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The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

FOX Sports' college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest topics in the world of college football. Joel relies on his experience on the field, detailed film analysis and unmatched preparation to give you the most consistent, fair and best analysis in the sport. Each week, Joel dives into the matchups, reacts to rankings, answers questions and discusses the biggest storylines in college football.
- 474 - Coaches Progress Report: Evaluating Kyle Whittingham, Lane Kiffin & other New Head Coaches
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates the jobs being done by new coaches around the country. Who’s exceeding expectations and who is falling short at their new program? He begins with Kyle Whittingham at Michigan after the Wolverines dropped their 2nd game of the season. Klatt includes a film breakdown to show where the Michigan Offense is struggling and what fixes they should make. He also evaluates coaches like Bob Chesney at UCLA and Lane Kiffin at LSU. He looks at the jobs done by Matt Campbell at Penn State and the coach he replaced – James Franklin at Virginia Tech. Klatt also looks at the early returns from coaches like Florida’s Jon Sumrall, Oklahoma State’s Eric Morris and more.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:40 Intro1:41 - 15:57 Kyle Whittingham at Michigan15:58 - 21:01 Bob Chesney at UCLA21:02 - 23:59 Lane Kiffin at LSU24:00 - 26:19 Matt Campbell at Penn State26:20 - 29:42 Will Stein at Kentucky29:43 - 31:29 Eric Morris at Oklahoma State31:30 - 32:36 Jon Sumrall at Florida32:37 - 34:05 James Franklin at Virginia Tech34:06 - 35:29 Morgan Scalley at Utah35:30 - 36:12 Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 473 - Jeremiah Smith: Best Buckeye ever? Are Michigan’s problems fixable? DeBoer’s Bama is here & Top 10
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Minnesota’s upset win over Michigan and why it reminded him of old-school college football in the best way. He also explains why Michigan is having so many issues and what has to change to get their season back on track. Klatt discusses where Jeremiah Smith sits in the pantheon of greats at Ohio State after another 200-yard game vs Iowa. He also weighs in on USC’s comeback win and what he thinks about the idea that the Trojans need to move on from Lincoln Riley. Klatt also explains why he’s all-in on Alabama after the Tide’s dismantling of Mississippi State and then eats some crow after Missouri’s emphatic win over Florida. He also dives deeper into why it’s so hard to get consistent high-level results two weeks in a row in this current era of college football before revealing his latest Top 10 which includes a new team cracking his Top 5. Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:01 Intro1:02 - 16:25 Michigan at Minnesota16:26 - 24:51 Ohio State at Iowa24:52 - 31:37 Washington at USC31:38 - 35:10 Alabama at Mississippi State35:11 - 39:53 Florida at Missouri39:54 - 43:41 Klatt and Brady On Coaches Pushing Players43:42 - 47:20 BYU at TCU47:21 - 48:23 #7–9 Reveal48:24 - 48:46 Notre Dame at North Carolina48:47 - 52:13 Full Top 10 Reveal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 - 472 - Week 5 College Football Picks
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for this Saturday after going 5-2 against the spread last week. He begins by previewing the game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as Michigan looks to bounce back from their heartbreaking loss against Minnesota. He then makes his pick as #5 Ohio State tries to avoid the upset at Kinnick when they take on #14 Iowa. Klatt makes his pick as a couple of Top-10 teams in the SEC take on ranked opponents on the road when #7 Alabama takes on surprising #16 Mississippi State and #8 Florida faces #25 Missouri. He wraps up the show by deciding whether Clemson can keep it close against #4 Miami and whether Lincoln Riley and #18 USC will right the ship against Washington or continue their slide after the loss to Oregon. Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:07 Intro1:08 - 5:55 Michigan at Minnesota5:56 - 12:50 Ohio State at Iowa12:51 - 16:48 Alabama at Mississippi State16:49 - 19:15 Florida at Missouri19:16 - 21:18 Miami at Clemson21:19 - 23:29 Washington at USC23:30 - 24:39 Picks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 471 - Joel Klatt’s New College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction
With the first month of the season completed, Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates what we've seen on the field so far and predicts who will make the College Football Playoff in December, going through his Championship Game projections and all 12 seeds. Who does he see as the #1 seed? How many teams will come out of the Big Ten and SEC? Will teams like Ohio State and Oregon be able to overcome early-season losses and make the field? Will Texas, Georgia or Alabama miss out on the SEC Championship Game and a bye? Which teams currently in the Top 10 will miss out on the Playoff? Klatt also reacts to other results over the weekend and examines the trajectories for programs like Texas A&M and Wisconsin as well as a UCLA team that could make an Indiana-style playoff run. He wraps up the show by discussing the Senate passing The Save College Sports Act and explains what it could change for programs around the country. Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:07 Intro 1:08 - 3:10 Conference Championship Predictions 3:11 - 4:46 #1 Through #3 Reveal 4:47 - 10:22 Ohio State Film Breakdown 10:23 - 18:44 Remaining Bracket Reveal 18:45 - 24:19 LSU vs Texas A&M Recap 24:20 - 25:19 UCLA vs Maryland Recap 25:20 - 29:36 UCLA Film Breakdown 29:37 - 34:56 Wisconsin vs Penn State Recap 34:57 - 41:09 Protect College Sports Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 470 - Oregon’s back & USC’s down, Michigan stunned by Iowa, Colin Simmons’ celebration + Klatt’s Top 10
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Oregon’s win at USC and why we shouldn’t discount the Ducks as contenders going forward. He gives his thoughts on the hit on Dante Moore and also explains why the loss isn’t just more of the same from USC. Klatt then explains how Iowa found a way to win in Ann Arbor as Michigan found itself on the wrong side of a walkoff this time. He explains the significance of Florida’s win over Ole Miss and how the Gators pathway to the Playoff just opened up. Klatt discusses #1 Texas’ narrow win at Tennessee and why the Longhorns have some things to clean up before going full on “old man yelling at the clouds” about Colin Simmons’ celebration penalty and how celebrating has gotten out of control. He also marvels at what Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith continues to do on the field and why he should be the Heisman favorite before raising a red flag for the Buckeyes despite their win. Klatt also rants about the decisions by the voters in the latest AP Top 25 and explains why the college game is much closer to the NFL game than ever before. He wraps up the show by revealing his own Top 10 for the week which includes a new #1. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 0:49 Intro0:50 - 15:50 Oregon vs USC15:51 - 21:49 Iowa vs Michigan21:50 - 30:43 Ole Miss vs Florida30:44 - 42:12 Texas vs Tennessee42:13 - 44:52 Illinois vs Ohio State44:53 - 52:37 Reaction to AP Top 2552:38 - 59:49 Remaining Top 10 Teams Reveal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 469 - College Football Week 4 Picks: Texas-Tennessee, Michigan-Iowa, Oregon-USC & more
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for a huge week in College Football with 6 ranked games on the slate. He starts by previewing his game on Big Noon Saturday on FOX when Illinois travels to Columbus to face #7 Ohio State. He then makes his pick as the #1 team in the country faces a tough road test when Texas takes on Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. He also make picks for the huge matchups in the Big Ten as #17 Iowa faces #18 Michigan and #20 Oregon takes on #12 USC at the Coliseum in a pivotal game for both programs. Klatt breaks down the Ole Miss-Florida matchup and explains why the surprising point spread in the game makes a lot of sense. He looks at whether Oklahoma can jumpstart their season with an upset at #2 Georgia before making his pick in the Texas A&M-LSU meeting that could effectively end the loser’s Playoff hopes. Klatt wraps up the show by deciding if Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State will keep their season rolling against Missouri.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00 - 0:51 Intro0:52 - 3:50 Illinois at Ohio State3:51 - 10:23 Texas at Tennessee10:24 - 15:57 Iowa at Michigan15:58 - 19:15 Ole Miss at Florida19:16 - 21:50 Oregon at USC21:51 - 24:46 Oklahoma at Georgia24:47 - 29:01 Texas A&M at LSU29:02 - 31:17 Missouri at Mississippi State31:18 - 33:02 Picks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 468 - 10 Teams outside the Top 10 that could reach the College Football Playoff
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists 10 teams that are lurking outside the AP Top 10 with a real pathway to the College Football Playoff. Klatt explains why each team has a path and whether he is buying them as a serious contender to make the Playoff in December. Klatt discusses teams like #12 USC who's defense is causing some concern and #18 Michigan who looks to be improving week by week. He also forecasts what the college football landscape could look like if teams like #14 Tennessee and #21 Florida pull off upsets on Saturday. Klatt dives into whether it’s time to admit #20 Oregon is this year’s Clemson or if they’ll bounce back off the mat and go on a run. Those teams and more on this episode of The Joel Klatt Show.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00 - 2:57 Intro2:58 - 5:00 USC5:01 - 7:10 Tennessee7:11 - 10:04 Utah10:05 - 12:19 Michigan12:20 - 14:44 Iowa14:45 - 18:02 Florida18:03 - 19:21 Oregon19:22 - 22:18 Louisville22:19 - 23:59 Mississippi State24:00 - 26:21 UCLA26:22 - 27:16 Recap27:17 - 28:24 Texas A&M28:25 - 29:53 Week 4 Picks Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 467 - Trinidad Chambliss ruins Kiffin’s return: should Ole Miss be #1? Ohio St’s issues + Klatt’s Top 10
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Ole Miss spoiling Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford behind Trinidad Chambliss’ big night. Klatt discusses who the best player in college football is after the Ole Miss QB’s star performance and whether the Rebels should be his new #1 in this week’s Top 10. He also breaks down Kiffin’s coaching performance in the game and where LSU goes from here. Following Ohio State’s easy win over the weekend, Klatt marvels at Jeremiah Smith’s record-breaking career before pointing out some underlying issues that the Buckeyes need to get sorted out with Big Ten play about to start. He also shouts out an under-rated Head Coach who picked up another ranked win this week and deserves more recognition before wrapping his head around the crazy finish as NC State somehow managed to lose to Vanderbilt. Klatt also reveals his full Top 10 list for the week and wonders whether everyone is sleeping on Georgia right now. Chapters 🏈0:00 - 0:36 Intro0:37 - 21:20 Ole Miss vs LSU21:21 - 28:52 Ohio State vs Kent State28:33 - 34:29 - Louisville vs SMU34:30 - 37:13 Viewing College Football In Absolutes37:14 - 41:29 NC State vs Vanderbilt41:30 - 42:39 Utah vs Utah State42:40 - 43:32 Alabama vs Florida State43:33 - 44:17 Notre Dame vs Michigan State44:18 - 49:09 Joel reveals rest of top 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 466 - College Football Week 3 Picks: Will Lane Kiffin & LSU win in his return to Ole Miss?
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks against the spread for Week 3 of the College Football season. He begins his picks with the game many have been waiting for all offseason as Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford in a Top-10 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss. Klatt explains why the rowdy home atmosphere won’t actually be the biggest advantage in the game before making his pick. He also makes his pick in the #16 SMU vs #23 Louisville game that will have a big impact on the race to reach the ACC Championship game. He makes his his pick in another Top-25 matchup when #13 Texas Tech and #22 Houston meet on Friday night on FOX. Klatt also considers whether #10 Alabama will cover the large spread in their rematch with Florida State before making his picks for two SEC matchups as Florida takes on Auburn and Mississippi State looks to spring the upset at South Carolina. Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:25 Intro1:26 - 2:54 Ohio State vs Kent State2:55 - 8:02 LSU at Ole Miss8:03 - 10:46 SMU at Louisville10:47 - 12:55 Houston at Texas Tech12:56 - 17:27 Florida State at Alabama17:28 - 19:22 Florida at Auburn19:23 - 21:04 Mississippi State at South Carolina21:05 - 22:24 Week 3 Picks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - 465 - Is it time to panic about Oregon, Ohio State or Oklahoma? Plus teams to get excited about
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt goes around the country and decides whether it’s time to panic about teams like Oregon, Ohio State and Oklahoma after analyzing their losses over the weekend. He looks at teams like USC, Colorado, Michigan, Texas and Alabama and decides whether those fanbases should be staying calm and keeping expectations in check or getting excited for what’s in store the rest of the season. Klatt also evaluates what to make of the early-season returns for teams like Miami & UCLA that are off to winning starts before pointing out a 2-0 Big Ten team that should have some alarms going off despite the wins. He also points out an SEC team that could be a major spoiler this season behind their QB who looks like a star.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-2:13 College football fan base check in after week 22:14-9:25 Oregon9:26-11:07 Miami11:08-15:11 Ohio State15:12-16:40 Alabama16:41-18:54 UCLA18:55-23:30 Oklahoma23:31-25:15 Michigan25:16-27:27 Texas27:28-29:16 Colorado29:17-30:44 Washington30:45-33:41 USC33:42-36:05 Florida State36:06-37:05 BYU37:06-38:34 Mississippi State38:35-39:33 Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 464 - Texas stuns #1 Ohio State, Michigan bounces back & Oregon falls apart + Klatt’s new Top 10
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Texas’ incredible 4th Quarter comeback against #1 Ohio State. He explains why the comeback happened and whether Ryan Day and Ohio State made a mistake with their late game strategy which led to Texas' win. He discusses how big of a win that is for Steve Sarkisian and Texas as they finally beat the Buckeyes in thier 3rd try in 3 seasons and how he should rank Ohio State in his Top 10 after the loss. He also breaks down Michigan’s win over #11 Oklahoma as the Wolverines bounced back from their near upset a week ago to pick up a big win over an SEC opponent. Klatt explains why that game was so important for Kyle Whittingham’s early tenure and what the result means for both programs going forward. He also reacts to Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State and raises questions about what is going on with a team that was his Preseason #1.Klatt explains why Week 2 showed we shouldn’t read too much into season openers and why the Big Ten missed an opportunity to make a statement. Klatt reveals his full Top 10 which includes a surprise team cracking the list for the first time this season. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:31 It was an EPIC day in college football1:32-26:56 Texas stuns Ohio State29:57-40:17 Michigan bounces back to knock off Oklahoma40:18-45:52 Oklahoma State upsets Oregon 39-3145:53-51:50 Did the narrative between the Big Ten and SEC shift after Saturday?51:51-59:44 Klatt’s new top 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 463 - Week 2 College Football Picks: Ohio St-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan & more!
