Cover 3 College Football

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/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/

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/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/

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/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/

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/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/

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/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/

Bud 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/

Bud 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/

Bud 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/

Bud 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 ...

Bud 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Peak of PantherLair to preview Pitt’s&nbsp; 2026 season.Team Site:&nbsp; https://247sports.com/college/pittsburgh/&nbsp;(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:50) - Kade Bell&nbsp;(00:02:15) - Mason Heintschel(00:04:20) - Wide Receivers&nbsp;(00:08:00) - Running Backs&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:09:40) - Offensive Line&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:14:00) - Defensive Returners(00:17:30) - Defensive Line&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:19:30) - Defensive Backs&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:21:30) - Schedule Breakdown&nbsp;Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;the betting arena on CBSSports.com&nbsp;for all the latest in&nbsp;sportsbook reviews&nbsp;and&nbsp;sportsbook promos&nbsp;for&nbsp;betting on college football.Watch Cover 3 on YouTube:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter:&nbsp;@Chip_Patterson,&nbsp;@TomFornelli,&nbsp;@DannyKanell,&nbsp;@BudElliott3For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit&nbsp;<a target= ...

Bud Elliott sits down with David Murray of Gene’s Page to preview Mississippi State’s&nbsp; 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/&nbsp;(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:30) - Jeff Lebby&nbsp;(00:03:30) - Offensive Line&nbsp;(00:04:20) - Kamario Taylor&nbsp;(00:06:30) - Offensive Line&nbsp;(00:08:50) - Wide Receivers(00:10:40) - Tight Ends&nbsp;(00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know&nbsp;(00:14:35) - Zach Arnett&nbsp;(00:19:20) - Amaree Williams(00:22:00) - Schedule Breakdown&nbsp;&nbsp;Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;the betting arena on CBSSports.com&nbsp;for all the latest in&nbsp;sportsbook reviews&nbsp;and&nbsp;sportsbook promos&nbsp;for&nbsp;betting on college football.Watch Cover 3 on YouTube:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter:&nbsp;@Chip_Patterson,&nbsp;@TomFornelli,&nbsp;@DannyKanell,&nbsp;@BudElliott3For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel= ...

Bud Elliott sits down with Cory Smith of Pack Pride to preview NC State's 2026 season.The Wolfpack have questions on offense, but not at quarterback. Bud and Cory discuss the return of CJ Bailey, one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, and what he needs around him to help NC State take the next step.They also break down a defense that looks poised for another strong season, an ACC schedule that sets up favorably, and whether the Wolfpack have what it takes to put together a special 2026 campaign.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26NC State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/(0:00) Mood in Raleigh(2:00) Coaching Changes(5:10) Quarterbacks(7:08) Wide Receivers(12:50) Running Backs(15:50) Offensive Line(18:03) Offensive Breakout(20:20) Linebackers(22:24) Defensive Line(25:00) Secondary(27:07) Schedule Breakdown

Who are the best quarterbacks in college football heading into the 2026 season? Chip Patterson and Danny Kannell rank the top signal-callers in every Power Conference, debating the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 while comparing stars like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Noah Fifita, and more.Plus, where does Brendan Sorsby stack up among the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft? The guys compare their conference rankings before discussing Sorsby's draft outlook and where he fits among the nation's top pro prospects.(0:00) 2026 Big Ten QB Rankings(12:35) 2026 SEC QB Rankings(25:02) 2026 ACC QB Rankings(33:18) 2026 Big 12 QB Rankings(38:28) Brendan Sorsby's 2027 NFL Draft Ranking#cover3 #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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow &amp; 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 📖 READ• More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season.Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026.Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step forward.(0:00) What Happened Last Year(2:15) Quarterbacks(4:10) Offensive Coaching(5:55) Running Backs(8:05) Wide Receivers(11:03) Offensive Line(13:25) Defensive Scheme(14:30) Defensive Line(15:35) Linebackers(17:14) Secondary(18:55) Defensive Bounce Back(19:55) Schedule Breakdown🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Syracuse Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/🎥 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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow &amp; 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

