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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 MAILBAG ✉️ | Predicting The First BIG UPSET This Season, Brendan Sorsby Latest, MORE!
Jun 1100:58:31Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also discuss the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby and much more! -(00:00) Intro (2:06) Comparing CFB Teams To World Cup Teams (9:24) Brendan Sorsby Latest (41:37) First Big Upset This Season? (50:50) Worst Misuse Of CFB Talent (53:38) College World Series Jell-O shot Challenge (55:44) Favorite CFB Comeback Win -#cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #collegefootballplayoff #texastech #NCAA-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 Virginia Tech Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 1000:26:22Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Kolby Crawford of 247Sports to preview Virginia Tech’s 2026 season. - Virginia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia-tech/ - (00:00) Intro (1:20) Changes Under James Franklin (6:00) QB Ethan Grunkemeyer (8:13) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (10:14) Offensive Line (16:13) Brent Pry As DC / Defensive Line (20:55) Jaquez White / Quentin Reddish (22:32) 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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Early 2026 Clemson Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 900:34:21Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Austin Hannon of 247Sports to preview Clemson’s 2026 season. - Clemson Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/clemson/ - (00:00) Intro (1:22) Coaching staff (4:41) Christopher Vizzina / QB Situation (9:37) Concern Level For Offensive Line (11:55) Wide Receivers (16:26) Under-the-radar player on offense (18:12) Replacing losses on defense (21:18) Defensive Line (23:57) Defensive Backs (26:24) Linebackers (28:33) 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/
SummaryBRENDAN SORSBY RULED ELIGIBLE 🚨 | HARDEST And EASIEST College Football Schedules In 2026 | MORE!
Jun 801:24:40Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back and they're reacting to Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible for the 2026 season! The guys will also break down the toughest & easiest schedules, weigh in on the SEC & Big Ten's stance on the college sports bill, and much more!(0:00) Brendan Sorsby(21:55) Brazil Game Moved(27:03) College Sports Bill(36:43) Tough SEC Schedules(46:21) Tough Big Ten Schedules(55:34) Tough ACC Schedules(1:01:00) Notre Dame Schedule(1:05:20) Easiest Big Ten Schedules(1:12:52) Easiest ACC Schedules(1:16:45) Easiest SEC Schedules(1:19:25) Easiest Big 12 Schedules#cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #collegefootballplayoff #texastech #brendansorsby🎥 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 Colorado Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 700:23:41Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Jack Carlough of Buffs Insider to preview Colorado's 2026 season.The guys discuss expectations for quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis, a fast-paced offensive attack, and how the Buffaloes will replace key pieces on defense, including a new defensive coordinator. Plus, a look at Colorado's schedule, impact transfers, and what year three under Deion Sanders could look like in Boulder.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Colorado Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/colorado/(0:00) Coaching Changes(3:47) Quarterbacks(5:40) Running Backs(6:38) Wide Receivers(8:30) Offensive Line(10:18) Expectations at Offense(13:00) Boo Carter(15:25) Secondary(16:30) Defensive Line(18:55) Linebackers(19:40) Schedule Breakdown(22:30) Deion Sanders#cover3 #colorado #buffaloes #deionsanders #coloradobuffaloes #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 Cincinnati Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 600:21:44Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Chad Brendel of Bearcat Journal to preview Cincinnati’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:01:40) - Play Calling (00:00:00) - JC French (00:04:50) - Running Backs (00:06:30) - Wide Receivers (00:07:50) - Offensive Line (00:09:30) - Offensive Name To Know (00:11:14) - Defensive Changes (00:13:40) - Defensive Line (00:15:40) - Linebackers (00:16:50) - Defensive Name To Know (00:18:10) - 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 <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_eUL2xS20pl0f60QNycLor ...
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Early 2026 USC Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 500:34:04Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with 247 Sports’ Shotgun Spratling to preview USC’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/usc/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:05:20) - Coaching Changes (00:09:40) - Jayden Maiava & Offense (00:13:30) - Offensive Player to Know (00:15:30) - Offensive Schemes (00:21:00) - Secondary (00:24:55) - Defensive Front (00:27:40) -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/ ...
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Picking One CFB Team To Make A CONTENDER | Nick Saban OPPOSES SEC & Big Ten | COVER 3 MAILBAG! ✉️
Jun 400:46:34Summary readyThe Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also discuss the latest surrounding the split views of the “Protect College Sports Act” and much more! -(00:00) Intro (3:20) One Athlete From Any Sport To Add To CFB (6:17) Nick Saban Opposes SEC & Big Ten (13:14) Using NIL To Make One Team A Contender (20:18) CFB WR Danny Kanell Would Want To Throw To (24:25) Favorite Team Last Season That Will Be Forgotten (27:47) Skincare Advice (30:38) Tom Fornelli Serving As Danny Kanell's Golf Caddy (32:09) Next College Coach To Make Jump To NFL? (36:54) Clemson Over 7.5 Wins Or Miami ACC Champs? (41:15) Is Tom Buying Back His Stock On Cal Football? (44:15) What Does Bud Elliott Smell Like?-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 Texas A&M Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 300:21:26Summary readyBud Elliott sits down with Tony Catalina of GigEm247 to preview Texas A&M's 2026 season.Following a College Football Playoff appearance, expectations are high in College Station. The guys discuss Marcel Reed's development after Holmon Wiggins' promotion to offensive coordinator, the overall outlook for the Aggies, and the challenge of replacing several key contributors along the offensive line.Can Texas A&M build on last season's success and make another run at the SEC title and the College Football Playoff?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Texas A&M Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas-am/(0:00) Vibes in College Station(2:44) Marcel Reed(5:12) Running Backs(6:32) Wide Receivers(8:42) Offensive Line(12:00) Defensive Play Calling(13:20) Defensive Line(15:39) Linebackers(16:58) Secondary(18:16) 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 Florida Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Jun 200:24:13Summary 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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