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Early 2026 Arkansas Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jul 01, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Trey Biddy of HawgSports.com to preview Arkansas' 2026 season.

After a disappointing 2-10 campaign, the Razorbacks enter a new era under head coach Ryan Silverfield. Bud and Trey discuss the quarterback battle led by freshman KJ Jackson, the challenges of rebuilding an offense, and the many new faces expected to contribute on defense.

Can Arkansas bounce back quickly in year one under Silverfield, or is this still a longer-term rebuild? Plus, a full breakdown of the Razorbacks' 2026 schedule and expectations.

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Arkansas Team Site: http://HawgSports.com

(0:00) Turning the Page

(3:20) Quarterbacks

(6:20) Wide Receivers

(8:08) Running Backs

(11:22) Offensive Line

(13:50) Offensive Breakout

(14:55) New Defensive Staff

(18:00) Defensive Line

(21:50) Linebackers

(24:00) Secondary

(27:50) Schedule Breakdown

(33:00) Final Thoughts

EARLY 2026 PITT SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 30, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Chris Peak of PantherLair to preview Pitt’s 2026 season.

Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/pittsburgh/

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:50) - Kade Bell

(00:02:15) - Mason Heintschel

(00:04:20) - Wide Receivers

(00:08:00) - Running Backs

(00:09:40) - Offensive Line

(00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know

(00:14:00) - Defensive Returners

(00:17:30) - Defensive Line

(00:19:30) - Defensive Backs

(00:21:30) - Schedule Breakdown

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ACC & Big 12 Dark Horse Teams In 2026 + College Football Mailbag ✉️ | Cover 3 Podcast Jun 29, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the ACC and Big 12! The guys also dive in to the bag of mail to answer your questions!

(00:00) Intro (1:57) Favorite “I told you I was right” CFB take

(5:30) Latest on 2027 Recruiting Trail

(7:38) Texas A&M Lands 4-Star WR Eric McFarland III

(12:42) Tennessee parts ways Chaz Coleman

(19:00) Latest on Protect College Sports Act

(25:06) ACC Dark Horse Teams

(34:01) ACC Dark Chalk Donkeys

(38:33) Alabama QB Talk / Keelon Russell

(43:07) Big 12 Dark Horse Teams

(50:27) Big 12 Chalk Donkeys

(54:20) Non-Power Four Dark Horses & Chalk Donkeys

(1:00:38) What we’ve learned from Summer School

(1:04:55) Danny Kanell’s Book Club

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

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EARLY 2026 MISSISSIPPI STATE SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 28, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with David Murray of Gene’s Page to preview Mississippi State’s 2026 season.

Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:30) - Jeff Lebby

(00:03:30) - Offensive Line

(00:04:20) - Kamario Taylor

(00:06:30) - Offensive Line

(00:08:50) - Wide Receivers

(00:10:40) - Tight Ends

(00:12:40) - Offensive Name to Know

(00:14:35) - Zach Arnett

(00:19:20) - Amaree Williams

(00:22:00) - Schedule Breakdown

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

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Early 2026 NC State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 27, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Cory Smith of Pack Pride to preview NC State's 2026 season.

The Wolfpack have questions on offense, but not at quarterback. Bud and Cory discuss the return of CJ Bailey, one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, and what he needs around him to help NC State take the next step.

They also break down a defense that looks poised for another strong season, an ACC schedule that sets up favorably, and whether the Wolfpack have what it takes to put together a special 2026 campaign.

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NC State Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/

(0:00) Mood in Raleigh
(2:00) Coaching Changes
(5:10) Quarterbacks
(7:08) Wide Receivers
(12:50) Running Backs
(15:50) Offensive Line
(18:03) Offensive Breakout
(20:20) Linebackers
(22:24) Defensive Line
(25:00) Secondary
(27:07) Schedule Breakdown

Ranking EVERY Power Conference QB Room -- Big Ten, SEC, ACC & Big 12 Jun 26, 2026

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Who are the best quarterbacks in college football heading into the 2026 season? Chip Patterson and Danny Kannell rank the top signal-callers in every Power Conference, debating the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 while comparing stars like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Noah Fifita, and more.

Plus, where does Brendan Sorsby stack up among the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft? The guys compare their conference rankings before discussing Sorsby's draft outlook and where he fits among the nation's top pro prospects.

(0:00) 2026 Big Ten QB Rankings

(12:35) 2026 SEC QB Rankings

(25:02) 2026 ACC QB Rankings

(33:18) 2026 Big 12 QB Rankings

(38:28) Brendan Sorsby's 2027 NFL Draft Ranking

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Early 2026 Syracuse Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 26, 2026

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Bud Elliott and Mike McAllister of CuseNation preview Syracuse's 2026 season.

Can the Orange get back to the 10-win form they showed during Fran Brown's first season in 2024? Bud and Mike discuss expectations for quarterback Steve Angeli as he returns from a torn Achilles, whether he'll be ready for Week 1, and what Syracuse needs from its offense in 2026.

Plus, a look at a defense that struggled last season but added key talent through the transfer portal in hopes of taking a significant step forward.

(0:00) What Happened Last Year
(2:15) Quarterbacks
(4:10) Offensive Coaching
(5:55) Running Backs
(8:05) Wide Receivers
(11:03) Offensive Line
(13:25) Defensive Scheme
(14:30) Defensive Line
(15:35) Linebackers
(17:14) Secondary
(18:55) Defensive Bounce Back
(19:55) Schedule Breakdown

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Syracuse Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/

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Big Ten & SEC Dark Horse Teams | Favorites To Fade | Brendan Sorsby INELIGIBLE For 2026 NFL Season Jun 25, 2026

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The Cover 3 crew is back to give their dark horse college football teams in the Big Ten and SEC! The guys also discuss the NFL declining to have a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby, react to North Dakota State & Sacramento State being ruled eligible for postseason play, and answer your questions!

(00:00) Intro

(1:40) Favorite College Football Announcer Calls

(6:47) NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby’s Entry To Supplemental Draft

(16:15) North Dakota State and Sacramento State Eligible For Postseason

(20:02) Can USA Soccer Beat England?

(22:36) Big Ten Dark Horses

(35:32) Big Ten Chalk Donkeys

(43:26) SEC Dark Horses

(50:39) SEC Chalk Donkeys

(55:56) Tom Fornelli’s Book Club

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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Early 2026 Virginia Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School Jun 24, 2026

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Bud Elliott sits down with Jacquie Franciulli of CavsCorner to preview Virginia's 2026 season.

Following an 11-win campaign, expectations are high in Charlottesville. They discuss Beau Pribula taking over at quarterback after transferring from Missouri, concerns about wide receiver depth, and whether the Cavaliers can continue their offensive success. On defense, Virginia added key pieces along the defensive line through the transfer portal, but questions remain in the secondary.

Can the Cavaliers build on last year's breakthrough season and stay among the ACC's contenders?

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Virginia Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/virginia/

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