Cover 3 College Football

The Cover 3 crew is back and they're running through head coach rankings for the power four conferences. The guys will also discuss the latest from SEC Spring Meetings, update the Brendan Sorsby situation, and much more!

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(00:00) Intro

(3:00) Brendan Sorsby Latest

(9:45) SEC Spring Meetings

(29:53) Danny’s Advise For An FSU Visit

(33:40) Which Coach Would You Let Date Your Daughter?

(25:19) CFB Head Coach Rankings

(47:29) Agreements and Disagreements In Coach Rankings

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Bud Elliott talks with Josh Callaway of Sooners Illustrated to preview Oklahoma’s 2026 season. They discuss the pressure facing Brent Venables, the return of quarterback John Mateer, and just how high Oklahoma’s ceiling could be in 2026. Plus, a look at the Sooners’ biggest strengths, concerns, and expectations heading into another season in the SEC.

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(0:00) Vibes in Norman
(1:00) Coaching
(3:39) John Mateer
(7:27) Offensive Line
(9:40) Wide Receivers
(12:45) Running Backs
(18:00) 2026 Defense
(21:40) Schedule Breakdown
(25:00) Pressure on Venables

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🎙ABOUT THE SHOW
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.

ARE YOU READY TO LOCK 'EM UP!?!?
The Cover 3 crew breaks down their favorite win totals for the 2026 College Football season!
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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
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The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the second half of Big Ten teams.
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(00:00) Intro
(2:58) Ohio State O/U 9.5
(11:27) Oregon O/U 10.5
(17:22) Penn State O/U 8.5
(24:40) Purdue O/U 3.5
(31:39) Rutgers O/U 4.5
(37:06) UCLA O/U 6.5
(44:23) USC O/U 8.5
(50:47) Washington O/U 7.5
(55:41) Wisconsin O/U 6.5
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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/⁠
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The Cover 3 crew is back and they are running through their official College Football Playoff bracket predictions for the 2026 season! The guys also say which teams ranked in the Preseason AP Poll they believe could finish unranked and which sleeper teams could finish inside the top 10!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Top 25 Teams That Will Finish Unranked
(9:55) Unranked Team That Will Finish Top 10
(20:03) Bud Elliott’s CFP Bracket Prediction
(27:50) Tom Fornelli’s CFP Bracket Prediction
(34:34) Chip Patterson’s CFP Bracket Prediction
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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/