The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

Underrated CFB Stadiums, Best Road Trip Snacks, Favorite Golf Courses & more Mailbag Questions Feb 17, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt opens up the mailbag to answer questions submitted by fans of the show. This episode goes all over the place from Klatt’s most underrated venues in College Football to his go-to snacks for a road trip (along with a hard definition of what constitutes a road trip). He also answers questions about the best golf courses he’s ever played and whether NIL is actually changing the product on the field that much. He also addresses more serious topics like balancing work and family as well as dealing with doubt in our lives.

0:00-2:13 intro

2:14-7:07 Favorite snack/drink at a gas station

7:08-9:58 Running back role in modern cfb offenses

9:59-14:19 Who will have an SMU type season and an FSU type season in 2025?

14:20-18:53 Top 3 favorite golf courses Klatt has played

18:54-22:18 Is NIL the end of competition in CFB?

22:19-24:27 Top 5 underrated venues/environments in CFB

24:28-26:36 Balancing life on the road during CFB season & family

26:37-30:20 Dealing with frustrations and doubts in faith

30:21-31:24 Outro

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Joel Klatt’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 Feb 12, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt kicks off Draft season with his first Mock Draft of the year. Klatt predicts a huge trade to shake up the top of the Draft as a team moves up to land one of the premier QB’s in the draft: Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward. He also finds landing spots for 2-way star Travis Hunter and 4 Michigan players inside the Top 25 picks. The Dallas Cowboys solve a major issue as one of the best players in the Draft falls to them at #12. Ohio State is represented in the first Mock Draft as 3 Buckeyes are taken in Round 1. Joe Burrow adds a new target to his Bengals offense while the Bills pick up a potential game-wrecker as they continue to chase Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC. The Philadephia Eagles find a replacement for one of their potential free agent departures following their Super Bowl win.

0:00-2:19 Intro

2:20-3:28 Joel’s Mock Draft 1.0

2:29-6:36 New York Giants

6:37-8:09 Cleveland Browns

8:10-9:29 Tennessee Titans

9:30-10:27 New England Patriots

10:28-13:08 Jacksonville Jaguars

13:09-14:58 Las Vegas Raiders

14:59-16:37 NY Jets

16:38-17:26 Carolina Panthers

17:27-18:26 New Orleans Saints

18:27-19:51 Chicago Bears

19:52-20:41 San Francisco 49ers

20:42-22:01 Dallas Cowboys

22:02-22:56 Miami Dolphins

22:57-24:01Indianapolis Colts

24:02-24:57 Atlanta Falcons

24:58-25:38 Arizona Cardinals

25:39-28:17 Cincinnati Bengals

28:18-29:13 Seattle Seahawks

29:14-30:25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

30:26-32:33 Denver Broncos

32:34-34:03 Pittsburgh Steelers

34:04-36:24 LA Chargers

36:25-37:04 Green Bay Packers

37:05-37:46 Minnesota Vikings

37:47-39:19 Houston Texans

39:20-40:13 LA Rams

40:14-41:12 Baltimore Ravens

41:13-43:23 Detroit Lions

43:24-44:29 Washington Commanders

44:30-45:43 Buffalo Bills

45:44-46:44 Kansas City Chiefs

46:45-48:10 Philadelphia Eagles

48:11- 49:31 Outro

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Ryan Day on Ohio State’s Title, Chip Kelly’s departure to the NFL & Klatt makes his Super Bowl Pick Feb 03, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day to discuss the Buckeyes’ National Championship run as well as what is next for the program. Coach Day gives his real-time reaction as news of Chip Kelly’s departure for the NFL broke during the recording. The two discuss the challenges that now come with being a National Champion like losing both coordinators and, in this current landscape in college football, tampering with rosters. Day also recounts what was going through his head as Will Howard released the deep ball to Jeremiah Smith late in the National Championship Game vs Notre Dame. Klatt wraps up the pod with his Super Bowl pick as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs go for a historic 3-peat when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

00:00 Opening

2:48 Recapping the 2024 Season

5:29 Navigating the CFB Calendar during Playoffs

7:27 Ohio State's Key to Success

13:31 Giving Up Play-Calling

18:44 Reflecting on OSU Title Run

22:00 Jeremiah Smith's Shining Moment

23:56 The Infamous Golf Cart Crash

24:43 New Coordinators Next Season

28:11 Chip Kelly's Departure

30:46 Tampering in CFB

36:07 Outro

39:00 Super Bowl Picks

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Joel Klatt’s Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2025 Season Jan 23, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt turns the page on the 2024 season and ranks his Way-Too-Early Top 10 teams going in to next year. He evaluates where to place Ohio State as they begin their quest for repeat National Championships and explains why another Big Ten team looks set to follow their blueprint for success. It’s officially Arch Manning’s team at Texas as the Longhorns crack Klatt’s list along with the defending SEC champ Georgia Bulldogs. Klatt makes the tough calls on who makes the cut and who gets left out of the Top 10 from a group of teams including Alabama, Michigan, LSU and Tennessee.

