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Cover 3 College Football

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Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 1878

The 'Cover 3 College Football' Podcast is the perfect call for any die-hard fan. Join hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Fornelli, Danny Kanell and Bud Elliott as they take you from National Signing Day to the national championship with in-depth analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport. Cover 3 offers insider insight on the hottest topics in college football, tells you who is creating a buzz and previews each weekend with against-the-spread locks. From coaching searches to quarterback battles and everything in between, Cover 3 has it locked down.

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🇨🇦 Canada - football
20/08/2026
#20
🇬🇧 Great Britain - football
20/08/2026
#38
🇺🇸 USA - football
20/08/2026
#11
🇺🇸 USA - sports
20/08/2026
#32
🇨🇦 Canada - football
19/08/2026
#22
🇬🇧 Great Britain - football
19/08/2026
#49
🇩🇪 Germany - football
19/08/2026
#51
🇺🇸 USA - football
19/08/2026
#11
🇺🇸 USA - sports
19/08/2026
#32
🇨🇦 Canada - football
18/08/2026
#21

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🇺🇸 USA - sports
20/08/2026
#39
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🇺🇸 USA - sports
19/08/2026
#42
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🇺🇸 USA - sports
18/08/2026
#43
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17/08/2026
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Upon Further Review | USC Defeats LSU | Oregon | Week 1 Standout Players | Cover 3 Podcast

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 01:03:13

(00:00:30) - USC Defeats LSU (00:23:55) - Fantasy Football Update (00:34:30) - Upon Further Review: Oregon-Idaho (00:40:50) - Upon Further Review: Auburn- (00:45:00) - Upon Further Review: ND-Texas A&M (00:48:00) - Upon Further Review: Miami-Florida (00:53:45) - Boston College vs. Florida State Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

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Week 1 INSTANT REACTION I Georgia Defeats Clemson | Vanderbilt Upsets Virginia Tech | Cover 3

Sunday, September 1, 2024 • Duration 01:45:02

The Cover 3 crew has you covered with an instant reaction to the most important games of week 1. (00:03:30) - Notre Dame-Texas A&M (00:14:30) - Michigan-Fresno State (00:24:20) - Oregon-Idaho (00:28:20) - Miami-Florida (00:42:00) - Georgia-Clemson (00:50:10) - Penn State-WVU (00:59:00) - Ohio State-Akron (01:06:20) - Texas-Colorado State (01:10:00) - Ole Miss-Furman (01:11:05) - Alabama-Western Kentucky (01:13:15) - Vanderbilt Upsets Virginia Tech (01:20:00) - Maryland-Uconn (01:24:40) - Boise State-Georgia Southern (01:27:10) - Colorado-North Dakota State (01:29:40) - Iowa-Illinois State (01:32:00) - Miami Ohio-Northwestern (01:34:00) - North Carolina-Minnesota Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

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Heisman Trophy Race | Week 0 Preview | QB Battles | First-Year Coach Spotlight | Cover 3 on CBSSN

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 46:42

The Cover 3 Crew is back on CBS Sports Network to break down the latest news around the college football world. The guys kick off the show with a week zero preview. Next up the guys break down the most notable QB Battles and do an early look at the heisman trophy race. The boys close out the show with a first-year coaching spotlight and predictions for who they think will be the biggest star in week zero. (00:00:10) - Week Zero Preview (00:13:10) - Breaking Down Notable QB Battles (00:20:10) - Heisman Trophy Race (00:31:35) - First-Year Coach Spotlight (00:39:00) - Biggest Star of Week Zero Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

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Mailbag! What is the best era of CFB? Plus, hockey-style goons, first-year coaches poised for a strong start, more! (05/30)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 • Duration 58:20

