

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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Apr 28, 2022 • 47min
Mailbag: Next NCAA president; College football RedZone; Will Deion Sanders ever coach Florida State? Best advice to get a job at 247Sports or CBS Sports
Welcome back to the Cover 3 podcast! We’ve got a packed show for ya’ll today. It’s a college football mailbag! (4:44) We start things off with the future of the NCAA. Who is best to be the next president of the NCAA? (8:30) Florida Spring Game talk! You asked questions about spring game scheduling and whether we are joining the Gators hype train yet. (13:55) Will we ever see a college football redzone channel? How would it work? (22:10) Someone asked us about Deion Sanders and his future. Is it at Florida State? (29:20) Recruiting starting slow. What does that mean? Let’s talk Alabama. (32:35) TV Wars! Let’s talk about the battle for college football TV rights. (38:30) Someone asked what the best advice we can give for someone who wants to work at 247Sports or CBS Sports one day. (43:00) What would a school have to do to get the SMU death penalty? (44:55) Why does Bud not like Sean Clifford?Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 27, 2022 • 56min
Which defensive player is going first in the NFL Draft? How many Georgia players are going in the first round?
Welcome back to the Cover 3 Podcast! With Chip and Danny out, Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott kicked things off by talk about about Mark Emmert's decision to step down as president of the NCAA (3:00), followed by Bob Stoops comments on Lincoln Riley (9:15) and then finally getting on to the defensive players that will be taken in the NFL Draft! Which edge rusher is going first (14:25)? Is Sauce Gardner or Derek Stingley Jr. the better corner (28:00)? How many Georgia Bulldogs are going in the first round (36:30?Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 26, 2022 • 41min
Bud's Summer School: Missouri, Louisville, Arizona with 247Sports insiders!
It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Mitchell Forde (Missouri), Jody Fleming (Louisville), and Jason Scheer (Arizona) join the show!Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 25, 2022 • 60min
Spring Game Recaps; NFL Draft: Offensive Talent Breakdown - Is this a BAD QB class? Do young QBs need a better OL or better WR play?
Welcome back to the Cover 3 podcast! We’ve got a packed show for ya’ll today. Let’s start things off with a weekend recap. Spring game fever is here! Yay! Texas, USC, LSU, Penn State, and more! (13:20) Transfer deadline is coming up. Are we going to see more players jump this year? Look out for the transfer portal. (19:50) The NFL Draft is this week. We start things off with the QBs! Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmon Ridder, Sam Howell, and more! (41:30) Let’s breakdown the WR Class! Is there a Jamar Chase in this class? Drake London? Chris Olave? Garrett Wilson? Jameson Williams? Treylon Burks? (48:35) It’s time to get into the trenches. What does this offensive line class look like? (52:40) Remember when running backs went high in the first round? That was a fun time. Is this class worthy of first round picks?Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 21, 2022 • 30min
Bud's Summer School: NC State and North Carolina with 247Sports insiders!
It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Cory Smith (NC State), Ross Martin (North Carolina) join the show!Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 20, 2022 • 49min
Bud's Summer School: Nebraska, Syracuse, and Georgia Tech with 247Sports insiders!
It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Mike Schaefer (Nebraska), Stephen Bailey (Syracuse), and Bryce Koon (Georgia Tech) join the show!Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 19, 2022 • 35min
Bud's Summer School: Texas A&M, ECU, Pitt with 247Sports insiders!
It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today's show features Brian Perroni (Texas A&M), Stephen Igoe (ECU), and Johnny McGonigal (Pitt).Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 18, 2022 • 46min
Bud's Summer School: Michigan, Georgia State, Auburn with 247Sports insiders!
It's time for Bud Elliott's Summer School series. Each episode Bud will break down some schools with the writers from 247Sports. The latest intel on the program, players you need to know, expectations for the 2022 season, and more! Today Sam Webb (Michigan), Ben Moore (Georgia State), and Nathan King (Auburn) join the show!Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

Apr 14, 2022 • 55min
Mailbag! How many good teams can one state hold, USC vs. Oregon, more (04/14)
The Cover 3 crew answers questions on recruiting, the transfer portal and more. First, catching up on some recruiting news from earlier in the week with Clemson landing a blue chip quarterback for its 2023 class (1:45) and then diving into the Big Ol’ Bag of Mail with a discussion on how many programs can be successful at the same time within one state (4:00). Then it’s on to what Power Five teams have been hurt by the transfer portal (15:00), comparing USC to Oregon over the last 30 years (25:30), who wins in 2019 LSU vs. 2020 Alabama (33:20) and live audience listener questions that hit on Georgia-Oregon’s Week 1 matchup and more! Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collectionWatch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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

Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 1min
Texas’ family business, JT Daniels to WVU, spring game lookahead (04/13)
The Cover 3 crew discusses Texas players airing family business, spring games and more. First, after Danny takes us inside the headset for his struggles as a guest coach in the Florida State spring game (1:30) the crew breaks down what’s going on in the locker room at Texas, starting with Moro Ojomo’s criticism of his teammates and Steve Sarkisian’s ensuing decision to shut down his media availability (15:40). On the field, the Longhorns quarterback battle has generated some excitement for the 2022 outlook (30:15). Then, it’s on to previewing what we’re watching in this weekend’s spring game, starting with Georgia’s quarterbacks (34:00) and Ohio State’s defense (41:00). Breaking news disrupts the show with JT Daniels’ commitment to West Virginia (46:50), then it’s back to spring game thoughts for Miami (51:35) and Alabama (55:05). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For 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