The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the Big Ten and SEC! The guys also discuss the NFL declining to have a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby, react to North Dakota State &amp; Sacramento State being ruled eligible for postseason play, and answer your questions! - (00:00) Intro (1:40) Favorite College Football Announcer Calls (6:47) NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby’s Entry To Supplemental Draft (16:15) North Dakota State and Sacramento State Eligible For Postseason (20:02) Can USA Soccer Beat England? (22:36) Big Ten Dark Horses (35:32) Big Ten Chalk Donkeys (43:26) SEC Dark Horses (50:39) SEC Chalk Donkeys (55:56) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club-Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Jacquie Franciulli of CavsCorner to preview Virginia's 2026 season.Following an 11-win campaign, expectations are high in Charlottesville. They discuss Beau Pribula taking over at quarterback after transferring from Missouri, concerns about wide receiver depth, and whether the Cavaliers can continue their offensive success. On defense, Virginia added key pieces along the defensive line through the transfer portal, but questions remain in the secondary.Can the Cavaliers build on last year's breakthrough season and stay among the ACC's contenders?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Virginia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia/#cover3 #virginia #cavaliers #uva #tonyelliott #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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow &amp; 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

The Cover 3 crew is back to review conference realignment around college football! The guys also update some SEC QB news and answer your questions!-(00:00: Intro(1:24) Dusty May Leaving Michigan For Mavericks HC Job(8:00) Danny Kanell's Moral Support For Florida State Fans(10:37) LSU QB Sam Leavitt Injury Update(17:38) Pac-12 Realignment Breakdown(27:01) Mountain West Realignment Breakdown(34:16) MAC Realignment Breakdown(40:49) Sun Belt Realignment Breakdown(43:36) Conference USA Realignment Breakdown(45:26) Future Realignment In College Football(51:17) College World Series Thoughts(53:27) USMNT World Cup Vibe Check(58:30) Tom Fornelli's Book Club-Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's 2026 season.The guys discuss the pressure facing Luke Fickell as he looks to lead the Badgers back into Big Ten contention. They break down expectations for projected starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a productive dual-threat transfer from Old Dominion, and examine the key position groups that could determine Wisconsin's ceiling in 2026.Can the Badgers take a step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Wisconsin Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/(0:00) Vibe in Madison(2:17) Quarterbacks(4:00) Running Backs(6:00) Wide Receivers(7:33) Offensive Line(10:32) Defensive Improvements(13:33) Defensive Line(16:50) Secondary(18:54) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #wisconsin #badgers #gobadgers #lukefickell #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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow &amp; 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

Bud Elliott sits down with David Eickholt of 247Sports to preview Iowa’s 2026 season.-Iowa Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/-(00:00) Intro(1:07) Vibe After Last Year(3:32) QB Battle Between Jeremy Hecklinski &amp; Hank Brown(7:13) Running Backs(9:56) Wide Receivers(14:55) Offensive Line(17:09) Defensive Line(20:19) Linebackers(23:19) Secondary(25:37) Tight End DJ Vonnahme(27:16) LB Cam Buffington(28:22) Schedule Breakdown-Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.&nbsp;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/

Bud 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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow &amp; 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

Bud 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 &amp; 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/

The 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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;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/

Bud 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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast

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Bud 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.&nbsp;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/

The 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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;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/

Bud 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Anderson of Eersports to preview West Virginia’s&nbsp; 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/west-virginia/&nbsp;(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:40) - WVU Changes(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks(00:05:30) - Runningbacks&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:08:20) - Wide Receivers(00:09:20) - Offensive Line&nbsp;(00:15:30) - Defensive Line(00:18:00) - Linebackers&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:19:50) - Defensive Backs&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:23:30) - Schedule Breakdown

Bud 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  ...

The 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.&nbsp;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/

