Early 2026 Illinois Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Early 2026 Illinois Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

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May 3, 2026 · 30 min

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Bud Elliott and Jeremy Werner discuss the key storylines for Illinois' 2026 football season.

Bud Elliott sits down with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to preview Illinois’ 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. 🎟️ 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. 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/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network…

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