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Cover 3 College Football

CBS Sports
College Football Playoff
College Football
Transfer Portal
Oregon
Miami
Alabama
Big Ten
Ohio State
Texas A&M
Indiana
Miami Hurricanes
Big 12
Notre Dame
Ole Miss
Texas
Big Ten Conference
Penn State
Oklahoma
National Signing Day
BYU

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 an... more

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The Cover 3 crew chats to notable coaches and previews the upcoming Big Ten season.

Bud Elliott sits down with Jarret Johnson of Inside The Red Raiders to preview Texas Tech’s  2026 season.

Team Site: 247sports.com/college/texas-tech/

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:55) - Quarterback Situation 

(00:05:05) - Running Backs  

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Bud Elliott sits down with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle to preview Houston's 2026 season.

The excitement is building in Houston as Willie Fritz enters another year leading the Cougars. Bud and Joseph discuss the growing belief in "Fritz ma... more

Bud Elliott sits down with Joaquin Ruiz of Bear Insider to preview Cal’s 2026 season.

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Cal Team Site: 247sports.com/college/california/

Bear Insider Site: bearinsider.com/ 

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(00:00) Intro 

(00:37) Tosh Lupoi Era Begins

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Recent Guests

Joaquin Ruiz
Bear Insider, Cal coverage
Bear Insider
Episode: Early 2026 Cal Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Anna Snyder
Reporter for Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville Observer
Episode: Early 2026 Duke Season Preview | Cover 3 Podcast Summer School
Charlie Jacobs
Insider at Inside NU
Inside NU (ESPNation site)
Episode: Early 2026 Northwestern Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Pat Narduzzi
Head football coach
Pittsburgh Panthers
Episode: 2026 SEC Media Days Storylines | ACC Recap | Warde Manuel Stepping Down | MORE!
Nathan Carroll
Bronco Nation News analyst and Boise State NFL draft/roster expert
Bronco Nation News
Episode: Early 2026 Boise State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
JT Wistrcill
JT of Utah Authority, contributor to Utah 247Sports
Utah Authority / Utah 247Sports
Episode: Early 2026 Utah Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Cole Park
Cole Park of CatsPause on 247Sports
CatsPause, 247Sports
Episode: Early 2026 Kentucky Season Preview | Cover 3 Podcast Summer School
Sean Zabitz
Sean Zabitz, Bulls247 contributor
Bulls247
Episode: Early 2026 USF Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Garrett Chapman
Go Jackets, 247Sports Georgia Tech Hub
247Sports
Episode: Early 2026 Georgia Tech Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Hosts

Chip Patterson
Host of the Cover 3 Podcast and related programming; CBS Sports analyst with extensive college football coverage.
Tom Fornelli
Co-host and long-time contributor providing analysis across episodes.
Danny Kanell
Co-host contributing to strategy discussions and game context.
Bud Elliott
Primary host; specializes in football analysis, scheduling discussions, and long-term program projections.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • Thank you!

    Hi Cover 3,

    Just wanted to say you guys do an awesome job of keeping the shows interactive, rather than just a pre-scripted stream of everyone’s opinions going around in endless circles. Please keep the book club section going.

    I have a two part question for Danny. I’m retired military and went through Bootcamp and Officer Candidate School, where incentive training (physically exhausting conditioning exercises) are used to “fix” issues and instill discipline. If schools could get rid of the le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imryanhking
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mailbag question

    How was the big 12 so much more successful in their pushback against Texas Tech and Sorsby when compared to the NCAA. I have some ideas, but I don’t want to lead the witness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UTrfb
    United Statesa month ago
  • Don’t complain now

    Tom I know you aren’t complaining about ruled and cheating when you defended cheaters in the past. Don’t be that guy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dunno1191
    United States2 months ago
  • Best CFP Pod - Mailbag!

    Informative, energetic, and entertaining. Bonus points for never hosting a current officeholder as a guest on the show.

    Question — How do you guys (or CFB media in general) get reliable intel about the true cost of teams’ rosters?

    Seems like a weird gray area bc you hear media members cite dollar figures with relative certainty, but nothing is officially documented or self-reported. Thanks and We Are.

    Wes

    Round Hill, VA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wessie F Baby
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Pod out there (mailbag)

    Cover 3 is a great podcast and the only one I listen to daily whether it’s when I’m working out, driving, or spending time relaxing at home. Each host brings a unique and differing viewpoint to the conversation and all have great stories.

    Question: at the end of 2022, Oregon State finished 9-3 and was ranked 14th in the final CFP rankings (with Oregon being ranked below us). Obviously the next few years were not kind to either OSU or WSU. What does Cover 3 believe is the future of these two sch... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Despair Gulch
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise depth and entertaining banter, with a strong sense of inside-baseball football knowledge.
Fans note the show's willingness to tackle big-picture issues like playoff formats and governance.
Guests and hosts are frequently complimented for practical, move-the-needle insights and engaging delivery.

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#14
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#67
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#28
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Apple Podcasts
#53
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Apple Podcasts
#45
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#46
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Early 2026 Boise State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Q: What's the mood about Boise State's move to the Pac-12?
There is excitement among fans about the move, with the logo and branding signaling a fresh era and a belief that the program is taking a step forward in a more prestigious conference.
Early 2026 Utah Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Q: How do you see this shaking out on offense with the new coordinator and the quarterback/receivers?
The offense is expected to lean run-first but air it out more than in the past, leveraging Kevin McGibbon's scheme and Dampier's abilities. The receiving corps is shaping up to be more dynamic with multiple contributors capable of producing consistent yardage and touchdowns.
Early 2026 Utah Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Q: How do you feel about the backup situation?
Bird Ficklen is viewed as a legitimate backup threat, offering athleticism and mobility that can create opportunities in the offense if Dampier struggles or needs a change of pace. The depth behind Dampier looks promising, with several young players showing potential.
Early 2026 Utah Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Q: I guess we'll jump off with the major question. So Kyle Whittingham is gone, and new head coach who's been there, what's the general feel around the program right now?
There is a strong sense of optimism around the Morgan Scalley era, with belief that this transition can be successful, despite some drama surrounding Whittingham's exit. Scalley is seen as deeply connected to the program, and his leadership plus tight community ties are generating excitement for the upcoming season.
Early 2026 Cal Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Q: What has to go right for Cal to compete for eight wins this season?
The offensive line must stay healthy and cohesive, Sagapolutele must be trusted to drive the offense with a more weapons-rich receiving corps, and the new scheme has to click quickly enough to maximize points and ball control against Cal's schedule.

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What is Cover 3 College Football about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, in-depth collegiate football show that blends season previews, coaching transitions, and realignment conversations with listener mailbags and sponsor reads. Across episodes, the hosts dissect team-by-team outlooks, evaluate quarterback development, and explore broader topics like NIL, conference realignment, and playoff formats, all through a mix of scouting insights, structural analysis, and storytelling from on-the-ground analysts. Notable strengths include strong guest expertise from college football reporters and insiders, a practical, calendar-aware approach to season projections, and a willingness to debate near-term and long-range changes in the sport. This program is likely to appeal to serious college football fans w... more

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Recent guests on Cover 3 College Football include:

1. Joaquin Ruiz
2. Anna Snyder
3. Charlie Jacobs
4. Pat Narduzzi
5. Nathan Carroll
6. JT Wistrcill
7. Cole Park
8. Sean Zabitz

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