defensive line
(00:06:30) - Malik Murphy
(00:08:55) - Offensive Weapons
(00:09:50) - Offensive Line
(00:11:00) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:12:15) - 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/
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May 9, 2025 • 38min
Summer School: Reloaded Oregon Team Looking To Make Another CFP Run
Bud Elliott sits down with Duck Territory's Matt Prehm to preview Oregon's 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2025
(00:03:30) - Quarterbacks
(00:05:30) - Running Backs
(00:08:50) - Wide Receivers
(00:16:00) - Offensive Line
(00:20:30) - Defensive Line
(00:25:30) - Secondary
(00:29:15) - Schedule Breakdown
(00:30:45) - 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
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Mailbag! Biggest Spring Portal Moves, Latest News, More | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew breaks down the latest news around the college football world before discussing the biggest moves of the spring portal window.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:40) - Repeat Conference Champions
(00:09:30) - Presidential Commission on College Football
(00:14:20) - Cam Rising Retires
(00:17:20) - Soccer Question
(00:22:00) - Biggest Spring Portal Moves
(00:41:00) - 2025 Regression
(00:48:20) - Group of Five First Year Coaches
(00:51:20) - Notre Dame-Clemson
(00:55:00) - Unranked to AP Top 10
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 7, 2025 • 1h 10min
Reviewing Year 1 for 2023-24 Hires, Michigan vs. NCAA, more! | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. Michigan suspends Sherrone Moore for 2 games, Notre Dame & Clemson agree to 12-year annual series and more. Plus the boys review year 1 for the 2023-24 hires.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:10) - Tom's Old Man Take
(00:02:40) - Baseball Unwritten Rules
(00:08:40) - Sherrone Moore Suspension
(00:16:00) - Notre Dame-Clemson 12-year Series
(00:22:20) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - SEC
(00:39:15) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - Big Ten
(00:57:55) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - ACC
(01:02:00) - Reviewing Year One For 2023-24 hires - Big 12
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 6, 2025 • 27min
Summer School: Georgia’s Offense Has A Chance To SHINE If Stockton Can Deliver
Bud Elliott sits down with Dawgs247's Jordan Hill to preview the Georgia Bulldogs 2025 Season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:40) - 2024 Recap
(00:01:55) - Gunner Stockton
(00:04:30) - Offensive Line
(00:06:55) - Carson Beck Leaving
(00:08:30) - Running backs
(00:10:20) - Wide Receivers
(00:12:30) - Defensive Front
(00:15:30) - Secondary
(00:18:40) - Names To Know
(00:20:50) - 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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May 5, 2025 • 32min
Summer School: Ohio State NEEDS To Beat Michigan & Make The CFP
Bud Elliott sits down with Bucknuts’ Dave Biddle to preview Ohio State’s 2025 season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe in Columbus
(00:01:40) - Offensive Changes
(00:03:20) - Julian Sayin
(00:06:30) - Offensive Line
(00:08:28) - Running backs
(00:11:10) - Jeremiah Smith
(00:12:44) - Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
(00:15:25) - Matt Patricia
(00:18:30) - Defensive Line
(00:20:20) - Defensive Backs
(00:23:00) - 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 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Way Too Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft | Cover 3 x With The First Pick Crossover
Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli are joined by Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon for a Cover 3 and With The First Pick Podcast crossover.
(00:00) Intro
(7:22) Will Arch Manning Declare?
(8:30) 1. New Orleans Saints
(10:43) 2. New York Giants
(11:59) 3. Cleveland Browns
(14:06) 4. New York Jets
(15:21) 5. Tennessee Titans
(18:14) 6. Las Vegas Raiders
(19:34) 7. Carolina Panthers
(21:04) 8. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)
(23:13) 9. Indianapolis Colts
(24:59) 10. Seattle Seahawks
(28:32) 11. New England Patriots
(29:57) 12. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)
(32:04) 13. Miami Dolphins
(32:47) 14. Dallas Cowboys
(34:23) 15. Arizona Cardinals
(35:47) 16. Pittsburgh Steelers
(37:42) 17. Chicago Bears
(38:36) 18. Denver Broncos
(39:58) 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(42:37) 20. Houston Texans
(43:56) 21. Minnesota Vikings
(45:22) 22. Los Angeles Chargers
(46:16) 23. San Francisco 49ers
(47:38) 24. Green Bay Packers
(48:30) 25. Cincinnati Bengals
(49:22) 26. Washington Commanders
(49:54) 27. Los Angeles Rams
(51:04) 28. Detroit Lions
(52:37) 29. Kansas City Chiefs
(53:45) 30. Buffalo Bills
(55:02) 31. Baltimore Ravens
(55:39) 32. Philadelphia Eagles
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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