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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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College Football Win Totals Matchup Draft + ACC Announces New Tiebreaker Policy At Media Days!
Today00:52:27Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to go through a win totals matchup draft for the 2026 college football season. Whose Vegas lines do we like more than others? The guys will also discuss the latest from ACC Media Days and much more!-(00:00) Intro(2:50) ACC Releases New Tiebreaker Format(24:46) Win Totals Draft Round 1(32:11) Win Totals Draft Round 2(41:20) Win Totals Draft Round 3(47:07) Win Totals Draft Round 4-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 USF Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
2d ago00:20:45Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Sean Havens of 247Sports to preview South Florida’s 2026 season.-South Florida Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/south-florida/-(00:00) Intro (00:38) Year 1 Under Brian Hartline(3:24) Outlook For Quarterback(4:55) Wide Receivers(8:55) Offensive Line(10:15) Running Backs(11:44) Defensive Scheme(13:48) Top Players To Watch On Defense(16:37) 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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2026 College Football TURNAROUND Candidates: Teams With Best Chance To Improve 👀
2d ago01:10:07Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to give their turnaround candidates for the 2026 college football season. Who has the best chance to improve their win total from last season and who are the regression candidates?-(00:00) Intro (4:47) Future of Michigan AD Warde Manuel In Doubt (15:20) Summer School Takeaways (24:28) Turnaround Teams From Last Season (26:52) Big Ten Turnaround Candidates (36:55) SEC Turnaround Candidates (51:01) Big 12 Turnaround Candidates (58:53) ACC Turnaround Candidates (1:02:08) Group of Six Turnaround Candidates-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 Georgia Tech Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
5d ago00:27:05Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Garrett Chapman of 247Sports to preview Georgia Tech’s 2026 season.-Georgia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/georgia-tech/-(00:00) Intro (00:47) Year 4 Under Brent Key(1:39) Expectations For New-Look Offense(5:25) Landing QB Alberto Mendoza(6:55) RB Justice Haynes(7:44) Offensive Line(10:38) Wide Receivers(11:54) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(13:07) Outlook For Defensive Scheme(13:56) Defensive Line(15:55) Linebackers(16:42) Secondary(18:17) 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/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 Michigan State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
6d ago00:29:21Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Stephen Brooks of 247Sports to preview Michigan State’s 2026 season.-Michigan State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/michigan-state/-(00:00) Intro (1:14) Pat Fitzgerald Taking Over(8:00) Outlook For Offense(14:07) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(17:06) Outlook For Offense(22:37) 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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MOST HATED College Football Teams, Will Mike Norvell Win Another Road Game at Florida State & MORE! ✉️
6d ago00:59:57Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also put a bow on Big 12 Media Days and much more! -(00:00) Intro (3:14) Teams Most & Least Equipped To Maintain Success (12:37) Coaches Pick BYU To Win Big 12 (20:38) Should Roster Cost Factor Into CFP Decisions (29:40) Julian Lewis Says Colorado Wasn’t Looking At Defenses (31:58) Rich Rod Wants To Take Things Back To The Old Days (36:05) Cincinnati’s Involvement In Sorsby Saga (37:58) Guessing The Top 5 Offenses This Season (41:25) Would You Rather Have Best OC Or Best RB In CFB? (42:33) CFB Teams You LOVE TO HATE (46:24) Will Mike Norvell Win Another Road Game At Florida State? (52:47) Do FSU Fans Want Norvell To Be Successful? (59:08) 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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2026 Big 12 Media Days Reaction: COACH PRIME IS BACK | Joey McGuire Talks Sorsby | MUCH MORE!
1w ago00:59:11Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew update the latest surrounding 2026 Big 12 Media Days! The guys react to press conferences from commissioner Brett Yormark & coaches around the conference, weigh in on the biggest storylines, and much more! We'll also dive into the big bag of mail to answer YOUR questions. - (00:00) Intro (1:08) Comparing USMNT To A College Football Team (11:54) Big 12 Monster Energy Sponsorship 🤔 (19:19) Brendan Sorsby Fallout At Big 12 Media Days (24:20) Deion Sanders Presser + Colorado Outlook (34:26) DJ Lagway Using Virtual Reality? (38:31) BYU RB LJ Martin Named Big 12 Preseason OPOY (39:23) Outlook For Drew Mestemaker At Oklahoma State (43:25) Other Takeaways From Big 12 Media Days (50:20) Ranch Dressing On Spaghetti??? (52:57) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club! (57:48) Best Breakfast Spots In Raleigh-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 Washington Season Preview | Cover 3 Podcast Summer School
1w ago00:41:55Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Scott Eklund of Dawgman.com to preview Washington's 2026 season.The guys break down the offseason portal drama surrounding quarterback Demond Williams and discuss where he still needs to improve as he enters a pivotal season in Seattle. They also dive into the Huskies' roster, key position groups, and what Washington needs to contend in the Big Ten.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Washington Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/washington/(0:00) Changes in Seattle(1:30) Demond Williams Saga(8:22) Quarterback Growth(12:10) Running Backs(16:05) Wide Receivers(20:17) Offensive Line(23:40) Defensive Interior(29:41) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #washington #huskies #seattlewashington #gohuskies #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff🎥 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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2026 College Football Media Days Preview: Biggest Storylines, Burning Questions & MORE! 🏈
1w ago01:03:18Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to preview 2026 Media Days for the Power Four Conferences.-(00:00) Intro(1:50) CFB Comp To England Playing At The Azteca(11:50) Ketchup On Mac & Cheese?(16:44) Who Will Benefit From 5-for-5 Rule?(24:44) Biggest Storylines Ahead Of Media Days(29:44) Big 12 Media Days Preview(40:15) ACC Media Days Preview(49:20) SEC Media Days Preview(56:17) Big Ten Media Days Preview-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 Louisville Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
2w ago00:20:34Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Michael McCammon of 247Sports to preview Louisville’s 2026 season.-Louisville Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/louisville/-(00:00) Intro (00:55) Looking Back At Last Season(2:15) QB Lincoln Kienholz(5:05) Running Backs(5:52) Wide Receivers(8:37) Offensive Line(9:58) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(11:47) Defensive Line(14:16) Linebackers & Secondary(15:27) Biggest Question Mark On Defense(15:53) 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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