Cover 3 College Football

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College Football Conference Realignment Reset | Dusty May Leaves Michigan For Mavs | World Cup Vibe Check | MORE 🏈 Jun 22, 2026

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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

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Early 2026 Wisconsin Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 21, 2026

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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?

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Wisconsin 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

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Early 2026 Iowa Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 21, 2026

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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 & 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.

Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠.

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Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠

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Early 2026 Kansas State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 20, 2026

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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.

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Kansas 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

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Early 2026 Iowa State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 19, 2026

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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 & 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

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MAILBAG! | BEST & WORST Karma In College Football | Sorsby vs Cincy? | Heartbreak Teams | MORE! ✉️ Jun 18, 2026

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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 & Worst Karma In 2026

(38:50) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club

(43:00) College World Series Thoughts

(47:49) Mario Cristobal vs Billy Napier In An Escape Room

(50:00) Worst College Football Takes

Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠.

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Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠

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Early 2026 Oklahoma State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 17, 2026

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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.

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Oklahoma 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

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The Brendan Sorsby saga comes to a college close; Texas Tech QB plans to enter NFL supplemental draft Jun 16, 2026

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Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell break down the latest.

Early 2026 LSU Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 16, 2026

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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.

Visit ⁠the betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college football⁠.

Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/cover3⁠

Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠

For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/⁠

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2026 Heisman Trophy Preview | Big 12 Files Complaint on Brendan Sorsby & Texas Tech | MORE! 🏈 Jun 15, 2026

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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 & 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 Talk

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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