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for Week 2 of the college football season! He starts the show by previewing the huge matchup that he will be calling on FOX Big Noon Saturday between #11 Oklahoma and a Michigan team looking to bounce back after controversially escaping an upset last week. He then makes his pick in the Top-5 matchup between #1 Ohio State and #4 Texas as Arch Manning looks to avenge last year’s defeat to the Buckeyes. Klatt also makes his picks against the spread in a pivotal Big 12 matchup between Arizona and #15 BYU and #12 Alabama’s SEC opener on the road against Kentucky. He wraps up the show by making picks for Arizona State’s trip to #10 Texas A&M and a battle between two potential Group of 6 CFP teams as Memphis faces Boise State. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:12 Joel Klatt’s week 2 picks and previews1:13-9:08 Oklahoma vs. Michigan9:09-14:25 Ohio State vs. Texas14:26-16:33 BYU vs. Arizona16:34-19:06 Alabama vs. Kentucky19:07-21:16 Arizona State vs. Texas A&M21:17-23:44 Memphis vs. Boise State23:45-25:12 Recap of picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 462 - Urban Meyer on Ohio State-Texas & Michigan’s Miracle Finish + Klatt’s Reaction to AP Top 25
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in Urban Meyer to discuss Michigan’s miraculous finish over the weekend and break down whether Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines can bounce back quickly when Oklahoma comes to town this weekend. The two also preview the huge Top-5 matchup between #1 Ohio State and #4 Texas and discuss what to expect from Julian Sayin and Arch Manning in their 2nd meeting as opposing QBs. Klatt then reacts to the latest AP Top 25 poll and expresses his frustration with some particular choices made by the voters. He also discusses performances that caught his eye over the weekend including Alabama QB Keelon Russell’s debut - what he liked about the Tide’s performance and what issues may be lurking under the surface. He also discusses the complete 180 that Coach Prime and Colorado pulled off in their opener against Georgia Tech and how it has changed the potential for the Buffaloes this season. He also hits on why UCLA is showing some real similarities to 2024 Indiana and hits on who he thinks is the most clutch player in college football, Penn State, Iowa and more! Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-2:00 Welcome into the Joel Klatt Show2:01-19:25 Urban Meyer interview19:26-23:05 Alabama’s solid performance vs. ECU23:06-28:30 Ole Miss’s thrilling win over Louisville28:31-30:27 Joel Klatt’s reaction to the AP poll30:28-33:52 UCLA pulls away from Cal in 4th quarter to win 45-2433:53-36:28 Penn State rolls to shutout win over Marshall36:29-38:43 Colorado picks up road win over Georgia Tech38:44-42:52 Auburn beats Baylor 17-1642:53-44:15 Iowa shuts out Northern Illinois 40-0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 461 - Michigan’s Miracle Finish: should it have happened? Kiffin & LSU roll + a new #1 in Klatt’s Top 10
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the controversial ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game and whether the Wolverines should have gotten an extra second to complete the Hail Mary to win the game. He brings on FOX Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira to explain why the confusion happened before Klatt offers his solutions to fix the problem. Klatt also breaks down why the game should be sounding alarm bells for Bryce Underwood and the Michigan program. He also weighs in on LSU’s emphatic win over Dabo Swinney and Clemson and explains how Lane Kiffin is channeling Nick Saban and Pete Carroll in Baton Rouge. Klatt gives his takeaways from Oregon’s comeback win and whether he’s concerned about the Ducks and why Indiana may look different this season. Klatt reveals his first Top 10 since his Preseason Rankings and makes some big changes including who is at the top spot after Texas, LSU, Ohio State and Miami all cruised to easy wins. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:33 Intro 1:33 - 4:47 Michigan escapes vs Western Michigan with Hail Mary TD 4:48 - 13:36 Mike Pereira on decision to add one second back at end of Michigan game 13:37 - 21:51 Did the refs make the right call at end of Michigan game? 21:52 - 29:20 How concerning was Bryce Underwood’s performance? 29:21 - 37:25 LSU routs Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut 37:26 - 40:31 Oregon comes back to beat Boise State 40:32 - 44:50 Importance of QB play in Week 1 44:51 - 50:46 Indiana beats North Texas in Josh Hoover’s debut 50:47 - 1:05:15 Joel reveals rest of his top 10 teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 460 - Week 1 College Football Picks and Previews
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is back with his weekly picks episode where he previews all of the biggest matchups of the week and makes his picks against the spread. He kicks things off with his Big Noon Saturday game on FOX as defending champion Indiana starts their quest for a repeat against North Texas. He then makes his pick in the much-anticipated debut for Lane Kiffin at LSU as he takes on Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Klatt breaks down the ranked matchup between Trinidad Chambliss-led Ole Miss and #24 Louisville as well as #2 Oregon’s early-season test vs Boise State. He wraps up the show with his picks for #19 SMU’s trip to Florida State and an intriguing matchup between new head coaches as UCLA takes on Cal.The Joel Klatt Show live show from Ann Arbor next Thursday, September 10th ahead of Oklahoma-Michigan has sold out – thank you to all of the fans that reserved a ticket! Don’t worry if you weren’t able to get a ticket: we will be doing a special livestream of that show on The Joel Klatt Show’s YouTube page starting at 7:00pm Eastern! Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:36 Intro1:37 - 7:41 North Texas at Indiana7:42 - 12:08 Clemson at LSU12:09 - 15:08 Louisville vs. Ole Miss15:09 - 18:02 Boise State at Oregon18:03 - 20:38 SMU at Florida State20:39 - 23:38 UCLA at Cal23:39 - 27:06 Week 1 Picks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 459 - 10 Burning Questions going into the 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists his 10 burning questions in the sport as we head into Week 1 of the season. He breaks down questions like how many teams can actually win the National Championship this year and who could be this year’s Indiana that shocks the sport. Will Arch Manning and Texas take the next step and bring the Longhorns to the promised land? Klatt also looks at which new Coaches will make the biggest impact in Year 1 at their new school and points out the coordinator changes at top programs that could very well determine who wins it all. He evaluates the recent weeks at LSU and whether Lane Kiffin can manage the self-inflicted distractions and lead the Tigers to a successful season as the sport’s new villain. Klatt also makes his Heisman pick as he debates between players like Ohio State’s Julian Sayin & Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr.*Ann Arbor Live Show Announcement*The Joel Klatt Show will be doing a live show from Ann Arbor, Michigan next week on Thursday, September 10th ahead of the Oklahoma-Michigan game. Thanks to our amazing fans, the show sold out quickly after Monday’s announcement BUT we are opening the tickets back up and adding 50 more spots at the show. Click the link below to reserve your spot at the show – tickets go quickly, so act fast! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-klatt-show-live-in-michigan-tickets-1998967394287?aff=oddtdtcreator Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:15 Joel Klatt’s burning questions for 2026 season 1:16-10:16 Will the Big Ten continue its run over the SEC? 10:17-15:24 Is Indiana going to be good again? 15:25-18:44 Who’s going to be the face of College Football? 18:45-21:58 Who will be the heisman trophy winner? 21:59-26:31 Will Arch, Sark & Texas finally raise their ceiling? 26:32-32:07 Which new Coaches are going to make a huge impact in Year 1? 32:08-37:49 Who can actually win the National Championship? 37:50-40:59 Are Lane Kiffin and LSU the new villain in the sport and how good will they be? 41:00-43:43 Which teams will level up in each conference? 43:44-47:00 Who could be this year’s Indiana? 47:01-49:38 Is the sport better than ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 458 - USC, Belichick, Florida State start seasons with wins & are NFL players coming back to college?
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first games of the college football season as Week Zero officially kicked off the year. He begins by reacting to #14 USC’s 16-point win over San Jose State and dives into whether Trojan fans should be excited or concerned with what they saw from the Trojans – and also gives his thoughts on the low fan attendance at the Coliseum for the opener. Klatt also discusses Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team pulling off the upset of TCU and whether we may have jumped to a conclusion on the Belichick era in Chapel Hill too early. Klatt shouts out Virginia for their blowout win and evaluates their potential to be this year’s Indiana in the ACC. Klatt also reacts to Memphis’ upset win over UNLV and it’s ramifications on the Group of 6 Playoff chase. He discusses Florida State’s lackluster win and explains why FSU is not the power they once were and how things could be about to go off the rails in Tallahassee.Klatt wraps the show up by breaking down the latest eligibility issue in the sport as NFL players try to come back for one more year of college football, explaining how we got into this mess and where he stands on it – while pointing out a particular group that nobody’s talking about that is being negatively impacted as a result. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:08 Intro 1:09 - 10:24 USC opens season with win over San Jose State 10:25 - 14:16 Is USC’s fan attendance for season opener a big deal? 14:17 - 17:08 Bill Belichick & UNC get off to winning start with win over TCU 17:09 -21:42 Did Virginia show they are an ACC contender after impressive win over NC State? 21:43 - 25:07 Memphis upsets UNLV on the road in Group of 6 matchup 25:08 - 30:42 How concerning was Florida State’s win over New Mexico State? 30:43 - 41:57 Latest with NFL players trying to return to college *Special Announcement*The Joel Klatt Show will be live from The Circ Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, September 10th with special guests ahead of the Oklahoma-Michigan game! Click the link below to reserve your spot at the show. You must be one of the first 100 to reserve to guarantee your spot, additional guests will be admitted based on available seating with overflow guests also given the opportunity to enjoy the show inside Circ Bar.Come be a part of the show! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-klatt-show-live-in-michigan-tickets-1998967394287?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 457 - Colin Cowherd on Expectations for Ohio State, Texas & USC plus the Big Ten vs SEC Power Shift
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Colin Cowherd to discuss this upcoming season. The two dive into why they are so excited for this year and react to the AP Preseason Top 25 Rankings. Colin gives his predictions for the big Ohio State-Texas and Michigan-Oklahoma early-season matchups and what he expects from those teams this season. Klatt and Cowherd break down their expectations for USC and whether the Trojans will take the next step and reach the College Football Playoff. They also look at the ongoing rivalry between the Big Ten and the SEC and Cowherd reveals why it’s not the Alabama and Georgia’s of the SEC that have the best shot at competing with the Big Ten’s resources in this new NIL era. Chapters 🏈0:00-2:02 Colin Cowherd joins the show!2:03-5:54 Where are we with college football?5:55-12:18 How is NIL impacting quality of play in CFB?12:19-16:30 Reacting to the first AP Top 25 Poll16:31-18:50 Expectations for Texas this season18:51-24::18 Expectations for Ohio State this season24:19-29:35 Is this USC’s year to make the CFP?29:36-38:15 Current rivalry between Big Ten and SEC38:16-41:25 Expectations for Michigan this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 456 - Joel Klatt’s 2026 College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction & National Champion Pick
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his predictions for which teams will make the College Football Playoff and who will lift the trophy as National Champions at the end of the season. He begins the show with his Conference Championship Game Picks before revealing his full predicted bracket – making his picks for each round in the Playoff. Will the Big Ten make it 4 straight National Championships? Will Ohio State and Texas both make the Playoff after playing each other early in the season then going through two of the toughest schedules in the nation? Is Notre Dame poised to break through or could Curt Cignetti and Indiana really go back-to-back? Who will be the surprise teams to make the Playoff after beginning the season outside the Top 10? Klatt also breaks down a difficult debate for the last at-large spot and considers whether this is the year that a 9-3 team finally gets into the field. Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:10 Joel Klatt’s 2026 preseason cfp bracket1:11-10:12 Conference champion predictions10:13-24:31 CFP bracket prediction24:32-26:35 First round predictions26:36-30:22 Quarterfinals predictions30:23-32:38 Semifinals predictions32:39-33:41 National Champion pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 455 - Big Noon Conversations: QB Roundtable with Robert Griffin III & Brady Quinn
In this special Big Noon Conversations Roundtable episode, Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn as the trio discuss all things about the Quarterback position – stories from their playing days to breaking down the best in the sport today. They dive into which coaches that they would love to play for if they were in college football right now and whether the current rules around NIL and the Transfer Portal would have changed the trajectories of their careers – and even led to them changing schools. The guys also make their picks for which current QBs like Michigan’s Bryce Underwood, Texas’ Arch Manning and Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr remind them most of their earlier playing days and RG3 tells the wild story of his postgame conversation with then-Texas Head Coach Mack Brown that could have altered college football history. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:34 Brady Quinn and Robert Griffin III join Joel Klatt1:35-5:38 What you loved the most about being a QB5:39-10:45 How to handle the pressure of being a QB10:46-21:20 Has QB development suffered with changes in the CFB landscape?21:21-23:22 Would Brady Quinn have still finished his CFB career at Notre Dame in today’s landscape?23:23-27:40 Robert Griffin III’s recruiting story27:41-29:40 Joel Klatt’s Texas story29:41-36:32 Reflecting on NFL coaching staff & success as current head coaches36:33-41:30 Brady Quinn & Robert Griffin III reflect on NFL career41:31-47:41 Who would the guys love to play for in the current CFB landscape47:42-51:59 Struggles young QBs face between transferring or waiting for their turn to play52:00-58:46 What current players remind the guys of themselves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 454 - Joel Klatt’s Preseason All-Americans for the 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt names his Preseason All-Americans for the upcoming season as he debates between the best players in the sport to make his selections. He discusses who gets the nod as his 1st-Team Quarterback between players like Oregon’s Dante Moore, Texas’ Arch Manning, Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and more. Klatt goes position by position as he makes his picks of the best of the best in the sport with players like Jeremiah Smith and Texas’ Colin Simmons vying for spots. Alabama, Georgia and LSU all land players on the team as the SEC looks to combat the Big Ten for supremacy in the sport this season.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:29 Joel Klatt’s preseason All-American Team1:30-3:19 Quarterback3:20-4:45 Running Backs4:46-7:33 Wide Receivers7:34-8:44 Tight End8:45-10:02 Offensive Tackles10:03-11:06 Guards11:07-11:32 Center11:33-12:19 All-Purpose12:20-12:52 All-American first team offense recap12:53-14:14 Edges14:15-15:37 Defensive Tackles15:38-16:46 Linebackers16:47-18:05 Safeties18:06-20:55 Cornerbacks20:55-21:46 All-American first team defense recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 453 - Defining what a Successful 2026 Season looks like for USC, Ohio State, Michigan, Texas & more
