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ARE YOU READY TO LOCK 'EM UP!?!? The Cover 3 crew breaks down their favorite win totals for the 2026 College Football season! - Join this year's College Football Pick 'Em league! https://app.splashsports.com/contest/05480bf3-91d8-4e2a-b25d-1502bb7c9061/detail - 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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The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the second half of Big Ten teams. - (00:00) Intro (2:58) Ohio State O/U 9.5 (11:27) Oregon O/U 10.5 (17:22) Penn State O/U 8.5 (24:40) Purdue O/U 3.5 (31:39) Rutgers O/U 4.5 (37:06) UCLA O/U 6.5 (44:23) USC O/U 8.5 (50:47) Washington O/U 7.5 (55:41) Wisconsin O/U 6.5 - Join this year's College Football Pick 'Em league! https://app.splashsports.com/contest/05480bf3-91d8-4e2a-b25d-1502bb7c9061/detail - Bid to join a Locks episode this season! All benefitting St. Jude Children's Hospital: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/auctions/fft-draftathon-2026/9f17f653-0a33-4774-8a47-a18324de5181 - 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/
2d ago1h 1m
The Cover 3 crew is back and they are running through their official College Football Playoff bracket predictions for the 2026 season! The guys also say which teams ranked in the Preseason AP Poll they believe could finish unranked and which sleeper teams could finish inside the top 10! - (00:00) Intro (00:39) Top 25 Teams That Will Finish Unranked (9:55) Unranked Team That Will Finish Top 10 (20:03) Bud Elliott’s CFP Bracket Prediction (27:50) Tom Fornelli’s CFP Bracket Prediction (34:34) Chip Patterson’s CFP Bracket Prediction - Join this year's college football picks league! https://app.splashsports.com/contest/05480bf3-91d8-4e2a-b25d-1502bb7c9061/detail - 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/
3d ago44 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the first half of Big Ten teams. The guys will also react to the release of the Preseason AP Poll. - (00:00) Intro (4:27) Illinois O/U 7.5 (10:04) Indiana O/U 10.5 (17:30) Iowa O/U 7.5 (25:13) Maryland O/U 5.5 (33:35) Michigan O/U 8.5 (41:11) Michigan State O/U 4.5 (50:46) Minnesota O/U 6.5 (57:07) Nebraska O/U 6.5 (1:03:08) Northwestern O/U 5.5 (1:10:44) Preseason AP Poll Reaction - 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/
4d ago1h 19m
The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the second half of SEC teams. - (00:00) Intro (2:51) Missouri O/U 6.5 (9:07) Oklahoma O/U 7.5 (18:19) Ole Miss O/U 7.5 (24:24) South Carolina O/U 6.5 (31:23) Tennessee O/U 7.5 (38:14) Texas O/U 9.5 (45:35) Texas A&M O/U 8.5 (49:59) Vanderbilt O/U 5.5 - Do you want a chance to share your LOCKS on the Cover 3 Podcast this season? Well now you can! Bid using the link below to to give your best bets on an episode during the 2026 season! This auction benefits St. Jude Children's Hospital: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/auctions/fft-draftathon-2026/9f17f653-0a33-4774-8a47-a18324de5181 - 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/
Aug 141h
The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the first half of SEC teams. The guys also give their thoughts on Jayden Daniels sending a cease and desist to LSU after the Tigers allowed DJ Pickett to wear No. 5. - (00:00) Intro (2:11) Jayden Daniels vs LSU (15:26) Alabama O/U 8.5 (23:04) Arkansas O/U 3.5 (28:55) Auburn O/U 6.5 (34:27) Florida O/U 7.5 (42:28) Georgia O/U 9.5 (50:28) Kentucky O/U 4.5 (55:59) LSU O/U 8.5 (1:02:47) Mississippi State O/U 4.5 - 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/
Aug 131h 9m
The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the second half of ACC teams. The guys will also discuss Notre Dame’s schedule and win total! - (00:00) Intro (2:36) North Carolina O/U 4.5 Wins (10:35) Pitt O/U 7.5 Wins (16:30) SMU O/U 8.5 Wins (23:42) Stanford O/U 3.5 Wins (28:13) Syracuse O/U 4.5 Wins (34:07) Virginia O/U 7.5 Wins (40:33) Virginia Tech O/U 6.5 Wins (47:03) Wake Forest O/U 5.5 Wins (53:53) Notre Dame O/U 11.5 Wins - 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/
Aug 101h 3m
The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the first half of ACC teams. (00:00) Intro (3:30) Boston College O/U 3.5 Wins (9:50) Cal O/U 6.5 Wins (17:18) Clemson O/U 7.5 Wins (25:22) Duke O/U 5.5 Wins (30:38) Florida State O/U 6.5 Wins (37:39) Georgia Tech O/U6.5 Wins (44:30) Louisville O/U 8.5 Wins (52:20) Miami O/U 10.5 Wins (56:30) NC State O/U 7.5 Wins Have you ever wanted to play fantasy football with Chip and Tom? Now’s your chance! Enter today and support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 👏 https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2026 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/
Aug 61h 1m
The Cover 3 is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the second half of Big 12 teams. The guys also react to the preseason coaches poll and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:44) Preseason Coaches Poll (12:09) Kansas O/U 5.5 Wins (19:08) Kansas State O/U 8.5 Wins (26:07) Oklahoma State O/U 6.5 Wins (35:11) TCU O/U 7.5 Wins (42:23) Texas Tech O/U 10.5 Wins (50:03) UCF O/U 5.5 Wins (54:37) Utah O/U 8.5 Wins (58:25) West Virginia O/U 5.5 - Have you ever wanted to play fantasy football with Chip and Tom? Now’s your chance! Enter today and support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 👏 - https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2026 - 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/
Aug 51h
