Cover 3 College Football

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Cover 3 Yearbook: What Are The Top 10 Stories That Defined The 2025 Season? Feb 09, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. Plus the boys debate the top 10 stories that defined 2025. What are the biggest storylines from last season?

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:50) - General Banter

(00:02:10) - North Dakota Joins Mountain West

(00:08:20) - South Dakota State HC to Rutgers

(00:11:20) - LA Bowl Shuts Down

(00:14:10) - Cover 3 Yearbook

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Mailbag! Best Players Who Did NOT Declare For The Draft + Fan Bases With Unrealistic Expectations Feb 05, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back for their Mailbag episode. The boys break down the latest news around the college football world before answering all your questions.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - HS recruiting vs. The Portal
(00:07:50) - Bud's Run It Back All-star team
(00:22:40) - Fanbases With Unrealistic Expectations
(00:44:15) - Mr. Beast Potential ECU Donation
(00:54:15) - Super Bowl Preview

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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National Signing Day Breakdown: How National Signing Day Has Changed & More | College Football Feb 04, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world, Plus a National Signing Day Preview.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:50) - Rest in the CFP

(00:04:00) - CFP Moves Off New Year's Eve

(00:13:50) - Joey Aguilar Sues NCAA

(00:23:20) - FSU'S Debt

(00:30:40) - National Signing Day

(00:47:20) - Tailgate Questions

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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Is It Possible To Police NIL? Ohio State Finalizes Arthur Smith Hire & MORE Feb 02, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss the recent reports that the College Sports Commission is looking into unreported NIL deals. Is it actually possible to police NIL deals? The boys also discuss some new hires and a quick recruiting update.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Gus Malzahn announces his retirement

9:30 - College Sports Commission looking into unreported NIL deals

26:00 - Arthur Smith officially hired by Ohio State

30:38 - National Signing Day this week

Date of the National Championship game next year

46:25 - Targeting penalty under review heading into 2026 season

52:00 - John Sumrall tells the team to earn the Gator logo

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

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Mailbag: Why There Might Not Be A “Next Indiana,” Re-Seeding in the CFP & More! | College Football Jan 29, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world and answer all your mailbag questions.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - Senior Bowl Notes

(00:08:40) - Future of FSU

(00:17:00) - The Next Indiana

(00:27:30) - CFB Team Bringing Back NFL Player

(00:39:30) - CFP Reseeding

(00:42:40) - Pac-12 Conference Rankings

(00:47:30) - Championship Or Bust Mentality

(00:53:50) - Worst to First

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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Big Ten, ACC Announce 2026 Schedules, Darian Mensah Settles With Duke & More! Jan 28, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss the Big Ten & ACC 2026 schedule releases and the latest on Darian Mensah vs. Duke.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - Tailgate Questions

(00:05:30) - Mensah-Duke Litigation

(00:13:30) - Miami's 2026 Offense

(00:18:20) - Bill Belichick Snubbed

(00:22:10) - Big Ten Schedule Release

(00:44:40) - ACC Schedule Release

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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Dabo Swinney vs. Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin’s Portal Haul & More! | Cover 3 College Football Jan 26, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys breakdown Dabo Swinney's latest Portal drama, LSU landing another top recruit and much more.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:00) - Dabo Swinney vs. Ole Miss

(00:12:00) - Mensah vs. Duke

(00:15:00) - Transfer Portal Updates

(00:25:15) - Players Returning to CFB after NFL draft

(00:43:45) - CFP 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.

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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Final & Future College Football Rankings, YOUR Mailbag Questions & more! Jan 22, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is bringing back the Mailbag episodes! The boys discusses the final rankings before answering all your questions.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - Poll Assassin

(00:11:00) - Way-Too-Early 2026 Rankings

(00:27:50) - Cover 3 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/

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CFP Upon Further Review, Transfer Portal Recap with Cooper Petagna & More! Jan 21, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is joined by Cooper Petagna to break down the most recent moves in the transfer portal.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:50) - UFR National Championship

(00:13:50) - DK Storytime

(00:19:50) - Darian Mensah Saga

(00:28:00) - Transfer Portal: Quarterbacks

(00:38:30) - Transfer Portal: Oline

(00:42:30) - Portal: Players to know

(00:53:30) - Teams Who Impressed

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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🚨 CFP National Championship Instant Reaction | Indiana Holds Off Miami Jan 20, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back with an instant reaction to the National Championship between Indiana and Miami.

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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