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**Cover 3 College Football**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Early 2026 Auburn Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School May 01, 2026

Show notes

Bud Elliott sits down with Nathan King of Auburn Undercover to preview Auburn’s 2026 season.

Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/auburn/

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - Alex Golesh Hire

(00:05:40) - Byrum Brown

(00:08:05) - Wide Receivers

(00:11:05) - Offensive Line

(00:14:30) - Offensive Name To Know

(00:17:15) - Defensive Line

(00:21:00) - Defensive Backs

(00:25:30) - 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/

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Outlook for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, Mailbag Questions & More! | College Football Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! Plus the guys break down the latest on Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby before breaking down some coaches golf swings.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - Brendan Sorsby

(00:20:20) - Who Can Win The Big 12?

(00:22:00) - Coach Golf Swing

(00:27:20) - Mailbag

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

Early 2026 Alabama Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

Bud Elliott sits down with Mike Rodak of Bama247 to preview Alabama’s 2026 season.

Alabama Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/alabama/

(00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Vibe Heading into 2026 (00:05:00) - Staff Changes (00:10:00) - Quarterbacks (00:15:15) - Runningbacks (00:18:00) - Offensive Line (00:20:50) - Wide Receivers (00:22:40) - Offensive Name To Know (00:24:40) - Defensive Front (00:28:05) - Linebackers (00:30:00) - Defensive Backs (00:33:00) - 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 https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Pod ...

Early 2026 Tennessee Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

Bud Elliott sits down with Go Vols 247’s Patrick Brown to preview Tennessee’s 2026 season.

Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/

(00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:03:50) - Quarterbacks (00:09:40) - Wide Receivers (00:12:40) - RBs & O-Line (00:17:30) - Jim Knowles (00:22:20) - Defensive Names To Know (00:25:30) - Defensive Line (00:28:30) - 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

2026 NFL Draft Takeaways + 2027 outlook and more! Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back with full reaction to the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down key takeaways from Days 2 and 3, why the SEC continues to dominate, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, an early look ahead to 2027 mock drafts featuring names like Ty Simpson, Arch Manning, and Jeremiah Smith, along with prospects to watch heading into the 2026 college football season. Outside of the draft, the guys hit the latest headlines, including Jeff Brohm’s contract extension at Louisville and Nebraska’s approved stadium renovation plans. Then it’s on to the mailbag with questions on BCS-era teams that could’ve thrived with NIL and an expanded playoff, the future of college fantasy football, and what happened to the buzz around Jamey Chadwell. 0:00 Welcome back! 1:00 Diego Pavia 8:55 Dylan Riola, Oregon Spring Game 13:00 Josh Hoover, Indiana Spring Game 17:54 CJ Carr, Notre Dame Spring Game 24:00 NFL Draft Reaction 35:00 Lack of QBs Drafted 41:00 2027 Mock Draft 53:00 Final Draft Thoughts 56:30 Summer School Announcement

NFL Draft Round 1 Recap | Cover 3 College Football Apr 24, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back with a special friday episode recapping round one of the NFL Draft.

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/

Spring Game Lookahead For Indiana, Oregon & Notre Dame + MAILBAG Questions & More! Apr 23, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back for their Mailbag episode, answering all your questions. PLUS the guys lookahead to Oregon, Indiana and Notre Dame's Spring Games this weekend.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - Draft/Indiana Spring Game Dilemma

(00:05:40) - Coaches Without Playing Backgrounds

(00:10:30) - Julian Sayin Question

(00:12:20) - Next New Stadium Built

(00:18:30) - Indiana Spring Game

(00:21:50) - Notre Dame Spring Game

(00:27:55) - Oregon Spring Game

(00:32:50) - Rest of Weekend Spring Games

(00:36:35) - Kalen DeBoer's New Deal

(00:41:20) - Mailbag

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

Cover 3 Mock Draft: Picking The First Round Of The 2026 NFL Draft Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew does a mock draft for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - Show Updates

(00:04:00) - More Draft picks: Big Ten or SEC

(00:07:00) - 2026 Cover 3 Mock Draft

(00:45:30) - Mock Draft Recap

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

Spring Game Takeaways: Ohio State’s next star WR, grading Bryce Underwood, Darian Mensah shines! Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back with more spring game takeaways from across the country! We break down Ohio State’s next potential star at wide receiver, put a grade on Bryce Underwood’s latest performance, and highlight why Darian Mensah is turning heads this spring. Plus, we hit key updates from Michigan, Miami, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Texas A&M, Georgia, Oklahoma and more.

0:00 Intro

1:06 Spring games or NFL preseason?

3:38 NCAA recommends earlier start to the season

10:34 Danny’s new favorite follow

16:08 Ohio State, Chris Henry Jr.

23:10 Michigan, Bryce Underwood

33:20 Miami, Darian Mensah

40:18 Va Tech, pregame festivities

45:30 Auburn, concerns

47:07 Texas A&M, Daymion Sanford injury

48:40 Vandy, Jared Curtis

49:50 Oklahoma, John Mateer

52:00 Other spring game takeaways

55:00 Programming Note: NFL Draft

Mailbag: The Best Single-Season Coaching Jobs In College Football? PLUS, Spring Game Previews & More Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode to answer all your questions and break down the latest news! The boys also look ahead to some big spring games this weekend and break down some recent NCAA news.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - Favorite Fictional CFB Coaches

(00:05:30) - Iowa Settles NCAA Case

(00:11:40) - NCAA Eligibility Discussion Continues

(00:15:30) - Best Single-Season Coaching Jobs

(00:30:30) - Spring Game Lookahead

(00:36:40) - Mailbag: Cal or UCLA?

(00:40:00) - Michigan's Warde Manuel

(00:48:00) - Wisconsin NIL

(00:51:00) - Show Updates

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.