Cover 3 College Football

Bud Elliott sits down with Charlie Jacobs of Inside NU to preview Northwestern’s  2026 season.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:00) - Takeaways From 2025 (00:02:17) - Chip Kelly (00:05:30) - Aidan Chiles  (00:07:30) - Wide Receivers (00:09:45) - Offensive Line (00:14:20) - Offensive Name to Know (00:16:40) - Defensive Front(00:15:50) - Defensive Backs (00:23:30) - Schedule BreakdownCover 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_dannykanell&d=DwMFaQ&c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbmKR1SfDQn-l0z&m=KZ-gL1ek6D7VW0wNhSveWTOqmNxmtJ

The Cover 3 crew is back to discuss the latest surrounding SEC Media Days. The guys also put a bow on ACC Media Days, react to the news that Warde Manuel will be stepping down at the end of the year, and much more! -(00:00) Intro (1:45) SEC Media Days Storylines (25:25) Capping Conferences At 19 Teams? (31:03) Injury Updates At Missouri (35:22) Warde Manuel To Step Down As Michigan AD At End Of Year (41:20) ACC Media Days Takeaways (49:17) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Nathan Carroll of 247Sports to preview Boise State’s 2026 season. - Boise State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/boise-state/ - (00:00) Intro (00:33) Moving To The Pac-12 (1:15) QB Maddux Madsen (2:36) Wide Receivers (4:03) Running Backs (5:57) Offensive Line (8:18) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (11:02) Defensive Line (12:46) Linebackers (13:59) Secondary (16:41) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with JT Wistrcill of 247Sports to preview Utah’s 2026 season. - Utah Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/utah/ - (00:00) Intro (00:54) Morgan Scalley Replacing Kyle Whittingham (3:03) Outlook For Offensive Scheme (4:30) QB Devon Dampier (7:02) Running Backs (8:40) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (13:15) Replacing Talent On Offensive Line (17:10) Outlook For Defensive Scheme (18:52) Defensive Line (21:30) Linebackers (23:32) Secondary (25:31) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Cole Parke of CatsPause to preview Kentucky's 2026 season.A new era has arrived in Lexington as Will Stein takes over the Wildcats. Bud and Cole discuss the excitement surrounding Stein's arrival, the influx of talent through recruiting and the transfer portal, and whether Kentucky has the roster to compete immediately.The biggest obstacle? A brutal SEC schedule that will throw the first-year head coach into the fire right away. Can the Wildcats exceed expectations in year one under Stein?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Kentucky Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/(0:00) Will Stein(4:20) Offensive Game Plan(8:01) Strengths on Offense(9:40) Offensive Line(13:00) Defensive Strengths(15:33) Sam Greene(17:50) Schedule Breakdown(20:00) Transfer Portal(23:40) Predicted Record

