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 for their Week 1 instant reaction show! The guys recap and give their thoughts for all of the notable results.
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(00:00) Intro
(2:50) Michigan Survives On Controversial Hail Mary
(20:05) Oregon Avoids Boise State Upset
(29:30) Indiana Defeats North Texas 52-16
(35:50) Ohio State Defeats Ball State 56-3
(39:35) Auburn Beats Baylor After Failed 2-pt Attempt
(46:17) LSU Dominates Clemson In Lane Kiffin’s Debut
(1:01:20) Alabama Impresses With Keelon Russell
(1:08:00) Other Notable Saturday Results
(1:17:28) Re-Ranking The Top 25
(1:27:36) Miami Destroys Stanford
(1:30:50) UMass Rains On Rutgers Firework Show
(1:36:16) Statement from Big Ten on Western Michigan-Michigan
(1:40:54) More Week 1 Takeaways
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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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🎶Come get these locks🎶 The Cover 3 crew is back with their Week 1 locks!
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(00:00) Intro
(1:30) Week 0 Recap
(5:13) Thursday & Friday Locks
(19:53) Boise State at Oregon
(24:16) Clemson at LSU
(29:48) Club Kenz Locks!
(36:45) Louisville vs Ole Miss
(40:28) Wisconsin vs Notre Dame
(47:20) Other Week 1 Locks
(1:04:37) Locks Recap
(1:06:04) Moneyline Sprinkles
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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 crew is back for this special episode on CBS Sports Network. The guys go through some of their favorite Week 1 storylines, trends, and much more!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:53) Notable Week 1 Trends
(10:38) CFP Scenario Debate
(22:23) Boise State vs Oregon Preview
(31:35) Outlook For Top Teams In Week 1
(41:13) Favorite Thursday & Friday Games
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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/⁠
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