The Cover 3 crew is back to put a bow on 2026 Media Days from the Power Four conferences! They also give under-the-radar Group of Six candidates for this season. - (00:00) Intro (00:40) Big Ten Takeaways (11:24) SEC Takeaways (23:30) ACC Takeaways (38:54) Big 12 Takeaways (42:53) Group of Six Spotlight - 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/
Aug 444 min
The Cover 3 is back to start diving into 2026 win totals for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the first half of Big 12 teams. - (00:00) Intro (5:12) Judge grants extra year of eligibility to class of 2022 (12:57) Latest On The Protect College Sports Act (16:22) Arizona O/U 7.5 (23:44) Arizona State O/U 6.5 (30:49) Baylor O/U 6.5 (38:53) BYU O/U 8.5 (47:14) Cincinnati O/U 5.5 (53:11) Colorado O/U 4.5 (1:02:15) Houston O/U 8.5 (1:10:30) Iowa State O/U 5.5 - 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/
Aug 31h 15m
The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with players at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with players at Big Ten Media Days.
Aug 19 min
The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
Jul 3111 min
The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
Jul 3113 min
The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
Jul 319 min
The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
Jul 3112 min
The Cover 3 crew breaks it all down from Day 3 of Big Ten Media Days. (0:00) - Intro (5:00) - Jedd Fisch Interview (16:00) - Kyle Whittingham Interview (27:00) - Malik Washington Interview (35:00) - Desmond Williams Jr. Interview (43:00) - Outlook for Indiana in 2026 (53:00) - Expectations for First-Year Big Ten Coaches (1:06:15) - Bryce Underwood Interview (1:14:00) - Bold Predictions for the Big Ten in 2026
Jul 301h 28m
The Cover 3 crew breaks it all down from Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days.
Jul 301h 28m
The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.
Jul 2912 min
The Cover 3 crew chats to notable coaches and previews the upcoming Big Ten season.
Jul 281h 28m
Bud Elliott sits down with Jarret Johnson of Inside The Red Raiders to preview Texas Tech’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:55) - Quarterback Situation (00:05:05) - Running Backs (00:06:45) - Wide Receivers (00:11:00) - Offensive Line (00:15:00) - Offensive Weapons (00:16:45) - Defensive Expectations (00:20:20) - Linebackers (00:21:55) - Defensive Name to Know (00:24:00) - 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 target="_blank" rel="noopener no ...
Jul 2732 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle to preview Houston's 2026 season. The excitement is building in Houston as Willie Fritz enters another year leading the Cougars. Bud and Joseph discuss the growing belief in "Fritz magic," why expectations have risen around the program, and how much Conner Weigman's breakout 2025 season could elevate the offense. Can Houston take the next step in the Big 12 with an experienced quarterback and a program buying into Willie Fritz's vision? 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Houston Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/houston/ (0:00) Willie Fritz (2:14) Coaching Staff (3:40) Quarterbacks (7:40) Running Backs (10:05) Wide Receivers (13:50) Offensive Line (16:20) Areas of Improvement (18:00) Defensive Line (20:40) Secondary (21:40) Schedule Breakdown
Jul 2626 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Joaquin Ruiz of Bear Insider to preview Cal’s 2026 season. - Cal Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/california/ Bear Insider Site: https://bearinsider.com/ - (00:00) Intro (00:37) Tosh Lupoi Era Begins (1:47) QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3:44) Outlook For The Offense (5:46) Wide Receivers (6:29) Offensive Line (8:30) Under-The-Radar Player On Offensive (10:45) Outlook For The Defense (15:37) 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/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/
Jul 2520 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Anna Snyder of Devils Illustrated to preview Duke's 2026 season. The defending ACC champions enter a new chapter after replacing Darian Mensah with San Jose State transfer Walker Eget at quarterback. Bud and Anna discuss expectations for the Blue Devils' offense, how Eget fits into the system, and why Duke's defense once again looks like one of the program's biggest strengths. Can Manny Diaz keep Duke at the top of the ACC despite the changes on offense 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Duke Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/duke/ (0:00) Vibes in Durham (1:15) Quarterbacks (2:43) Running Backs (3:30) Wide Receivers (4:50) Offensive Breakouts (5:30) Offensive Line (6:55) Manny's Defense (7:55) Defensive Line (9:14) Linebackers (10:28) Secondary (12:06) Schedule Breakdown (14:00) Define Success
Jul 2416 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to answer your questions in this mailbag episode! The guys will also recap the latest surrounding SEC Media Days and get you set for Big Ten Media Days in Chicago! - (00:00) Intro (2:07) Re-Watch One CFB Game For The 1st Time (8:26) Lane Kiffin Speaks At SEC Media Days (12:39) Pete Golding Speaks On Lane Kiffin (21:44) Nick Saban Puts Pressure On Jon Sumrall (30:04) Double-Digit Win Teams Most Likely To Miss A Bowl (34:58) CFB Coaches As PGA Tour Players (39:18) Picking Coaches For A Golf Group (42:46) Cover 3 Coverage / Guests At Big Ten Media Days (46:06) Breakout Freshmen WR This Season? (51:30) Best G6 Defenses This Season - 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/
