Cover 3 College Football

Latest Episodes:

Coaches Poll Reactions | Fornelli's QB Power Rankings | Injuries to know | Cover 3 on CBSSN Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell hop on CBS Sports Network to break down the latest news around the college football world.

(00:00:30) - Coaches Poll (Underrated)

(00:15:33) - Coaches Poll (Overrated)

(00:27:20) - Tom Fornelli's QB Power Rankings

(00:36:17) - Teams Who Benefit Most from Expanded CFP

(00:42:13) - Injuries to watch

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Texas Tech Hopes To Take Next Step In Year 3 of Joey McGuire | Cover 3 Summer School Aug 06, 2024

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Bud Elliott sits down with Inside The Red Raiders’ Jarret Johnson to preview Texas Tech’s Upcoming season.

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ACC Win Totals Pt. 1 eyes Clemson, FSU + Michigan NCAA Issues and More! | COVER 3 Aug 05, 2024

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(00:02:00) - Michigan Sign Stealing

(00:11:30) - Faizon Brandon commits to Tennessee

(00:21:00) - Boston College Win Total

(00:29:00) - Cal Win Total

(00:35:15) - Clemson Win Total

(00:43:50) - Duke Win Total

(00:50:45) - Florida State Win Total

(01:01:10) - Georgia Tech Win Total

(01:06:50) - Louisville Win Total

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Arizona Is Running It Back With Its Awesome Offense | Cover 3 College Football Summer School Aug 04, 2024

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Bud Elliott sits down with Wildcat Authority’s Jason Scheer to preview Arizona’s Upcoming season.

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Virginia Could Take A Step Up in Year 3 of Tony Elliott | Cover 3 College Football Summer School Aug 03, 2024

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Bud Elliott sits down with Wahoos247’s Jacquie Franciuilli to preview Virginia’s Upcoming season.

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North Carolina Prepares For Life Without Drake Maye | Cover 3 College Football Summer School Aug 02, 2024

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Bud Elliott sits down with Inside Carolina’s Adam Smith to preview North Carolina’s Upcoming season.

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Mailbag! What’s the best CFB program that has not made a title game in the BCS-CFP era? | Cover 3 Aug 01, 2024

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew answers listener questions and talks college football rankings. Topics include whether the college football season is set for a schedule expansion similar to to the NFL, takeaways from the newly released CBS Sports 134 rankings and picking the best programs from the BCS-CFP era (since 1998) that have not made a national title game. Then, the toughest positions to scout in recruiting, which of the much-hyped new starting QBs are set for Heisman contention, how to read into fall camp practice reports and much, much more.

(00:00:30) - Schedule Expansion

(00:11:30) - CBS Sports 134 Rankings

(00:29:30) - Best Team to Not Make the National Title Game

(00:34:20) - Group of 5 Playoffs?

(00:36:00) - Hardest Position to Scout

(00:46:00) - New QB Predictions

(00:52:00) - Reading Into Reports

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Big 12 Win Totals, Pt. 2: Kansas State, Oklahoma State see big opportunity in 2024 | Cover 3 Podcast Jul 31, 2024

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew picks over-under win totals for Kansas State, Oklahoma State and more from the Big 12. First, after a quick look at TCU's latest coaching staff editions the win total breakdowns get started with Kansas State heading into a year with expectations of competing for the Big 12 title. Then it's on to what's next for Ollie Gordon and Oklahoma State, the importance of quarterback health and home field for Kansas and where Iowa State fits in the conference title race. Plus, what Texas Tech needs to improve off last year's seven-win season, how TCU can bounce back closer to its 2022 form and whether Dave Aranda can get off the hot seat and guide Baylor to a bowl game.

(00:08:30) - Kansas State Win Total

(00:16:40) - Oklahoma State Win Total

(00:25:53) - Kansas Win Total

(00:32:30) - Iowa State Win Total

(00:38:40) - Texas Tech Win Total

(00:47:00) - TCU Win Total

(00:54:00) - West Virginia Win Total

(00:59:40) - Baylor Win Total

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

Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store:

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Cover 3 on CBSSN: NCAA Settlement | September to Remember | CBS Sports 134 | Playoff Pick'em Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

The Cover 3 Boys are live on CBS Sports Network to break down the latest news in the college football world. The boys discuss Alabama's big recruiting weekend, the NCAA Settlement and much more. The guys also discuss which teams need to have a september to remember, break down the CBS Sports 134 Rankings and play a little playoff pick'em. You won't want to miss this episode.

(00:00:30) - Latest News & Notes

(00:13:10) - September to Remember

(00:24:30) - CBS Sports' 134

(00:33:00) - Playoff Pick'em

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

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Big 12 Win Totals, Pt. 1: Over-Under Picks for Utah, Colorado, Arizona and more! | Cover 3 Podcast Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

The Cover 3 crew picks over-under win totals for Utah, Colorado and more from the Big 12. First, after a brief recap of last week's media day activity a look at the fallout from the recent arrest and suspension of Rara Thomas as well as continued NCAA settlement takeaways. Then it's on to the first edition of the Big 12 win totals, focusing on the teams that have recently joined the league in the last two seasons. Get over-under win total picks and breakdowns for Utah, Arizona, UCF and Colorado as the Buffs prepare for Year 2 with Deion Sanders. Plus, where things need to go right for Cincinnati, BYU, Arizona State and Houston as each program looks to take a step forward in 2024.

(00:01:00) - Big Ten Media Days Stories

(00:05:30) - Rara Thomas Arrested

(00:08:50) - NCAA Settlement

(00:13:05) - Utah Win Total

(00:20:03) - Arizona Win Total

(00:27:00) - UCF Win Total

(00:33:10) - Colorado Win Total

(00:43:50) - Cincinnati Win Total

(00:51:20) - BYU Win Total

(00:55:22) - Arizona State Win Total

(01:01:40) - Houston Win Total

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