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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 Kansas State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 2000:23:34Summary 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
Jun 1900:26:50Summary 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! ✉️
Jun 1800:58:01Summary 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
Jun 1700:20:29Summary 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
Jun 1600:26:40Summary readyChip Patterson and Danny Kanell break down the latest.
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Early 2026 LSU Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 1600:38:32Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Blake Ruffino of 247Sports to preview LSU’s 2026 season. - LSU Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/lsu/ - (00:00) Intro (1:16) Lane Kiffin Taking Over (4:37) QB Sam Leavitt (8:33) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (14:37) Offensive Line (20:05) Defensive Line (25:29) Linebackers (27:22) Secondary (31:34) 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 Heisman Trophy Preview | Big 12 Files Complaint on Brendan Sorsby & Texas Tech | MORE! 🏈
Jun 1500:51:31Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to preview the Heisman race for the 2026 college football season. The guys also discuss the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby and much more! (00:00) Intro (1:38) Big 12 Files Complaint On Sorsby & Texas Tech (21:02) Reviewing Heisman History (28:25) Heisman Odds Breakdown (38:05) What Time Zone Will Win 2026 Heisman (39:48) Changes To Heisman Voting (43:31) Transfer Trend In Heisman Winners (46:52) Tom Fornelli Book Club(47:44) World Cup TalkCover 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 North Carolina Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 1400:31:43Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Michael Felder, Andrew Jones, and Noah Weiskopf of Tar Heel 247 to preview North Carolina's 2026 season.The crew discusses year two of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill, the addition of Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator, and a new-look quarterback room as the Tar Heels try to avoid repeating last season's struggles. Plus, they break down a challenging ACC schedule and whether Belichick is already facing pressure to deliver results.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26North Carolina Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/(0:00) Vibes in Chapel Hill(4:06) Transfer Portal(5:14) Bobby Petrino(8:40) Quarterbacks(12:50) Offensive Line(14:35) Offensive Breakouts(19:40) Defensive Expectations(25:05) Schedule Breakdown📱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 WEST VIRGINIA SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 1300:32:12Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Chris Anderson of Eersports to preview West Virginia’s 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/west-virginia/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:40) - WVU Changes(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks(00:05:30) - Runningbacks (00:08:20) - Wide Receivers(00:09:20) - Offensive Line (00:15:30) - Defensive Line(00:18:00) - Linebackers (00:19:50) - Defensive Backs (00:23:30) - Schedule Breakdown
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Early 2026 TCU Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 1200:25:53Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Clark of Horned Frog Blitz to preview TCU’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/tcu/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:30) - Offensive Changes (00:03:30) - Quarterbacks (00:06:30) - Offensive Line (00:10:10) - Wide Receivers (00:15:00) - Tight Ends (00:17:30) - Defensive Changes (00:20:10) - 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/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 ...
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