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt defines what a successful season looks like for 15 of the most intriguing programs in the country. Is it truly National Championship or bust for teams like Texas, Ohio State or Notre Dame? What should LSU, Penn State and Michigan fans be happy with in Year 1 after coaching changes? Does USC’s daunting schedule tone down expectations or does Lincoln Riley need to lead the Trojans back among the elite in the sport? Does Alabama need to adjust expectations in the post-Saban world or should Tide fans expect more from Kalen DeBoer’s team this season? Klatt also breaks down teams like Wisconsin and Nebraska as they try to build their programs back to what they once were. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:20 Defining Successful Season1:21-4:11 USC4:12-7:30 Michigan7:31-10:45 Ohio State10:46-12:39 Oregon12:40-15:47 Wisconsin15:48-17:45 Nebraska17:46-19:31 Penn State19:32-24:11 Alabama24:12-26:38 Texas26:39-28:47 Oklahoma28:48-31:27 LSU31:28-33:20 Clemson33:21-34:26 Miami34:27-35:54 Texas Tech35:55-37:41 Notre Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 452 - Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25 for the 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Preseason Top 25 for the upcoming season. He makes his pick for his #1 team going into the season as teams like Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon and Arch Manning’s Texas squad all look to grab the top spot. Klatt also breaks down how many teams he believes can actually win the National Championship this season as the Big Ten and SEC battle for supremacy in the sport. He explains if Michigan or Oklahoma will be in his Top 10 ahead of their early-season non-conference matchup in Ann Arbor while Alabama’s ranking may be his most controversial in the entire episode.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:30 Joel Klatt’s preseason top 251:31-3:32 Number 253:33-5:02 Number 245:03-7:16 Number 237:17-9:03 Number 229:04-10:39 Number 2110:40-12:51 Number 2012:52-13:53 Number 1913:54-15:11 Number 1815:12-17:30 Number 1717:31-20:09 Number 1620:10-22:48 Number 1522:49-23:48 Number 1423:49-26:03 Number 1326:04-29:34 Number 1229:35-31:31 Number 1131:32-35:03 Number 1035:04-37:20 Number 937:21-40:17 Number 840:18-43:31 Number 743:32-47:06 Number 647:07-51:22 Number 551:23-53:55 Number 453:56-56:07 Number 356:08-58:58 Number 258:59-1:02:54 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 - 451 - Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Players for the 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 players for the upcoming season. Klatt reveals where top players like Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin land and debates where Texas’ Arch Manning should be in his ranking following his strong finish last season. He also reveals which of Manning’s Longhorn teammates made the list and why Notre Dame is well-represented in his ranking following their College Football Playoff snub a year ago. Klatt finds a place for one big-name transfer in his Top 10 that will have a big impact for a National Championship contender.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:10 Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Players for 20261:11-4:50 Number 104:51-6:22 Number 96:23-8:22 Number 88:23-10:28 Number 710:29-14:51 Number 614:52-17:22 Number 517:23-20:59 Number 421:00-23:42 Number 323:43-25:57 Number 225:58-31:09 Number 131:10-38:25 Notre Dame and Ohio State ink sponsorship deals for jersey patches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 450 - 10 Head Coaches under Pressure for the 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates 10 Head Coaches and establishes how much pressure they are under going into the season. From Coaches coming off disappointing seasons like Clemson’s Dabo Swinney to Coaches with fanbases expecting a major breakthrough this year like USC’s Lincoln Riley and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Klatt breaks down each situation and points out which game on the schedule could really ratchet up the pressure if things go sideways. What kind of pressure is Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer under this year as he goes into Year 3 with the Crimson Tide after 2 years which have had some successes but also some disappointments. How are Nebraska fans feeling about Matt Rhule as their HC enters Year 4 of his rebuild? How much pressure is on Lane Kiffin in Year 1 at LSU? Chapters 🏈0:00-2:00 2026 CFB coaching pressure index2:01-5:17 Kalen DeBoer5:18-7:18 Steve Sarkisian7:19-10:22 Matt Rhule10:23-12:20 Dabo Swinney10:21-14:38 Lane Kiffin14:39-17:21 Lincoln Riley17:22-18:53 Kyle Whittingham18:54-20:18 Shane Beamer20:19-21:47 Bill Belichick21:48-25:15 Dan Lanning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 449 - The 10 teams most likely to make their first 12-Team College Football Playoff this season
The expanded playoff has allowed 20 different teams to make it to a 12-team College Football Playoff over the last 2 years but which programs are most likely to make it to their first appearance this season? Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt tackles that question as he ranks his favorite candidates including teams that made the 4-team Playoff but have yet to make it into the 12-team format like Michigan and LSU as well as programs like USC still looking to make it back to the top of the sport. He also brings in teams from the Big 12 that will have a path to the Playoff like BYU and Arizona and an ACC team that could sneak their way into a win-and-in ACC Championship Game appearance. Chapters 🏈 0:00-3:25 1st time cfp teams in the 12 team format 3:26-7:18 Number 10 7:19-10:32 Number 9 10:33-13:44 Number 8 13:45-16:02 Number 7 1:03-18:34 Number 6 18:35-22:39 Number 5 22:40-27:10 Number 4 27:11-30:09 Number 3 30:10-32:24 Number 2 32:25-38:12 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 - 448 - Joel Klatt’s All-21st Century Team for College Football
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt picks the best players since 2000 to make his All-21st Century team in College Football. How do you choose between QB’s like Joe Burrow, Cam Newton, Vince Young, Tim Tebow and others? That’s the challenge Klatt takes on to build out his team. He debates between all-time great Running Backs like Christian McCaffery, Derrick Henry, Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush but only one can be selected. On the defensive side of the ball, it doesn’t get any easier deciding between players like Myles Garrett, Will Anderson Jr and an Edge rusher from the early 2000’s that put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen. Secondary players like Ed Reed and Tyrann Mathieu battle it out with more recent players like Caleb Downs and Patrick Surtain. Let the debates begin! Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:24 Klatt’s all century CFB team 1:25-3:57 Quarterback 3:58-7:10 Running back 7:11-10:39 Wide receiver 10:40-11:58 Tight end 11:59-13:07 Offensive tackle 13:08-14:28 Offensive guard 14:29-15:24 Center 15:25-17:21 Athlete 17:22-20:17 Edge 20:18-22:57 Defensive tackle 22:58-25:03 Linebacker 25:04-26:42 Cornerback 26:43-27:53 Nickelback 27:54-30:57 Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 - 447 - The 5 Best games since 2000 + Tebow to Alabama, Saban to Texas & more “what if” moments in CFB
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists the 5 best games in the sport since 2000 including the National Championship Game between Texas and USC at the end of the 2005 season, a thriller in Lubbock and a historic offensive outburst by 2 future Pro Bowl QBs. He then considers some of the biggest “what if” moments in College Football like if Nick Saban had gone to Texas or if Tim Tebow had not chosen Alabama over Florida out of high school or if Ohio State’s Curtis Samuel had been marked short on 4th Down in OT vs Michigan in 2016 and more. Klatt also lists his favorite CFB uniforms and more viewer-submitted questions in the mailbag. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 - 446 - 10 Games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals the 10 games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season. From huge early season Big Ten-SEC matchups between Michigan and Oklahoma and Ohio State at Texas to the return of Lane Kiffin to Oxford, he breaks down which games will have the biggest impact on the sport in 2026. Klatt explains why a cross-country trip could determine if USC is ready to make a Playoff push and why a rematch of the Big Ten Championship Game gives Indiana a huge opportunity to assert themselves over the Buckeyes. Miami’s trip to South Bend offers the Fighting Irish a chance to avenge the loss that kept them out of last year’s Playoff and “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan will have a new coach looking to put his stamp on the rivalry. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:24 10 games that will shape the 2026 season 1:25-5:04 Oklahoma vs. Michigan 5:05-8:35 Ohio State vs. Texas 8:36-11:21 LSU vs. Ole Miss 11:22-15:01 USC vs. Penn State 15:02-16:34 Texas vs. Oklahoma 16:35-20:03 Georgia vs. Alabama 20:04-22:18 Ohio State vs. Indiana 22:19-25:00 Miami vs. Notre Dame 25:01-26:36 Texas vs. Texas A&M 26:37-29:07 Michigan vs. Ohio State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 - 445 - Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Quarterbacks for the 2026 College Football Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 Quarterbacks heading into the 2026 Season. Will Texas’ Arch Manning grab the top spot in Klatt’s Rankings or will a QB like Ohio State’s Julian Sayin or Oregon’s Dante Moore go into the new season as the #1 QB? Klatt also evaluates where to rank transfer Quarterbacks like LSU’s Sam Leavitt and Miami’s Darian Mensah as well as Curt Cignetti’s latest transfer at Indiana – Josh Hoover. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:05 Klatt ranks his top 10 qbs 1:06-2:05 Number 10 2:06-3:56 Number 9 3:57-5:26 Number 8 5:27-6:48 Number 7 6:49-8:23 Number 6 8:24-9:46 Number 5 9:47-11:17 Number 4 11:18-14:56 Number 3 14:57-17:10 Number 2 17:11-22:20 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 444 - Joel Klatt’s Favorite Over/Under Win Total Bets for the 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his favorite Over/Under Win Total bets for this season and kicks things off by discussing Ohio State and Texas and why he believes their early season matchup will determine which one will reach 10 wins this season. Klatt also considers whether Notre Dame will go undefeated this season based on the Irish’s schedule. He also goes through each Power 4 Conference and picks out 2 Over bets that he likes and 1 Under bet that he likes including teams like Miami, Nebraska, Georgia, LSU, Michigan State and SMU. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:22 College football win total over/under picks 1:23-7:04 Ohio State over 9.5/Texas under 9.5 7:05-9:55 Notre Dame under 11.5 9:56-15:58 Big Ten win totals 15:59-21:08 ACC win totals 21:09-27:19 SEC win totals 27:20-32:53 Big 12 win totals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 - 443 - College Football Stock Watch: which teams are going up or down for the 2026 Season?
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt picks 5 teams that he is buying for the 2026 season and 5 teams that he is selling. Klatt evaluates teams like Alabama and Penn State as well as Lane Kiffin’s current and former teams: LSU and Ole Miss, deciding whether now is the time to buy them before they go up this season or sell before they take a step backwards. He also considers if now is the time to buy programs with 1st year Head Coaches like Florida, Virginia Tech and UCLA or if those schools are still a year away from rising up. Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:08 CFB stock watch 1:09-4:17 Penn State 4:18-6:49 Alabama 6:50-8:16 LSU 8:17-10:00 Ole Miss 10:01-11:43 UCLA 11:44-14:54 Illinois 14:55-15:56 Florida 15:57-16:57 Vanderbilt 16:58-18:41 Virginia Tech 18:42-20:38 Georgia Tech Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 - 442 - Greg Sankey says SEC is best Conference BY FAR & Texas Tech challenges Texas to Week 1 game
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt responds to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey saying that the SEC is “by far” the best conference in college football despite the Big Ten winning the last 3 National Championships with 3 different teams. He also weighs in on Texas Tech challenging Texas to a game in Week 1 after Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian took a shot at their schedule. Klatt discusses the SEC’s lack of a unified stance on a new CFP format at their Spring Meetings and what it means for the future. He also reacts to Kirby Smart’s comments backing the idea of the SEC potentially breaking away from the rest of college football if things don’t change before saluting the conference for putting an end to cupcake week in November. 0:00-2:00 Takeaways from SEC spring meetings2:01-10:01 Greg Sankey says SEC is the strongest conference by far10:02-14:12 Where do things stand with the CFP format after the SEC spring meetings?14:13-20:36 Kirby Smart says he’s not afraid of SEC breaking away from rest of CFB20:37-23:43 Texas Tech offers to play Texas in week 123:44-25:21 NCAA denies reinstatement for QB Brendan Sorsby in gambling case25:22-27:35 SEC eliminates cupcake week in November27:36-29:20 Takeaways from SEC spring meetings Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 - 441 - Why the Big Ten wants to schedule the SEC & Klatt’s 10 favorite matchups he wants to see
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt recaps his time at the Big Ten Spring Meetings and gives his biggest takeaways from what he learned this week including a potential Big Ten-SEC scheduling agreement if the Playoff expands to 24 teams - and he explains why the coaches in the Big Ten want that opportunity. Klatt then lists his 10 favorite Big Ten/SEC future matchups that he wants to see in this potential format – from Ohio State traveling to Tennessee to Lane Kiffin returning to Los Angeles to face USC and more. Klatt also reacts to the news that Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, joining up with Kiffin once again - this time in the NIL recruiting world. 0:00-1:09 Klatt’s takeaways from Big Ten spring meetings1:10-6:40 Big Ten conference is 100% supportive of 24-team CFP6:41-11:01 24-team CFP would lead to big ten/SEC scheduling agreement11:02-13:28 Will the SEC join the big ten in support of the 24-team playoff?13:29-16:39 concern among big ten coaches about unsustainability of current landscape16:40-20:07 How would a federal bill impact college football?20:08-25:48 Big Ten-SEC matchups Klatt wants to see25:49-28:28 Lane Kiffin brings back Ed Orgeron to LSU staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 25 May 2026 - 440 - Is a 24-Team College Football Playoff inevitable now?
