Cover 3 College Football

Bud Elliott sits down with Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority to preview Arizona’s 2026 season.

They discuss expectations rising in year two under Brent Brennan, Noah Fifita’s outlook after earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors, and the impact of his relationship with offensive coordinator Seth Doege. Plus, a look at Arizona’s returning talent at running back and wide receiver, along with key questions on the offensive line and in the secondary.

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(0:00) Welcome on Jason Scheer

(0:50) Vibe in Tucson

(1:26) Seth Doege and Noah Fifita

(2:38) Running Backs

(3:50) Wide Receivers

(5:05) Offensive Line

(7:22) Offensive Breakouts

(9:10) Defensive Backs

(11:41) Linebackers

(12:36) Defensive Breakouts

(13:27) Schedule Breakdown

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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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Bud Elliott sits down with Jackson Moore of BarkBoard to preview Fresno State’s  2026 season.

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

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:40) - Vibe Heading Into 2026

(00:02:50) - Quarterbacks

(00:05:00) - Running backs 

(00:06:10) - Wide Receivers 

(00:07:40) - Offensive Line 

(00:09:30) - Defensive Line 

(00:10:55) - Defensive Backs 

(00:12:40) - Where The Defense Needs To Step up 

(00:13:30) - Schedule Breakdown

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Bud Elliott sits down with Eagle Insider’s Mitch Wolfe to preview Boston College’s 2026 season.

Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/boston-college/

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:55) - Bill O’Brien/Coaching
(00:05:10) - Offensive Changes
(00:07:30) - Quarterback Battle
(00:08:05) - Runningbacks
(00:09:10) - Wide Receivers
(00:11:47) - Offensive Line
(00:15:00) - Offensive Player To Know
(00:17:00) - Defensive Line
(00:19:20) - Linebackers
(00:21:20) - Defensive Backs
(00:26:00) - Can BC Make A Bowl?
(00:32:30) - Special Teams

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The Cover 3 crew is back and they are creating the PERFECT college football calendar. The guys also discuss which new hire has done the best job, go through post-spring power rankings and MUCH MORE!

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(00:00) Intro

(00:47) The Perfect CFB Calendar

(17:16) New Coaching Hire That’s Done The Best

(24:36) Post-Spring Power Rankings

(33:45) Spring MVPs

(40:00) Best Coach To Go On Vacation With

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Bud Elliott sits down with Matt Prehm of Duck Territory to preview Oregon’s 2026 season.

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

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Vibe Heading Into 2026
(00:01:50) - Coaching Changes
(00:05:00) - Dante Moore
(00:07:28) - Wide Receivers
(00:10:50) - Offensive Line
(00:17:00) - DC Change + Defensive Front
(00:24:00) - Linebackers
(00:28:10) - Schedule Breakdown

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