Cover 3 College Football

Bud Elliott and Andrew Cherico of Knights247 preview UCF’s 2026 season. They discuss Scott Frost entering year two back in Orlando, the expectations facing the Knights, and whether a favorable schedule could help UCF emerge as a contender in the Big 12. Plus, a look at the roster, key players, and what success looks like in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 UCF Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ucf/ (0:00) Vibes in Orlando (0:50) Scott Frost (2:40) Quarterbacks (4:40) Running Backs (7:13) Wide Receivers (8:40) Offensive Line (12:20) Defensive Line (14:28) Linebackers (16:14) Secondary (19:44) Schedule Breakdown #cover3 #ucf #knights #scottfrost #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 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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

Bud Elliott talks with Josh Callaway of Sooners Illustrated to preview Oklahoma’s 2026 season. They discuss the pressure facing Brent Venables, the return of quarterback John Mateer, and just how high Oklahoma’s ceiling could be in 2026. Plus, a look at the Sooners’ biggest strengths, concerns, and expectations heading into another season in the SEC. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Oklahoma Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/oklahoma/ (0:00) Vibes in Norman (1:00) Coaching (3:39) John Mateer (7:27) Offensive Line (9:40) Wide Receivers (12:45) Running Backs (18:00) 2026 Defense (21:40) Schedule Breakdown (25:00) Pressure on Venables #cover3 #oklahoma #boomersooner #oklahomafootball #johnmateer #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 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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

Bud Elliott sits down with David Lake of InsideTheU to preview Miami’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/miami/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:03:00) - Returning Coaches (00:04:30) - Darian Mensah (00:07:30) - Offensive Line (00:12:10) - Wide Receivers (00:15:30) - Running Backs (00:18:40) - Defensive Front (00:23:45) - Secondary (00:27:30) - Cristobal’s Analytics (00:30:30) - Backups (00:32:15) - 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/ 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

The Cover 3 crew is back and they're running through head coach rankings for the power four conferences. The guys will also discuss the latest from SEC Spring Meetings, update the Brendan Sorsby situation, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:00) Brendan Sorsby Latest (9:45) SEC Spring Meetings (29:53) Danny’s Advise For An FSU Visit (33:40) Which Coach Would You Let Date Your Daughter? (25:19) CFB Head Coach Rankings (47:29) Agreements and Disagreements In Coach 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/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

Bud Elliott sits down with Tyler Komis of 247Sports to preview Ole Miss’ 2026 season. - Ole Miss Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/ - (00:00) Intro (00:36) Look Back At Last Season (1:27) Pete Golding Compared To Lane Kiffin (3:10) Offensive Scheme (3:44) QB Trinidad Chambliss (5:57) Kewan Lacy / Other Running Backs (7:52) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (9:48) Offensive Line (11:50) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (13:25) Defense This Season vs Last Season (14:24) Defensive Line (16:55) Linebackers (18:12) Secondary (19:30) Will Echoles Jr (20:33) 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/ 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Eric Henry of 247Sports to preview Texas’ 2026 season. - Texas Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas/ - (00:00) Intro (1:01) Defense under Will Muschamp (3:46) Offense in year 2 with Arch Manning (6:05) Arch Manning recovering from foot injury (7:11) WR Cam Coleman (9:28) Running Backs (10:51) Offensive Line (12:31) Under-the-radar player on offense (14:32) Filling loss of Anthony Hill Jr (15:48) EDGE Colin Simmons (17:40) Biggest question marks on defense (18:44) Cornerbacks (20:02) 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/ 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Lee of Vandy247 to preview Vanderbilt’s 2026 season. They discuss Vanderbilt following a strong 9-3 season, including the transition from Diego Pavia to top quarterback recruit Jared Curtis and what that could mean for the offense. Plus, a look at a defense that may be positioned to take another step forward in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Vanderbilt Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/vanderbilt/ (0:00) Vibes in Nashville (1:30) Quarterbacks (5:52) Running Backs (7:03) Wide Receivers (8:55) Offensive Line (14:09) Defense (17:25) Potential Breakouts (19:15) Schedule Breakdown (24:24) Roster Construction #cover3 #vanderbilt #vandy #clarklea #jaredcurtis #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 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Jared Kelly of 247Sports to preview Indiana’s 2026 season. - Indiana Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/indiana/ - (00:00) Intro (00:33) Coming Off National Championship (1:55) QB Josh Hoover (5:10) Running Backs (6:42) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (8:14) Offensive Line (9:14) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (11:18) Defensive Line (14:48) Linebackers (15:52) Defensive Backs (18:39) Using The Transfer Portal (20:25) 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/ 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Bobby Deren of scarlet nation to preview Rutgers’ 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/rutgers/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:02:15) - Scheme Changes (00:05:20) - Defensive front (00:08:30) - Defensive Name To Know (00:11:00) - Quarterbacks (00:13:50) - Wide Receivers (00:17:00) - Offensive Line (00:21:00) - 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 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Brendan Sonnone of Noles247 to preview Florida State’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Offensive Changes (00:03:40) - Ashton Daniels (00:06:30) - Running Backs (00:12:00) - Wide Receivers (00:15:05) - Offensive Line (00:19:10) - Defensive Line (00:25:00) - Defensive Backs (00:27:00) - 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 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