With momentum building within the sport for the 24-team Playoff, Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down why things have shifted toward the expanded format. Klatt explains what changes drove the ACC, Big 12 & Notre Dame to join the Big Ten in support of the 24-team model and who is motivated to expand the field beyond the current 12-team setup. He also lays out what dominoes are left to fall if this seismic shift in the sport is to be finalized and why there may be signs that the SEC’s strong opposition to the change may be starting to shift.Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters:Intro: 00:0024-Team Playoff Model: 1:04Who Wants 24-Team Playoff: 5:47NIL & Transfer Rules Affect: 10:27Bowl Games Gone?: 11:37Is it Inevitable?: 29:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 18 May 2026 - 439 - Biggest Questions facing Klatt’s Top 12 teams for 2026 Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the biggest questions facing his Top 12 teams from his Post-Spring Top 25. He breaks down how Michigan’s new OC Jason Beck could tap into a new area of Bryce Underwood’s skillset. Klatt looks at the potential obstacles facing Lane Kiffin in his first year in Baton Rouge and Indiana’s unique challenge to replicate last year’s incredible run. He circles the biggest problem that has plagued Ohio State in recent years and wonders why Georgia can’t seem to fix one particular area on their stacked roster plus many more questions that need to be answered!Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 11 May 2026 - 438 - Joel Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25 for the 2026 Season
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 25 teams in College Football following the end of Spring Practice. He reveals which team he has at #1 heading into next season while debating how to stack teams like Ohio State, Notre Dame & Georgia. He breaks down his decision over where to place Curt Cignetti and Indiana a year after shocking the country by winning the National Championship. Klatt reveals Arch Manning and Texas’ place inside his rankings and whether Oklahoma joins them inside his Top 10. Michigan is entering a new era with Kyle Whittingham in charge of the Bryce Underwood-led Wolverines but how high will they be in his rankings? Klatt also explains his surprising placement of Alabama in the rankings as the Tide start next year with a new quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 04 May 2026 - 437 - Big Ten vs SEC - what the NFL Draft tells us, Rams’ Ty Simpson Gamble & 2027 Draft Top 10 Big Board
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt explains why the Big Ten and SEC battles in college football played out at the NFL Draft this weekend and why Ohio State is officially the premier source for NFL talent. Klatt details which NFL teams won the Draft before debating the Rams’ decision to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the 1st Round despite having MVP Matthew Stafford. Then, Klatt previews next year’s Draft Class with his Way-Too-Early Top 10 Prospects for 2027 which includes a stacked QB Class which includes Arch Manning and Dante Moore with a pair of former 5-Star Wide Receivers, including Jeremiah Smith. 0:00-4:45 What does the NFL Draft tell us about the state of college football4:46-7:25 Is Ohio state the top program for NFL Draft talent?7:26-12:48 Is NIL & transfer portal hurting or helping development for the NFL Draft?12:49-23:36 Klatt’s winners of the 2026 NFL Draft23:37-34:57 Did the Rams make the right decision selecting Ty Simpson at #13?34:58-45:33 Klatt’s top 10 prospects for 2027 NFL Draft Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 - 436 - Joel Klatt’s Final 2026 Mock Draft
Just days before the NFL Draft begins on Thursday, Joel Klatt reveals his final Mock Draft of the season. He reveals a surprise team selecting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love inside the Top 10 and has Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs landing with a team with a Buckeye connection. After shaking up the draft with the Dexter Lawrence trade, the New York Giants grab a playmaker on each side of the ball. Klatt also projects multiple trades to come in the First Round including the Dallas Cowboys trading up to grab a defensive playmaker and another team making a move to draft Alabama's Ty Simpson to be their QB of the future. He has the Chiefs addressing major needs as Kansas City looks to bounce back and make another Super Bowl run with Patrick Mahomes. 0:00-:38 Intro:39-1:31 Las Vegas Raiders1:32-3:02 New York Jets3:03-4:56 Arizona Cardinals4:57-5:54 Tennessee Titans5:55-7:30 NY Giants7:31-8:18 Cleveland Browns8:19-9:17 Washington Commanders9:18-10:24 New Orleans Saints10:25-11:47 Kansas City Chiefs11:48-12:48 NY Giants12:49-14:30 Miami Dolphins14:31-16:28 Dallas Cowboys16:29-18:15 Los Angeles Rams18:16-19:15 Baltimore Ravens19:16-20:30 Tampa Bay Buccaneers20:31-22:08 New York Jets22:09-22:53 Detroit Lions22:54-24:13 Dallas Cowboys (Trade from MIN)24:14-25:41 Carolina Panthers25:42-26:05 Minnesota Vikings (Trade from DAL)26:06-27:21 Pittsburgh Steelers27:22-28:00 Los Angeles Chargers28:01-29:01 Philadelphia Eagles29:92-29:47 Cleveland Browns29:48-30:22 Chicago Bears30:23-32:21 Buffalo Bills32:22-33:03 San Francisco 49ers33:04-33:58 Houston Texans33:59-35:01 Houston Texans35:02-35:44 Miami Dolphins35:45-36:46 New England Patriots36:47-38:53 Seattle Seahawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 - 435 - Daniel Jeremiah on Ohio State’s historic Draft Class + Player Comps & Draft Ranges for Top Prospects
NFL Network’s Lead Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins Joel Klatt to discuss Ohio State potentially making history with 4 Top-10 Picks and where it stacks up with the best Draft Classes in NFL history. They reveal NFL Player comparisons for top prospects in next week’s draft including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq and more. The two also break down how high - and how low - the most polarizing prospects in the Draft could go including Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr and Ohio State’s Caleb Downs. 0:00-2:24 Daniel Jeremiah joins the show2:25-11:23 Ohio State players projected to be top-10 picks11:24-17:15 Dillon Thieneman on Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects17:16-19:40 Who will be the first safety off the board in the NFL Draft?19:41-32:15 NFL comparisons with Daniel Jeremiah32:16-42:09 Ceiling and floor in NFL Draft42:10-45:05 Who should the Jets select at No. 2?45:06-48:22 Will Jeremiyah Love be drafted in the top 5?48:23-51:47 Will the Chiefs draft a weapon for Mahomes?51:48-58:03 Production vs. Potential debate Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 434 - Todd McShay on Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State's defenders & the Ty Simpson vs Fernando Mendoza debate
NFL draft analyst Todd McShay joins FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt to discuss the top players in the upcoming NFL Draft. They discuss why Jeremiyah Love is at the top of McShay’s big board and debate whether this is the best group of defenders to come out of Ohio State. They analyze how big the gap is between quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson and what is special about each. Lastly, Todd McShay shares the player-to-location match he is rooting for most in this year’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 - 433 - Joel Klatt ranks his Top 50 Prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his top 50 prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. How high does Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza land on the list as an overall prospect? He also discusses his evaluation of Alabama QB Ty Simpson as his QB2 and how high he should be on his Big Board. Does Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love top the list? How many Ohio State players crack his Top 5 with prospects like Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate in the Draft? Klatt reveals 3 Wide Receivers inside his Top 15 players including a WR that flew under the radar for much of the College Football season. 0:00-1:22 Intro1:23-2:35 Player 502:36-2:42 Player 492:43-3:06 Player 483:07-3:27 Player 473:28-3:41 Player 463:42-4:21 Player 454:22-4:56 Player 444:57-5:33 Player 435:34-5:55 Player 425:56-6:28 Player 416:29-7:17 Player 407:18-7:41 Player 397:42-8:23 Player 388:24-9:00 Player 379:01-9:30 Player 369:31-9:50 Player 359:51-10:15 Player 3410:16-10:28 Player 3310:29-11:32 Player 3211:33-12:12 Player 3112:13-12:35 Player 3012:36-12:54 Player 2912:55-13:24 Player 2813:25-14:05 Player 2714:06-14:45 Player 2614:46-15:27 Player 2515:28-16:21 Player 2416:22-16:55 Player 2316:56-17:19 Player 2217:20-18:06 Player 2118:07-18:36 Player 2018:37-19:10 Player 1919:11-19:28 Player 1819:29-20:08 Player 1720:09-20:53 Player 1620:54-21:17 Player 1521:18-22:24 Player 1422:25-22:54 Player 1322:55-23:56 Player 1223:57-24:36 Player 1124:37-25:10 Player 1025:11-25:53 Player 925:54-26:36 Player 826:37-27:27 Player 727:28-28:06 Player 628:07-29:12 Player 529:13-30:17 Player 430:18-31:06 Player 331:07-32:10 Player 232:11-35:31 Player 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 432 - All-College Football Mock Draft: How high would Arch Manning & Jeremiah Smith go in this NFL Draft?
What if every player in college football was available to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft? That’s the question Joel Klatt tackles as he adds in college football’s best players who are not part of this Draft Class for consideration. Would Tom Brady and the Raiders still take Fernando Mendoza or would the appeal of Arch Manning be too tough to pass up? How high would Ohio State’s superstar Wide Receiver Jeremiah Smith go? In this Mock Draft, the New York Jets and New York Giants both add potential superstars to their Offenses and the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks find their replacement for Kenneth Walker with one of the top underclassmen Running Backs in the country. 0:00-1:49 Intro1:50-2:32 Las Vegas Raiders2:33-3:25 New York Jets3:26-4:41 Arizona Cardinals4:42-5:37 Tennessee Titans5:38-6:33 New York Giants6:34-7:45 Cleveland Browns7:46-8:36 Washington Commanders8:37-9:26 New Orleans Saints9:27-10:45 Kansas City Chiefs10:46-11:34 Cincinnati Bengals11:35-12:38 Miami Dolphins12:39-13:31 Dallas Cowboys13:32-14:24 Los Angeles Rams14:25-15:05 Baltimore Ravens15:06-15:43 Tampa Bay Buccaneers15:44-16:38 New York Jets16:39-17:29 Detroit Lions17:30-18:24 Minnesota Vikings18:25-19:03 Carolina Panthers19:04-20:53 Dallas Cowboys20:54-21:58 Pittsburgh Steelers21:59-22:36 Los Angeles Chargers22:37-23:19 Philadelphia Eagles23:20-24:22 Cleveland Browns24:23-25:09 Chicago Bears25:10-25:47 Buffalo Bills25:48-26:28 San Francisco 49ers26:29-27:05 Houston Texans27:06-27:59 Kansas City Chiefs28:00-28:43 Miami Dolphins28:44-29:20 New England Patriots29:21-31:33 Seattle Seahawks Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 - 431 - Joel Klatt’s 2026 Mock Draft 2.0
Following the NFL Combine and a wild Free Agency period, Joel Klatt is back for his 2nd Mock Draft of the season as prospects make their moves up and down the board and teams have a clearer view of their Draft needs. Klatt projects Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love to be the highest drafted Running Back since Saquon Barkley. Ohio State Linebacker Sonny Styles makes a big jump inside the Top 10 following his incredible Combine workout. With 2 First Round picks, the Dallas Cowboys select a potential All-Pro and take a calculated risk on another high-upside prospect. He also projects the Rams and MVP Matthew Stafford to add a new target to an already explosive offense.Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 0:00-1:21 Intro1:22-1:46 Joel Klatt’s 2026 mock draft 2.01:47-3:04 Las Vegas Raiders3:05-4:10 New York Jets4:11-4:51 Arizona Cardinals4:52-6:16 Tennessee Titans6:17-8:31 New York Giants8:32-10:21 Cleveland Browns10:22-11:34 Washington Commanders11:35-13:07 New Orleans Saints13:08-13:57 Kansas City Chiefs13:57-15:23 Cincinnati Bengals15:24-16:52 Miami Dolphins16:53-18:22 Dallas Cowboys18:23-20:39 Los Angeles Rams20:40-22:38 Baltimore Ravens22:39-23:29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers23:30-25:27 New York Jets25:58-26:19 Detroit Lions26:20-27:09 Minnesota Vikings27:10-27:59 Carolina Panthers28:00-31:02 Dallas Cowboys31:03-32:35 Pittsburgh Steelers32:36-33:42 Los Angeles Chargers33:43-35:00 Philadelphia Eagles35:01-36:39 Cleveland Browns36:40-37:36 Chicago Bears37:37-38:40 Buffalo Bills38:41-39:34 San Francisco 49ers39:35-40:33 Houston Texans40:34-41:28 Kansas City Chiefs41:29-43:19 Denver Broncos43:20-44:12 New England Patriots44:13-46:25 Seattle Seahawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 430 - Most Intriguing Spring Storylines in College Football & the Top 5 NFL Draft Prospects on the Rise
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Top 5 Storylines in College Football as we head into Spring Practices - ranging from QB Battles in Tuscaloosa and Tennessee to major coaching changes in the Big Ten and fresh faces in Texas. He also ranks his Top 5 NFL Draft Prospects that are rising up Draft Boards following the NFL Combine including Ohio State’s Sonny Styles. He also reveals which of Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana teammates is climbing into potentially being a first round pick. Klatt then gives his thoughts on the College Football Roundtable at the White House last week and breaks down how we got to this point and where things are likely to go from here. 0:00-1:27 Intro1:28-1:42 Klatt’s most interesting spring storylines1:43-8:23 Alabama & Tennessee QB battles8:24-10:06 Michigan’s coaching overhaul10:07-12:27 USC’s new faces12:28-16:12 Texas’s transfer haul16:13-18:07 Ohio State defense rebuild18:08-30:03 Klatt’s NFL Draft risers30:04-41:20 White House hosts roundtable discussion to address issues in college sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 429 - Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Offensive Players in the 2026 NFL Draft
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt begins his NFL Draft rankings by looking at the offensive side of the ball and laying out his Top 10 prospects. Is the presumptive #1 pick, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza deserving of the #1 spot on his board? Or will a player like Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love jump to the top? He also dives into how he ranks the top of the Wide Receiver class as 3 wideouts crack his Top 10 including Ohio State’s Carnell Tate and USC’s Makai Lemon. 0:00-1:50 Intro1:51-4:51 Number 10 player4:52-6:17 Number 9 player6:18-7:29 Number 8 player7:30-9:48 Number 7 player9:49-11:01 Number 6 player11:02-14:25 Number 5 player14:26-16:10 Number 4 player16:11-17:56 Number 3 player17:57-20:40 Number 2 player20:41-28:33 Number 1 player Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 - 428 - Klatt’s Top 10 Head Coaches in College Football
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks the Top 10 head coaches in the sport following the 2025 season. He dives into where to rank the 4 active National Championship-winning coaches - Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day and Kirby Smart and where Dabo Swinney now sits among the CFB hierarchy. He discusses where to rank young coaches like Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and Oregon’s Dan Lanning and whether new LSU coach Lane Kiffin and new Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham made the list. He also includes a Big 12 Coach that Klatt points out has had more success in recent years than just about any other in the sport. 0:00-1:40 Intro1:41-3:29 Top 10 coaches3:30-6:04 #10 Coach6:05-8:23 #9 Coach8:24-9:58 #8 Coach9:59-11:15 #7 Coach11:16-14:28 #6 Coach14:29-17:12 #5 Coach17:13-19:36 #4 Coach19:37-22:01 #3 Coach22:02-24:17 #2 Coach24:18-27:58 #1 Coach27:59-32:08 Honorable mentions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 - 427 - College Football Stock Watch + Could MrBeast actually buy a Title with $100 Million?