The Cover 3 crew talks college football history, USC, Clemson, coach rankings and more. First, questions from the live audience tied to Clemson's wide receiver recruiting and development as well as Garrett Riley's stock heading into 2024 (1:30). Then, defining what the best era of college football is and also what era we consider the "good ole days" in the sport (12:30). Finally, a take-your-pick with Jimbo, Mack and Les (26:00), the best hockey-style goons or enforcers (30:23), how USC's 2023 impacted the ranking of Lincoln Riley for the Coach Rankings (37:45) and what first-time coaches near the bottom of the rankings are poised for a big jump after 2024 (51:16). Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get 20% off Cover 3 merch in the CBS Sports Store: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/cover-3?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=cover-3-collection 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

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 South (04/03)

Friday, April 3, 2020 • Duration 01:11:57

Whether USC will retake the division and more storylines from the division. First, the chances Oregon's new transfer quarterback will be its starter (5:00) and what a former FCS All-American is bringing to LSU's defense (11:00). Then it's on the team-by-team look at the Pac-12 South, including Utah's challenge to reload (22:45), the expectations for USC (32:00) and UCLA (41:00), what's working well at Arizona State (51:00) and trying to avoid another year at the bottom of the standings at Colorado (53:00) and Arizona (1:04:00). Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli 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

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Spring Gleaning: Pac-12 North (03/30)

Monday, March 30, 2020 • Duration 01:06:02

Discussing the biggest questions and storylines for every team in the Pac-12 North. Topics include whether Oregon has another step ahead in 2020 after its Rose Bowl win (4:00), what Washington might look like in year one under Jimmy Lake (13:30) and whether Cal is poised to be the second-best team in the division (22:30). Plus, why we can't quit Oregon State (33:10), whether Nick Rolovich deserves "Year Zero" treatment in 2020 (43:30) and a hard look at how far Stanford has fallen from regular Pac-12 title contention (50:15). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli 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

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What changes might be in store for the 2020 season? (03/26)

Thursday, March 26, 2020 • Duration 01:13:50

How fall camp, regular season schedules and stadiums might be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. First, Florida State picks up a key offensive piece for 2020 and why Mike Norvell and the Seminoles might be in position to exceed expectations normally given to first-year coaches (4:45). Then, how the recruiting and evaluation process has adapted in the era of social distancing (14:30), how the college football season might be adjusted if players are further delayed in their return to campus (30:50) and Ben Kercheval checks in with updates from the CBS Sports 90's Pop Song Bracket voting (47:45). 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli 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

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Teams most impacted by no spring practice (03/23)

Monday, March 23, 2020 • Duration 01:05:14

From new coaches to quarterback battles, who will miss spring practice the most? First, starting with reigning champ LSU we take a look at the teams most impacted by not having spring practice (9:45). Then, what former Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon brings to the Ohio State offense (29:45), the best spring game setups (36:30), seeding and deciding a College Football Playoff-era all-time bracket (42:45), South Carolina's ceiling (49:30) and the Cover 3 Book Club spotlights "Educated" by Tara Westover. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli 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

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90s Pop Song Bracket Breakdown (03/19)

Thursday, March 19, 2020 • Duration 44:35

Ben Kercheval joins Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson to discuss first round results and preview upcoming matchups in the CBS Sports' 90s Pop Song Bracket. First, Ben explains the guidelines for selecting the field of 68 and the seeding (4:00) and the group discusses musical trends from the decade revealed in the songs that made the bracket (9:00). Then, it's on to recapping the first round results from the Radio Region and the MP3 Region (16:00) followed by a preview of the upcoming matchups from the CD Region and Cassette Region (23:00). Go vote now on Twitter at @Cover3Podcast 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli 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

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Is Alabama in Mario Cristobal's long-term future? (03/16)

Monday, March 16, 2020 • Duration 59:15

Answering listener questions about Oregon, West Virginia, Michigan and more. First, why the triple option is the most sensible offense for Navy and other service academies (5:30), best spots for a hypothetical 5-star kicker (12:00), why the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl was a gem in the college football worldd (16:00) and whether Alabama would target Mario Cristobal as a Nick Saban replacement (22:30). Plus, Neal Brown's ceiling at West Virginia (35:00), getting Michigan over the Ohio State hurdle (42:45) and reader suggestions for the Cover 3 Book Club. 'Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli 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

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