Cover 3 College Football

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.

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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The Cover 3 crew is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the first half of ACC teams.
(00:00) Intro
(3:30) Boston College O/U 3.5 Wins
(9:50) Cal O/U 6.5 Wins
(17:18) Clemson O/U 7.5 Wins
(25:22) Duke O/U 5.5 Wins
(30:38) Florida State O/U 6.5 Wins
(37:39) Georgia Tech O/U6.5 Wins
(44:30) Louisville O/U 8.5 Wins
(52:20) Miami O/U 10.5 Wins
(56:30) NC State O/U 7.5 Wins
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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 is back to continue their 2026 win totals breakdown for every Power Four team! This episode focuses on the second half of Big 12 teams. The guys also react to the preseason coaches poll and much more!
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(00:00) Intro
(1:44) Preseason Coaches Poll
(12:09) Kansas O/U 5.5 Wins
(19:08) Kansas State O/U 8.5 Wins
(26:07) Oklahoma State O/U 6.5 Wins
(35:11) TCU O/U 7.5 Wins
(42:23) Texas Tech O/U 10.5 Wins
(50:03) UCF O/U 5.5 Wins
(54:37) Utah O/U 8.5 Wins
(58:25) West Virginia O/U 5.5
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Have you ever wanted to play fantasy football with Chip and Tom? Now’s your chance! Enter today and support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 👏
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https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2026
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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/

The Cover 3 crew is back to put a bow on 2026 Media Days from the Power Four conferences! They also give under-the-radar Group of Six candidates for this season.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Big Ten Takeaways
(11:24) SEC Takeaways
(23:30) ACC Takeaways
(38:54) Big 12 Takeaways
(42:53) Group of Six Spotlight
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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/