0:00-1:25 Intro

1:26-2:23 Understanding football coming to YouTube next week

2:24-5:54 Way too early top 10 for 2025 season

5:55-8:39 Michigan

8:40-10:22 LSU

10:23-13:27 Miami

13:28-16:19 Clemson

16:20-19:24 Notre Dame

19:25-21:53 Oregon

21:54-24:05 Georgia

24:06-27:46 Ohio State

27:47-30:40 Texas

30:41-36:41 Penn State

36:42-37:55 Outro

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FLASHBACK: Ryan Day on the Pressure, Expectations and Changes at Ohio State | Big Noon Conversations Jan 22, 2025

Revisit Joel Klatt's Big Noon Conversation with Ohio State’s Ryan Day about the expectations and pressure that comes with being the head coach in Columbus. Coach Day discusses why he made the decision to give up play calling and bringing in Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator. Day breaks down why several NFL Draft-eligible players on his team came back for one more season and also reveals whether Michigan’s National Championship provided extra motivation for the Buckeyes to win it all in 2024.

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Ohio State beats Notre Dame to win the National Championship Jan 21, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Ohio State winning the National Championship after holding off a late comeback from Notre Dame in the Title Game. Klatt reflects on the journey this Buckeye team and Head Coach Ryan Day went on over the past 12 months, including bouncing back from the devastating loss to Michigan to go on a historic run through the first 12-team Playoff. He breaks down where the Championship Game was won and lost on Monday night while crediting the job Marcus Freeman has done with the Notre Dame program to bring the Irish back to the top tier of the sport.

0:00-1:15 Intro

1:16-6:37 Ohio State becomes National Champions

6:38-14:47 Ohio State wins first national championship since 2014

14:48-21:54 Did Ryan Day silence his critics after national championship win?

21:55-24:53 Ohio State beats Notre Dame 34-23 in national championship game

24:54-28:59 Notre Dame falls short in national championship game

29:00-32:40 Ohio State’s offensive success

32:41-35:25 What does Notre Dame’s future look like?

35:26-38:25 College football is awesome

38:53-40:54 Outro

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National Championship Game Pick & Preview Jan 16, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his pick for the National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. He breaks down each side of the ball in the matchup and what the Irish have to do to pull off the upset of the Buckeyes. He explains why Notre Dame will have to make a major adjustment if they are going to follow blueprints left by teams like Texas and Michigan that were able to slow Ohio State down. Klatt also points out how, despite Notre Dame’s successful run to the Title Game, Ryan Day's team will present a different set of problems that they have yet to face this season.

0:00-1:54 Intro

1:55-6:53 Ohio State and Notre Dame will face-off in National Championship

6:54-13:00 Will Notre Dame’s defense slow down the Buckeyes on offense?

13:01-17:07 How will Chip Kelly and Ryan Day structure the offensive game plan?

17:08-27:02 Will Ohio State’s defense shut down the Notre Dame offense?

27:03-27:30 Joel’s National Championship pick

27:31-28:00 Outro

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Commissioner Klatt’s Fixes for College Football Jan 13, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt puts on his Commissioner hat and takes a look at the areas that the sport could improve. From topics like the Playoff format to Targeting to the Transfer Portal, Klatt brings his own ideas to fix the biggest issues in college football. He provides answers for the sport’s hectic calendar as well as a very unique solution for non-conference scheduling that will provide the sport with more top-end matchups that fans love (along with creating a must-see offseason event that would become appointment viewing for any fan of the sport).