In this show, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt proves it’s always a good idea to hit record during Hour 71 of a 72-hour fasting cleanse. He kicks off the show by revealing which teams he feels are trending up and which are trending down as we enter the offseason, revealing his 3 Up & 3 Down in his College Football Stock Watch – which includes two blue blood programs he believes are heading in different directions.After YouTube star MrBeast teased the idea of giving $100 Million to a school to go win a National Championship in Football, Klatt walks through the idea and considers whether a huge check would actually buy a title in today’s world of NIL and the Transfer Portal.He discusses North Dakota’s State’s jump from FCS to the Mountain West and the reported possibility of Alabama cancelling the upcoming Ohio State home-and-home series to start in 2027. Klatt wraps up the show with a rant about the now-set College Football Playoff schedule for next season. 0:00-1:51 Intro1:52-23:05 Stock watch23:06-34:21 MrBeast teases idea of giving East Carolina $100M to win a national championship34:22-36:15 North Dakota State decides its done dominating FCS and joins Mountain West36:16-38:19 Alabama may cancel their home-and-home with Ohio State for 2027/2838:20-44:59 CFP announces schedule for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - 426 - Joel Klatt’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
With the NFL season officially in the books, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt launches into the offseason with his first Mock Draft for the 2026 NFL Draft. His Mock has 5 Ohio State Buckeyes going in the First Round including one landing with the Dallas Cowboys. The Kansas City Chiefs are able to select a weapon for Patrick Mahomes as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season. The Philadelphia Eagles also make an upgrade to their Offense with a player that is tailor-made for their Offense to go with Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley. Cleveland is able to upgrade the talent around Shedeur Sanders with two First Round Picks. Klatt also answers the question of whether there will be a second QB in the First Round as Alabama QB Ty Simpson goes to an AFC team looking for a quarterback of the future. 0:00 - Intro1:56 - Pick 1: Raiders4:21 - Pick 2: Jets6:03 - Pick 3: Cardinals7:05 - Pick 4: Titans8:08 - Pick 5: Giants9:48 - Pick 6: Browns10:53 - Pick 7: Commanders11:35 - Pick 8: Saints12:40 - Pick 9: Chiefs14:56 - Pick 10: Bengals15:04 - Pick 11: Dolphins16:18 - Pick 12: Cowboys17:54 - Pick 13: Rams19:33 - Pick 14: Ravens20:47 - Pick 15: Bucs21:58 - Pick 16: Jets23:03 - Pick 17: Lions24:02 - Pick 18: Vikings25:00 - Pick 19: Panthers25:49 - Pick 20: Cowboys26:51 - Pick 21: Steelers28:10 - Pick 22: Chargers29:11 - Pick 23: Eagles30:21 - Pick 24: Browns31:46 - Pick 25: Bears32:57 - Pick 26: Bills34:00 - Pick 27: 49ers34:45 - Pick 28: Texans35:30 - Pick 29: Rams36: 07 - Pick 30: Broncos37:10 - Pick 31: Patriots38:02 - Pick 32: Seahawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 425 - Top 5 Games that will decide the Big Ten, Schedule Lottery Winners & Losers + Dabo vs Tampering
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Big Ten’s schedule release and gives out his winners and losers of the conference’s “schedule lottery.” He explains which under-the-radar teams’ schedule could propel them to a big season and which schedules will force teams to fight to stay above water. He then ranks his top 5 games for the upcoming season as teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State and USC all set for key matchups in the conference. Klatt gives his analysis of Ohio State’s hiring of Arthur Smith as the new OC and what it means for Ryan Day and the Buckeye offense as well as USC’s hiring of former TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson to lead the Trojan defense this upcoming season. He wraps up the show by looking at the tampering problem in college football after Miami got Duke QB Darian Mensah at the 11th hour of the Portal window and Dabo Swinney went off on Ole Miss for convincing one of his players to enter the Portal. 0:00-2:58 Intro2:59-7:38 Biggest takeaways from the Big Ten schedule release7:39-14:32 Klatt’s easiest schedules in the Big Ten14:33-25:15 Klatt’s hardest schedules in the Big Ten25:16-32:40 5 games that will decide the Big Ten32:41-38:41 Ohio State hires new offensive coordinator38:42-41:04 USC hires new defensive coordinator41:05-54:17 Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss for tampering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 424 - Joel Klatt’s Way-Too-Early Top 10 for the 2026 Season
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt provides his Way-Too-Early Top 10 for the upcoming 2026 season, ranking the teams he believes should go into next year as the favorites in the sport. Klatt considers where to rank the defending champion Indiana Hoosiers as they begin their question for a repeat title under Curt Cignetti. Will a Big Ten team be #1 as the conference seeks its 4th straight National Championship with teams like Ohio State, Oregon and even Michigan looking to reload for 2026? Will it be Texas or Georgia as the highest ranked SEC team as Arch Manning returning to Austin surrounded by new weapons from the Transfer Portal? Is Miami's resurgence here to stay - did they make the cut in Klatt's Top 10? 0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-3:59 Joel Klatt’s way-too-early top 104:00-5:59 Texas Tech6:00-8:52 Michigan8:53-10:51 LSU10:52-14:29 Miami14:30-16:59 Texas17:00-18:55 Notre Dame18:56-21:11 Ohio State21:12-23:33 Indiana23:34-24:56 Georgia24:57-27:43 Oregon27:44-30:51 Almost top 10 teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 - 423 - Indiana (!!!) wins the National Championship as Curt Cignetti finishes historic turnaround
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana capping off one of the greatest turnarounds in sports history as the Hoosiers won their first National Championship with a 27-21 win over Miami. Klatt explains why Indiana’s title is a huge moment for the sport and puts Curt Cignetti’s coaching job in perspective. He breaks down the moments that decided the game as Miami nearly pulled off a 4th quarter comeback to win their first title since 2001. Klatt also weighs in on the importance of a 3rd straight Big Ten team winning the National Championship and what it means going forward. 0:00-2:18 Intro2:19-8:45 Indiana caps off perfect season with first national championship8:46-14:17 Cignetti wins national championship in 2nd year as Indiana HC14:18-20:59 Where does this Indiana team rank among best teams in CFB history?21:00-26:16 What went wrong for Miami?26:17-29:58 Indiana caps off incredible 2 year turnaround with national championship Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 422 - Indiana vs Miami: National Championship Game Pick & Preview
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt previews the National Championship Game between #1 Indiana and #10 Miami and makes his pick in the matchup. He breaks down the keys on each side of the ball as Indiana’s Heisman-winning QB, Fernando Mendoza takes on Miami’s fearsome pass rush. Klatt also explains Carson Beck and Miami’s path to victory as the underdog and a potential mismatch that the ‘Canes can take advantage of. After making his pick for the final game of the 2025 Season, he examines the NFL decisions made by Oregon’s Dante Moore and Alabama’s Ty Simpson and the ripple effect into next season. 0:00-1:52 Intro1:53-14:43 Indiana offense breakdown14:44-23:33 Miami offense breakdown23:34-27:15 Klatt’s pick to win the national championship27:18-28:53 Dante Moore returning to Oregon for 202628:54-30:51 Ty Simpson turns down NIL offers to go to NFL Draft30:52-31:59 Coaches voted to adjust redshirt rule to allow 9 games without losing year’s eligibility Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 421 - The Demond Williams saga & Transfer Portal Madness: how to solve CFB’s biggest problems
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the latest moves in the Transfer Portal as Oregon and Texas make big additions to reload for 2026. He also discusses what to make of Michigan’s lead RB Justice Haynes going into the Portal and Ohio State losing over 25 players into the Transfer Portal, including big recruits that have been with the team for only one season. Klatt examines whether teams need to change their recruiting philosophy in today’s era. He also disproves the narrative that Indiana is only winning because they have older players than their competition. Klatt wraps the show by laying out the fixes that would put an end to the recruiting/NIL/Transfer Portal madness that the sport is currently stuck in and why it’s critical to fix now before the best coaches in the country decide that the NFL is a more appealing option for them. 0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-7:19 Transfer portal news7:20-15:27 Ty Simpson continues to get NIL offers15:28-17:08 Ohio State and Michigan transfer portal news17:09-20:03 Demond Williams signs with Washington, then enters portal then decided to stay20:04-22:30 How to avoid another Demond Williams situation22:31-31:44 What’s the blueprint for a championship in today’s college football?31:45-45:20 What steps are necessary for fixing college football’s issues? Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 420 - Indiana and Miami advance to the National Championship Game & is the SEC reign officially over?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana and Miami advancing to face off in the National Championship Game. He revels in #1 Indiana’s demolition of Oregon as Curt Cignetti’s group continues to roll through the Playoff, sparking a comparison to one of the best teams in recent memory. Klatt also breaks down the wild Semifinal between Miami and Ole Miss as Carson Beck & the Hurricanes stepped up in the biggest moment to return to knock off a valient Ole Miss team led by their QB Trinidad Chambliss. Following the Rebels' loss - which ensured a 3rd straight National Championship Game without an SEC team - Klatt examines the conversation around whether the SEC is still the best conference in College Football and how the sport would benefit from a shift in perspective. 0:00-1:46 Intro1:47-21:35 Indiana blows out Oregon to advance to National Championship21:36-38:58 Miami beats Ole Miss to advance to National Championship38:59-47:23 Has the SEC been dethroned as the best conference in college football? Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 - 419 - CFP Semifinal Picks: Indiana-Oregon & Miami-Ole Miss + Transfer Portal latest
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the College Football Playoff Semifinals between Indiana & Oregon and Miami vs Ole Miss. He explains why we should be talking about this Indiana team as one of the most dominant teams in recent memory as they take on the Ducks. Klatt points out Oregon’s best path to an upset against the only unbeaten team in the country. He then makes his pick as Miami takes on an Ole Miss team that is coming off a huge win over Georgia but also dealing with continued coaching uncertainty as several staff members are juggling two jobs – for Lane Kiffin’s LSU team and for the Rebels - as they prepare for the biggest game in Ole Miss history. Klatt also reacts to the latest Portal news as Indiana has found their QB and WR combo for next year’s team. He also discusses the latest moves by Penn State, bringing in DC D’Anton Lynn from USC and Matt Campbell’s QB from Iowa State, Rocco Becht. Klatt reacts to Kyle Whittingham’s hires at OC and DC for Michigan and the news that several key players for Michigan have entered the Transfer Portal. 0:00-1:56 Intro1:57-14:39 Peach Bowl preview14:40-22:52 Fiesta Bowl preview22:53-27:22 Transfer portal news around CFB Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 - 418 - CFP Quarterfinals Reaction: Ohio St & Georgia stunned, Indiana & Oregon advance
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups as #1 Indiana dismantled Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Ohio State was upset by Miami, ending the Buckeyes shot at back-to-back National Championships. He explains why Indiana is the best team in the country and why issues that Ohio State masked during the regular season came back to bite them vs the Hurricanes. He also reacts to the incredible Ole Miss-Georgia game and gives Pete Golding and the coaching staff their flowers for navigating the turmoil of Lane Kiffin’s exit to knock the Bulldogs out of the Playoff. Klatt also explains why Oregon looks like a team that is on a mission after their demolition of Texas Tech. Klatt wraps up the show by agreeing with Dan Lanning and explaining the fixes that could improve the Playoff and why College Football thinks like renters rather than owners – to the detriment of the sport. 0:00-2:38 Intro2:39-10:41 Indiana blows out Alabama 38-3 in Rose Bowl10:42-24:28 Miami upsets Ohio State 24-14 to advance to CFP semifinals24:29-30:10 Ole Miss stuns Georgia 39-34 to move onto CFP semifinals30:11-35:03 Oregon shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to advance to CFP semifinals35:04-44:03 What college football gets wrong with the playoff Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 - 417 - Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham & College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Picks
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan’s hiring of Kyle Whittingham to be their new Head Coach. He breaks down why Whittingham makes so much sense for the Wolverines program caught in difficult circumstances and also details the challenges the former Utah coach now has ahead of him. Klatt then makes his picks against the spread for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals as Ohio State looks to avoid the upset against Miami and Oregon faces off with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. He then makes his pick in the Rose Bowl as #1 Indiana looks to continue their magical run under Curt Cignetti against Alabama. Klatt wraps the show with his pick in the Georgia-Ole Miss matchup before revealing the terms of a special giveaway prize. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 416 - CFP First Round Reaction + should the Group of 5 be in the Playoff?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the First Round of the College Football Playoff. He points out the critical reasons why Alabama was able to storm back from a 17-0 deficit to stun Oklahoma in Norman. He also breaks down Miami’s 10-3 win in College Station upsetting Texas A&M as the Hurricanes advance to face Ohio State in the Quarterfinals. Klatt then discusses Ole Miss and Oregon after their comfortable wins and their chances in the next round as they get ready to face Georgia and Texas Tech. After two blowout losses by Tulane and James Madison on Saturday, Klatt discusses whether it makes sense for the Group of 5 teams to continue to receive an automatic bid into the CFP in the future. 0:00-2:20 Intro2:21-16:54 Alabama beats Oklahoma to move onto the Rose Bowl16:55-26:00 Miami upsets Texas A&M at Kyle Field26:01-28:46 Ole Miss beats Tulane in Pete Golding’s first win as head coach28:47-31:17 Oregon beats JMU31:18- 39:24 Should group of 5 teams get automatic berths into the playoff after two blowout losses? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 - 415 - Klatt’s CFP Prediction & National Champion Pick + First Round Picks Against the Spread
