Bud Elliott sits down with David Murray of Gene’s Page to preview Mississippi State’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Jeff Lebby (00:03:30) - Offensive Line (00:04:20) - Kamario Taylor (00:06:30) - Offensive Line (00:08:50) - Wide Receivers (00:10:40) - Tight Ends (00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know (00:14:35) - Zach Arnett (00:19:20) - Amaree Williams (00:22:00) - Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, ...
Jun 28, 2026•29 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Cory Smith of Pack Pride to preview NC State's 2026 season. The Wolfpack have questions on offense, but not at quarterback. Bud and Cory discuss the return of CJ Bailey, one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, and what he needs around him to help NC State take the next step. They also break down a defense that looks poised for another strong season, an ACC schedule that sets up favorably, and whether the Wolfpack have what it takes to put together ...
Jun 27, 2026•32 min
Who are the best quarterbacks in college football heading into the 2026 season? Chip Patterson and Danny Kannell rank the top signal-callers in every Power Conference, debating the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 while comparing stars like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Noah Fifita, and more. Plus, where does Brendan Sorsby stack up among the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft? The guys compare their conference rankings before discussing Sorsby's...
Jun 26, 2026•44 min
Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season. Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026. Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step f...
Jun 26, 2026•26 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the Big Ten and SEC! The guys also discuss the NFL declining to have a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby, react to North Dakota State & Sacramento State being ruled eligible for postseason play, and answer your questions! - (00:00) Intro (1:40) Favorite College Football Announcer Calls (6:47) NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby’s Entry To Supplemental Draft (16:15) North Dakota State and Sacramento State Eligible For Posts...
Jun 25, 2026•58 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Jacquie Franciulli of CavsCorner to preview Virginia's 2026 season. Following an 11-win campaign, expectations are high in Charlottesville. They discuss Beau Pribula taking over at quarterback after transferring from Missouri, concerns about wide receiver depth, and whether the Cavaliers can continue their offensive success. On defense, Virginia added key pieces along the defensive line through the transfer portal, but questions remain in the secondary. Can the Cavalie...
Jun 24, 2026•22 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Hale McGranahan to preview South Carolina’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:10) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:02:30) - New System + Offensive Line (00:04:50) - Wide Receivers (00:07:40) - Running Backs (00:08:50) - Offensive Name To Know (00:10:40) - Defensive Changes (00:11:30) - Defensive Line (00:13:10) - Defensive Name To Know (00:14:10) - Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...
Jun 23, 2026•19 min
The Cover 3 crew is back to review conference realignment around college football! The guys also update some SEC QB news and answer your questions! - (00:00: Intro (1:24) Dusty May Leaving Michigan For Mavericks HC Job (8:00) Danny Kanell's Moral Support For Florida State Fans (10:37) LSU QB Sam Leavitt Injury Update (17:38) Pac-12 Realignment Breakdown (27:01) Mountain West Realignment Breakdown (34:16) MAC Realignment Breakdown (40:49) Sun Belt Realignment Breakdown (43:36) Conference USA Real...
Jun 22, 2026•1 hr 2 min
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 step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race? 🎟️ G...
Jun 21, 2026•26 min
Bud Elliott sits down with David Eickholt of 247Sports to preview Iowa’s 2026 season. - Iowa Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/ - (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 Breakdown - Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spot...
Jun 21, 2026•33 min
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 coaching transition. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: ...
Jun 20, 2026•24 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Alec Busse of 247Sports to preview Iowa State’s 2026 season. - Iowa State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/iowa-state/ - (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 (16:00) Linebackers (17:52) Injury Updates (19:17) Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is ...
Jun 19, 2026•27 min
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! - (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 Club (43:00) College World Series Thoughts (47:49) Mario Cristobal vs Billy N...
Jun 18, 2026•58 min
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-Mike Gundy era. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: U...
Jun 17, 2026•20 min
Chip Patterson and Danny Kanell break down the latest.
Jun 16, 2026•27 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Blake Ruffino of 247Sports to preview LSU’s 2026 season. - LSU Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/lsu/ - (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 - 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 l...
Jun 16, 2026•39 min
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 Fornelli Book Club (47:44) World Cup Talk Cover 3 is available on...
Jun 15, 2026•52 min
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 facing pressure to deliver results. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 2...
Jun 14, 2026•32 min
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 (00:23:30) - Schedule Breakdown...
Jun 13, 2026•32 min
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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the l...
Jun 12, 2026•26 min
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! - (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 - #cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudE...
Jun 11, 2026•59 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Kolby Crawford of 247Sports to preview Virginia Tech’s 2026 season. - Virginia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia-tech/ - (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 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts...
Jun 10, 2026•26 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Austin Hannon of 247Sports to preview Clemson’s 2026 season. - Clemson Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/clemson/ - (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) Linebackers (28:33) Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcast...
Jun 09, 2026•34 min
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 Schedules (1:01:00) Notre Dame Schedule (1:05:20) Easiest Big Ten Schedules (1:12:52) ...
Jun 08, 2026•1 hr 25 min
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. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Colorado Team Site: h...
Jun 07, 2026•24 min
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) - Defensive Line (00:15:40) - Linebackers (00:16:50) - Defensive Name To Know (00:18:1...
Jun 06, 2026•22 min
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) - Defensive Front (00:27:40) -Schedule Breakdown Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts....
Jun 05, 2026•34 min
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! - (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 Season That Will Be Forgotten (27:47) Skincare Advice (30:38) Tom Fornelli Ser...
Jun 04, 2026•47 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Tony Catalina of GigEm247 to preview Texas A&M's 2026 season. Following a College Football Playoff appearance, expectations are high in College Station. The guys discuss Marcel Reed's development after Holmon Wiggins' promotion to offensive coordinator, the overall outlook for the Aggies, and the challenge of replacing several key contributors along the offensive line. Can Texas A&M build on last season's success and make another run at the SEC title and the Co...
Jun 03, 2026•21 min
Bud Elliott sits down with Zach Goodall of Swamp247 to preview Florida’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/florida/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Jon Sumrall (00:02:00) - Offensive Changes (00:04:00) - Quarterbacks (00:06:07) - Runningbacks (00:07:40) - Wide Receivers (00:10:00) - Offensive Line (00:11:05) - Offensive Name to Know (00:12:30) - Defensive Changes (00:14:10) - Defensive Line (00:16:10) - Linebackers (00:17:40) - Secondary (00:21:00) - Schedule Breakdown Cover ...
Jun 02, 2026•24 min
