Cover 3 College Football

***NOTE: This episode was taped prior to the news of RB Ahmad Hardy suffering a gunshot wound***

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Bud Elliott sits down with Cody Goodwin of 247Sports to preview Missouri’s 2026 season.

Missouri Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/missouri/

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(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 breakdown

(12:26) Wide Receivers

(16:35) Concern level for defense

(18:00) Names to watch on defense

(20:24) Outlook for cornerbacks

(22:24) Schedule breakdown

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Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Bud Elliott sits down with Sam Webb of 247Sports to preview Michigan’s 2026 season.

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Michigan Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/michigan/

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(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 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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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.

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Arizona State Team Site: http://SunDevilSource.com

(0:00) Vibes in Tempe

(2:34) Quarterbacks

(4:42) Running Backs

(6:36) Wide Receivers

(9:55) Offensive Line

(12:37) Offensive Breakouts

(14:36) Defensive Bright Spots

(17:15) Secondary

(20:00) Schedule Breakdown

(23:19) What is Success?

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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.

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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!

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(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 Recruiting

(27:53) Group Of Six Win Totals & Futures

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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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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.

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BYU Team Site: http://CougarSportsInsider.com

(0:00) Vibes in Provo

(1:48) Defensive Changes

(3:55) Quarterbacks

(7:22) Offensive Line

(9:13) Wide Receivers

(12:12) Defensive Front

(14:15) Linebackers

(15:28) Secondary

(18:52) Schedule Breakdown

(20:30) Potential Breakouts

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▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell

📖 READ

• More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

🛍️SUPPORT

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💵BETTING

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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.

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