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest from ACC Media Days! The guys will also jump into the big bag of mail to answer your questions and more! -(00:00) Intro (1:03) Tom Fornelli Is Back! (5:38) England’s Loss To Argentina In CFB Terms (10:47) Western Kentucky’s Gauntlet Schedule (13:50) Does It Matter Which Players Attend Media Days? (19:18) Mike Norvell ‘Doesn’t Fear Failure’ (29:16) Darian Mensah’s Decision To Leave Duke, Join Miami (34:59) Other ACC Media Days Storylines (39:07) Best CFB Coaches That Were Never Head Coaches (45:20) CFB Coach Hot Seat Rankings-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to go through a win totals matchup draft for the 2026 college football season. Whose Vegas lines do we like more than others? The guys will also discuss the latest from ACC Media Days and much more!-(00:00) Intro(2:50) ACC Releases New Tiebreaker Format(24:46) Win Totals Draft Round 1(32:11) Win Totals Draft Round 2(41:20) Win Totals Draft Round 3(47:07) Win Totals Draft Round 4-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Sean Havens of 247Sports to preview South Florida’s 2026 season.-South Florida Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/south-florida/-(00:00) Intro (00:38) Year 1 Under Brian Hartline(3:24) Outlook For Quarterback(4:55) Wide Receivers(8:55) Offensive Line(10:15) Running Backs(11:44) Defensive Scheme(13:48) Top Players To Watch On Defense(16:37) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to give their turnaround candidates for the 2026 college football season. Who has the best chance to improve their win total from last season and who are the regression candidates?-(00:00) Intro (4:47) Future of Michigan AD Warde Manuel In Doubt (15:20) Summer School Takeaways (24:28) Turnaround Teams From Last Season (26:52) Big Ten Turnaround Candidates (36:55) SEC Turnaround Candidates (51:01) Big 12 Turnaround Candidates (58:53) ACC Turnaround Candidates (1:02:08) Group of Six Turnaround Candidates-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Garrett Chapman of 247Sports to preview Georgia Tech’s 2026 season.-Georgia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/georgia-tech/-(00:00) Intro (00:47) Year 4 Under Brent Key(1:39) Expectations For New-Look Offense(5:25) Landing QB Alberto Mendoza(6:55) RB Justice Haynes(7:44) Offensive Line(10:38) Wide Receivers(11:54) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(13:07) Outlook For Defensive Scheme(13:56) Defensive Line(15:55) Linebackers(16:42) Secondary(18:17) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Stephen Brooks of 247Sports to preview Michigan State’s 2026 season.-Michigan State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/michigan-state/-(00:00) Intro (1:14) Pat Fitzgerald Taking Over(8:00) Outlook For Offense(14:07) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(17:06) Outlook For Offense(22:37) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also put a bow on Big 12 Media Days and much more! -(00:00) Intro (3:14) Teams Most & Least Equipped To Maintain Success (12:37) Coaches Pick BYU To Win Big 12 (20:38) Should Roster Cost Factor Into CFP Decisions (29:40) Julian Lewis Says Colorado Wasn’t Looking At Defenses (31:58) Rich Rod Wants To Take Things Back To The Old Days (36:05) Cincinnati’s Involvement In Sorsby Saga (37:58) Guessing The Top 5 Offenses This Season (41:25) Would You Rather Have Best OC Or Best RB In CFB? (42:33) CFB Teams You LOVE TO HATE (46:24) Will Mike Norvell Win Another Road Game At Florida State? (52:47) Do FSU Fans Want Norvell To Be Successful? (59:08) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

The Cover 3 crew update the latest surrounding 2026 Big 12 Media Days! The guys react to press conferences from commissioner Brett Yormark & coaches around the conference, weigh in on the biggest storylines, and much more! We'll also dive into the big bag of mail to answer YOUR questions. - (00:00) Intro (1:08) Comparing USMNT To A College Football Team (11:54) Big 12 Monster Energy Sponsorship 🤔 (19:19) Brendan Sorsby Fallout At Big 12 Media Days (24:20) Deion Sanders Presser + Colorado Outlook (34:26) DJ Lagway Using Virtual Reality? (38:31) BYU RB LJ Martin Named Big 12 Preseason OPOY (39:23) Outlook For Drew Mestemaker At Oklahoma State (43:25) Other Takeaways From Big 12 Media Days (50:20) Ranch Dressing On Spaghetti??? (52:57) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club! (57:48) Best Breakfast Spots In Raleigh-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Scott Eklund of Dawgman.com to preview Washington's 2026 season.The guys break down the offseason portal drama surrounding quarterback Demond Williams and discuss where he still needs to improve as he enters a pivotal season in Seattle. They also dive into the Huskies' roster, key position groups, and what Washington needs to contend in the Big Ten.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Washington Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/washington/(0:00) Changes in Seattle(1:30) Demond Williams Saga(8:22) Quarterback Growth(12:10) Running Backs(16:05) Wide Receivers(20:17) Offensive Line(23:40) Defensive Interior(29:41) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #washington #huskies #seattlewashington #gohuskies #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en ▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson <

