Cover 3 College Football

Bud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to preview Illinois’ 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including the quarterback outlook, strength of the offensive line, key weapons, and what to expect from a defense undergoing adjustments. Plus, a full schedule outlook. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Illinois Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/illinois/ 0:00 Welcome on Jeremy Werner 1:18 Quarterbacks 4:33 Offensive Line 7:03 Wide Receivers 9:08 Running Backs 11:49 Defensive Adjustments 15:28 Defensive Line 17:16 Linebackers 19:48 Defensive Breakouts 21:54 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 Demon Deacon Digest’s Cam Lemons Debro to preview Wake Forest’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/wake-forest/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Vibes Heading Into 2026 (00:03:30) - Gio Lopez (00:06:13) - Runningbacks (00:08:00) - Wide Receivers (00:09:30) - O-Line (00:11:30) - Offensive Player To Know (00:13:00) - Defensive Turnover (00:15:30) - Linebackers (00:17:30) - Defensive Backs (00:19:20) - Defensive Name to Know (00:20:35) - 2026 Schedule (00:24:50) - Expectations for 2026 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 Michael Swain of 247Sports to preview Kansas’ 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including Andy Kotelnicki’s return, the quarterback battle, key offensive weapons, and what to expect from the defense. Plus, a full schedule outlook and discussion on Lance Leipold’s job security. Kansas Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/kansas/ 0:00 Welcome on Michael Swain 1:10 Frustration in Lawrence, KS 2:58 Andy Kotelnicki’s Return 5:30 Quarterback Battle 7:02 Running Backs 8:42 Wide Receivers 10:04 Offensive Line 12:10 Future Breakouts 14:17 Linebackers 16:17 Defensive Front 18:06 Defensive Backs 19:59 Schedule Breakdown 22:36 Lance Leipold Job Security 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 Nathan King of Auburn Undercover to preview Auburn’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/auburn/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Alex Golesh Hire (00:05:40) - Byrum Brown (00:08:05) - Wide Receivers (00:11:05) - Offensive Line (00:14:30) - Offensive Name To Know (00:17:15) - Defensive Line (00:21:00) - Defensive Backs (00:25:30) - 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/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! Plus the guys break down the latest on Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby before breaking down some coaches golf swings. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Brendan Sorsby (00:20:20) - Who Can Win The Big 12? (00:22:00) - Coach Golf Swing (00:27:20) - 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

Bud Elliot sits down with Go Vols 247’s Patrick Brown to preview Tennessee’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:03:50) - Quarterbacks (00:09:40) - Wide Receivers (00:12:40) - RBs & O-Line (00:17:30) - Jim Knowles (00:22:20) - Defensive Names To Know (00:25:30) - Defensive Line (00:28:30) - 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/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 Elliot sits down with Mike Rodak of Bama247 to preview Alabama’s 2026 season. Alabama Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/alabama/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Vibe Heading into 2026 (00:05:00) - Staff Changes (00:10:00) - Quarterbacks (00:15:15) - Runningbacks (00:18:00) - Offensive Line (00:20:50) - Wide Receivers (00:22:40) - Offensive Name To Know (00:24:40) - Defensive Front (00:28:05) - Linebackers (00:30:00) - Defensive Backs (00:33:00) - 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

The Cover 3 crew is back with full reaction to the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down key takeaways from Days 2 and 3, why the SEC continues to dominate, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, an early look ahead to 2027 mock drafts featuring names like Ty Simpson, Arch Manning, and Jeremiah Smith, along with prospects to watch heading into the 2026 college football season. Outside of the draft, the guys hit the latest headlines, including Jeff Brohm’s contract extension at Louisville and Nebraska’s approved stadium renovation plans. Then it’s on to the mailbag with questions on BCS-era teams that could’ve thrived with NIL and an expanded playoff, the future of college fantasy football, and what happened to the buzz around Jamey Chadwell. 0:00 Welcome back! 1:00 Diego Pavia 8:55 Dylan Riola, Oregon Spring Game 13:00 Josh Hoover, Indiana Spring Game 17:54 CJ Carr, Notre Dame Spring Game 24:00 NFL Draft Reaction 35:00 Lack of QBs Drafted 41:00 2027 Mock Draft 53:00 Final Draft Thoughts 56:30 Summer School Announcement 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 a special friday episode recapping round one of the NFL Draft. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ 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 for their Mailbag episode, answering all your questions. PLUS the guys lookahead to Oregon, Indiana and Notre Dame's Spring Games this weekend. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Draft/Indiana Spring Game Dilemma (00:05:40) - Coaches Without Playing Backgrounds (00:10:30) - Julian Sayin Question (00:12:20) - Next New Stadium Built (00:18:30) - Indiana Spring Game (00:21:50) - Notre Dame Spring Game (00:27:55) - Oregon Spring Game (00:32:50) - Rest of Weekend Spring Games (00:36:35) - Kalen DeBoer's New Deal (00:41:20) - 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

