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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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2026 Big 12 Media Days Reaction: COACH PRIME IS BACK | Joey McGuire Talks Sorsby | MUCH MORE!
Jul 800:59:11Summary 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
Jul 700:41:55Summary 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! 🏈
Jul 601:03:18Summary 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
Jul 500:20:34Summary 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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Early 2026 UCLA Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jul 400:26:05Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Connor Morrissette of 247Sports to preview UCLA’s 2026 season.-UCLA Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/UCLA/-(00:00) Intro (00:54) Biggest Changes With Bob Chesney(2:53) QB Nico Iamaleava(4:30) Wide Receivers & Tight Ends(6:00) Running Backs(7:22) Offensive Line(10:37) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(12:06) Outlook For Defense Under Colin Hitschler(13:34) Defensive Line(15:15) EDGE Rushers(17:42) Linebackers & Secondary(20:14) 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 Minnesota Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jul 300:27:00Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Ryan Burns of 247Sports to preview Minnesota’s 2026 season.-Minnesota Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/minnesota/-(00:00) Intro (00:40) Year 10 Under P.J. Fleck(3:22) QB Drake Lindsey(6:06) Wide Receivers & Tight Ends(8:32) Offensive Line(11:19) Darius Taylor & Other Running Backs(13:25) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(14:59) Outlook For Defense(18:51) Under-The-Radar Player On Defense(20:22) 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 MARYLAND SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School
Jul 200:18:17Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports to preview Maryland’s 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/maryland/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:20) - Mike Locksley(00:02:40) - Offensive Coordinator (00:03:20) - Malik Washington(00:06:00) - Running Backs (00:07:00) - Wide Receivers (00:09:05) - Offensive Name To Know (00:10:20) - Defensive Line (00:11:50) - Linebackers (00:12:30) - Defensive Backs(00:13:56) - Schedule breakdown(00:17:40) - Defensive Name to Know 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&n ...
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Early 2026 Arkansas Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jul 100:38:40Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com to preview Arkansas' 2026 season.After a disappointing 2-10 campaign, the Razorbacks enter a new era under head coach Ryan Silverfield. Bud and Trey discuss the quarterback battle led by freshman KJ Jackson, the challenges of rebuilding an offense, and the many new faces expected to contribute on defense.Can Arkansas bounce back quickly in year one under Silverfield, or is this still a longer-term rebuild? Plus, a full breakdown of the Razorbacks' 2026 schedule and expectations.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Arkansas Team Site: http://HawgSports.com(0:00) Turning the Page(3:20) Quarterbacks(6:20) Wide Receivers(8:08) Running Backs(11:22) Offensive Line(13:50) Offensive Breakout(14:55) New Defensive Staff(18:00) Defensive Line(21:50) Linebackers(24:00) Secondary(27:50) Schedule Breakdown(33:00) Final Thoughts
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EARLY 2026 PITT SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 3000:26:21Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Chris Peak of PantherLair to preview Pitt’s 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/pittsburgh/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:50) - Kade Bell (00:02:15) - Mason Heintschel(00:04:20) - Wide Receivers (00:08:00) - Running Backs (00:09:40) - Offensive Line (00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know (00:14:00) - Defensive Returners(00:17:30) - Defensive Line (00:19:30) - Defensive Backs (00:21:30) - 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 <a target= ...
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ACC & Big 12 Dark Horse Teams In 2026 + College Football Mailbag ✉️ | Cover 3 Podcast
Jun 2901:05:55Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the ACC and Big 12! The guys also dive in to the bag of mail to answer your questions! -(00:00) Intro (1:57) Favorite “I told you I was right” CFB take (5:30) Latest on 2027 Recruiting Trail (7:38) Texas A&M Lands 4-Star WR Eric McFarland III (12:42) Tennessee parts ways Chaz Coleman (19:00) Latest on Protect College Sports Act (25:06) ACC Dark Horse Teams (34:01) ACC Dark Chalk Donkeys (38:33) Alabama QB Talk / Keelon Russell (43:07) Big 12 Dark Horse Teams (50:27) Big 12 Chalk Donkeys (54:20) Non-Power Four Dark Horses & Chalk Donkeys (1:00:38) What we’ve learned from Summer School (1:04:55) Danny Kanell’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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