The Cover 3 crew is back to preview 2026 Media Days for the Power Four Conferences.-(00:00) Intro(1:50) CFB Comp To England Playing At The Azteca(11:50) Ketchup On Mac & Cheese?(16:44) Who Will Benefit From 5-for-5 Rule?(24:44) Biggest Storylines Ahead Of Media Days(29:44) Big 12 Media Days Preview(40:15) ACC Media Days Preview(49:20) SEC Media Days Preview(56:17) Big Ten Media Days Preview-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael McCammon of 247Sports to preview Louisville’s 2026 season.-Louisville Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/louisville/-(00:00) Intro (00:55) Looking Back At Last Season(2:15) QB Lincoln Kienholz(5:05) Running Backs(5:52) Wide Receivers(8:37) Offensive Line(9:58) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(11:47) Defensive Line(14:16) Linebackers & Secondary(15:27) Biggest Question Mark On Defense(15:53) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Connor Morrissette of 247Sports to preview UCLA’s 2026 season.-UCLA Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/UCLA/-(00:00) Intro (00:54) Biggest Changes With Bob Chesney(2:53) QB Nico Iamaleava(4:30) Wide Receivers & Tight Ends(6:00) Running Backs(7:22) Offensive Line(10:37) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(12:06) Outlook For Defense Under Colin Hitschler(13:34) Defensive Line(15:15) EDGE Rushers(17:42) Linebackers & Secondary(20:14) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Ryan Burns of 247Sports to preview Minnesota’s 2026 season.-Minnesota Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/minnesota/-(00:00) Intro (00:40) Year 10 Under P.J. Fleck(3:22) QB Drake Lindsey(6:06) Wide Receivers & Tight Ends(8:32) Offensive Line(11:19) Darius Taylor & Other Running Backs(13:25) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense(14:59) Outlook For Defense(18:51) Under-The-Radar Player On Defense(20:22) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports to preview Maryland’s  2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/maryland/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:20) - Mike Locksley(00:02:40) - Offensive Coordinator  (00:03:20) - Malik Washington(00:06:00) - Running Backs  (00:07:00) - Wide Receivers (00:09:05) - Offensive Name To Know (00:10:20) - Defensive Line (00:11:50) - Linebackers (00:12:30) - Defensive Backs(00:13:56) - Schedule breakdown(00:17:40) - Defensive Name to Know 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener

Bud Elliott sits down with Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com to preview Arkansas' 2026 season.After a disappointing 2-10 campaign, the Razorbacks enter a new era under head coach Ryan Silverfield. Bud and Trey discuss the quarterback battle led by freshman KJ Jackson, the challenges of rebuilding an offense, and the many new faces expected to contribute on defense.Can Arkansas bounce back quickly in year one under Silverfield, or is this still a longer-term rebuild? Plus, a full breakdown of the Razorbacks' 2026 schedule and expectations.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Arkansas Team Site: http://HawgSports.com(0:00) Turning the Page(3:20) Quarterbacks(6:20) Wide Receivers(8:08) Running Backs(11:22) Offensive Line(13:50) Offensive Breakout(14:55) New Defensive Staff(18:00) Defensive Line(21:50) Linebackers(24:00) Secondary(27:50) Schedule Breakdown(33:00) Final Thoughts

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Peak of PantherLair to preview Pitt’s  2026 season.Team Site:  https://247sports.com/college/pittsburgh/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:50) - Kade Bell (00:02:15) - Mason Heintschel(00:04:20) - Wide Receivers (00:08:00) - Running Backs  (00:09:40) - Offensive Line  (00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know  (00:14:00) - Defensive Returners(00:17:30) - Defensive Line  (00:19:30) - Defensive Backs  (00:21:30) - 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urld