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the First Round of the College Football Playoff before making his full bracket prediction for the CFP including his National Champion Pick. He begins by making his pick in the Friday Night game as Kalen DeBoer’s #9 Alabama team travels to Norman to take on #8 Oklahoma. He then considers if #10 Miami can keep their hot streak going on the road against #7 Texas A&M. Klatt also makes picks against the spread in the matchups between #6 Ole Miss and #11 Tulane as well as #5 Oregon against #12 James Madison as the home teams come in as heavy favorites. Klatt then makes his full College Football Playoff predictions, going game-by-game until making his National Champion Pick - will Ohio State bounce back like they did last year and win it all again or will Kirby Smart’s Georgia team get in the way or is it simply Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s year? Klatt wraps up the show by addressing his hot take about the NCAA Tournament from earlier in the week that drew some criticism from the sports world. 0:00-2:30 Intro2:31-8:40 Alabama vs. Oklahoma8:41-12:53 Miami vs. Texas A&M12:54-15:32 Tulane vs. Ole Miss15:33-19:48 JMU vs. Oregon19:49-22:43 Joel’s CFP bracket prediction22:44-30:03 Klatt on one of the “worst takes of the year” Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 414 - Klatt’s Heisman vote & his Top 5 favorites for 2026 + the latest on the Michigan coaching search
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman before revealing who he voted for on his official ballot. He then looks ahead and lists his Top 5 favorites to win the Heisman next season and explains why there should be a crowded list of candidates in 2026. Klatt celebrates the Army-Navy game that turned into a classic. He then gives his thoughts on Utah’s Kyle Whittingham stepping down as Head Coach and tells some behind-the-scenes stories from his time covering him. Klatt provides the latest that he’s hearing in the Michigan coaching search including who their top targets are and why this such a tough time for them, in particular, to be conducting a search. Klatt wraps up the show with a rant about player and team announcements with regards to their players deciding to come back for another season. Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 - 413 - Sherrone Moore fired by Michigan – what comes next for the Wolverines? Penn St hires Matt Campbell
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the stunning news that Michigan has fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore after finding evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. He explains what the Michigan program will have to do immediately as they look to replace their Head Coach and retain one of the most promising young rosters in the country. Klatt lists the names of coaches that Michigan should call as they seek a replacement just days after signing their recruiting class. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Penn State’s hiring of Matt Campbell to be their new Head Coach. He then relays the latest scuttle from inside the sport after returning from the National Football Foundation Awards including the latest Playoff formats being talked about and whether it is time for Notre Dame to join a conference. Klatt wraps up the show by making his pick for Army-Navy and detailing why that game has so much meaning to him. Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:11) Sherrone Moore Fired (09:38) Michigan Next Head Coach (23:32) Matt Campbell Hired Penn State (28:16) National Football Foundations Award (37:47) Mail Bag & Army Vs. Navy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 - 412 - Indiana upsets Ohio State & Notre Dame is left out of the Playoff: did the Committee get it right?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings as Miami jumps Notre Dame for the last at-large spot, sending the Hurricanes to the CFP. Klatt answers whether the Committee got it right. He also explains the real problem areas in the selection process that have led us to another controversial decision. Klatt then reacts to the news that Notre Dame is deciding not to play in a bowl game and he gives his opinion on that decision. He looks ahead to matchups in the newly-released CFP bracket that he’s looking forward to. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Indiana’s upset of Ohio State as Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers continue to shock the world while pointing out what areas the Buckeyes must fix if they are going to go on another Championship run in the Playoff. 0:00-2:14 Intro2:15-6:13 Klatt’s reaction to the final bracket6:14-17:57 Did the committee get it right putting Alabama ahead of Notre dame?17:58-27:52 Notre dame opts out of playing a bowl game following college football playoff snub27:53-32:51 CFP Matchup analysis32:52-42:43 Indiana upsets Ohio State to win first big ten championship since 1967 Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 411 - Conference Championship Games Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Championship weekend beginning with the #1 vs #2 matchup in the Big Ten that he will be calling on FOX between Ohio State and Indiana. He then makes his pick as #3 Georgia and #9 Alabama meet for the second time this season. Klatt also makes his pick in the Big 12 as #11 BYU looks to avenge their loss to #4 Texas Tech and the Red Raiders try to lock up a bye in the College Football Playoff. He then makes his picks in the ACC as Duke looks to play spoiler against #17 Virginia and #20 Tulane faces #24 North Texas in the American in what is likely to be a play-in game for the College Football Playoff. 0:00-1:50 Intro1:51-12:19 Indiana vs. Ohio State12:20-15:50 Georgia vs. Alabama15:51-18:10 BYU vs. Texas Tech18:11-20:08 Duke vs. Virginia20:09-24:54 North Texas vs. Tulane Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 - 410 - CFP Rankings Reaction: Why Notre Dame is in big trouble + latest on Penn State’s coaching search
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest CFP Rankings going into Championship weekend. He breaks down why Notre Dame falling behind Alabama into the last at-large spot at #10 should make Irish fans very nervous. Klatt also explains why Texas looks boxed out of a potential spot despite the big win over A&M and why he believes Miami and Texas’ head-to-head wins should be carrying more weight with the Committee. He then reveals why A&M’s drop all the way to #7 is a huge deal for their hopes of making a run in the Playoff. Klatt then explains why this Playoff selection process is so subjective without defined criteria and gives his fixes for making the process better – including losing weekly reveals. He wraps the show by discussing the latest coaching moves including Kalani Sitake staying at BYU amid interest from Penn State before giving 3 names he believes the Nittany Lions will target now. 0:00-1:42 Intro1:43-4:28 Klatt’s CFP ranking reaction4:29-10:11 Should Notre Dame be worried about getting left out on selection Sunday?10:12-14:22 Texas looks cooked in the CFP race14:23-15:52 Texas A&M drops to 7 behind Ole Miss15:53-20:28 Could the ACC be left out of the playoff entirely?20:29-34:00 What criteria should be valued the most by the playoff committee?34:01-37:27 Coaching news Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 - 409 - Ohio State dominates Michigan, Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU & does Texas have a Playoff case?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down ‘The Game’ as #1 Ohio State ended their 4-game losing streak vs Michigan with a convincing win. He considers whether it’s Ohio State vs the Field to win it all after how dominant the Buckeyes have looked this season. Klatt also discusses where Michigan goes from here following the loss to their biggest rival. He reveals his latest Top 15 and examines the College Football Playoff bubble. Klatt considers whether teams like Texas and Miami have a case to be in the 12-team field before offering an alternative Playoff model that would guarantee those teams an opportunity to settle it on the field. He then gives his thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU right before the College Football Playoff and whether he should have been allowed to coach the Rebels in the CFP. 0:00-3:40 Intro3:41-16:19 Ohio State snaps Michigan’s winning streak16:21-31:58 Joel Klatt’s new top 1531:59-43:19 Who will make the Playoff bubble?43:20-53:57 Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU job Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 - 408 - Rivalry Week Picks & Previews: Ohio State-Michigan, A&M-Texas, Alabama-Auburn & more!
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt kicks off his rivalry week picks and previews by breaking down the game he will be calling on Saturday when #1 Ohio State looks to end their 4-game losing streak against #15 Michigan on Big Noon Saturday on FOX. Klatt dives deep into the keys for both sides and what he is most interested in seeing in ‘The Game.’ He then makes his picks as #3 Texas A&M looks to book their ticket to the SEC Championship Game with a win over Arch Manning and #16 Texas. Klatt makes his pick as #6 Oregon heads to Husky Stadium to face Washington and #4 Georgia takes on #23 Georgia Tech. He discusses whether #12 Miami is on upset alert as they travel north to face #22 Pitt in the cold and if Auburn will be able to conjure up old battles with Alabama at Jordan-Hare to pull off the upset over the Crimson Tide. He also makes his pick in the Egg Bowl as #7 Ole Miss looks to drown out the noise surrounding Lane Kiffin as they head to Starkville to face Mississippi State. 0:00-1:56 Intro1:57-10:23 Ohio State vs. Michigan10:24-14:22 Texas A&M vs. Texas14:23-16:59 Oregon vs. Washington17:00-19:11 Georgia vs. Georgia Tech19:12-21:42 Miami vs. Pitt21:43-24:57 Alabama vs. Auburn24:58-31:30 Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - 407 - The Playoff Committee is heading for a trap + a Chaos Scenario for Rivalry Week
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings where he breaks down the Committee’s decisions and why they may be inadvertently walking into a trap that could damage the future of the sport. He then lays out a potential chaos situation this weekend that would create an even greater logjam on the bubble of the 12-team Playoff. He discusses Notre Dame’s continued ranking over Alabama inside the Top 10 as Miami inches closer to them this week. He also explains why Michigan’s ranking at #15 at the back of the pack of 2-losses bubble teams is sending a problematic signal for future non-conference scheduling. Klatt also discusses how he thinks the Lane Kiffin situation will play out in the coming week and how the Committee will handle his potential departure when evaluating Ole Miss. 0:00- 1:50 Intro1:51-4:41 Initial reactions to Nov. 25 CFP rankings4:42-9:32 What results this weekend would cause the most chaos for the committee?9:33-12:36 Should Michigan be higher than #15?12:37-19:52 Should Notre Dame be ranked above Alabama?19:53-22:59 The dangers of a committee-based selection process for the CFP23:00-26:45 What should the committee do if Lane Kiffin decides to leave for another job? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - 406 - Ohio St & Michigan move toward ‘The Game’, Oregon’s big win, Lane Kiffin’s decision & Klatt’s Top 15
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Ohio State and Michigan’s wins over the weekend as they head into ‘The Game’ with injury questions for both sides. He then lays out the impact of Oregon’s win over USC as the Ducks pick up a significant resume builder as they close in on a Playoff spot. He also reacts to Dan Lanning’s comments about the SEC scheduling non-conference games in late November while the Big Ten is in the thick of their 9-game schedule. Klatt reveals his latest Top 15 as he ranks the top teams in the country and explains how he ranks the teams right on the bubble for the College Football Playoff. He wraps up the show by sharing the latest he’s hearing with regards to Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss or go to LSU or Florida. He also lays out where the college football calendar is making the situation worse while also explaining the repercussions if Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss for LSU or Florida. 0:00-2:52 Intro2:53-10:32 Ohio State beats Rutgers without Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate10:33-15:46 Michigan beats Maryland15:47-24:54 Oregon beats USC 42-27 to move closer to securing a playoff berth24:55-36:51 Joel Klatt’s new top 1536:52-39:02 Why is the Lane Kiffin situation getting so messy?39:03-44:54 How much is the CFB calendar at fault for awkward coaching exits this time of year?44:55-51:11 Does Lane Kiffin need to leave Ole Miss to win a national championship? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 405 - Week 13 Picks + James Franklin gets a new job & it’s getting awkward with Lane Kiffin
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the 2nd-to-last Saturday of the regular season. He begins by previewing the Big Noon Saturday on FOX game as #1 Ohio State take on Rutgers as the Buckeyes look to avoid a letdown the week before The Game. He then makes his pick in what he calls a de facto playoff game between USC and Oregon. Will Oklahoma keep things rolling in a ranked matchup vs Missouri? Klatt tries to make sense of 2 betting lines in big games this weekend before making his picks as #11 BYU takes on Cincinnati and #16 Georgia Tech looks to punch their ticket to the ACC Title Game in their matchup with Pitt. Following his picks, Klatt reacts to the news that Virginia Tech has hired James Franklin and gives his thoughts on the hire. He finishes the show by breaking down the latest in the saga at Ole Miss as Lane Kiffin has yet to commit to the future there amid reported interest from Florida and LSU. 0:00-2:14 Intro2:15-7:23 Rutgers vs. Ohio State7:24-11:47 USC vs. Oregon11:48-16:11 BYU vs. Cincinnati16:12-19:28 Missouri vs. Oklahoma19:29-27:50 Pitt vs. Georgia Tech27:51-30:04 James Franklin hired by Virginia Tech & Lane Kiffin speculation Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 404 - CFP Rankings Reaction: Is Notre Dame being protected? Do USC, Michigan & Texas have a path?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest set of College Football Playoff Rankings. He begins by discussing the Notre Dame-Miami conundrum as the Irish come in at #9 while the team that beat them in Week 1, Miami, sits at #13. He explains how the Committee is protecting themselves from a difficult conversation with those two teams with their rankings. Klatt then looks at the paths for 3 blue bloods: #15 USC, #17 Texas & #18 Michigan and explains how viable each path is should they win their final games. How high would USC jump with a win at Oregon this weekend? Would a win over A&M be enough to launch Texas back into the Playoff picture and would a 5th straight win over #1 Ohio State send the Wolverines into the CFP? 0:00-2:02 Intro2:03-5:47 Klatt’s reaction to November 18th rankings5:48-11:31 What does the gap between Notre Dame and Miami mean for the Hurricanes’ at large chances?11:32-22:01 What are the CFP paths for USC, Texas and Michigan?22:02-24:31 Overall takeaways from CFP rankings Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 - 403 - Georgia does it to Texas again, Michigan survives, Oklahoma exposes Alabama’s flaw & Klatt’s Top 15