We are officially 100 days away from the college football season kicking off! The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The guys are here to answer your questions! We'll also run through a full preview for the Week 0 slate, react to Ed Orgeron returning to LSU, discuss the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:22) Ed Orgeron Joining Lane Kiffin At LSU (10:22) Creating CFB Power Ratings (17:53) Latest On Brendan Sorsby’s Eligibility Push (35:19) Week 0 Preview (42:44) Game We Wish We Went Live After (53:40) Pick Your Favorite Future Bet (56:45) Is The Regular Season Losing Value? - 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

***NOTE: This episode was taped prior to the news of RB Ahmad Hardy suffering a gunshot wound*** - Bud Elliott sits down with Cody Goodwin of 247Sports to preview Missouri’s 2026 season. Missouri Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/missouri/ - (00:00) Intro (1:40) How they kept Eli Drinkwitz (3:17) Outlook for offensive scheme (7:22) Expectations For QB Austin Simmons (10:24) Offensive Line breakdown (12:26) Wide Receivers (16:35) Concern level for defense (18:00) Names to watch on defense (20:24) Outlook for cornerbacks (22:24) 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/ 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Sam Webb of 247Sports to preview Michigan’s 2026 season. - Michigan Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/michigan/ - (00:00) Intro (1:34) Kyle Whittingham / Coaching Changes (5:00) Offense under Jason Beck (9:06) RB Savion Hiter (11:21) Under-the-radar WR (15:01) Bryce Underwood & Offensive Line (18:42) Outlook for defense (25:13) 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/ 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

The Cover 3 crew is back and they're going through Group of Six win totals! Which teams will go over or under this season? The guys also recap the latest recruiting news, discuss congress' plan with college sports, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:58) Congress Preparing Bipartisan Bill For College Sports (17:46) 5-Sar OT Mark Matthews Commits To Texas A&M (24:33) Latest Surrounding 2027 Recruiting (27:53) Group Of Six Win Totals & Futures - 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

Bud Elliott and Chris Karpman of Sun Devil Source preview Arizona State’s 2026 season. They discuss the momentum Kenny Dillingham has built in Tempe, expectations for transfer quarterback Cutter Boley, and whether the Sun Devils are ready to handle one of the toughest schedules in college football this season. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Arizona State Team Site: http://SunDevilSource.com (0:00) Vibes in Tempe (2:34) Quarterbacks (4:42) Running Backs (6:36) Wide Receivers (9:55) Offensive Line (12:37) Offensive Breakouts (14:36) Defensive Bright Spots (17:15) Secondary (20:00) Schedule Breakdown (23:19) What is Success? #cover3 #arizonastate #sundevils #asu #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 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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

Bud Elliott brings on Jeff Hansen of Cougar Sports Insider to preview BYU’s 2026 season. They discuss high expectations in Provo after the return of quarterback Bear Bachmeier and defensive standout Keanu Tanuvasa, along with key pieces on both sides of the ball and potential breakout players. Plus, a look ahead to BYU’s huge matchup with Notre Dame. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 BYU Team Site: http://CougarSportsInsider.com (0:00) Vibes in Provo (1:48) Defensive Changes (3:55) Quarterbacks (7:22) Offensive Line (9:13) Wide Receivers (12:12) Defensive Front (14:15) Linebackers (15:28) Secondary (18:52) Schedule Breakdown (20:30) Potential Breakouts #cover3 #byu #cougars #byufootball #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 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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. 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Tim O'Malley of 247Sports to preview Notre Dame’s 2026 season. - Notre Dame Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/ - (00:00) Intro (00:52) Taking Next Step On Offense (2:08) QB CJ Carr (5:02) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (8:58) Offensive Line (11:22) Running Backs (16:30) Where Defense Will Be Better (19:42) Tionne Gray (23:33) Schedule Breakdown (27:22) Rematch vs Miami (32:39) Back To CFP? 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

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The guys are here to answer your questions! They also break down the CBS Sports 138 CFB rankings following spring practice, discuss their takeaways from ACC Spring Meetings, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:18) Steve Sarkisian Rips Ole Miss Academic Standards (16:43) ACC Joins Big Ten & Big 12 In Support Of 24-Team Playoff (22:06) Would An Expanded Playoff Hurt The Regular Season? (38:32) CBS Sports 138 Released (50:10) Team Most Likely To See Season Go Off The Rails (54:28) Who Rebounds First: Florida State or Clemson? (56:31) Simulate EA Sports College Football Season? (58:08) PGA Championship Picks - 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Daniel Gallen of 247Sports to preview Penn State’s 2026 season. - Penn State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/ - (00:00) Intro (00:53) Changes With Matt Campbell (3:07) Scheme For Offense (4:11) Rocco Becht (6:10) Running Backs (8:09) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (11:31) Offensive Line (14:29) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (16:22) Scheme For Defense (17:46) Defensive Line (20:34) Linebackers (22:34) Defensive Backs (23:17) 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/ 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

Bud Elliott sits down with Jordan Hill of 247Sports to preview Georgia’s 2026 season. - Georgia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/georgia/ - (00:00) Intro (1:18) Looking back at last season (4:27) How pass rush produces more sacks (7:28) Outlook for inside linebackers (9:12) Expectations for secondary (11:59) Under-the-radar player on defense (14:37) How Gunner Stockton takes next step (18:36) Outlook for WR room (23:08) Expectations for the backfield (25:40) Offensive Line (30:56) 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/ 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