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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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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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English


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Coaches Poll Reaction | Drafting The Most Impactful Non-Quarterbacks | Cover 3 College Football Pod

8/5/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back on CBSSN to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys react to the coaches poll, Who should be higher or lower? They also draft their most impactful non-quarterbacks for the 2025 season before giving you their win total of the week. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:30) - Coaches Poll Reaction (00:12:00) - Rounds 1 & 2 (00:24:25) - Rounds 3 & 4 (00:36:40) - Most Impactful Players Recap (00:42:20) - Win Total of The Week Cover 3 Locks Link: https://tilt.fyi/H6a9JB28hK Main Auction House: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/auctions/fft-draftathon-2025 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

Duration:00:46:52

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ACC Win Totals, Pt. 1: Clemson Defending The Crown, How Louisville & Miami Stack Up, more! | Cover 3

8/4/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back with their win totals episodes. First up the guys break down the first half of the ACC's win totals for the 2025 season. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:00) - Boston College Win Total (00:10:00) - Cal Win Total (00:16:00) - Clemson Win Total (00:24:28) - Duke Win Total (00:30:00) - Florida State Win Total (00:41:55) - Georgia Tech Win Total (00:49:20) - Louisville Win Total (00:56:20) - Miami Win Total 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

Duration:01:09:16

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Chalk Donkeys: What Teams Are Overhyped Going Into The 2025 Season? | Cover 3 College Football Pod

7/31/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back with their mailbag episode, the guys answer all your questions and break down the latest news around College Football. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - First Player To Make You Feel Old (00:05:30) - Kenny Dillingham's Big Project (00:11:00) - Jeremiah Smith Hot Take (00:16:30) - Chalk Donkeys (00:37:00) - Quarterback Question (00:42:30) - Higher Ceiling: Illinois or Florida (00:49:30) - Live Chat Questions 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

Duration:01:05:14

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Big 12 Win Totals, Part 2: Texas Tech Steps Into The Title Hunt, Utah & Oklahoma State bounce back?

7/30/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back with part two of their Big 12 win totals breakdown. The boys run through the second half of the Big 12 to let you know if they're leaning over or under on the win total. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:50) - Heisman Draft Recap (00:08:30) - Tennessee Updates Boo Carter's Status (00:15:50) - Kansas Win Total (00:22:33) - Kansas State Win Total (00:27:35) - Oklahoma State Win Total (00:32:40) - TCU Win Total (00:38:15) - Texas Tech Win Total (00:44:00) - UCF Win Total (00:47:50) - Utah Win Total (00:53:20) - WVU Win Total 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

Duration:01:02:41

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2025 Heisman Draft | Lagway Injury | Deion Sanders Update | Cover 3 College Football

7/29/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back on CBSSN to talk all things college Football. The boys start off by breaking down the latest news around college football before doing a Heisman draft. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:30) - Latest News (00:10:25) - Heisman Draft Rounds 1 & 2 (00:24:30) - Heisman Draft Rounds 3 & 4 (00:36:14) - Honorable Mention + Recap (00:41:00) - Win Total of The Week 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

Duration:00:48:18

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Big 12 Win Totals, Part 1: Expectations For Arizona State, Baylor, Colorado & More! | Cover 3 Pod

7/28/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back with their win totals episodes. First up the guys break down the first half of the Big 12's win totals for the 2025 season. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:20) - Deion Sanders Update (00:00:00) - Injury Updates (00:10:40) - Win Totals (00:11:20) - Arizona Wildcats Win Total (00:18:20) - Arizona State Win Total (00:26:00) - Baylor Win Total (00:33:00) - BYU Win Total (00:38:30) - Cincinnati Win Total (00:44:10) - Colorado Win Total (00:51:50) - Houston Win Total (00:57:10) - Iowa State Win Total 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

Duration:01:12:15

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Cover 3 Convos: James Franklin Says Expectation Is Always A National Championship + Drew Allar Is The Best QB In CFB I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/27/2025
Penn State Head Coach James Franklin joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team this season, the importance of adding Jim Knowles and much more! 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

Duration:00:14:27

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Cover 3 Convos: Sherrone Moore details how Michigan will manage Bryce Underwood expectations I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/27/2025
The Cover 3 crew chats with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore. 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

Duration:00:11:17

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Cover 3 Convos: Lincoln Riley expresses CONFIDENCE in USC QB Jayden Maiava I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/27/2025
Lincoln Riley shares his confidence in new USC quarterback Jayden Maiava, breaks down the depth at wide receiver, and opens up about how CEO responsibilities have pulled him away from hands-on coaching. He also discusses the Trojans’ transition into the Big Ten and the challenges of their 2025 schedule. 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

Duration:00:11:15

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Cover 3 Convos: Deshaun Foster says SKY IS THE LIMIT with Nico Iamaleava at the helm of the UCLA offense I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/27/2025
Deshaun Foster shares his vision for UCLA football and explains why he believes the sky is the limit with Nico Iamaleava leading the offense. He breaks down what makes Nico special and what to expect from the Bruins this season. 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

