Early 2026 Baylor Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Garrett Ross of Baylor Bears 247 to preview Baylor's 2026 season. They discuss the pressure facing Dave Aranda as he enters a pivotal season in Waco, the arrival of quarterback DJ Lagway, and whether the Bears can find a path to bowl eligibility despite mounting expectations. Plus, a look at Baylor's key position groups, defensive outlook, and what success would look like in 2026. 🎟️ Get 60% off an annual 247Sports subscription: Use code SUMMER26 Baylor Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/baylor/ (0:00) Dave Aranda Hot Seat (1:17) DJ Lagway (3:15) Wide Receivers (4:49) Offensive Line (5:46) Running Backs (7:00) Offensive Breakouts (8:05) 2026 Defense (10:30) Defensive Line (11:29) Linebackers (12:19) Secondary (13:30) Schedule Breakdown (15:50) Money #cover3 #baylor #bears #baylorbears #wakotexas #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/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: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbgC-U8crJaUtIV3hvmVTcZOI0fuiMV-b 🎧 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: https://twitter.com/Cover3podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscfb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscfb?lang=en ▶︎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-football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://paramountshop.com/collections/cover-3-podcast 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙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.