Cover 3 College Football

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WEEK 2 INSTANT REACTION: Texas Comeback Stuns Ohio State | OREGON UPSET | Michigan-Oklahoma | MORE! Sep 13, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back for their Week 2 instant reaction show! The guys recap and give their thoughts for all of the notable results.

(00:00) Intro

(2:18) Texas Historic Comeback Over Ohio State

(20:26) Michigan Upsets Oklahoma

(32:23) Oregon Stunned By Oklahoma State

(46:47) Iowa Defeats Iowa State

(54:14) Mississippi State Dominates Minnesota

(1:01:48) Alabama Pulls Away Against Kentucky

(1:06:01) Texas A&M Takes Care Of Arizona State

(1:11:18) Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana Takeaways

(1:12:57) Missouri Defeats Kansas

(1:15:55) Penn State & Virginia Tech Both Improve To 2-0

(1:18:32) Duke Defeats Illinois

(1:26:37) Re-Ranking The Top 25

(1:35:18) Tennessee Defeats Georgia Tech

(1:37:14) Wake Forest Beats Purdue In 2OT Thriller

(1:39:02) USF Beats Army On Near Walk-Off TD

(1:40:07) Other Notable Week 2 Results

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Week 2 LOCKS 🔒 Best Bets, Against The Spread Picks, Moneyline Sprinkles & More! | Cover 3 Sep 10, 2026

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🎶Come get these locks🎶 The Cover 3 crew is back with their Week 2 locks!

(00:00) Intro

(2:56) Week 1 Recap

(9:22) Thursday & Friday Locks

(15:57) Ohio State at Texas

(23:55) Oklahoma at Michigan

(30:11) CFB on CBS Doubleheader

(36:16) Iowa State at Iowa

(44:55) Recap Update + More Locks

(50:21) Club Kenz Locks

(54:51) Best Of The Rest

(1:12:30) Locks Recap

(1:13:54) 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

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Recruiting Show: LSU Class Is Heating Up: 5-Star Targets, Flip Candidates & MORE Sep 09, 2026

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On this episode of the Cover 3 Recruiting Show, Bud Elliott and 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins check in on LSU's 2027 recruiting class following the Tigers' dominant 51-10 win over Clemson. With LSU sitting No. 10 in the 247Sports team rankings with just 16 commits, the guys break down the strengths of the class, a potential sleeper, 5-star flip targets and how Lane Kiffin can capitalize on the Tigers' early-season momentum.

Plus, Andrew opens the Trait Lab to explain the “Over 22, Under 11 Club” — prospects who have recorded a long jump over 22 feet and a 100-meter dash under 11 seconds — and why those numbers can be an indicator of elite explosiveness on the football field. The guys highlight current recruits Osani Gayles, Sean Green and Tory Pittman along with college players whose athletic traits have translated to big plays.

Then, meet 2028 safety Antwaun “Cornbread” Adams, a rising prospect who recently added offers from Oregon and Texas A&M, before looking ahead to Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor on CBS.

(0:00) Week 1 Recap

(1:25) LSU Class Check-in

(17:39) Trait Lab

(26:50) Antwaun "Cornbread" Adams

(31:09) What We Are Watching This Week

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BIG GAME BREAKDOWN: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan & MORE | SMU-FSU REACTION! Sep 08, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back with their big game breakdown episode for Week 2. The guys preview all the notable matchups and discuss keys to win! They also recap the Week 1 game between SMU and Florida State.

(00:00) Intro

(2:27) SMU Defeats Florida State 27-24

(12:50) Ohio State at Texas

(29:15) Oklahoma at Michigan

(41:35) Upset Alert: Alabama at Kentucky

(47:48) FWAA National Team Of The Week

(53:53) Oregon at Oklahoma State

(56:49) Memphis at Boise State

(1:00:42) Arizona at BYU

(1:04:03) Mississippi State at Minnesota on CBS

(1:08:56) Arizona State at Texas A&M

(1:14:12) Tennessee at Georgia Tech

(1:15:54) Other Notable Week 2 Games

(1:20:27) Could The SEC Kick LSU Out Of Conference?

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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Upon Further Review: Should Michigan Have Won? | Notre Dame & Ole Miss Recaps | SMU-FSU Picks | MORE Sep 07, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to give their biggest takeaways from the weekend of Week 1! Sunday reaction, more fallout from Michigan-Western Michigan, and much more! The guys also preview Monday's game between SMU & Florida State!

