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The Cover 3 crew is back to break down who had the best and worst offseasons in college football, diving into what actually defines a “great” offseason in today’s era. From LSU, Texas, Notre Dame, and Georgia to under-the-radar teams like Michigan, the guys evaluate the biggest and most impactful moves across the NFL Draft, transfer portal, and coaching carousel.
Plus, which programs took a step back? The crew looks at teams like Iowa State, Duke, Texas Tech, and Clemson to determine who may have lost ground heading into the 2026 season. Along the way, they hit the latest headlines and wrap things up with mailbag questions, including the future of college fantasy football and what happened to the buzz around Jamey Chadwell.
0:00 Welcome back
2:40 Brendan Sorsby Lawyer
9:00 Big Ten Money
11:35 Big 12 Private Equity
16:28 Ranking the Offseasons
18:30 LSU
21:23 Texas
24:00 Michigan
26:30 Oklahoma State
27:15 Oregon
29:00 Notre Dame, Miami, and more!
38:50 Worst Offseasons
51:00 Summer School Schedule
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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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