Bud 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/

Bud 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/

The 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 &amp; easiest schedules, weigh in on the SEC &amp; 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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow &amp; 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Daniel Gallen of 247Sports to preview Penn State’s 2026 season. - Penn State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:53) Changes With Matt Campbell (3:07) Scheme For Offense (4:11) Rocco Becht (6:10) Running Backs (8:09) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (11:31) Offensive Line (14:29) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (16:22) Scheme For Defense (17:46) Defensive Line (20:34) Linebackers (22:34) Defensive Backs (23:17) 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Jordan Hill of 247Sports to preview Georgia’s 2026 season. - Georgia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/georgia/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:18) Looking back at last season (4:27) How pass rush produces more sacks (7:28) Outlook for inside linebackers (9:12) Expectations for secondary (11:59) Under-the-radar player on defense (14:37) How Gunner Stockton takes next step (18:36) Outlook for WR room (23:08) Expectations for the backfield (25:40) Offensive Line (30:56) 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest surrounding the ever-changing CFB landscape, keep you up to date with recruiting intel, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:25) CFB White House Reform (30:17) Ryan Day’s Son RJ Commits To Northwestern (38:01) 5-Star CB Donte Wright Flips To Miami (40:38) Top Recruiting Classes For 2027 (43:40) What Happened To The Buzz Around Jamey Chadwell? (49:57) 5-7 Teams In Bowl Games? - 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority to preview Arizona’s 2026 season. They discuss expectations rising in year two under Brent Brennan, Noah Fifita’s outlook after earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors, and the impact of his relationship with offensive coordinator Seth Doege. Plus, a look at Arizona’s returning talent at running back and wide receiver, along with key questions on the offensive line and in the secondary. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Arizona Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/ (0:00) Welcome on Jason Scheer (0:50) Vibe in Tucson (1:26) Seth Doege and Noah Fifita (2:38) Running Backs (3:50) Wide Receivers (5:05) Offensive Line (7:22) Offensive Breakouts (9:10) Defensive Backs (11:41) Linebackers (12:36) Defensive Breakouts (13:27) Schedule Breakdown #cover3 #arizona #wildcats #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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow &amp; 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 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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.

Bud Elliott sits down with Jackson Moore of BarkBoard to preview Fresno State’s  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/  (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:02:50) - Quarterbacks (00:05:00) - Running backs  (00:06:10) - Wide Receivers  (00:07:40) - Offensive Line  (00:09:30) - Defensive Line  (00:10:55) - Defensive Backs  (00:12:40) - Where The Defense Needs To Step up  (00:13:30) - 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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cbssports.com_college-2Dfootball_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&amp;r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbmKR1SfDQn-l0z&amp;m=KZ-gL1ek6D7VW0wNhSveWTOqmNxmtJ4tICmPovSL3HmGTKGQShMYwb5FaBRJVdgs&amp;s=h_eUL2xS20pl0f60QNycL ...

Bud Elliott sits down with Eagle Insider’s Mitch Wolfe to preview Boston College’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/boston-college/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:55) - Bill O’Brien/Coaching (00:05:10) - Offensive Changes (00:07:30) - Quarterback Battle (00:08:05) - Runningbacks (00:09:10) - Wide Receivers (00:11:47) - Offensive Line (00:15:00) - Offensive Player To Know (00:17:00) - Defensive Line (00:19:20) - Linebackers (00:21:20) - Defensive Backs (00:26:00) - Can BC Make A Bowl? (00:32:30) - Special Teams 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/</ ...

The Cover 3 crew is back and they are creating the PERFECT college football calendar. The guys also discuss which new hire has done the best job, go through post-spring power rankings and MUCH MORE! - (00:00) Intro (00:47) The Perfect CFB Calendar (17:16) New Coaching Hire That’s Done The Best (24:36) Post-Spring Power Rankings (33:45) Spring MVPs (40:00) Best Coach To Go On Vacation With - 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Matt Prehm of Duck Territory to preview Oregon’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/oregon/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:01:50) - Coaching Changes (00:05:00) - Dante Moore (00:07:28) - Wide Receivers (00:10:50) - Offensive Line (00:17:00) - DC Change + Defensive Front (00:24:00) - Linebackers (00:28:10) - 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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cbssports. ...

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The guys answer your questions! PLUS... CFP/schedule adjustment proposals, QBs suffering from drops and much more!  - (00:00) Intro (2:43) CFP Expansion Talk (15:05) CFB Calendar Adjustments (21:20) QBs Most Impacted By Drops (30:35) Brendan Sorsby Outlook (34:16) Explanation For “Weak” NFL Draft Class (37:40) 5-for-5 Impact On BYU (42:21) Fantasy College Football Future (47:23) Florida State &amp; Georgia Cancel Home-And-Home - 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael Bruntz of Husker247 to preview Nebraska’s 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including a Matt Rhule check-in, the development of Dylan Raiola, the addition of Anthony Colandrea, and expectations for both sides of the ball. Plus, a full schedule outlook and season prediction. Nebraska Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/ 0:00 Welcome on Michael Bruntz 0:48 Matt Rhule Check-in 3:17 Coaching Staff 5:55 Dylan Raiola 7:35 Anthony Colandrea Addition 10:42 Offensive Line 13:24 Running Backs 15:30 Defense Expectations 18:07 Biggest Concerns 19:31 Pass Rush Strength 22:28 Schedule Breakdown 25:32 Season Prediction