The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the ACC and Big 12! The guys also dive in to the bag of mail to answer your questions! -(00:00) Intro (1:57) Favorite “I told you I was right” CFB take (5:30) Latest on 2027 Recruiting Trail (7:38) Texas A&M Lands 4-Star WR Eric McFarland III (12:42) Tennessee parts ways Chaz Coleman (19:00) Latest on Protect College Sports Act (25:06) ACC Dark Horse Teams (34:01) ACC Dark Chalk Donkeys (38:33) Alabama QB Talk / Keelon Russell (43:07) Big 12 Dark Horse Teams (50:27) Big 12 Chalk Donkeys (54:20) Non-Power Four Dark Horses & Chalk Donkeys (1:00:38) What we’ve learned from Summer School (1:04:55) Danny Kanell’s Book Club-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with David Murray of Gene’s Page to preview Mississippi State’s  2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:30) - Jeff Lebby (00:03:30) - Offensive Line (00:04:20) - Kamario Taylor (00:06:30) - Offensive Line (00:08:50) - Wide Receivers(00:10:40) - Tight Ends (00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know (00:14:35) - Zach Arnett (00:19:20) - Amaree Williams(00:22:00) - 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="

Bud Elliott sits down with Cory Smith of Pack Pride to preview NC State's 2026 season.The Wolfpack have questions on offense, but not at quarterback. Bud and Cory discuss the return of CJ Bailey, one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, and what he needs around him to help NC State take the next step.They also break down a defense that looks poised for another strong season, an ACC schedule that sets up favorably, and whether the Wolfpack have what it takes to put together a special 2026 campaign.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26NC State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/(0:00) Mood in Raleigh(2:00) Coaching Changes(5:10) Quarterbacks(7:08) Wide Receivers(12:50) Running Backs(15:50) Offensive Line(18:03) Offensive Breakout(20:20) Linebackers(22:24) Defensive Line(25:00) Secondary(27:07) Schedule Breakdown

Who are the best quarterbacks in college football heading into the 2026 season? Chip Patterson and Danny Kannell rank the top signal-callers in every Power Conference, debating the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 while comparing stars like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Noah Fifita, and more.Plus, where does Brendan Sorsby stack up among the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft? The guys compare their conference rankings before discussing Sorsby's draft outlook and where he fits among the nation's top pro prospects.(0:00) 2026 Big Ten QB Rankings(12:35) 2026 SEC QB Rankings(25:02) 2026 ACC QB Rankings(33:18) 2026 Big 12 QB Rankings(38:28) Brendan Sorsby's 2027 NFL Draft Ranking#cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en ▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson ▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow

Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season.Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026.Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step forward.(0:00) What Happened Last Year(2:15) Quarterbacks(4:10) Offensive Coaching(5:55) Running Backs(8:05) Wide Receivers(11:03) Offensive Line(13:25) Defensive Scheme(14:30) Defensive Line(15:35) Linebackers(17:14) Secondary(18:55) Defensive Bounce Back(19:55) Schedule Breakdown🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Syracuse Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en

The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the Big Ten and SEC! The guys also discuss the NFL declining to have a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby, react to North Dakota State & Sacramento State being ruled eligible for postseason play, and answer your questions! - (00:00) Intro (1:40) Favorite College Football Announcer Calls (6:47) NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby’s Entry To Supplemental Draft (16:15) North Dakota State and Sacramento State Eligible For Postseason (20:02) Can USA Soccer Beat England? (22:36) Big Ten Dark Horses (35:32) Big Ten Chalk Donkeys (43:26) SEC Dark Horses (50:39) SEC Chalk Donkeys (55:56) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Jacquie Franciulli of CavsCorner to preview Virginia's 2026 season.Following an 11-win campaign, expectations are high in Charlottesville. They discuss Beau Pribula taking over at quarterback after transferring from Missouri, concerns about wide receiver depth, and whether the Cavaliers can continue their offensive success. On defense, Virginia added key pieces along the defensive line through the transfer portal, but questions remain in the secondary.Can the Cavaliers build on last year's breakthrough season and stay among the ACC's contenders?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Virginia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia/#cover3 #virginia #cavaliers #uva #tonyelliott #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3▶

Bud Elliott sits down with Hale McGranahan  to preview South Carolina’s 2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:10) - Vibe Heading Into 2026(00:02:30) - New System + Offensive Line(00:04:50) - Wide Receivers (00:07:40) - Running Backs (00:08:50) - Offensive Name To Know (00:10:40) - Defensive Changes(00:11:30) - Defensive Line (00:13:10) - Defensive Name To Know(00:14:10) - 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/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_tomfornelli&d=DwMFaQ&c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ

