Are the Aggies Ready to Take the Next Step in 2026? | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Tony Catalina of GigEm247 to preview Texas A&M's 2026 season. Following a College Football Playoff appearance, expectations are high in College Station. The guys discuss Marcel Reed's development after Holmon Wiggins' promotion to offensive coordinator, the overall outlook for the Aggies, and the challenge of replacing several key contributors along the offensive line. Can Texas A&M build on last season's success and make another run at the SEC title and the College Football Playoff? 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Texas A&M Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/texas-am/ (0:00) Vibes in College Station (2:44) Marcel Reed (5:12) Running Backs (6:32) Wide Receivers (8:42) Offensive Line (12:00) Defensive Play Calling (13:20) Defensive Line (15:39) Linebackers (16:58) Secondary (18:16) Schedule Breakdown #cover3 #texasam #aggies #gigem #mikeelko #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel:    / cover3   • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider ▶︎Full episodes:    • Cover 3 Full Episodes   🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:https://bit.ly/4eB7hQ6 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://apple.co/3O9zS4j • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter:   / cover3podcast   • Instagram:   / cbssportscfb   • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?... ▶︎Chip Patterson: https://x.com/Chip_Patterson ▶︎Bud Elliot: https://x.com/BudElliott3 ▶︎Tom Fornelli: https://x.com/TomFornelli ▶︎Danny Kanell: https://x.com/dannykanell 📖 READ • More college football news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-foo... 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections... 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/new... • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/new... 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW 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.