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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 4 instant reaction show! The guys recap and give their thoughts for all of the notable results.
(0:00) Intro
(3:30) Mississippi State Live Reaction
(4:52) Dante Moore Goes Down
(6:55) Oregon Downs USC
(19:48) Iowa Stuns Michigan
(28:10) Florida Takes Down Ole Miss
(39:00) Texas Survives Rocky Top
(47:45) Georgia Crushes Oklahoma
(53:00) The Real #1 Team
(59:30) LSU Dominates Texas A&M
(1:12:00) Wisconsin Stuns Penn State
(1:19:30) Wake Forest Upsets Louisville
(1:26:50) Indiana Survives Northwestern
(1:31:36) Maryland’s Mike Locksley Hot Seat
(1:39:00) Re-Ranking the Top 25
(1:45:30) Other Week 4 Results
(1:55:30) Mississippi State Defeats Mizzou
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🎶Come get these locks🎶 The Cover 3 crew is back with their Week 4 locks!
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(0:00) Intro
(2:42) Week 3 Recap
(8:30) Thursday & Friday Locks
(16:30) Texas @ Tennessee
(21:00) Ole Miss @ Florida
(25:11) Texas A&M @ LSU
(28:06) Oregon @ USC
(35:00) Iowa @ Michigan
(39:40) Oklahoma @ Georgia
(46:55) Other Week 4 Locks
(59:33) Club Kenz
(1:15:03) Locks Recap
(1:17:34) Moneyline Sprinkles
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On this episode of the Cover 3 Recruiting Show, Bud Elliott and Andrew Ivins are back with the latest from the recruiting trail, starting with what Andrew saw in person as IMG Academy rallied past The First Academy in a matchup featuring more than two dozen Power Four recruits. The guys spotlight Georgia QB commit Jayden Wade, Alabama WR commit Osani Gayles, Texas A&M WR commit Eric McFarland and 2028 OL Major Green.
Then, the guys check in on the latest recruiting momentum at Ole Miss before introducing the Recruiting Pressure Index. What does the recruiting trail look like for programs whose head coaches are facing pressure? Bud and Andrew examine the situations at South Carolina, Florida State, Maryland and NC State.
Finally, they look ahead to Iowa LB Cam Buffington against Michigan and revisit the unusual path that took the former 8-man football standout from high school to becoming the Hawkeyes' leading tackler.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) From The Road: IMG Academy vs. The First Academy
(13:12) Ole Miss Class Check-In
(23:32) Recruiting Pressure Index
(41:06) Iowa LB Cam Buffington
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