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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:

NEW 2025 CFP Rankings Reaction: Notre Dame or BYU? | Miami's Done | JMU Enters | College Football Dec 03, 2025

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back to react to the latest CFP Rankings.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:00) - CFP Predictions & Storylines To Watch

(00:04:00) - Live Rankings Reaction

(00:17:00) - Potential CFP Ramifications

(00:27:00) - Penn State Coaching Search

(00:32:00) - More On The 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

Upon Further Review: Latest from Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss and the Coaching Carousel, CFP projections Dec 01, 2025

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The Cover 3 crew breaks down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss the fallout of Lane Kiffin to LSU, Mark Stoops being fired by Kentucky and much more.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:30) - Lane Kiffin To LSU Fallout

(00:16:20) - Pete Goulding Named Ole Miss HC

(00:19:40) - Kentucky Fires Mark Stoops

(00:29:20) - Michigan State Fires Jonathan Smith

(00:36:30) - Coaching Carousel Updates

(00:38:45) - Penn State's Coaching Search

(00:44:10) - Poll Assassin

(00:49:00) - Bud's CFP Projections

(00:58:00) - National Signing Day Storylines/Updates

(00:59:35) - UFR: Stanford Covers!

(01:01:00) - UFR: Oklahoma Stats

(01:04:45) - UFR: Heisman Parlay

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

🚨Lane Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss For LSU | Florida Hires Jon Sumrall | Auburn Hires Alex Golesh Nov 30, 2025

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The Cover 3 Crew is back with a emergency episode breaking down the latest college football hires. The boys discuss Florida hiring Jon Sumrall, Auburn hiring Alex Golesh PLUS a Lane Kiffin update.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:30) - Lane Kiffin Update

(00:04:30) - Arkansas Hires Ryan Silverfield

(00:07:00) - Florida Hires Jon Sumrall

(00:11:40) - Auburn Hires Alex Golesh

(00:15:50) - Signing Day Expectations for New Hires

(00:21:20) - Lane Kiffin Update

(00:32:40) - What's Next For Ole Miss?

(00:41:00) - Penn State Update

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 http ...

Week 14 INSTANT REACTION: Ohio State Defeats Michigan | Alabama-Auburn | Texas Upsets A&M Nov 30, 2025

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The Cover 3 crew is back with their instant reaction to week 14. The boys break down Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn and much more.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:30) - Cal-SMU Instant Reaction

(00:03:00) - Alabama-Auburn

(00:12:30) - Lane Kiffin Update

(00:20:45) - Ohio State-Michigan

(00:29:00) - Early Look At Ohio State-Indiana

(00:32:40) - Oregon-Washington

(00:38:20) - Oklahoma-LSU

(00:42:30) - Vanderbilt-Tennessee

(00:48:10) - Miami-Pitt

(00:52:30) - James Madison/CFP Talk

(01:01:40) - Texas-Texas A&M

(01:15:00) - Rest of Week 14 Reaction

(01:21:30) - Re-Ranking The AP Top 25

(01:31:00) - Rest of Week 14 Instant 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

Week 14 LOCKS: Best Bets, Odds & Picks for College Football | Texas A&M-Texas | Ohio State-Michigan Nov 26, 2025

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🎶 COME GET THESE LOCKS 🎶 The Cover 3 crew is back with their Week 14 locks episode.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - Eric Morris
(00:04:00) - Week 13 Recap

(00:12:05) - Thursday Locks

(00:15:20) - Friday Locks

(00:32:00) - Ohio State-Michigan

(00:37:50) - Miami-Pitt

(00:41:50) - Oregon-Washington

(00:45:22) - Vanderbilt-Tennessee

(00:47:15) - Alabama-Auburn

(00:51:00) - Rest of Week 14 Locks

(01:04:40) - Week 14 Recap

(01:06:50) - Moneyline Sprinkles

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/

NEW 2025 CFP Rankings Reaction: Oregon Jumps Ole Miss, Miami Creeps Up | College Football Nov 26, 2025

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is here to break down the latest version of the college football playoff 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/

National Signing Day Outlook: Key Decisions, Jared Curtis, Chris Henry Jr. | Cover 3 Recruiting Show Nov 25, 2025

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On this episode of the Cover 3 Recruiting Show, Bud Elliott brings on 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins to talk about the biggest storylines to watch as commitments, flips, and late decisions shape the final recruiting picture. They highlight the top targets still on the board, the programs poised to make the biggest moves, and the recruits who could swing rankings at the buzzer. Get ready for a full preview of the key battles, major surprises, and potential shakeups that will define this year’s Signing Day. 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - What Class Finishes No.1 7:50 - Jared Curtis, QB's on Watch 15:55 - Flip Watch 22:00 - Recruiting Battles

Big Game Breakdown: Keys To The Game, X-factors For Ohio State-Michigan, Texas A&M-Texas, MORE! Nov 25, 2025

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The Cover 3 crew is back with their Big Game Breakdown episode. Previewing Texas A&M-Texas, Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn and more!

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:40) - Ohio State-Michigan

(00:16:00) - Oregon-Washington

(00:25:30) - Texas A&M-Texas

(00:36:20) - Day Trading Danny

(00:50:05) - Alabama-Auburn

(00:58:40) - Rest of Week 14 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

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

Upon Further Review: Mike Norvell Back For 2026, College Football Playoff Projections, More! Nov 24, 2025

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew is back for Upon Further Review Week 13. The boys discuss some coaching carousel moves, break down Bud's CFP Projections and much more!

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:30) - Coaching Carousel: Mike Norvell

(00:14:20) - Coaching Carousel: Justin Wilcox

(00:21:00) - Coaching Carousel: Lane Kiffin

(00:23:30) - Coaching Carousel: Penn State

(00:30:30) - Poll Assassin

(00:38:15) - CFP Projections

(00:49:15) - PNC Brilliantly Boring Win OTW

(00:52:30) - UFR: Conf Title Race Reset

(01:07:20) - UFR: Teams No One Wants to See In CFP

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

Week 13 INSTANT REACTION: Oregon Outlasts USC | Oklahoma Holds Off Missouri | College Football Recap Nov 23, 2025

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The Cover 3 crew has you covered with an instant reaction to week 13 in college football. The boys break down USC-Oregon, Missouri-Oklahoma and much more!

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:00) - Oregon-USC

(00:16:50) - Oklahoma-Missouri

(00:22:40) - Vanderbilt-Kentucky

(00:28:00) - Texas-Arkansas

(00:32:40) - Utah-Kansas State

(00:39:30) - BYU-Cincinnati

(00:45:00) - Pitt-Georgia Tech

(00:51:20) - ACC Recaps

(00:56:30) - Duke-UNC

(00:57:45) - Wisconsin-Illinois

(00:59:30) - NC State-Florida State