The Cover 3 crew is back to review conference realignment around college football! The guys also update some SEC QB news and answer your questions!-(00:00: Intro(1:24) Dusty May Leaving Michigan For Mavericks HC Job(8:00) Danny Kanell's Moral Support For Florida State Fans(10:37) LSU QB Sam Leavitt Injury Update(17:38) Pac-12 Realignment Breakdown(27:01) Mountain West Realignment Breakdown(34:16) MAC Realignment Breakdown(40:49) Sun Belt Realignment Breakdown(43:36) Conference USA Realignment Breakdown(45:26) Future Realignment In College Football(51:17) College World Series Thoughts(53:27) USMNT World Cup Vibe Check(58:30) Tom Fornelli's Book Club-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's 2026 season.The guys discuss the pressure facing Luke Fickell as he looks to lead the Badgers back into Big Ten contention. They break down expectations for projected starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a productive dual-threat transfer from Old Dominion, and examine the key position groups that could determine Wisconsin's ceiling in 2026.Can the Badgers take a step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race?🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Wisconsin Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/(0:00) Vibe in Madison(2:17) Quarterbacks(4:00) Running Backs(6:00) Wide Receivers(7:33) Offensive Line(10:32) Defensive Improvements(13:33) Defensive Line(16:50) Secondary(18:54) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #wisconsin #badgers #gobadgers #lukefickell #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Pat

Bud Elliott sits down with David Eickholt of 247Sports to preview Iowa’s 2026 season.-Iowa Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/-(00:00) Intro(1:07) Vibe After Last Year(3:32) QB Battle Between Jeremy Hecklinski & Hank Brown(7:13) Running Backs(9:56) Wide Receivers(14:55) Offensive Line(17:09) Defensive Line(20:19) Linebackers(23:19) Secondary(25:37) Tight End DJ Vonnahme(27:16) LB Cam Buffington(28:22) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat to preview Kansas State's 2026 season.The Wildcats enter a new era as Collin Klein returns to Manhattan to take over his alma mater following the retirement of longtime head coach Chris Klieman. Bud and Fitz discuss expectations for Klein in year one, Avery Johnson's return for his senior season, and whether Kansas State can remain a contender in the Big 12 despite the coaching transition.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Kansas State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/kansas-state/(0:00) New Coaching Staff(3:10) Quarterbacks(4:49) Running Backs(5:40) Wide Receivers(6:55) Offensive Line(7:53) Optimism at Offense(10:17) Defensive Scheme(12:20) Defensive Line(13:45) Linebackers(14:30) Secondary(16:29) Schedule Breakdown🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3▶︎Tom Fornel

Bud Elliott sits down with Alec Busse of 247Sports to preview Iowa State’s 2026 season. - Iowa State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa-state/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:52) Differences Between Jimmy Rogers & Matt Campbell (3:00) Tyler Roehl at Offensive Coordinator (4:39) QB Jaylen Raynor (6:16) Running Backs (8:14) Offensive Line (10:00) Wide Receivers (11:43) Defensive Look / Scheme (14:51) Isaac Terrell (16:00) Linebackers (17:52) Injury Updates (19:17) 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also will put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby situation (for now), discuss Tom Fornelli's top 5 heartbreak candidates, and much more! -(00:00) Intro (3:13) Win Total Wild Cards (10:54) Tom Fornelli’s 2026 Heartbreak Teams (25:31) Cincinnati In The Brendan Sorsby Spotlight (31:10) Best & Worst Karma In 2026 (38:50) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club (43:00) College World Series Thoughts (47:49) Mario Cristobal vs Billy Napier In An Escape Room (50:00) Worst College Football Takes-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with McClain Baxley of GoPokes247 to preview Oklahoma State's 2026 season.The guys discuss the start of a new era in Stillwater under head coach Eric Morris, including the arrival of highly touted quarterback Drew Mestemaker and several key additions from North Texas. They also break down a completely revamped defense, expectations for the Cowboys, and whether Oklahoma State can quickly rebound in the post-Mike Gundy era.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Oklahoma State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/oklahoma-state/(0:00) Reflecting on 2025(2:02) Eric Morris(3:44) Quarterbacks(5:53) Running Backs(7:06) Wide Receivers(8:50) Offensive Line(10:54) Expectations at Defense(12:46) Defensive Line(14:17) Linebackers(15:25) Secondary(16:41) Schedule Breakdown#cover3 #okstate #oklahomastatefootball #ericmorris #northtexas #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast

