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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 Florida Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Today00:24:13Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Zach Goodall of Swamp247 to preview Florida’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/florida/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Jon Sumrall (00:02:00) - Offensive Changes (00:04:00) - Quarterbacks (00:06:07) - Runningbacks (00:07:40) - Wide Receivers (00:10:00) - Offensive Line (00:11:05) - Offensive Name to Know (00:12:30) - Defensive Changes (00:14:10) - Defensive Line (00:16:10) - Linebackers (00:17:40) - Secondary (00:21:00) - 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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cbssports.com_college-2Dfootball_&d=DwMFaQ&c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbmKR1SfDQn-l0z&m=KZ-gL1ek6D7VW0wNhSveWTOqmNxmtJ4tICmPovSL3HmGTKGQShMYwb5FaBRJVdgs&s=h_eUL2xS20pl0f60QNycLor5X2Mz ...
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Lowest-Ranked Team That Can Win CFP | Brendan Sorsby Eligibility Hearing | College Football Mailbag ✉️
Yesterday00:47:46Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! They will also provide the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby and much more.-(00:00) Intro(3:12) Brendan Sorsby Hearing(12:50) Lowest-Ranked Team That Can Win CFP(24:33) How High Can Mendoza Family Climb Among All-Time CFB Families?(31:00) Why Tom Fornelli Hates College Baseball(39:25) Idea Of Texas Tech vs Texas In Week 1(41:03) Bowl Games To Start Season?(43:19) Would Academic Schools Benefit From Playoff Expansion?-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 Baylor Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
2d ago00:21:07Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Garrett Ross of Baylor Bears 247 to preview Baylor's 2026 season. They discuss the pressure facing Dave Aranda as he enters a pivotal season in Waco, the arrival of quarterback DJ Lagway, and whether the Bears can find a path to bowl eligibility despite mounting expectations. Plus, a look at Baylor's key position groups, defensive outlook, and what success would look like in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Baylor Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/baylor/ (0:00) Dave Aranda Hot Seat (1:17) DJ Lagway (3:15) Wide Receivers (4:49) Offensive Line (5:46) Running Backs (7:00) Offensive Breakouts (8:05) 2026 Defense (10:30) Defensive Line (11:29) Linebackers (12:19) Secondary (13:30) Schedule Breakdown (15:50) Money #cover3 #baylor #bears #baylorbears #wakotexas #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 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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
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Early 2026 UCF Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
3d ago00:27:36Summary readyBud Elliott and Andrew Cherico of Knights247 preview UCF’s 2026 season. They discuss Scott Frost entering year two back in Orlando, the expectations facing the Knights, and whether a favorable schedule could help UCF emerge as a contender in the Big 12. Plus, a look at the roster, key players, and what success looks like in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 UCF Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ucf/ (0:00) Vibes in Orlando (0:50) Scott Frost (2:40) Quarterbacks (4:40) Running Backs (7:13) Wide Receivers (8:40) Offensive Line (12:20) Defensive Line (14:28) Linebackers (16:14) Secondary (19:44) Schedule Breakdown #cover3 #ucf #knights #scottfrost #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 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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
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Early 2026 Oklahoma Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
3d ago00:29:13Summary readyBud Elliott talks with Josh Callaway of Sooners Illustrated to preview Oklahoma’s 2026 season. They discuss the pressure facing Brent Venables, the return of quarterback John Mateer, and just how high Oklahoma’s ceiling could be in 2026. Plus, a look at the Sooners’ biggest strengths, concerns, and expectations heading into another season in the SEC. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Oklahoma Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/oklahoma/ (0:00) Vibes in Norman (1:00) Coaching (3:39) John Mateer (7:27) Offensive Line (9:40) Wide Receivers (12:45) Running Backs (18:00) 2026 Defense (21:40) Schedule Breakdown (25:00) Pressure on Venables #cover3 #oklahoma #boomersooner #oklahomafootball #johnmateer #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 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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
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Early 2026 Miami Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
4d ago00:37:37Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with David Lake of InsideTheU to preview Miami’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/miami/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:03:00) - Returning Coaches (00:04:30) - Darian Mensah (00:07:30) - Offensive Line (00:12:10) - Wide Receivers (00:15:30) - Running Backs (00:18:40) - Defensive Front (00:23:45) - Secondary (00:27:30) - Cristobal’s Analytics (00:30:30) - Backups (00:32:15) - 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/ 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
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Ranking EVERY Power Four College Football Coach | SEC Meetings Update | Brendan Sorsby Latest 🏈
5d ago01:08:54Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back and they're running through head coach rankings for the power four conferences. The guys will also discuss the latest from SEC Spring Meetings, update the Brendan Sorsby situation, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:00) Brendan Sorsby Latest (9:45) SEC Spring Meetings (29:53) Danny’s Advise For An FSU Visit (33:40) Which Coach Would You Let Date Your Daughter? (25:19) CFB Head Coach Rankings (47:29) Agreements and Disagreements In Coach Rankings - 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
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Early 2026 Ole Miss Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
6d ago00:27:21Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Tyler Komis of 247Sports to preview Ole Miss’ 2026 season. - Ole Miss Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/ - (00:00) Intro (00:36) Look Back At Last Season (1:27) Pete Golding Compared To Lane Kiffin (3:10) Offensive Scheme (3:44) QB Trinidad Chambliss (5:57) Kewan Lacy / Other Running Backs (7:52) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (9:48) Offensive Line (11:50) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (13:25) Defense This Season vs Last Season (14:24) Defensive Line (16:55) Linebackers (18:12) Secondary (19:30) Will Echoles Jr (20:33) 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/ 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
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Early 2026 Texas Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
1w ago00:26:47Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Eric Henry of 247Sports to preview Texas’ 2026 season. - Texas Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas/ - (00:00) Intro (1:01) Defense under Will Muschamp (3:46) Offense in year 2 with Arch Manning (6:05) Arch Manning recovering from foot injury (7:11) WR Cam Coleman (9:28) Running Backs (10:51) Offensive Line (12:31) Under-the-radar player on offense (14:32) Filling loss of Anthony Hill Jr (15:48) EDGE Colin Simmons (17:40) Biggest question marks on defense (18:44) Cornerbacks (20:02) 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/ 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
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Early 2026 Vanderbilt Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
1w ago00:28:48Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Chris Lee of Vandy247 to preview Vanderbilt’s 2026 season. They discuss Vanderbilt following a strong 9-3 season, including the transition from Diego Pavia to top quarterback recruit Jared Curtis and what that could mean for the offense. Plus, a look at a defense that may be positioned to take another step forward in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Vanderbilt Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/vanderbilt/ (0:00) Vibes in Nashville (1:30) Quarterbacks (5:52) Running Backs (7:03) Wide Receivers (8:55) Offensive Line (14:09) Defense (17:25) Potential Breakouts (19:15) Schedule Breakdown (24:24) Roster Construction #cover3 #vanderbilt #vandy #clarklea #jaredcurtis #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 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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
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