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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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Early 2026 Virginia Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Today00:22:03Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Jacquie Franciulli of CavsCorner to preview Virginia's 2026 season.Following an 11-win campaign, expectations are high in Charlottesville. They discuss Beau Pribula taking over at quarterback after transferring from Missouri, concerns about wide receiver depth, and whether the Cavaliers can continue their offensive success. On defense, Virginia added key pieces along the defensive line through the transfer portal, but questions remain in the secondary.Can the Cavaliers build on last year's breakthrough season and stay among the ACC's contenders?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Virginia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia/#cover3 #virginia #cavaliers #uva #tonyelliott #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell
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Early 2026 South Carolina Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Yesterday00:19:16Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Hale McGranahan to preview South Carolina’s 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:10) - Vibe Heading Into 2026(00:02:30) - New System + Offensive Line(00:04:50) - Wide Receivers (00:07:40) - Running Backs (00:08:50) - Offensive Name To Know (00:10:40) - Defensive Changes(00:11:30) - Defensive Line (00:13:10) - Defensive Name To Know(00:14:10) - Schedule Breakdown 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_BudElliott3&d=DwMFaQ&c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgE ...
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College Football Conference Realignment Reset | Dusty May Leaves Michigan For Mavs | World Cup Vibe Check | MORE 🏈
2d ago01:02:00Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to review conference realignment around college football! The guys also update some SEC QB news and answer your questions!-(00:00: Intro(1:24) Dusty May Leaving Michigan For Mavericks HC Job(8:00) Danny Kanell's Moral Support For Florida State Fans(10:37) LSU QB Sam Leavitt Injury Update(17:38) Pac-12 Realignment Breakdown(27:01) Mountain West Realignment Breakdown(34:16) MAC Realignment Breakdown(40:49) Sun Belt Realignment Breakdown(43:36) Conference USA Realignment Breakdown(45:26) Future Realignment In College Football(51:17) College World Series Thoughts(53:27) USMNT World Cup Vibe Check(58:30) Tom Fornelli's Book Club-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/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/
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Early 2026 Wisconsin Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
3d ago00:26:16Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's 2026 season.The guys discuss the pressure facing Luke Fickell as he looks to lead the Badgers back into Big Ten contention. They break down expectations for projected starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a productive dual-threat transfer from Old Dominion, and examine the key position groups that could determine Wisconsin's ceiling in 2026.Can the Badgers take a step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Wisconsin Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/(0:00) Vibe in Madison(2:17) Quarterbacks(4:00) Running Backs(6:00) Wide Receivers(7:33) Offensive Line(10:32) Defensive Improvements(13:33) Defensive Line(16:50) Secondary(18:54) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #wisconsin #badgers #gobadgers #lukefickell #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell
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Early 2026 Iowa Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
3d ago00:32:58Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with David Eickholt of 247Sports to preview Iowa’s 2026 season.-Iowa Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/-(00:00) Intro(1:07) Vibe After Last Year(3:32) QB Battle Between Jeremy Hecklinski & Hank Brown(7:13) Running Backs(9:56) Wide Receivers(14:55) Offensive Line(17:09) Defensive Line(20:19) Linebackers(23:19) Secondary(25:37) Tight End DJ Vonnahme(27:16) LB Cam Buffington(28:22) Schedule Breakdown-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/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/
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Early 2026 Kansas State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
4d ago00:23:34Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat to preview Kansas State's 2026 season.The Wildcats enter a new era as Collin Klein returns to Manhattan to take over his alma mater following the retirement of longtime head coach Chris Klieman. Bud and Fitz discuss expectations for Klein in year one, Avery Johnson's return for his senior season, and whether Kansas State can remain a contender in the Big 12 despite the coaching transition.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Kansas State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/kansas-state/(0:00) New Coaching Staff(3:10) Quarterbacks(4:49) Running Backs(5:40) Wide Receivers(6:55) Offensive Line(7:53) Optimism at Offense(10:17) Defensive Scheme(12:20) Defensive Line(13:45) Linebackers(14:30) Secondary(16:29) Schedule Breakdown🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell
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Early 2026 Iowa State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
5d ago00:26:50Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Alec Busse of 247Sports to preview Iowa State’s 2026 season. - Iowa State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa-state/ - (00:00) Intro (00:52) Differences Between Jimmy Rogers & Matt Campbell (3:00) Tyler Roehl at Offensive Coordinator (4:39) QB Jaylen Raynor (6:16) Running Backs (8:14) Offensive Line (10:00) Wide Receivers (11:43) Defensive Look / Scheme (14:51) Isaac Terrell (16:00) Linebackers (17:52) Injury Updates (19:17) Schedule Breakdown 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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MAILBAG! | BEST & WORST Karma In College Football | Sorsby vs Cincy? | Heartbreak Teams | MORE! ✉️
6d ago00:58:01Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also will put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby situation (for now), discuss Tom Fornelli's top 5 heartbreak candidates, and much more! -(00:00) Intro (3:13) Win Total Wild Cards (10:54) Tom Fornelli’s 2026 Heartbreak Teams (25:31) Cincinnati In The Brendan Sorsby Spotlight (31:10) Best & Worst Karma In 2026 (38:50) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club (43:00) College World Series Thoughts (47:49) Mario Cristobal vs Billy Napier In An Escape Room (50:00) Worst College Football Takes-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/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/
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Early 2026 Oklahoma State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
1w ago00:20:29Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with McClain Baxley of GoPokes247 to preview Oklahoma State's 2026 season.The guys discuss the start of a new era in Stillwater under head coach Eric Morris, including the arrival of highly touted quarterback Drew Mestemaker and several key additions from North Texas. They also break down a completely revamped defense, expectations for the Cowboys, and whether Oklahoma State can quickly rebound in the post-Mike Gundy era.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Oklahoma State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/oklahoma-state/(0:00) Reflecting on 2025(2:02) Eric Morris(3:44) Quarterbacks(5:53) Running Backs(7:06) Wide Receivers(8:50) Offensive Line(10:54) Expectations at Defense(12:46) Defensive Line(14:17) Linebackers(15:25) Secondary(16:41) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #okstate #oklahomastatefootball #ericmorris #northtexas #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast
SummaryThe Brendan Sorsby saga comes to a college close; Texas Tech QB plans to enter NFL supplemental draft
1w ago00:26:40Summary readyChip Patterson and Danny Kanell break down the latest.
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