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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:

2026 Big Ten Media Days Interview: USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley Jul 31, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.

Big Ten Media Days: Biggest Storylines From Day 3 | Coach & Player Interviews | MUCH MORE! Jul 30, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew breaks it all down from Day 3 of Big Ten Media Days.

(0:00) - Intro

(5:00) - Jedd Fisch Interview

(16:00) - Kyle Whittingham Interview

(27:00) - Malik Washington Interview

(35:00) - Desmond Williams Jr. Interview

(43:00) - Outlook for Indiana in 2026

(53:00) - Expectations for First-Year Big Ten Coaches

(1:06:15) - Bryce Underwood Interview

(1:14:00) - Bold Predictions for the Big Ten in 2026

Big Ten Media Days: Ryan Day & Dan Lanning Interviews | Heisman Watch | MUCH MORE! Jul 30, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew breaks it all down from Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days.

2026 Big Ten Media Days Interview: Penn State Head Coach Matt Campbell Jul 29, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew sits down with coaches at Big Ten Media Days.

2026 Big Ten Media Days LIVE: Day 1 Storylines, Interviews & Team Previews Jul 28, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew chats to notable coaches and previews the upcoming Big Ten season.

Early 2026 Texas Tech Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jul 27, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Jarret Johnson of Inside The Red Raiders to preview Texas Tech’s 2026 season.

Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:55) - Quarterback Situation

(00:05:05) - Running Backs

(00:06:45) - Wide Receivers

(00:11:00) - Offensive Line

(00:15:00) - Offensive Weapons

(00:16:45) - Defensive Expectations

(00:20:20) - Linebackers

(00:21:55) - Defensive Name to Know

(00:24:00) - 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

Early 2026 Houston Season Preview | Cover 3 Podcast Summer School Jul 26, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle to preview Houston's 2026 season.

The excitement is building in Houston as Willie Fritz enters another year leading the Cougars. Bud and Joseph discuss the growing belief in "Fritz magic," why expectations have risen around the program, and how much Conner Weigman's breakout 2025 season could elevate the offense.

Can Houston take the next step in the Big 12 with an experienced quarterback and a program buying into Willie Fritz's vision?

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Houston Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/houston/

(0:00) Willie Fritz

(2:14) Coaching Staff

(3:40) Quarterbacks

(7:40) Running Backs

(10:05) Wide Receivers

(13:50) Offensive Line

(16:20) Areas of Improvement

(18:00) Defensive Line

(20:40) Secondary

(21:40) Schedule Breakdown

Early 2026 Cal Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jul 25, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Joaquin Ruiz of Bear Insider to preview Cal’s 2026 season.

Cal Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/california/

Bear Insider Site: https://bearinsider.com/

(00:00) Intro

(00:37) Tosh Lupoi Era Begins

(1:47) QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

(3:44) Outlook For The Offense

(5:46) Wide Receivers

(6:29) Offensive Line

(8:30) Under-The-Radar Player On Offensive

(10:45) Outlook For The Defense

(15:37) 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 ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Early 2026 Duke Season Preview | Cover 3 Podcast Summer School Jul 24, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Anna Snyder of Devils Illustrated to preview Duke's 2026 season.

The defending ACC champions enter a new chapter after replacing Darian Mensah with San Jose State transfer Walker Eget at quarterback. Bud and Anna discuss expectations for the Blue Devils' offense, how Eget fits into the system, and why Duke's defense once again looks like one of the program's biggest strengths.

Can Manny Diaz keep Duke at the top of the ACC despite the changes on offense

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Duke Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/duke/

(0:00) Vibes in Durham

(1:15) Quarterbacks

(2:43) Running Backs

(3:30) Wide Receivers

(4:50) Offensive Breakouts

(5:30) Offensive Line

(6:55) Manny's Defense

(7:55) Defensive Line

(9:14) Linebackers

(10:28) Secondary

(12:06) Schedule Breakdown

(14:00) Define Success

SEC Media Days Updates: Lane Kiffin & Pete Golding Speak On Split Up | College Football Mailbag! ✉️ Jul 23, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to answer your questions in this mailbag episode! The guys will also recap the latest surrounding SEC Media Days and get you set for Big Ten Media Days in Chicago!

(00:00) Intro

(2:07) Re-Watch One CFB Game For The 1st Time

(8:26) Lane Kiffin Speaks At SEC Media Days

(12:39) Pete Golding Speaks On Lane Kiffin

(21:44) Nick Saban Puts Pressure On Jon Sumrall

(30:04) Double-Digit Win Teams Most Likely To Miss A Bowl

(34:58) CFB Coaches As PGA Tour Players

(39:18) Picking Coaches For A Golf Group

(42:46) Cover 3 Coverage / Guests At Big Ten Media Days

(46:06) Breakout Freshmen WR This Season?

(51:30) Best G6 Defenses This Season

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/

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