0:00-4:43 Intro

4:44-19:01 College football playoff/postseason

19:02-28:07 Calendar

28:08-35:08 Scheduling

35:09-44:47 Player rights and movement

44:48-52:36 On-field rules

52:37-53:59 Outro

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CFP Semifinal Reaction: Ohio State & Notre Dame advance to the Title Game Jan 11, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Ohio State and Notre Dame booking their tickets to the National Championship Game following two thrilling Semifinal games. He begins by breaking down the Buckeyes’ win over Texas and examines how Ohio State was able to come up with the key plays to win the game – and why the Longhorns will regret a few decisions all offseason. He also breaks down the reasons why Notre Dame was able to beat Penn State and what has made the Irish so difficult to beat in the Playoff. He discusses Drew Allar’s late interception and why he should not be shouldering all of the blame for the loss. Klatt also evaluates Penn State’s 2024 season and explains why it’s important to make a distinction when thinking about this loss one game away from the Title game.

0:00-2:45 Intro

2:46-21:57 Ohio State beat Texas & advances to national championship

21:58-39:08 Notre Dame wins with a game-winning field goal

39:09-39:39 National championship is set

39:40-41:56 Rest in peace, Coach Mac

41:57-43:34 Outro

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College Football Playoff Semifinal Picks: Ohio State-Texas, Notre Dame-Penn State Jan 07, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchups as Ohio State takes on Texas and Notre Dame faces Penn State. He begins by looking at the Orange Bowl matchup between the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish and points out the blueprint for a win for each side. He also explains why this game is a tipping point game for the Penn State program in particular. He then shifts to the question of whether Texas can slow down this Ohio State team that is firing on all cylinders with players like Jeremiah Smith leading on offense and a suffocating defense. He explains what has changed for Ohio State in the CFP and what Texas has to do if they want to pull off the upset in Arlington.

0:00-3:01 Intro

3:02-15:59 Notre Dame vs. Penn State

16:00-23:08 Notre Dame and Penn State’s keys to the game

23:09-38:17 Ohio State vs. Texas

38:18-39:45 Outro

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Notre Dame takes down Georgia as SEC continues to struggle in Playoff & Bowl Games Jan 03, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Notre Dame’s win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl to book their ticket in the CFP Semifinals. He breaks down how Notre Dame was able to take down the SEC Champion Bulldogs and whether we should have been surprised by the result. Klatt congratulates Marcus Freeman on doing a great job in South Bend and bringing the Irish to the Final 4 of the sport, just 3 years after taking over for Brian Kelly. He then discusses Georgia’s up-and-down season and why the Bulldogs were not the same juggernaut that we’ve seen in recent years as the SEC continues to struggle in the College Football Playoff and Bowl Games this year.

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Can anyone stop Ohio State? Texas survives & Penn St moves on + Michigan beats Alabama again Jan 02, 2025

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Ohio State’s emphatic win over #1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl as the Buckeyes continue to look like the best team in the nation. He discusses what Ohio State has figured out in their last 2 games that has resulted in the back-to-back blowout wins in the CFP and whether anyone can beat them when they are at this level. He also explains why the CFP format let Oregon down before proposing a permanent site for the National Championship Game. Klatt then debates how to feel about Texas after they moved onto the Semifinal but did so by narrowly escaping an upset-minded Arizona State squad. He gives Cam Skattebo his flowers after a performance for the ages and gives his take on the controversial targeting no-call at the end of the game. Klatt also explains why Penn State’s win over Boise State was big for the program but also covered up some issues they’ll have to fix to win in the next round. Finally, he discusses Michigan’s win over Alabama and Illinois’ win over South Carolina and hopes that the narrative of the SEC clearly being the best conference this year can finally be put to bed for the good of the sport as a whole.

0:00-1:28 Intro

1:29-2:30 Sugar Bowl postponed

2:31-19:33 Ohio State blows out Oregon in Rose Bowl

19:34-25:31 Rose Bowl should be the National Championship game

25:32-39:34 Texas survives Arizona State in 39-31 win

39:35-47:57 Penn State beats Boise State 31-14

47:58-54:37 Have bowl results ended the narrative that SEC was the best conference this season?

54:38-55:22 Outro

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College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Picks Dec 30, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt discusses Cam Ward sitting out the 2nd half of Miami’s Bowl game as well as BYU’s dominant performance vs Colorado before getting to his picks for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. Klatt points out the keys in the matchup between Boise State and Penn State and whether Ashton Jeanty will be able to carry the Broncos to an upset. He then makes his pick for the Peach Bowl between Texas and Arizona State before breaking down the heavyweight matchup between Ohio State and Oregon in the Rose Bowl. He also considers how Georgia will cope without Carson Beck in their game vs Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