Duration:00:08:35

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Cover 3 Convos: Luke Fickell On Why Billy Edwards Jr Is The Right QB For Wisconsin + Biggest Difference In This Team I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/27/2025
Wisconsin Head Coach Luke Fickell joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team this season, what he's excited too see from his new players and much more! 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

Duration:00:16:22

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Cover 3 Convos: Dan Lanning on Chasing Greatness, Dante Moore & Building a Powerhouse I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/26/2025
The Cover 3 crew sits down with Oregon head coach Dan Lanning at Big Ten Media Days. 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

Duration:00:15:32

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Cover 3 Convos: Ryan Day On Jeremiah Smith, The OSU QB Competition & Replacing Leaders I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/26/2025
The Cover 3 crew sits down with Ryan Day at Big Ten Media Days to preview the 2025 season. 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

Duration:00:15:01

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Cover 3 Convos: Jedd Fisch Says Washington Is Ready To Compete In Big Ten + Explains Friendship With Bill Belichick I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/26/2025
Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team this season, what he's learned from Bill Belichick and much more! 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

Duration:00:11:37

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Cover 3 Convos: Curt Cignetti Says Big Ten Deserves 4 Automatic CFP Teams + Had To Wake Up Indiana Fanbase In Year 1 I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/26/2025
Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team after a run to the College Football Playoff, explains why their mentality hasn’t changed and much more! 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

Duration:00:12:07

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Cover 3 Convos: Bret Bielema Says Illinois’ Luke Altmeyer Acts Like An NFL QB + Looks Back At Citrus Bowl Incident I Big Ten Media Days Interview

7/26/2025
Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema joins the Cover 3 podcast live from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 college football season. He discusses expectations for his team this season, looks back at the drama in last year’s Citrus Bowl and much more! 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

Duration:00:14:33

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Cover 3 chats with Dan Lanning, Nico Iamaleava, Lincoln Riley, Sherrone Moore, Kirk Ferentz & more

7/24/2025
A loaded episode featuring conversations with some of the biggest names in college football. Deshaun Foster, Lincoln Riley, Dan Lanning, Luke Fickell, Nico Iamaleava, Sherrone Moore, and Kirk Ferentz all join the show to talk expectations, quarterback development, and the future of their programs. The crew also makes their official Big Ten title picks — with Penn State and Ohio State dominating the predictions — and drops bold takes for the 2025 season, including USC’s bounce-back, playoff projections, and a potential breakout star at quarterback. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Deshaun Foster 12:00 Lincoln Riley 24:30 Luke Fickell 37:30 Dan Lanning 51:30 Nico Iamaleava 57:45 Big Ten bold predictions 1:07:00 Championship picks 1:13:15 Sherrone Moore 1:28:30 Kirk Ferentz 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

Duration:01:41:59

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Big Ten QB Rankings, CFB Schedule Debates + Chats with Ryan Day, James Franklin & Drew Allar

7/23/2025
A jam-packed show featuring conversations with Demond Williams, Ryan Day, Jedd Fisch, Drew Allar, and James Franklin. We dive into Ohio State’s quarterback outlook, Washington’s new identity under Fisch, and what’s driving confidence at Penn State. Plus, reaction to Dan Lanning’s push for a revamped CFB calendar, a new bill being debated in the House, and what a soft cap era could mean for roster management. We also unveil our Big Ten QB rankings — and why Ohio State and Oregon may need more from their signal-callers. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Demond Williams chat 9:30 Ryan Day chat 24:00 OSU expectations 28:00 Schedule thoughts 32:30 Jedd Fisch chat 45:30 Drew Allar chat 58:30 Big Ten QB rankings 1:09:00 Soft cap era? 1:16:00 James Franklin chat 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

Duration:01:39:56

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Big Ten Media Days Tuesday recap: Taking Indiana seriously, Petitti speaks, Dark Horses + Interviews

7/22/2025
Cover 3 is in Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Days. Watch their comprehensive Tuesday recap filled with discussion and interviews. 0:00 - Intro 7:30 - Bret Bielema 21:00 - Petitti speaks 33:00 - All In or Fold 45:00 - Indiana 54:00 - Curt Cignetti 1:05:00 - Dylan Raiola 1:15:00 - Luke Altmyer 1:24:00 - Dark Horses 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

Duration:01:39:35

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Blue Chip Ratio: These Teams Have Been Recruiting Well Enough To Win It ALL In 2025 | Cover 3 Pod

7/17/2025
The Cover 3 crew is back with their Blue Chip Ratio episode. Bud Elliott breaks down all his notes on the blue chip ratio to let you know which teams have a chance to win it all. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Big Ten Media Days Update (00:08:00) - SEC Media Days Reaction (00:13:00) - 2025 Blue Chip Ratio (00:41:00) - Cover 3 Mailbag 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

Duration:01:02:41