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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Bud Elliott and Andrew Ivins break down 2027 WR Easton Royal flipping from Texas to the Gators and the latest recruiting buzz surrounding Kingston Allen, Raymond Hudson and more.
Plus, Kentucky is SURGING under Will Stein after upsetting No. 10 LSU! Can the Wildcats sustain their momentum on the field and recruiting trail?
The guys also dive into Texas A&M's uncertain QB future, including Marcel Reed's struggles and the young talent waiting in the wings. Finally, Notre Dame freshman RB Jonaz Walton is turning heads ahead of a massive showdown with BYU.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Easton Royal Flips to Florida
(3:50) Kingston Allen Visits Ohio State
(5:00) Raymond Hudson Crystal Ball to Texas
(8:30) Preston Glassco Commitment Decision
(10:55) Charles Davis Recommits to Cal
(14:30) Kentucky Class Check-In
(23:30) Texas A&M QB Situation
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The Cover 3 crew is back with their big game breakdown episode for Week 7!
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(00:00) Intro
(1:31) Ohio State at Indiana
(19:31) Notre Dame at BYU
(32:31) Florida at Texas
(45:48) Alabama at Tennessee
(52:35) Missouri at Ole Miss
(58:30) Oklahoma State at Houston
(1:01:25) Mississippi State at LSU
(1:03:26) Florida State at Miami
(1:07:54) Kentucky at Oklahoma
(1:10:42) Nebraska at Oregon
(1:16:10) Wisconsin at UCLA
(1:19:41) Penn State at Michigan
(1:22:47) Other Notable Week 7 Games
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The Cover 3 crew is back to give their biggest takeaways from Week 6! The guys also react to the release of the latest AP Poll and more!
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(00:00) Intro
(1:23) Danny Kanell Praises Gunner Stockton
(5:41) AP Poll Assassin
(22:06) FWAA Team of the Week: Oklahoma
(27:58) Who deserves more blame: Arch Manning or Steve Sarkisian?
(33:43) WR Blind Resumes: Jeremiah Smith vs Jesse Legree
(38:03) How Bad Was Dylan Raiola
(45:35) Breaking Down Boise State’s Win Over Fresno State
(49:35) Film Breakdown: Kentucky’s 2-pt Conversion vs LSU
(53:43) What’s With All The Blowouts??
(58:01) JMU Votes To Leave Sun Belt, Applying For The American
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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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