(00:00) Intro

(4:09) More Michigan-Western Michigan Fallout

(13:51) Ole Miss Wins Thriller Over Louisville

(24:50) Notre Dame Handles Wisconsin

(40:39) ACC At-Large Hopes Are Cooked…

(45:38) SEC Undefeated Through Week 1

(48:16) Washington Wins Apple Cup

(53:12) Faizon Brandon Impresses In Debut

(53:59) UCLA Dominates Cal To Open Chesney Era

(56:43) Grading The Top Of The Mountain West

(1:00:30) SMU at Florida State Picks

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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WEEK 1 INSTANT REACTION: MICHIGAN MIRACLE OR ROBBERY? | LSU Dominates Clemson | Oregon Survives Upset Scare | MORE! Sep 06, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back for their Week 1 instant reaction show! The guys recap and give their thoughts for all of the notable results.

(00:00) Intro

(2:50) Michigan Survives On Controversial Hail Mary

(20:05) Oregon Avoids Boise State Upset

(29:30) Indiana Defeats North Texas 52-16

(35:50) Ohio State Defeats Ball State 56-3

(39:35) Auburn Beats Baylor After Failed 2-pt Attempt

(46:17) LSU Dominates Clemson In Lane Kiffin’s Debut

(1:01:20) Alabama Impresses With Keelon Russell

(1:08:00) Other Notable Saturday Results

(1:17:28) Re-Ranking The Top 25

(1:27:36) Miami Destroys Stanford

(1:30:50) UMass Rains On Rutgers Firework Show

(1:36:16) Statement from Big Ten on Western Michigan-Michigan

(1:40:54) More Week 1 Takeaways

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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Week 1 LOCKS 🔒 Best Bets, Against The Spread Picks, Moneyline Sprinkles & More! | Cover 3 Sep 03, 2026

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🎶Come get these locks🎶 The Cover 3 crew is back with their Week 1 locks!

(00:00) Intro

(1:30) Week 0 Recap

(5:13) Thursday & Friday Locks

(19:53) Boise State at Oregon

(24:16) Clemson at LSU

(29:48) Club Kenz Locks!

(36:45) Louisville vs Ole Miss

(40:28) Wisconsin vs Notre Dame

(47:20) Other Week 1 Locks

(1:04:37) Locks Recap

(1:06:04) Moneyline Sprinkles

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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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Week 1 College Football Preview: Notable Trends, CFP Debates, MUST-WATCH Games & More! Sep 02, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back for this special episode on CBS Sports Network. The guys go through some of their favorite Week 1 storylines, trends, and much more!

(00:00) Intro

(00:53) Notable Week 1 Trends

(10:38) CFP Scenario Debate

(22:23) Boise State vs Oregon Preview

(31:35) Outlook For Top Teams In Week 1

(41:13) Favorite Thursday & Friday Games

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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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RECRUITING SHOW: Future College Football Stars Going Off + Top High School Performers Sep 02, 2026

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On this episode of the Cover 3 Recruiting Show, Bud Elliott and Andrew Ivins break down the biggest early performers from the high school football season, including 5-star Miami commit A’Mir Sears, Tennessee commit David Gabriel Georges, Nebraska QB commit Trae Taylor and Ohio State EDGE commit DJ Jacobs.

Plus, the guys look back at the high school careers of Alabama QB Keelon Russell and Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon in "Remember Some Dude," spotlight true freshmen to know at USC and LSU, and preview former Top247 recruit Lincoln Kienholz’s debut for Louisville.

(0:00) Recruiting Show is Back!

(1:56) A-Mir Sears

(6:50) David Gabriel Georges

(11:25) Trae Taylor

(16:10) Keelon Russell

(22:00) Faizon Brandon

(28:07) USC Recruits

(35:35) LSU Recruits

(41:00) Lincoln Kienholz

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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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BIG GAME BREAKDOWN: Biggest Storylines + Keys To Win For Clemson-LSU, Louisville-Ole Miss & MORE! Sep 01, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back with their big game breakdown episode for Week 1. The guys preview all the notable matchups and discuss keys to win!

(00:00) Intro

(1:59) Should Schools Hedge Head Coach Performance Bonuses?

(13:02) Could SEC Actually Kick LSU Out?

(20:50) Clemson at 11 LSU

(31:29) 24 Louisville vs 9 Ole Miss

(37:43) Wisconsin vs 4 Notre Dame

(44:44) Week 1 Upset Alert: Colorado at Georgia Tech

(49:47) UCLA at Cal

(53:04) 19 SMU at Florida State

(1:00:40) Baylor vs Auburn

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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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