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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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    • 4.8 • 56 Ratings

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.

    Arch Manning, Wolverines defense shine as Texas, Michigan, USC, Notre Dame and more wrap spring practice (04/22)

    Arch Manning, Wolverines defense shine as Texas, Michigan, USC, Notre Dame and more wrap spring practice (04/22)

    The Cover 3 crew talks Arch Manning, Texas, Michigan, Lincoln Riley, transfer portal and more. First, the latest from the transfer portal including the ins and outs at Colorado and a key UCLA DL hitting the open market (2:00), plus what to expect from the recently approved rule changes that include a two-minute warning and in-game helmet communications (16:18). After that it's on to spring game takeaways from the weekend, starting with Arch Manning's performance in a competitive Orange-White game (24:50) and how to evaluate Michigan's quarterback battle after a day that was mostly led by the defense (30:15). Plus, the two ways to read the quarterback struggles at USC (38:30), Mike Norvell's latest transfer portal haul on display at Florida State (41:45), a deep quarterback room behind Riley Leonard at Notre Dame (46:30) and much more.

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Mailbag + Spring Game previews for Michigan, USC, Texas, Florida State and more! (04/18)

    Mailbag + Spring Game previews for Michigan, USC, Texas, Florida State and more! (04/18)

    The Cover 3 crew talks Lincoln Riley, Michigan, Texas, Arch Manning, Florida State and more. First, getting started with live mailbag questions that include why the narrative has changed around Lincoln Riley as one of the sport's best head coaches (2:00) and what exactly makes a "good" spring game (7:17). Then it's on to the spring game lookahead, starting with storylines to track for Michigan (18:00), USC (27:20) and the rest of the Big Ten schools in action this weekend. Then it's on to Texas (31:09), Texas A&M and Oklahoma (37:15), Florida State (43:00), Notre Dame (47:51) and others before one last listener question on the NFL coaches that would be the best fit for college football (56:22).

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Names to know and storylines from the transfer portal, plus Michigan settles with NCAA and more! (04/17)

    Names to know and storylines from the transfer portal, plus Michigan settles with NCAA and more! (04/17)

    The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, Colorado, Deion Sanders, Jim Harbaugh and more. First, what to know about Michigan settling the first of its two NCAA cases (2:30) and an impromptu draft of the coaches competing in the 2024 Peach Bowl Challenge golf tournament (13:50). Then it's on to the latest from the transfer portal with the big headlines from the first 24 hours, including the outlook for Colorado (24:50) and more specifically former five-star cornerback Cormani McClain (32:00). Plus, a defensive tackle from the MAC that's getting lots of power conference interest (40:30), a rundown of some of the quarterbacks who have entered the portal (52:00) and big-picture storylines to track through the next two weeks.

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Transfer Portal opens on Tuesday! Plus, Spring Game Takeaways for Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia and More

    Transfer Portal opens on Tuesday! Plus, Spring Game Takeaways for Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia and More

    There are less than 24 hours left before the transfer portal opens again! The guys open the show by reviewing the big transfer portal needs and then making spring game observations.

    (01:16) - Transfer Portal Open April 16-30
    (04:14) - Portal Needs
    (18:32) - Ohio State Spring Game Takeaways
    (24:56) - Penn State Spring Game Takeaways
    (28:08) - Georgia Spring Game Observations
    (32:35) - Alabama Spring Game observations
    (39:33) - Florida Spring Game Takeaways
    (44:37) - LSU Spring Game Takes
    (46:51) - Miami Spring Games takeaways
    (51:27) - Ole Miss Spring Game....was disappointing.
    (55:04)- Random Spring Game Observations


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    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Mailbag! The most controversial on-field moments in CFB history, coaches as golf partners, more! (04/11)

    Mailbag! The most controversial on-field moments in CFB history, coaches as golf partners, more! (04/11)

    The Cover 3 crew talks 2024 Heisman dark horses, controversial on-field moments and more. First, tackling a live question looking for the top non-quarterbacks in the 2024 Heisman Trophy picture (2:30) before hitting transfer portal buzz that includes Bear Alexander sticking with USC despite previous reports (9:30). Then after a brief word on the impact of OJ Simpson (19:10) the Big Ol' Bag of Mail leads off with a rundown through some of the most controversial on-field moments in college football history (28:22). Plus, where Bo Nix might land in the 2024 NFL Draft (41:51) and in honor of The Masters the active coaches that would be great for a round of golf (49:27).

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    • 1 hr
    What to Watch, Spring Game Edition: Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Penn State, more! (04/10)

    What to Watch, Spring Game Edition: Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Penn State, more! (04/10)

    The Cover 3 crew talks transfer portal, spring games, position battles, lawsuits and more. First, though the transfer portal does not officially open until April 15 the buzz has already started with notable exits at USC and Oregon, among others (6:40). Then after some brief takeaways on the latest ruling in the legal battle between Florida State and the ACC (20:00) the attention turns to this Saturday's spring games, with notes on what to watch at Georgia (29:30), Ohio State (37:15), Alabama (43:00), Penn State (52:30), Tennessee (56:20) and more!

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    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

Canusaman ,

Great podcast

This is the best pod for covering football in the whole country & not getting involved in the media frenzy drama or hot takes. I even listen to their locks pod and I don’t gamble

WestCoastMoney ,

Mailbag Question

I keep seeing Penn state and Clemson guys pop up in these drafts or just mentioned in passing. From a gamboling perspective where’s there value on these teams? Are we just planning on betting them hard during the season, or are there opportunities to take futures?

Andrew Gord0n ,

Mailbag Question

Great pod! Who would you bring if you were to make a golfing foursome out of yourself and current coaches/coordinators? Goodluck everyone!

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