Cover 3 College Football

Bud Elliott sits down with Eric Henry of 247Sports to preview Texas’ 2026 season. - Texas Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:01) Defense under Will Muschamp (3:46) Offense in year 2 with Arch Manning (6:05) Arch Manning recovering from foot injury (7:11) WR Cam Coleman (9:28) Running Backs (10:51) Offensive Line (12:31) Under-the-radar player on offense (14:32) Fil...

Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Lee of Vandy247 to preview Vanderbilt’s 2026 season. They discuss Vanderbilt following a strong 9-3 season, including the transition from Diego Pavia to top quarterback recruit Jared Curtis and what that could mean for the offense. Plus, a look at a defense that may be positioned to take another step forward in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription:...

Bud Elliott sits down with Jared Kelly of 247Sports to preview Indiana’s 2026 season. - Indiana Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/indiana/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:33) Coming Off National Championship (1:55) QB Josh Hoover (5:10) Running Backs (6:42) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (8:14) Offensive Line (9:14) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (11:18) Defensive Line (14:48) Linebackers (15:52) Defe...

Bud Elliott sits down with Bobby Deren of scarlet nation to preview Rutgers’  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/rutgers/   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:50) - Vibe Heading Into 2026  (00:02:15) - Scheme Changes  (00:05:20) - Defensive front  (00:08:30) - Defensive Name To Know  (00:11:00) - Quarterbacks (00:13:50) - Wide Receivers   (00:17:00) - Offensive Line  (00:21:00) - Schedul...

Bud Elliott sits down with Brendan Sonnone of Noles247 to preview Florida State’s  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Offensive Changes (00:03:40) - Ashton Daniels  (00:06:30) - Running Backs   (00:12:00) - Wide Receivers  (00:15:05) - Offensive Line  (00:19:10) - Defensive Line  (00:25:00) - Defensive Backs   (00:27:00) - Schedul...

We are officially 100 days away from the college football season kicking off! The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The guys are here to answer your questions! We'll also run through a full preview for the Week 0 slate, react to Ed Orgeron returning to LSU, discuss the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:22) Ed Orgeron Joining Lane Kiffin At LSU (10:...

***NOTE: This episode was taped prior to the news of RB Ahmad Hardy suffering a gunshot wound*** - Bud Elliott sits down with Cody Goodwin of 247Sports to preview Missouri’s 2026 season. Missouri Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/missouri/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:40) How they kept Eli Drinkwitz (3:17) Outlook for offensive scheme (7:22) Expectations For QB Austin Simmons (10:24) Offensive Line...

Bud Elliott sits down with Cody Goodwin of 247Sports to preview Missouri’s 2026 season. - Missouri Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/missouri/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:50) How they kept Eli Drinkwitz (2:27) Outlook for offensive scheme (6:32) Expectations For QB Austin Simmons (9:34) Offensive Line breakdown (11:36) Wide Receivers (15:45) Concern level for defense (17:10) Names to watch on defe...

Bud Elliott sits down with Sam Webb of 247Sports to preview Michigan’s 2026 season. - Michigan Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/michigan/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:34) Kyle Whittingham / Coaching Changes (5:00) Offense under Jason Beck (9:06) RB Savion Hiter (11:21) Under-the-radar WR (15:01) Bryce Underwood & Offensive Line (18:42) Outlook for defense (25:13) Schedule breakdown Cover 3 is a...

Bud Elliott and Chris Karpman of Sun Devil Source preview Arizona State’s 2026 season. They discuss the momentum Kenny Dillingham has built in Tempe, expectations for transfer quarterback Cutter Boley, and whether the Sun Devils are ready to handle one of the toughest schedules in college football this season. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Arizona State Team Si...

The Cover 3 crew is back and they're going through Group of Six win totals! Which teams will go over or under this season? The guys also recap the latest recruiting news, discuss congress' plan with college sports, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:58) Congress Preparing Bipartisan Bill For College Sports (17:46) 5-Star OT Mark Matthews Commits To Texas A&M (24:33) Latest Surrounding 2027 Recr...

Bud Elliott brings on Jeff Hansen of Cougar Sports Insider to preview BYU’s 2026 season. They discuss high expectations in Provo after the return of quarterback Bear Bachmeier and defensive standout Keanu Tanuvasa, along with key pieces on both sides of the ball and potential breakout players. Plus, a look ahead to BYU’s huge matchup with Notre Dame. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription...

Bud Elliott sits down with Tim O'Malley of 247Sports to preview Notre Dame’s 2026 season. - Notre Dame Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:52) Taking Next Step On Offense (2:08) QB CJ Carr (5:02) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (8:58) Offensive Line (11:22) Running Backs (16:30) Where Defense Will Be Better (19:42) Tionne Gray (23:33) Schedule Breakdown (27:22) Re...