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Bud Elliott sits down with Blake Ruffino of 247Sports to preview LSU’s 2026 season. - LSU Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/lsu/ - (00:00) Intro (1:16) Lane Kiffin Taking Over (4:37) QB Sam Leavitt (8:33) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (14:37) Offensive Line (20:05) Defensive Line (25:29) Linebackers (27:22) Secondary (31:34) 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to preview the Heisman race for the 2026 college football season. The guys also discuss the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby and much more! (00:00) Intro (1:38) Big 12 Files Complaint On Sorsby & Texas Tech (21:02) Reviewing Heisman History (28:25) Heisman Odds Breakdown (38:05) What Time Zone Will Win 2026 Heisman (39:48) Changes To Heisman Voting (43:31) Transfer Trend In Heisman Winners (46:52) Tom Fornelli Book Club(47:44) World Cup TalkCover 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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael Felder, Andrew Jones, and Noah Weiskopf of Tar Heel 247 to preview North Carolina's 2026 season.The crew discusses year two of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill, the addition of Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator, and a new-look quarterback room as the Tar Heels try to avoid repeating last season's struggles. Plus, they break down a challenging ACC schedule and whether Belichick is already facing pressure to deliver results.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26North Carolina Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/(0:00) Vibes in Chapel Hill(4:06) Transfer Portal(5:14) Bobby Petrino(8:40) Quarterbacks(12:50) Offensive Line(14:35) Offensive Breakouts(19:40) Defensive Expectations(25:05) Schedule Breakdown📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en ▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson ▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Anderson of Eersports to preview West Virginia’s  2026 season.Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/west-virginia/ (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:40) - WVU Changes(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks(00:05:30) - Runningbacks  (00:08:20) - Wide Receivers(00:09:20) - Offensive Line (00:15:30) - Defensive Line(00:18:00) - Linebackers  (00:19:50) - Defensive Backs  (00:23:30) - Schedule Breakdown

Bud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Clark of Horned Frog Blitz to preview TCU’s  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/tcu/  (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:30) - Offensive Changes (00:03:30) - Quarterbacks  (00:06:30) - Offensive Line (00:10:10) - Wide Receivers  (00:15:00) - Tight Ends  (00:17:30) - Defensive Changes  (00:20:10) - 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

The Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also discuss the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby and much more! -(00:00) Intro (2:06) Comparing CFB Teams To World Cup Teams (9:24) Brendan Sorsby Latest (41:37) First Big Upset This Season? (50:50) Worst Misuse Of CFB Talent (53:38) College World Series Jell-O shot Challenge (55:44) Favorite CFB Comeback Win -#cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #collegefootballplayoff #texastech #NCAA-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Kolby Crawford of 247Sports to preview Virginia Tech’s 2026 season. - Virginia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia-tech/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:20) Changes Under James Franklin (6:00) QB Ethan Grunkemeyer (8:13) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (10:14) Offensive Line (16:13) Brent Pry As DC / Defensive Line (20:55) Jaquez White / Quentin Reddish (22:32) 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/

Bud Elliott sits down with Austin Hannon of 247Sports to preview Clemson’s 2026 season. - Clemson Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/clemson/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:22) Coaching staff (4:41) Christopher Vizzina / QB Situation (9:37) Concern Level For Offensive Line (11:55) Wide Receivers (16:26) Under-the-radar player on offense (18:12) Replacing losses on defense (21:18) Defensive Line (23:57) Defensive Backs (26:24) Linebackers (28:33) 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/

