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.
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May 3, 2026 • 29 mins
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.
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Illinois Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/illinois/
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May 2, 2026 • 29 mins
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
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May 2, 2026 • 26 mins
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 La...
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May 1, 2026 • 34 mins
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
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April 30, 2026 • 56 mins
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
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April 29, 2026 • 40 mins
Bud Elliott 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 ...
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April 29, 2026 • 35 mins
Bud Elliott 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
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April 27, 2026 • 61 mins
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, ...
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April 24, 2026 • 45 mins
The Cover 3 crew is back with a special friday episode recapping round one of the NFL Draft.
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April 23, 2026 • 63 mins
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 ...
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April 22, 2026 • 63 mins
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
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April 20, 2026 • 58 mins
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 rec...
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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) - ...
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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
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April 13, 2026 • 58 mins
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 debate...
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April 11, 2026 • 1 min
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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...
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April 9, 2026 • 54 mins
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) - C...
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April 8, 2026 • 64 mins
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
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April 2, 2026 • 57 mins
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 Na...
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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
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