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The guys are here to answer your questions! They also break down the CBS Sports 138 CFB rankings following spring practice, discuss their takeaways from ACC Spring Meetings, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:18) Steve Sarkisian Rips Ole Miss Academic Standards (16:43) ACC Joins Big Ten & Big 12 In Support Of 24-Team Playoff (22:06) Would An...

Bud Elliott sits down with Daniel Gallen of 247Sports to preview Penn State’s 2026 season. - Penn State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:53) Changes With Matt Campbell (3:07) Scheme For Offense (4:11) Rocco Becht (6:10) Running Backs (8:09) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (11:31) Offensive Line (14:29) Under-The-Radar Player On Offense (16:22) Scheme For Defens...

Bud Elliott sits down with Jordan Hill of 247Sports to preview Georgia’s 2026 season. - Georgia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/georgia/ - (00:00) Intro  (1:18) Looking back at last season (4:27) How pass rush produces more sacks (7:28) Outlook for inside linebackers (9:12) Expectations for secondary (11:59) Under-the-radar player on defense (14:37) How Gunner Stockton takes next step (18...

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest surrounding the ever-changing CFB landscape, keep you up to date with recruiting intel, and much more! - (00:00) Intro (3:25) CFB White House Reform (30:17) Ryan Day’s Son RJ Commits To Northwestern (38:01) 5-Star CB Donte Wright Flips To Miami (40:38) Top Recruiting Classes For 2027 (43:40) What Happened To The Buzz Around Jamey Chadwell? (49:57)...

Bud Elliott sits down with Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority to preview Arizona’s 2026 season. They discuss expectations rising in year two under Brent Brennan, Noah Fifita’s outlook after earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors, and the impact of his relationship with offensive coordinator Seth Doege. Plus, a look at Arizona’s returning talent at running back and wide receiver, along with key questi...

Bud Elliott sits down with Jackson Moore of BarkBoard to preview Fresno State’s  2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:02:50) - Quarterbacks (00:05:00) - Running backs  (00:06:10) - Wide Receivers  (00:07:40) - Offensive Line  (00:09:30) - Defensive Line  (00:10:55) - Defensive Backs  (00:12:40) - Where The...

Bud Elliott sits down with Eagle Insider’s Mitch Wolfe to preview Boston College’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/boston-college/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:55) - Bill O’Brien/Coaching (00:05:10) - Offensive Changes (00:07:30) - Quarterback Battle (00:08:05) - Runningbacks (00:09:10) - Wide Receivers (00:11:47) - Offensive Line (00:15:00) - Offensive Player To Know (00:17:00)...

The Cover 3 crew is back and they are creating the PERFECT college football calendar. The guys also discuss which new hire has done the best job, go through post-spring power rankings and MUCH MORE! - (00:00) Intro (00:47) The Perfect CFB Calendar (17:16) New Coaching Hire That’s Done The Best (24:36) Post-Spring Power Rankings (33:45) Spring MVPs (40:00) Best Coach To Go On Vacation With - Cover...

Bud Elliott sits down with Matt Prehm of Duck Territory to preview Oregon’s 2026 season. Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/oregon/ (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2026 (00:01:50) - Coaching Changes (00:05:00) - Dante Moore (00:07:28) - Wide Receivers (00:10:50) - Offensive Line (00:17:00) - DC Change + Defensive Front (00:24:00) - Linebackers (00:28:10) - Schedule Breakdow...

The Cover 3 crew is back with their Mailbag episode! The guys answer your questions! PLUS... CFP/schedule adjustment proposals, QBs suffering from drops and much more!  - (00:00) Intro (2:43) CFP Expansion Talk (15:05) CFB Calendar Adjustments (21:20) QBs Most Impacted By Drops (30:35) Brendan Sorsby Outlook (34:16) Explanation For “Weak” NFL Draft Class (37:40) 5-for-5 Impact On BYU (42:21) Fanta...

Bud Elliott sits down with Michael Bruntz of Husker247 to preview Nebraska’s 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including a Matt Rhule check-in, the development of Dylan Raiola, the addition of Anthony Colandrea, and expectations for both sides of the ball. Plus, a full schedule outlook and season prediction. Nebraska Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/ 0:00 Welcom...

Bud Elliott sits down with Dave Biddle of Bucknuts on 247Sports to preview Ohio State’s 2026 season. - Ohio State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/ - (00:00) Intro  (00:39) Looking back at last season (4:32) Arthur Smith as OC (9:28) Outlook for Julian Sayin (11:39) Rest of QB room (13:58) Jeremiah Smith and other WR (17:53) Offensive Line Breakdown (20:07) Expectations For RB s...