EARLY 2026 WISCONSIN SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's 2026 season. The guys discuss the pressure facing Luke Fickell as he looks to lead the Badgers back into Big Ten contention. They break down expectations for projected starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a productive dual-threat transfer from Old Dominion, and examine the key position groups that could determine Wisconsin's ceiling in 2026. Can the Badgers take a step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race? 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 (0:00) Vibe in Madison (2:17) Quarterbacks (4:00) Running Backs (6:00) Wide Receivers (7:33) Offensive Line (10:32) Defensive Improvements (13:33) Defensive Line (16:50) Secondary (18:54) Schedule Breakdown Wisconsin Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/ #cover3 #wisconsin #badgers #gobadgers #lukefickell #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.