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a great Saturday of College Football as Georgia continued their recent dominance over Texas. Klatt explains why Kirby Smart and Georgia remind him so much of Dave Roberts and the World Series Champion L.A. Dodgers. He also weighs in on Texas’ Playoff hopes even if they are able to upset Texas A&M in two weeks and finish at 9-3. He then discusses Michigan’s wild win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field and how Wolverine fans should feel after the up-and-down performance. Klatt explains why he was so impressed by Oklahoma to go to Tuscaloosa and beat Alabama with Defense and Special Teams while exposing the Crimson Tide’s fatal flaw. He also gives credit to USC for finding a way to beat Iowa after facing a 14-point deficit in an Iowa-style game to continue the program's upward trajectory and push for a Playoff spot. Klatt then reveals his Top 15 instead of a Top 10 this week to show which teams he believes should be on the bubble for the College Football Playoff. He also explains his new ranking of Texas A&M following their 27-point comeback against South Carolina. 0:00-2:20 Intro2:21-17:13 Georgia beats Texas17:14-32:58 Michigan wins with a last minute field goal32:59-38:52 Oklahoma exposes Alabama’s flaw38:53-42:40 USC makes impressive comeback42:41-52:40 Klatt’s top 15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 402 - College Football Week 12 Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for Week 12 of the College Football season. He begins by previewing the Big Noon Saturday game from Wrigley Field as #18 Michigan looks to continue their Playoff push vs Northwestern. He then makes his picks for two huge matchups in the SEC as #10 Texas faces #5 Georgia and #11 Oklahoma tries to upset #4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Klatt explains why #22 Pitt is uniquely suited to face a 9th ranked Notre Dame team with an explosive run game. He then considers the upset possibility in LA as #21 Iowa takes on a 17th ranked USC team that has Playoff hopes. Will Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss take care of business against Florida and can #12 BYU bounce back with a win over TCU? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - 401 - CFP Rankings Reaction: Who actually controls their own destiny for the CFP?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the CFP Committee’s latest rankings. He gives his thoughts on the Committee’s decision to keep Indiana at #2 over Texas A&M after the Hoosiers’ dramatic win at Penn State. He also explains why Texas Tech jumping up to #6 puts them in a great position to grab a First Round bye. Klatt looks at the pathway for a 4th Big Ten team as USC comes in at #17 and Michigan at #18 with 3 games left. He then looks at the entire Top 25 and breaks down which teams actually control their own destiny to get to the Playoff – like Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama - and which still need some help or they will be sweating on Selection Sunday. 0:00-2:27 Intro2:28-5:30 Biggest takeaways from CFP rankings5:31-8:02 Texas Tech moves up two spots after win over BYU8:03-9:50 Can the SEC lock up playoff spots?9:51-11:46 What are paths like for a fourth Big Ten team?11:47-15:54 Teams that control their own destiny15:55-21:28 Teams that have a good chance of getting into the CFP21:28-25:32 Who would make the CFP between Miami and Notre Dame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 400 - Indiana stuns Penn State, Oregon is starting to feel like Georgia, Alabama’s flaw & Klatt’s Top 10
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild day in college football as Indiana and Oregon pull off stunning finishes on the road. He breaks down how Indiana grabbed a win at Penn State and what to make of the Hoosiers after narrowly beating the Nittany Lions. He explains why Oregon’s last second win at Kinnick was so impressive and a great sign of things to come for the Ducks. Klatt also gives Texas Tech their flowers after handling BYU and points out why we should expect the Red Raiders to make a run in the Playoff. Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 where explains how he separates teams like Georgia and Oregon from an Alabama team that is showing some cracks despite picking up wins. He also breaks down the battle for the top 3 spots between Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M.Interested in learning more about football? Check out the new episode of “Understanding Football with Joel Klatt” that will drop on Tuesday on the show’s YouTube page as Joel explains a term that we’ve all heard but may not fully understand: the RPO. 0:00-2:15 Intro2:16-13:33 Indiana stuns Penn State on Omar Cooper’s rec TD with 36 seconds left13:34-22:34 Oregon beats Iowa on late field goal22:35-28:13 Texas tech takes control of Big 1228:14-42:41 Joel Klatt’s new top 10 Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 - 399 - College Football Week 11 Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of the weekend as the race for Playoffs spots heats up. He begins by previewing his game on Big Noon Saturday as #2 Indiana takes on the team that began the season at #2, Penn State. He then makes his picks in a pivotal Big Ten matchup as #9 Oregon faces a difficult road trip at Kinnick Stadium against #20 Iowa. Klatt also makes his pick in the Top-10 matchup between the 2 favorites in the Big 12 as #7 BYU faces #8 Texas Tech. He wraps up his picks by considering whether we should expect a bounce back effort from LSU as they play their first game since the firing of Brian Kelly against #4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. 0:00-2:17 Intro2:18-10:04 Indiana vs. Penn State10:05-13:52 Oregon vs. Iowa13:53-16:39 BYU vs. Texas Tech16:40-21:30 Texas A&M vs. Missouri21:31-24:29 LSU vs. Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 - 398 - Klatt’s reaction to the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first set of College Football Playoff Rankings and gives his biggest takeaways. He points out how the Committee is telling us that Texas is in a great position to make the field and may not even need to win the rest of their games to do so. He also breaks down why the Big 12 should feel really good about getting multiple bids while the ACC is not so fortunate. Klatt applauds the committee for their valuation of the second tier of the Big Ten and lays out how the Committee has shown that a 4th spot for the Big Ten is there for the taking. He wraps up the show by making his picks for which team inside the current bracket could find itself on the outside by season’s end and which team currently on the outside is going to be playing football in the College Football Playoff when it’s all set in December. 0:00-2:19 Intro2:20-4:10 Klatt reacts to the first set of CFP rankings for 20254:11-9:30 Surprised Texas is #11 despite recent close games?9:31-14:18 Will the Big 12 get multiple CFP bids?14:19-18:46 How should the Big Ten feel about getting a fourth team into the CFP?18:47-21:17 The committee hates the ACC21:18-27:24 Who could fall out & who has the best chance to jump into the bracket? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 - 397 - Ohio State steps on the gas, Texas is back…in the Playoff mix, USC’s gritty win & Klatt’s Top 10
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Ohio State’s impressive 2nd half against Penn State as the Buckeyes put on an offensive display that showed what they are capable of. He also breaks down the Heisman race and where Julian Sayin sits right now. Klatt then gives his thoughts on several of the matchups this weekend that served as eliminator-type games for the Playoff. He starts with Oklahoma’s win at Tennessee as Klatt breaks down where the game went wrong for the Vols and the fundamental flaw that is holding them back. He then discusses what to make of Texas’ win over Vanderbilt and whether it’s time to finally trust the Longhorns. He also reacts to the wins by Michigan and USC as they stay in the mix as 2-loss teams out of the Big Ten. Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 where he debates what to do with Georgia following yet another comeback win, this time against Florida. He wraps up the show by reacting to the news that Auburn has fired Hugh Freeze and breaks down how good of a job Auburn is. 0:00-2:20 Intro2:21-13:11 Ohio State beats Penn State 38-1413:12-21:10 Oklahoma knocks off Tennessee 33-2721:11-26:52 Texas hold off Vanderbilt 34-3126:53-30:49 Michigan struggles through 21-16 win30:50-34:36 USC picks up road win at Nebraska34:37-44:21 Joel’s week 10 top 1044:22-48:58 Auburn fires Hugh Freeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 - 396 - College Football Week 10 Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of Week 10. He begins by breaking down the Big Noon Saturday game in Columbus as Penn State looks to get their season back on track with an upset of #1 Ohio State. Klatt makes his picks for the 2 Top-25 games in the SEC as #9 Vanderbilt looks to keep things rolling against a Texas team that has yet to click this season and then #18 Oklahoma tries to bounce back from their loss last week with a road trip to Neyland to face #14 Tennessee. Klatt makes his pick as #23 USC hits the road to face Nebraska in a game that both programs desperately need to win to keep their Playoff hopes alive. He wraps the show with a huge matchup in the Big 12 as #17 Cincinnati takes their unbeaten league record into Salt Lake City to face #24 Utah. 0:00-2:18 Intro2:19-11:44 Penn State vs. Ohio State11:45-16:12 Vanderbilt vs. Texas16:13-18:33 Oklahoma vs. Tennessee18:34-20:26 USC vs. Nebraska20:27-24:26 Cincinnati vs. Utah Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 - 395 - Klatt’s College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction
As we enter November, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for who will be in the Conference Championship Games and who will make it into the 12-Team Playoff Bracket. He considers if anyone can keep Ohio State and Texas A&M from running the table in the Big Ten and SEC respectively. Will Notre Dame be able to come back from an 0-2 start to the season to grab a spot in the Playoff field? Are Alabama & Georgia locks to make it into the CFP? He predicts one of the Big Ten leaders to stumble in November and find themselves in a fight to make the Playoff altogether. Klatt also reveals which teams currently in the Top-10 he sees failing to make the field. 0:00-1:37 Intro1:38-2:49 Klatt’s conference championship game picks & projected playoff bracket2:50-7:59 Projected conference champs8:00-22:15 Projected playoff bracket22:16-29:09 Joel dives into the mailbag Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 - 394 - Who should LSU call to replace Brian Kelly? Klatt’s Top 10 & Michigan looking Michigan-y
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that LSU has fired Head Coach Brian Kelly and breaks down where LSU sits in the hierarchy of best jobs in the sport and who they will be calling to be their next coach. Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 and considers how high to rank teams like Alabama after their comeback win over South Carolina and Texas A&M after dominating LSU on the road. He explains why Indiana is starting to remind him of a recent National Championship-winning team. Klatt also reacts to Lane Kiffin’s great soundbite after the big win over Oklahoma. He then explains why he’s so encouraged by what he’s seeing from Michigan in recent weeks. Klatt wraps up the show by discussing Texas’ comeback win at Mississippi State and whether they deserve to continue to be ranked over teams like Iowa after narrowly escaping against lower end SEC competition. 0:00-1:51 Intro1:52-19:52 Brian Kelly fired by LSU19:53-42:25Joel Klatt’s new top 1042:26-45:32 Michigan beats Michigan State45:43-51:48 Texas comes back against Mississippi State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 - 393 - College Football Week 9 Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for this weekend’s slate of games. He begins by previewing the Big Noon Saturday game on FOX as #2 Indiana looks to keep their magical season going against a resurgent UCLA team. He then makes his pick as #3 Texas A&M travels to Death Valley to take on #20 LSU. Klatt makes his pick in the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy as #25 Michigan looks to build on last week’s win with another victory over Michigan State. He considers whether #8 Ole Miss will be able to bounce back from their loss last week in another tough road matchup, this time in Norman against #13 Oklahoma. Klatt also makes his pick in the pivotal Big Ten clash as #23 Illinois heads to Washington and in Nashville as Top-10 Vanderbilt looks to keep their magical season going as they host #15 Missouri. Klatt wraps up the show by breaking down the latest 24-team Playoff model being discussed as the deadline for any format changes approaches. 0:00-1:38 Intro1:39-6:30 UCLA vs. Indiana6:31-9:53 Texas A&M vs. LSU9:54-12:43 Michigan vs. Michigan State12:44-16:07 Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma16:08-20:38 Illinois vs. Washington20:39-23:26 Missouri vs. Vanderbilt23:27-33:45 24-team playoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 392 - College Football National Champion Draft with Chris “Bear” Fallica
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Chris “Bear” Fallica from Big Noon Kickoff and Bear Bets to go through a Draft of the teams they think have the best chance to win the National Championship this season. The two go back-and-forth as they debate who to select with their picks: Is Ohio State a no-brainer at the 1st pick? How long until the first SEC team comes off the board? How high should Indiana be picked? Does Notre Dame warrant spending a high selection on? Do teams like Oklahoma and Texas even get picked and where does Vanderbilt fit into all of this? The guys each pick 6 teams as they make 12 selections to win this year’s title. 0:00-1:44 Intro1:45-4:33 Chris “Bear” Fallica joins the show!4:34-5:43 Ohio State5:44-8:32 Indiana8:33-10:51 Oregon10:52-13:21 Alabama13:22-16:10 Georgia16:11-20:40 Notre Dame20:41-22:29 Texas A&M22:30-23:48 Miami23:49-26:06 Texas Tech26:07-28:51 Ole Miss28:52-33:13 Vanderbilt33:14-39:04 Texas39:05-41:17 Recap of picks Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 - 391 - Alabama & Notre Dame keep rising, another Georgia comeback, Michigan’s bounce back & Klatt’s Top 10
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild weekend in college football as 4 Top-10 teams go down. He begins the show by evaluating Alabama’s title credentials after a 4th straight Top-20 win, this time over Tennessee. Klatt explains Notre Dame’s biggest strength and why USC’s fatal flaw is keeping them from taking the next step up. He marvels at Georgia’s ability to consistently find ways to win games and considers if Michigan is starting to look like Michigan again after their convincing win over Washington. Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 and debates how high to rank teams like Vanderbilt after their win over LSU & Miami after their loss to Louisville. He also discusses Ohio State’s historic start to the season. Klatt then reacts to the news of Florida firing Billy Napier and gives his list of candidates that should be considered for the new opening. 0:00-2:04 Intro2:05-9:59 Alabama beats Tennessee10:00-17:25 Notre Dame beats USC17:26-24:08 Georgia comes back vs. Ole Miss24:09-30:09 Michigan bounces back with 24-7 win over Washington30:10-38:03 Joel’s new top 1038:04-42:31 Florida fires Billy Napier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 - 390 - Week 8 Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks in the biggest games of the weekend. He begins by previewing the crucial Big Ten matchup between Washington and Michigan on FOX as both teams look to make a Playoff push. He then makes his pick in the Top-10 matchup in Athens between #5 Ole Miss and #9 Georgia and USC’s road trip to Notre Dame 20 years after the Bush Push game. Klatt also predicts whether Alabama can continue its strong run against a Tennessee team seeking a major resume builder. He then makes his picks against the spread in the Holy War between #23 Utah and #15 BYU as well as the Top-25 matchup between LSU and Vanderbilt before finishing with his prediction as #7 Texas Tech faces a road test at Arizona State. 0:00-1:15 Intro1:16-4:41 Washington vs. Michigan4:42-7:19 Ole Miss vs. Georgia7:20-9:59 USC vs. Notre Dame10:00-14:23 Tennessee vs. Alabama14:24-18:10 Utah vs. BYU18:11-21:19 LSU vs. Vanderbilt21:20-26:48 Texas Tech vs. Arizona State Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 - 389 - Klatt’s Midseason Awards and Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti joins the show!
