Early 2026 Illinois Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School
Bud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to preview Illinoisâ 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including the quarterback outlook, strength of the offensive line, key weapons, and what to expect from a defense undergoing adjustments. Plus, a full schedule outlook. đď¸ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Illinois Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/illinois/
0:00 Welcome on Jeremy Werner
1:18 Quarterbacks
4:33 Offensive Line
7:03 Wide Receivers
9:08 Running Backs
11:49 Defensive Adjustments
15:28 Defensive Line
17:16 Linebackers
19:48 Defensive Breakouts
21:54 Schedule Breakdown
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Bud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to preview Illinoisâ 2026 season. They break down the biggest storylines, including the quarterback outlook, strength of the offensive line, key weapons, and what to expect from a defense undergoing adjustments. Plus, a full schedule outlook. đď¸ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Illinois Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/illinois/
0:00 Welcome on Jeremy Werner
1:18 Quarterbacks
4:33 Offensive Line
7:03 Wide Receivers
9:08 Running Backs
11:49 Defensive Adjustments
15:28 Defensive Line
17:16 Linebackers
19:48 Defensive Breakouts
21:54 Schedule Breakdown
Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Â
Visit â the betting arena on CBSSports.comâ  for all the latest in â sportsbook reviewsâ  and â sportsbook promosâ  for â betting on college footballâ .
Watch Cover 3 on YouTube:Â â https://www.youtube.com/cover3â
Follow our hosts on Twitter: â @Chip_Pattersonâ , â @TomFornelliâ , â @DannyKanellâ , â @BudElliott3â
For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit â https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/â
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit â https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/â
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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