The Cover 3 crew does a mock draft for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Show Updates (00:04:00) - More Draft picks: Big Ten or SEC (00:07:00) - 2026 Cover 3 Mock Draft (00:45:30) - Mock Draft Recap 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 more spring game takeaways from across the country! We break down Ohio State’s next potential star at wide receiver, put a grade on Bryce Underwood’s latest performance, and highlight why Darian Mensah is turning heads this spring. Plus, we hit key updates from Michigan, Miami, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Texas A&M, Georgia, Oklahoma and more. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Spring games or NFL preseason? 3:38 NCAA recommends earlier start to the season 10:34 Danny’s new favorite follow 16:08 Ohio State, Chris Henry Jr. 23:10 Michigan, Bryce Underwood 33:20 Miami, Darian Mensah 40:18 Va Tech, pregame festivities 45:30 Auburn, concerns 47:07 Texas A&M, Daymion Sanford injury 48:40 Vandy, Jared Curtis 49:50 Oklahoma, John Mateer 52:00 Other spring game takeaways 55:00 Programming Note: NFL Draft 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 to answer all your questions and break down the latest news! The boys also look ahead to some big spring games this weekend and break down some recent NCAA news. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Favorite Fictional CFB Coaches (00:05:30) - Iowa Settles NCAA Case (00:11:40) - NCAA Eligibility Discussion Continues (00:15:30) - Best Single-Season Coaching Jobs (00:30:30) - Spring Game Lookahead (00:36:40) - Mailbag: Cal or UCLA? (00:40:00) - Michigan's Warde Manuel (00:48:00) - Wisconsin NIL (00:51:00) - Show Updates 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 joined by Ryan Wilson to break down the NFL Draft. The guys run through their burning questions about the top prospects, discuss their favorite sleepers and more! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:40) - DK Golf Tournament Update (00:04:00) - Aiden Kaliakmanis (00:07:00) - Ryan Wilson's Final Big Board (00:30:00) - Fixing Tanking (00:33:05) - Wildest Draft Memories (00:37:25) - Tailgate Questions (00:43:00) - Mock Drafts (00:50:00) - More Tailgate 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

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world, with a full recap of spring practice storylines across the country. We’re diving into major spring game takeaways from Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Colorado and more — including key QB battles, coaching impacts, and early looks at how these teams could shape up heading into the 2026 season. Plus, the guys hit the mailbag with some fun debates, including the best single-season coaching jobs and ultimate tailgate setups. 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

Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real. Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage. From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits. Each episode hits the biggest storylines in the sport, dives into key fights, and looks ahead to what’s next, with plenty of personality, debate, and chaos along the way. Plus, the live chat is part of the show, giving fans a voice and helping shape the conversation in real time. If you care about the UFC and want more than surface-level analysis, this is where you tap in. Deep Waters, every Monday, live on YouTube. Dive in. 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, answering all your questions. Plus the guys lookahead to Alabama, Florida and Tennessee's spring games. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - The Masters (00:03:00) - Spring Game Lookahead (00:09:00) - Masters Update (00:13:15) - Pick the Natty (No SEC, No Big Ten) (00:17:00) - Mailbag: Worst QBs to Win A Natty (00:28:00) - Mailbag: Best QB to Lose in Natty (00:30:30) - Creating A New Rivalry (00:35:50) - Notre Dame Auto Bid (00:40:00) - CFB Unofficial Songs (00:46:50) - Clemson Question 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 to break down the latest news around the college football world. PLUS the guys give their bold predictions for the 2026 season. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Tailgate Bold Predictions (00:08:49) - Big Ten Bold Predictions (00:20:00) - SEC Bold Predictions (00:36:30) - ACC Bold Predictions (00:49:10) - Big 12 Bold Predictions (00:56:00) - Wild Card Bold Predictions 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 to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys discuss Notre Dame's win total, the Big Ten scheduling and answer all your questions. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:40) - Notre Dame Win Total (00:20:11) - Arkansas Hunting Season (00:23:00) - Mailbag: Big Ten Scheduling (00:30:00) - CFP Committee Updates (00:36:20) - Conference National Title Odds (00:41:00) - Big Ten National Championship Mailbag (00:44:30) - Ohio State/Draft Question 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 "If Vegas is Right" Series, Breaking down each ACC programs win total for the 2026 season. How does Vegas expect the first-year hires to perform? The boys discuss it all. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Show open (00:04:45) - If Vegas Is Right: Miami (00:15:30) - If Vegas Is Right: SMU (00:22:50) - If Vegas Is Right: Louisville (00:32:00) - If Vegas Is Right: Virginia Tech (00:39:00) - If Vegas Is Right: Cal (00:45:30) - If Vegas Is Right: Stanford (00:54:00) - If Vegas Is Right: Florida State (00:59:35) - If Vegas Is Right: Boston College (01:02:30) - If Vegas Is Right: North Carolina (01:07:20) - If Vegas Is Right: Rapid Fire 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