As we enter the 2nd half of the season, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Midseason Award winners for the major awards in College Football. He gives his 5 candidates for each and picks his winner for awards like the Heisman Trophy, Defensive Player of the Year, Biletnikoff, Coach of the Year and more. Klatt then welcomes in the Head Coach of Indiana, Curt Cignetti to discusses his team’s landscape-altering win at Oregon over the weekend and get into the secrets behind the Hoosiers’ rise to the top of college football. 0:00-1:53 Intro1:54-3:20 Joel dives into the mailbag3:21-6:40 Heisman candidates6:41-8:57 DPOY candidates8:58-11:47 Biletnikoff candidates11:58-14:49 Doak Walker candidates14:50-20:44 Broyles Award20:45-26:04 Coach of the Year26:05-42:12 Curt Cignetti joins the show! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 - 388 - Who should Penn State call to replace James Franklin? Indiana & USC’s big wins & Klatt’s Top 10
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that Penn State has fired Head Coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions’ 3rd straight loss. He explains the move and gives his list of names that he believes should be the first calls from the Penn State AD for the open position. Klatt then explains why Indiana’s upset in Eugene over #3 Oregon stamped them as legit National Championship contenders. He then breaks down USC’s statement win over Michigan and why it may have been the most impactful Trojans win since the Pete Carroll days. He also evaluates Texas and Oklahoma after the Longhorns’ convincing win and discusses the Playoff outlook for both teams. Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 where he discusses where to place Indiana after their big win and if anyone can displace Ohio State this week. He also explains why one SEC team went tumbling down his list despite a win over the weekend. 0:00-2:00 Intro2:01-14:44 James Franklin fired by Penn State14:45-20:41 Indiana stuns Oregon in Eugene20:42-26:57 USC blows out Michigan26:58-32:52 Texas rights themselves vs. Oklahoma32:53-46:13 Joel’s Week 7 top 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 - 387 - Week 7 College Football Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest matchups of the weekend. He begins by previewing his game on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as #1 Ohio State hits the road to take on a resurgent #17 Illinois. He then makes his pick in the Top-10 matchup in Eugene as Curt Cignetti and the #7 Indiana Hoosiers look to spring the upset of #3 Oregon. Klatt also makes his pick in the Red River matchup as #6 Oklahoma team faces a now-struggling Texas squad. Next up is #15 Michigan as they head cross-country to face a Lincoln Riley-led USC searching for a big win. He wraps up the show by picking the Big 12 game between #21 Arizona State at Utah and a big SEC game as Florida looks to spring another upset, this time on the road at #5 Texas A&M. 0:00-1:16 Intro1:17-4:58 Ohio State vs. Illinois4:59-9:11 Indiana vs. Oregon9:12-14:04 Oklahoma vs. Texas14:05-17:14 Michigan vs. USC17:15-21:28 Alabama vs. Missouri21:29-24:24 Arizona State vs. Utah24:25-30:09 Florida vs. Texas A&M Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 386 - 10 Games that will shape the rest of the College Football Season
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists the 10 games that will shape the rest of the season in CFB. He considers which games will have the most impact on the chases for Conference Championships and the College Football Playoff. He kicks things off with this weekend’s Oklahoma-Texas Red River matchup that will have major ripple effects on the SEC. He points out the Notre Dame game that will likely decide whether the Irish get back to the Playoff. Klatt also picks the Big 12 game that will play a huge role in whether the conference gets multiple Playoff bids. He also explains why the Big Ten schedule in November is loaded with monster matchups that could lead to a new contender emerging in the conference and breaks down the potential stakes for this year’s edition of The Game between Ohio State and Michigan. Klatt wraps up the show by wishing Coach Prime well as he goes through a medical procedure. Chapters 0:00-2:13 Intro2:14-2:40 10 games that will shape the rest of the season2:41-4:27 Oklahoma vs. Texas4:28-6:42 USC vs. Notre Dame6:43-8:27 Tennessee vs. Alabama8:28-10:16 Texas Tech vs. Arizona State10:17-12:37 Texas A&M vs. LSU12:38-14:05 Penn State vs. Ohio State14:06-15:33 Indiana vs. Penn State15:34-17:33 Oklahoma vs. Alabama17:34-18:31 Texas vs. Georgia18:32-22:40 Ohio State vs. Michigan22:41-25:53 Coach Prime news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 - 385 - Penn State shocked by UCLA, Texas has big problems and who is #1 in Klatt’s Top 10?
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Penn State’s stunning upset at the hands of a winless UCLA team and breaks down the issues that he sees with this team right now – and who doesn’t deserve as much blame as he’s getting. Klatt also explains why Texas was beaten by a 3-loss Florida team and his level of concern with Arch Manning and the Longhorns going forward. He then reveals his latest Top 10 and makes his choice for the #1 team in the country following Ohio State’s blowout win over Minnesota and Miami’s road win over Florida State. He wraps up the show by giving his thoughts on Michigan following the Wolverines’ win over Wisconsin and why Bryce Underwood gives them an opportunity to make a Playoff run this season. 0:00-1:54 Intro1:55-20:54 What’s wrong with Penn State after back-to-back losses?20:55-30:41 UCLA pulls off upset win over Penn State30:42-39:09 Florida upsets Texas39:10-1:00:48 Joel Klatt’s Week 7 top 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 - 384 - Week 6 College Football Picks & Previews
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks against the spread in the top games of the weekend. He begins by previewing his matchup on Big Noon Saturday on FOX between Wisconsin and #20 Michigan as Bryce Underwood and the Wolverine rushing attack faces a stout Badger run defense. He then makes his pick as #3 Miami hits the road to face arch-rival Florida State in a Top-20 matchup. He makes his picks as #16 Vanderbilt tries to pull off another upset of #10 Alabama and Florida looks to get their season on track when they host Arch Manning and #9 Texas in the Swamp. Klatt also breaks down the battle of unbeatens in the Big 12 as #11 Texas Tech faces surprising Houston on the road. He wraps up his picks by debating whether Notre Dame can keep things rolling against Boise State and cover the large spread in that game. 0:00-2:39 Intro2:40-7:34 Wisconsin vs. Michigan7:35-10:46 Miami vs. Florida State10:47-13:46 Vanderbilt vs. Alabama13:47-17:53 Texas vs. Florida17:54-21:25 Texas Tech vs. Houston21:26-28:13 Boise State vs. Notre Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 383 - Klatt’s New Projected College Football Playoff Bracket
With the first month of the season in the books, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt make his picks for what the College Football Playoff will look like on selection day in December. He begins by making his Conference Championship Game picks and works his way through the 12-team field. He reveals which current Top-5 team he has missing out on the Playoff altogether before answering the big questions left to be determined this season like who will make the Championship Game in the SEC and whether Ohio State will run the table. Will Penn State rebound from their loss to Oregon and get back to the Playoff? Could Michigan sneak into the field and will Notre Dame win out and make the field? Klatt wraps up the show by dipping into the mailbag and answering questions about potential trap games in the next few weeks, why college football has more scoring than the NFL and whether the U.S. Ryder Cup team could use someone like Coach K to lead the program going forward. 0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-23:06 Joel’s new CFP bracket23:07-27:19 What are some upcoming trap games?27:20-31:36 Why is there more scoring in CFB than in the NFL?31:37-36:39 Should the US get a coach outside of golf for the Ryder Cup? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 - 382 - Oregon takes down Penn State & Alabama beats Georgia again plus Klatt’s Top 10
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the Oregon’s huge win in the White Out at Penn State as Dan Lanning’s Ducks look primed for a National Championship run. Klatt breaks down why Penn State can bounce back from the heartbreaking loss but recommends a big change in their offense if they are going to finally win one of these big games against a marquee opponent. He then reacts to Alabama’s win in Athens as they ended the nation’s longest home winning streak with another win over Georgia. Klatt marvels at the change of this Alabama team to bounce back from the early season loss to Florida State and discusses the opportunities missed by the Bulldogs including Kirby Smart’s decision to go for it on 4th and 1 in the 4th Quarter that ultimately backfired on Georgia. Klatt then reveals his latest Top 10 and gives his reasoning for his rankings – will Georgia and Penn State stay in the Top 10 after losses? Was Ohio State’s impressive win at Washington enough to get the #1 spot? Klatt wraps up the show with thoughts on his game from Saturday as Illinois knocked off USC as time expired – giving credit to Illinois’ ability to bounce back while also discussing USC’s long-term prospects as they continue to grow under Lincoln Riley. Chapters0:00-2:58 Intro2:59-20:32 Oregon upsets Penn State with walk-off interception in double overtime20:33-31:12 Alabama upsets Georgia in Athens31:13-45:48 Joel Klatt’s new top 1045:49-52:22 USC falls to Illinois Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 - 381 - Week 5 College Football Picks: Oregon-Penn St, Alabama-Georgia, Ohio St-Washington & More!
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of the college football weekend. He begins by breaking down his game on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as #21 USC faces #23 Illinois before making his pick in the Top-10 matchup in Happy Valley as #3 Penn State looks for a signature win against #6 Oregon. Klatt also makes his pick in the Alabama-Georgia game as the Crimson Tide look to end the nation’s longest home winning streak. He also considers whether #1 Ohio State should be on upset alert as they face their first road test of the season in Husky Stadium against Washington. Klatt then makes his picks in two other big SEC matchups as #4 LSU faces #13 Ole Miss on the road and Auburn looks to bounce back from their loss to Oklahoma by upsetting #9 Texas A&M at Kyle Field. 0:00-1:18 Intro1:19-5:44 USC vs. Illinois5:45-9:50 Oregon vs. Penn State9:51-14:33 Alabama vs. Georgia14:34-18:33 Ohio State vs. Washington18:34-22:14 LSU vs Ole Miss22:15-27:53 Auburn vs. Texas A&M Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 380 - John Mateer Injury Impact, Ranking Top Teams into Tiers & Matt Leinart on USC’s ceiling
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that Heisman favorite Oklahoma QB John Mateer will be out indefinitely with a hand injury and discusses whether the Sooners can hold onto their season while he’s out. He also responds to the news that Mike Gundy has been let go as Oklahoma State Head Coach. Klatt then ranks teams across the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC and Group of 6 into tiers based on who he views as the real favorites and contenders in each conference. He then welcomes Heisman Trophy winner and Big Noon Kickoff Analyst Matt Leinart to the show to discuss USC’s perfect start to the season as well how high the Trojans’ ceiling is this season before also getting into the Heisman race now that Mateer will be out for a length of time. 0:00-2:06 Intro2:07-6:09 John Mateer undergoes surgery, out indefinitely6:10-7:45 Oklahoma State fires Mike Gundy7:46-19:16 Big Ten Tiers19:17-26:13 SEC Tiers26:14-30:31 Big 12 Tiers30:32-33:48 ACC Tiers33:49-36:36 Group of 6 Tiers36:47-56:29 Matt Leinart interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 - 379 - Klatt’s new Top 10 & Week 4 Reaction
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 as teams like Miami, Oklahoma & Texas picked up wins to make their case. Did Indiana and Texas Tech’s impressive performances do enough to crack the list? Klatt then breaks down the biggest games of the weekend starting with Texas Tech’s impressive win over Utah before considering how high the Red Raiders’ ceiling actually is. He also discusses Michigan’s old-school win over Nebraska as they ran all over the Cornhuskers and may have set themselves up for a Playoff run. Klatt shares how impressed he was with Indiana’s statement win over Top-10 Illinois and why he’s increasingly optimistic about Oklahoma following a tough win over Auburn. Klatt ends the show by acknowledging that his worst prediction of the year keeps getting worse. Chapters 0:00-2:08 Intro2:09-15:56 Joel’s new top 1015:57-25:22 Texas Tech looked great in win25:23-34:33 Michigan handles Nebraska34:34-38:59 Indiana blows out Illinois39:00-43:45 Oklahoma wins against Auburn43:46-49:51 Clemson loses…again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 - 378 - Week 4 Picks and Previews plus Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning joins the show!
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks in the biggest games of Week 4 of the season. He begins by previewing the game that he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday as #17 Texas Tech meets #16 Utah in a huge game in the Big 12 Title race. He then makes his picks for two pivotal Big Ten matchups as #21 Michigan heads to Lincoln to face a 3-0 Nebraska team looking to make a statement and #19 Indiana hosts #9 Illinois. Klatt then breaks down the Auburn-Oklahoma matchup as Jackson Arnold makes his return to Norman and makes his pick in the Florida-Miami game as the Gators look to bounce back with an upset of the 4th ranked Hurricanes. Then, Klatt is joined by Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning to discuss the Ducks’ hot start to the season, what makes his QB Dante Moore so special and changes that Coach would like to see to the structure of the sport. 0:00-1:51 Intro1:52-6:40 Texas Tech vs. Utah6:41-10:13 Michigan vs. Nebraska10:14-13:57 Illinois vs. Indiana13:58-18:20 Auburn vs. Oklahoma18:21-21:11 Florida vs. Miami21:12-30:11 Dan Lanning interview30:12-32:18 Recap of Klatt’s picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - 377 - Re-Evaluating the Top 10 QB’s, Arch Manning’s Struggles & Michigan leans into Bryce Underwood
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt re-evaluates his Top 10 QB’s list that he made in the Spring and makes a new Top 10 based off the performances we’ve see on the field so far this season. He breaks down what problems he sees in some of the most disappointing QB’s like Arch Manning and Cade Klubnik and details which issues are fixable going forward and which are not. He then gives his thoughts on some developments around the country like Michigan unleashing Bryce Underwood’s legs, Ohio State finding a new Running Back, Alabama looking like Alabama again and Oregon’s one fix they need to make to make a run at a National Title. 0:00-2:24 Intro2:25-16:57 Joel Klatt enters the mailbag16:58-31:30 Joel’s new top QBs of the season31:31-35:46 Bryce Underwood shows athleticism vs. Central Michigan35:47-38:15 True freshman Bo Jackson goes for second straight 100-yd game at Ohio State38:16-41:10 Is Alabama back on track?41:11-44:36 Does Oregon look like a national championship contender this season? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 - 376 - Texas A&M stuns Notre Dame, Georgia wins a Classic, Lagway’s Night to Forget & Clemson’s Fall
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt recaps a wild Saturday in College Football with two classic games coming down to the final seconds as Texas A&M upset Notre Dame in South Bend and Georgia stormed back to beat Tennessee in Overtime. Klatt considers where Texas A&M’s ceiling is after the big win and whether Notre Dame’s Playoff hopes are already over after just 2 games. He breaks down why the SEC still runs through Georgia but also gives the Vols credit for their performance, even in a loss. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Brian Kelly’s postgame rant following LSU’s win over Florida and explains why D.J. Lagway is holding Florida back. Klatt then eats some crow for his preseason pick of Clemson to win it all as the Tigers dropped their 2nd games of the year to Georgia Tech before reacting to the news that UCLA and Virginia Tech have both decided to make head coaching changes. 0:00-1:29 Intro1:30-20:21 Texas A&M squeaks past Notre Dame on last second TD20:22-26:11 Georgia comes back to beat Tennessee26:12-39:00 LSU handles Florida39:01-45:03 What happened to Clemson?45:04-51:21 UCLA and Virginia Tech fire coaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 - 375 - Week 3 College Football Picks: Georgia-Tennessee, Notre Dame-Texas A&M and more!
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of the weekend. He previews his game on Big Noon Saturday as #4 Oregon looks to continue their impressive start at Northwestern. Klatt breaks down the huge game in Knoxville as Kirby Smart and #6 Georgia look to continue his dominance over #15 Tennessee and then makes his pick as #8 Notre Dame faces a must-win game when it hosts #16 Texas A&M. He also previews the USF-Miami matchup as South Florida looks to pull off it’s 3rd straight upset to start the season. Klatt then considers if Florida is due to bounce back when they travel to Death Valley to face #3 LSU and he makes his pick as #12 Clemson looks to avoid the upset in a tricky trip to Georgia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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