Cover 3 College Football

Bud Elliott sits down with Garrett Chapman of 247Sports to preview Georgia Tech’s 2026 season. - Georgia Tech Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/georgia-tech/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:47) Year 4 Under Brent Key (1:39) Expectations For New-Look Offense (5:25) Landing QB Alberto Mendoza (6:55) RB Justice Haynes (7:44) Offensive Line (10:38) Wide Receivers (11:54) Under-The-Radar Player On Off...

Bud Elliott sits down with Stephen Brooks of 247Sports to preview Michigan State’s 2026 season. - Michigan State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/michigan-state/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:14) Pat Fitzgerald Taking Over (8:00) Outlook For Offense (14:07) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (17:06) Outlook For Offense (22:37) Schedule Breakdown - Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...

The Cover 3 crew is back to dive into the mailbag and answer your questions! The guys also put a bow on Big 12 Media Days and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:14) Teams Most & Least Equipped To Maintain Success (12:37) Coaches Pick BYU To Win Big 12 (20:38) Should Roster Cost Factor Into CFP Decisions (29:40) Julian Lewis Says Colorado Wasn’t Looking At Defenses (31:58) Rich Rod Wants To Take Thi...

The Cover 3 crew update the latest surrounding 2026 Big 12 Media Days! The guys react to press conferences from commissioner Brett Yormark & coaches around the conference, weigh in on the biggest storylines, and much more! We'll also dive into the big bag of mail to answer YOUR questions. - (00:00) Intro (1:08) Comparing USMNT To A College Football Team (11:54) Big 12 Monster Energy Sponsorshi...

Bud Elliott sits down with Scott Eklund of Dawgman.com to preview Washington's 2026 season. The guys break down the offseason portal drama surrounding quarterback Demond Williams and discuss where he still needs to improve as he enters a pivotal season in Seattle. They also dive into the Huskies' roster, key position groups, and what Washington needs to contend in the Big Ten. 🎟️ Get 60% off an an...

The Cover 3 crew is back to preview 2026 Media Days for the Power Four Conferences. - (00:00) Intro (1:50) CFB Comp To England Playing At The Azteca (11:50) Ketchup On Mac & Cheese? (16:44) Who Will Benefit From 5-for-5 Rule? (24:44) Biggest Storylines Ahead Of Media Days (29:44) Big 12 Media Days Preview (40:15) ACC Media Days Preview (49:20) SEC Media Days Preview (56:17) Big Ten Media Days...

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael McCammon of 247Sports to preview Louisville’s 2026 season. - Louisville Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/louisville/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:55) Looking Back At Last Season (2:15) QB Lincoln Kienholz (5:05) Running Backs (5:52) Wide Receivers (8:37) Offensive Line (9:58) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (11:47) Defensive Line (14:16) Linebackers &...

Bud Elliott sits down with Connor Morrissette of 247Sports to preview UCLA’s 2026 season. - UCLA Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/UCLA/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:54) Biggest Changes With Bob Chesney (2:53) QB Nico Iamaleava (4:30) Wide Receivers & Tight Ends (6:00) Running Backs (7:22) Offensive Line (10:37) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (12:06) Outlook For Defense Under Colin Hits...

Bud Elliott sits down with Ryan Burns of 247Sports to preview Minnesota’s 2026 season. - Minnesota Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/minnesota/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:40) Year 10 Under P.J. Fleck (3:22) QB Drake Lindsey (6:06) Wide Receivers & Tight Ends (8:32) Offensive Line (11:19) Darius Taylor & Other Running Backs (13:25) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (14:59) Outlook For...

Bud Elliott sits down with Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports to preview Maryland’s  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/maryland/   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:20) - Mike Locksley (00:02:40) - Offensive Coordinator   (00:03:20) - Malik Washington (00:06:00) - Running Backs   (00:07:00) - Wide Receivers  (00:09:05) - Offensive Name To Know  (00:...

Bud Elliott sits down with Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com to preview Arkansas' 2026 season. After a disappointing 2-10 campaign, the Razorbacks enter a new era under head coach Ryan Silverfield. Bud and Trey discuss the quarterback battle led by freshman KJ Jackson, the challenges of rebuilding an offense, and the many new faces expected to contribute on defense. Can Arkansas bounce back quickly in...

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Peak of PantherLair to preview Pitt’s  2026 season. Team Site:  https://247sports.com/college/pittsburgh/   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Kade Bell  (00:02:15) - Mason Heintschel (00:04:20) - Wide Receivers  (00:08:00) - Running Backs   (00:09:40) - Offensive Line   (00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know   (00:1...

The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the ACC and Big 12! The guys also dive in to the bag of mail to answer your questions! - (00:00) Intro (1:57) Favorite “I told you I was right” CFB take (5:30) Latest on 2027 Recruiting Trail (7:38) Texas A&M Lands 4-Star WR Eric McFarland III (12:42) Tennessee parts ways Chaz Coleman (19:00) Latest on Protect College...

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) - Offens...

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,...

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 pro...

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...

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 Sor...

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 th...

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)...

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...

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 202...

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...

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 contend...

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 (1...