Cover 3 College Football
CBS Sports, College Football, Football, CFB, College Football Picks
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.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 2min
Mailbag! Could The NFL Use A Futures Draft? | Best Football/Basketball Coach Combos | MORE!
A mailbag rundown tackling whether the NFL could adopt a futures draft and how that would reshape team strategy and player leverage. They debate valuing elite interior defensive linemen versus edge rushers. Spring quarterback battles get a close look, including Missouri’s competition. They also rank colleges with the best football/basketball coach combinations.
Mar 11, 2026 • 53min
Are Spring Games Back? Outlook For Spring Football In A New Portal Era | College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys debate if spring games are back or not, How the new portal rules might impact spring practice and more.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) - World Baseball Classic
(00:05:00) - Miami Ohio's March Run
(00:14:00) - Importance of Spring Games
(00:25:00) - Games to Watch
(00:33:00) - Tailgate Spring Game Questions
(00:44:25) - Cover 3 Mailbag
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 6min
Turnaround Teams: Who Will Bounce Back With A Better Season In 2026? | Cover 3 College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys also breakdown the teams that they believe will have the biggest turnarounds this upcoming season.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:40) - White House Roundtable Update
(00:15:50) - 2026 Turnaround Teams
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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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 2min
Mailbag! Why Do Coaches Make Terrible Decisions? + Matt Norlander Joins For College Hoops Primer
The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode. The boys discuss the latest news around the college football world before answering all your questions.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:10) - Lou Holtz
(00:14:50) - Top 5 Defenses in 2026
(00:20:17) - 2026 Indiana vs. 2025 Ohio State
(00:24:25) - Multi Year NIL Deals
(00:27:15) - Bad Coaching Decisions
(00:34:15) - Matt Norlander Joins Cover 3
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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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
The Biggest Spring Practice Questions Across College Football
Spring practice is underway across college football, and we’re diving into the biggest storylines and burning questions to watch as teams begin preparing for the 2026 season. From Alabama’s quarterback battle to Bryce Underwood’s fit in Jason Beck’s offense, we break down the developments that could shape the year ahead. Plus, how LSU fans feel about the Tigers’ roster, the potential impact of freshman quarterbacks at Tennessee and Vanderbilt, Ohio State’s tradition of producing new defensive stars and standout receivers, what to expect from Nebraska under Matt Rhule.
2:00 Mark Stoops at Texas
8:00 24-team playoff?
17:00 Alabama QB battle
25:00 Bryce Underwood
31:00 Jared Curtis
38:00 LSU
43:30 Demond Williams
45:00 QB questions
47:30 Ohio State
49:30 Indiana
50:30 Clemson
56:30 Final Burning questions
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h
NFL Draft Combine Takeaways | Portal Penalties + Proposed Rule Changes | College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world. The boys discuss their biggest takeaways from the NFL Draft Combine. Plus the boys debate the proposed changes for the targeting rule, an update on transfer portal penalties and more.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:40) - Portal Rule Changes
(00:11:00) - Proposed Targeting Changes
(00:22:50) - Trump to host White Sox roundtable next future of college athletics
(00:28:30) - NFL Draft Combine Recap
(00:44:25) - Breaking down Ryan Wilson’s mock draft
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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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 5min
NFL Combine Preview + Cover 3 Mailbag | College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back to preview the NFL combine, Plus answer all your mailbag questions.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - Danny's Combine Experience
(00:18:00) - Cincinnati Sues Brendan Sorsby
(00:21:00) - Top 10 Returning QBs Continued
(00:29:00) - NFL Draft Combine Preview (00:49:00) - Tom's Mock Draft
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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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 2min
Where Arch Manning, Dante Moore and CJ Carr Rank Among Top 10 Returning Starters for 2026
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the College Football world. PLUS the boys rank their top 10 returning quarterbacks.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:00) - Chandler Morris Seeking 7th Year
(00:09:20) - Gunner Rivers Commits to NC State
(00:22:00) - Top 10 Returning Starters
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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 4min
Joey Aguilar Ruling Reaction + What Would A CFB Super League Look Like? | College Football
The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss Joey Aguilar being denied eligibility for 2026 and break down how they think a college football super league would shape up.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:15) - Joey Aguilar Denied Eligibility
(00:12:00) - Super League Crystal Ball
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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 1min
Mailbag! What Schools Could Thrive As An Independent In The Modern Era? | College Football
A mailbag-style chat about which college programs could survive and prosper as independents in today’s TV-driven landscape. They debate conference realignment history, the money math for blue-blood brands, and how rivalries and scheduling would change. Side conversations touch on recruiting pivots, team culture versus continuity, and a quick detour into underrated school color schemes.