The Cover 3 crew is back and they're reacting to Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible for the 2026 season! The guys will also break down the toughest & easiest schedules, weigh in on the SEC & Big Ten's stance on the college sports bill, and much more!(0:00) Brendan Sorsby(21:55) Brazil Game Moved(27:03) College Sports Bill(36:43) Tough SEC Schedules(46:21) Tough Big Ten Schedules(55:34) Tough ACC Schedules(1:01:00) Notre Dame Schedule(1:05:20) Easiest Big Ten Schedules(1:12:52) Easiest ACC Schedules(1:16:45) Easiest SEC Schedules(1:19:25) Easiest Big 12 Schedules#cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #collegefootballplayoff #texastech #brendansorsby🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6• Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j• Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast📱FOLLOW• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en ▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli▶︎Danny Kanell: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https

Bud Elliott sits down with Jack Carlough of Buffs Insider to preview Colorado's 2026 season.The guys discuss expectations for quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis, a fast-paced offensive attack, and how the Buffaloes will replace key pieces on defense, including a new defensive coordinator. Plus, a look at Colorado's schedule, impact transfers, and what year three under Deion Sanders could look like in Boulder.🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26Colorado Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/colorado/(0:00) Coaching Changes(3:47) Quarterbacks(5:40) Running Backs(6:38) Wide Receivers(8:30) Offensive Line(10:18) Expectations at Offense(13:00) Boo Carter(15:25) Secondary(16:30) Defensive Line(18:55) Linebackers(19:40) Schedule Breakdown(22:30) Deion Sanders#cover3 #colorado #buffaloes #deionsanders #coloradobuffaloes #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 LISTEN• Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en ▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterso

Bud Elliott sits down with Chad Brendel of Bearcat Journal to preview Cincinnati’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:01:40) - Play Calling (00:00:00) - JC French (00:04:50) - Running Backs (00:06:30) - Wide Receivers (00:07:50) - Offensive Line (00:09:30) - Offensive Name To Know (00:11:14) - Defensive Changes (00:13:40) - Defensive Line (00:15:40) - Linebackers (00:16:50) - Defensive Name To Know (00:18:10) - 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, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_dannykanell&d=DwMFaQ&c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbmKR1SfDQn-l

Bud Elliott sits down with 247 Sports’ Shotgun Spratling to preview USC’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/usc/  (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2026  (00:05:20) - Coaching Changes  (00:09:40) - Jayden Maiava & Offense  (00:13:30) - Offensive Player to Know  (00:15:30) - Offensive Schemes  (00:21:00) - Secondary   (00:24:55) - Defensive Front (00:27:40) -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, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_dannykanell&d=DwMFaQ&c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&r=99K5MuDO7uktD7sLxqJ-8ySDxcUzvgEugyoZUqPJpWf7naUMEgbmKR1SfDQn-l0z&m=KZ-gL1ek6D7VW0wNhSveWTOqmNxmtJ4tICmPovSL3HmGTKGQShMYwb5FaBRJVdgs&s=moBOwPcZ

The Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also discuss the latest surrounding the split views of the “Protect College Sports Act” and much more! -(00:00) Intro (3:20) One Athlete From Any Sport To Add To CFB (6:17) Nick Saban Opposes SEC & Big Ten (13:14) Using NIL To Make One Team A Contender (20:18) CFB WR Danny Kanell Would Want To Throw To (24:25) Favorite Team Last Season That Will Be Forgotten (27:47) Skincare Advice (30:38) Tom Fornelli Serving As Danny Kanell's Golf Caddy (32:09) Next College Coach To Make Jump To NFL? (36:54) Clemson Over 7.5 Wins Or Miami ACC Champs? (41:15) Is Tom Buying Back His Stock On Cal Football? (44:15) What Does Bud Elliott Smell Like?-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/cover3⁠Follow our hosts on Twitter: ⁠@Chip_Patterson⁠, ⁠@TomFornelli⁠, ⁠@DannyKanell⁠, ⁠@BudElliott3⁠For 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/