Cover 3 College Football
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.
Episodes
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 ste...
Bud Elliott sits down with David Eickholt of 247Sports to preview Iowa’s 2026 season.
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Iowa Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/
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(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 ...
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 coachin...
Bud Elliott sits down with Alec Busse of 247Sports to preview Iowa State’s 2026 season.
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Iowa State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa-state/
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(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:...
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!
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(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 C...
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-Mik...
Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell break down the latest.
Bud Elliott sits down with Blake Ruffino of 247Sports to preview LSU’s 2026 season.
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LSU Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/lsu/
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(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
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Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen t...
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 ...
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...
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
(...
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 ...
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!
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(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
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Bud Elliott sits down with Kolby Crawford of 247Sports to preview Virginia Tech’s 2026 season.
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Virginia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia-tech/
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(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...
Bud Elliott sits down with Austin Hannon of 247Sports to preview Clemson’s 2026 season.
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Clemson Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/clemson/
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(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)...
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 Schedul...
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.
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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) - Defen...
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) - De...
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!
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(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 Se...
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