Jul 2357 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to discuss the latest surrounding SEC Media Days. The guys recap the first two days, react to Greg Sankey discussing a potential breakaway from the NCAA, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (2:26) Addressing The SEC Breakaway Theory (18:00) Where should we eat in Chicago? (20:32) Kirby Smart Having Fun + Georgia Outlook (28:20) Is Tennessee Flying Under The Radar? (32:28) Will Stein says Kentucky will win big 'because of me' (42:50) Ranking Georgia against Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon (45:08) Chip Kelly Goes Full Construction Mode (47:20) The Athletic QB Tier Rankings (54:52) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club (57:31) Does Jon Sumrall Hate Podcasts? - 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/
Jul 2259 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Charlie Jacobs of Inside NU to preview Northwestern’s 2026 season. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Takeaways From 2025 (00:02:17) - Chip Kelly (00:05:30) - Aidan Chiles (00:07:30) - Wide Receivers (00:09:45) - Offensive Line (00:14:20) - Offensive Name to Know (00:16:40) - Defensive Front (00:15:50) - Defensive Backs (00:23:30) - 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/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 <a target="_blank" rel= ...
Jul 2131 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to discuss the latest surrounding SEC Media Days. The guys also put a bow on ACC Media Days, react to the news that Warde Manuel will be stepping down at the end of the year, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:45) SEC Media Days Storylines (25:25) Capping Conferences At 19 Teams? (31:03) Injury Updates At Missouri (35:22) Warde Manuel To Step Down As Michigan AD At End Of Year (41:20) ACC Media Days Takeaways (49:17) 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/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/
Jul 2052 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Nathan Carroll of 247Sports to preview Boise State’s 2026 season. - Boise State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/boise-state/ - (00:00) Intro (00:33) Moving To The Pac-12 (1:15) QB Maddux Madsen (2:36) Wide Receivers (4:03) Running Backs (5:57) Offensive Line (8:18) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (11:02) Defensive Line (12:46) Linebackers (13:59) Secondary (16:41) 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/
Jul 1921 min
Bud Elliott sits down with JT Wistrcill of 247Sports to preview Utah’s 2026 season. - Utah Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/utah/ - (00:00) Intro (00:54) Morgan Scalley Replacing Kyle Whittingham (3:03) Outlook For Offensive Scheme (4:30) QB Devon Dampier (7:02) Running Backs (8:40) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (13:15) Replacing Talent On Offensive Line (17:10) Outlook For Defensive Scheme (18:52) Defensive Line (21:30) Linebackers (23:32) Secondary (25:31) 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/
Jul 1833 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Cole Parke of CatsPause to preview Kentucky's 2026 season. A new era has arrived in Lexington as Will Stein takes over the Wildcats. Bud and Cole discuss the excitement surrounding Stein's arrival, the influx of talent through recruiting and the transfer portal, and whether Kentucky has the roster to compete immediately. The biggest obstacle? A brutal SEC schedule that will throw the first-year head coach into the fire right away. Can the Wildcats exceed expectations in year one under Stein? 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Kentucky Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/ (0:00) Will Stein (4:20) Offensive Game Plan (8:01) Strengths on Offense (9:40) Offensive Line (13:00) Defensive Strengths (15:33) Sam Greene (17:50) Schedule Breakdown (20:00) Transfer Portal (23:40) Predicted Record
Jul 1730 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest from ACC Media Days! The guys will also jump into the big bag of mail to answer your questions and more! - (00:00) Intro (1:03) Tom Fornelli Is Back! (5:38) England’s Loss To Argentina In CFB Terms (10:47) Western Kentucky’s Gauntlet Schedule (13:50) Does It Matter Which Players Attend Media Days? (19:18) Mike Norvell ‘Doesn’t Fear Failure’ (29:16) Darian Mensah’s Decision To Leave Duke, Join Miami (34:59) Other ACC Media Days Storylines (39:07) Best CFB Coaches That Were Never Head Coaches (45:20) CFB Coach Hot Seat 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/
Jul 1657 min
The 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/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/
Jul 1552 min
Bud 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/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/
Jul 1421 min
The 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/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/
Jul 131h 10m
Bud 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/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/
Jul 1127 min
Bud 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/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/
Jul 1029 min
The 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/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/
Jul 91h
The 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/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/
Jul 859 min
Bud 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 SUMMER26 Washington 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
Jul 742 min