Bud Elliott sits down with Dave Biddle of Bucknuts on 247Sports to preview Ohio State’s 2026 season. - Ohio State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:39) Looking back at last season (4:32) Arthur Smith as OC (9:28) Outlook for Julian Sayin (11:39) Rest of QB room (13:58) Jeremiah Smith and other WR (17:53) Offensive Line Breakdown (20:07) Expectations For RB split (22:44) Defense In 2026 vs 2025 (28:12) Earl Little Jr Added To Secondary (29:33) Will they have a top-10 offense and defense? (31:05) Schedule breakdown (34:57) Under-the-radar player to watch - 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/

Welcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in the game. From tournament recaps to previews, pyramids to picks, and all the chaos in between, Scorecard delivers what mattered, what didn’t, and what’s coming next...calling it exactly how it lies. With course breakdowns, bold predictions, and debates you didn’t know you needed, this is your weekly hub for golf conversation with personality. Mark it down. This is Scorecard.

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down who had the best and worst offseasons in college football, diving into what actually defines a “great” offseason in today’s era. From LSU, Texas, Notre Dame, and Georgia to under-the-radar teams like Michigan, the guys evaluate the biggest and most impactful moves across the NFL Draft, transfer portal, and coaching carousel. Plus, which programs took a step back? The crew looks at teams like Iowa State, Duke, Texas Tech, and Clemson to determine who may have lost ground heading into the 2026 season. Along the way, they hit the latest headlines and wrap things up with mailbag questions, including the future of college fantasy football and what happened to the buzz around Jamey Chadwell. 0:00 Welcome back 2:40 Brendan Sorsby Lawyer 9:00 Big Ten Money 11:35 Big 12 Private Equity 16:28 Ranking the Offseasons 18:30 LSU 21:23 Texas 24:00 Michigan 26:30 Oklahoma State 27:15 Oregon 29:00 Notre Dame, Miami, and more! 38:50 Worst Offseasons 51:00 Summer School Schedule #cover3 #Alabama #Florida #kalendeboer #quarterback #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 &amp; leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow &amp; 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 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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.

Bud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to preview Illinois’ 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including the quarterback outlook, strength of the offensive line, key weapons, and what to expect from a defense undergoing adjustments. Plus, a full schedule outlook. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Illinois Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/illinois/ 0:00 Welcome on Jeremy Werner 1:18 Quarterbacks 4:33 Offensive Line 7:03 Wide Receivers 9:08 Running Backs 11:49 Defensive Adjustments 15:28 Defensive Line 17:16 Linebackers 19:48 Defensive Breakouts 21:54 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_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&amp;r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbm ...

Bud Elliott sits down with Demon Deacon Digest’s Cam Lemons Debro to preview Wake Forest’s  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/wake-forest/  (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Vibes Heading Into 2026  (00:03:30) - Gio Lopez  (00:06:13) - Runningbacks (00:08:00) - Wide Receivers   (00:09:30) - O-Line  (00:11:30) - Offensive Player To Know  (00:13:00) - Defensive Turnover   (00:15:30) - Linebackers  (00:17:30) - Defensive Backs  (00:19:20) - Defensive Name to Know  (00:20:35) - 2026 Schedule   (00:24:50) - Expectations for 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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cbssports.com_college-2Dfootball_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&amp;r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbmKR1SfDQn-l0z&amp;m=KZ-gL1ek6D7VW ...

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael Swain of 247Sports to preview Kansas’ 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including Andy Kotelnicki’s return, the quarterback battle, key offensive weapons, and what to expect from the defense. Plus, a full schedule outlook and discussion on Lance Leipold’s job security. Kansas Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/kansas/ 0:00 Welcome on Michael Swain 1:10 Frustration in Lawrence, KS 2:58 Andy Kotelnicki’s Return 5:30 Quarterback Battle 7:02 Running Backs 8:42 Wide Receivers 10:04 Offensive Line 12:10 Future Breakouts 14:17 Linebackers 16:17 Defensive Front 18:06 Defensive Backs 19:59 Schedule Breakdown 22:36 Lance Leipold Job Security