0:00-1:57 Intro

1:58-4:11 BYU beats Colorado 36-14 in Alamo Bowl

4:12-7:55 Cam Ward sits out second half of Miami’s bowl game loss

7:56-17:24 Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State

17:25-25:55 Peach Bowl: Texas vs. Arizona State

25:56-38:09 Rose Bowl: Ohio State vs. Oregon

38:10-43:33 Sugar Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Georgia

43:34-44:46 Joel’s Picks

44:47-45:51 Outro

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Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas all move on in the CFP + tweeting at Lane Kiffin Dec 22, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the First Round of the College Football Playoff as Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame all advanced to the Quarterfinals. He states why this is the version of Ohio State he’s been waiting to see and why they can win the National Championship. He breaks down what made Notre Dame and Penn State’s emphatic wins so impressive while giving Texas credit for withstanding a great performance from Clemson’s Cade Klubnik. Klatt also discusses the discourse around the Playoff this weekend and why it was so negative. He explains why he was so frustrated with the conversation questioning Indiana and SMU after their losses that he ended up tweeting at Lane Kiffin.

0:00-1:56 Intro

1:57-4:50 Joel’s Big Takeaways

4:51-15:50 Ohio State’s impressive game plan

15:51-23:34 Texas advances to quarterfinals after beating Clemson

23:35-30:42 Penn State blows out SMU

30:43-34:24 Notre Dame beats Indiana

34:25-47:05 Joel’s frustrations with the CFP discourse

47:06-48:19 Outro

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College Football Playoff First Round Picks & CFP Prediction Dec 18, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the First Round Games of the College Football Playoff before making his full CFP bracket picks - including who he thinks will win the National Championship. He begins with the game between Indiana and Notre Dame and considers whether Curt Cignetti’s Cinderella squad can pull off the upset in South Bend. He then looks at SMU’s chances to knock off Penn State in State College and whether James Franklin will get a signature win of his tenure. Klatt breaks down the matchup between Clemson and Texas and discusses whether there should be concerns about Quinn Ewers in this matchup. He then analyzes the Tennessee-Ohio State game as the Buckeyes look to bounce back from their loss to Michigan. He discusses whether Ohio State will be able to correct their mistakes from that game against a team that is built similarly to the Wolverines with a strong Defensive Line and Run Game. Following his picks, he fills out his full bracket for the College Football Playoff and announces who he is picking to win the National Championship.

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Travis Hunter wins the Heisman: Joel Klatt reveals his ballot & Penn St loses a QB before Playoff Dec 16, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Colorado’s Travis Hunter winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Klatt reveals who he voted for on his Heisman ballot and what made Hunter’s season unprecedented. He also discusses why he believes the vote was so close with Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty and why Shedeur Sanders deserved more recognition from voters. Klatt also considers the role Deion Sanders had in Hunter’s Heisman season and why it was a uniquely perfect match between player and coach. He also discusses which players could be in New York next year for the Heisman ceremony. He reacts to the recent coaching moves in the sport and explains why coaches like Rich Rodriguez and Scott Frost are returning to their former schools in this new era of CFB and why it was smart for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame to extend the Irish coach’s contract. He then reacts to the news that Penn State QB Beau Pribula is entering the Transfer Portal less than one week before the Nittany Lions’ Playoff game and blames the system for putting the player in a no-win situation. Klatt then offers solutions to the calendar which includes moving the Army-Navy game to a new date.

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Bill Belichick to North Carolina!! Shedeur’s Heisman snub & could Georgia win without Carson Beck? Dec 12, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt weighs in on North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick to be their new Head Coach and whether the 6x Super Bowl winning-coach would be successful as a college coach. He then discusses the announced Heisman Finalists for this season and why Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders deserved to be invited to New York. Klatt breaks down the impact of Carson Beck’s elbow injury on the College Football Playoff and whether Georgia can win a National Championship if Beck is forced to miss the CFP. He wraps up the show by discussing Michigan’s new Offensive Coordinator hire before giving his biggest takeaways from the Big Ten Schedule release including listing his most interesting Big Ten Games next season.

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Final College Football Playoff Rankings are here: did the Committee get it right? Dec 09, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the final College Football Playoff Rankings. He discusses why the Committee chose SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot and whether it was the right decision. He breaks down why the Committee placed so much value on the Conference Championship Games and discusses whether that makes sense in this era of super conferences with imbalanced scheduling. He also explains why teams like Ohio State and Tennessee have legitimate complaints about their seeding and why the team that did everything right to receive the #1 seed, Oregon, was “rewarded” with a very difficult path thanks to some unintended consequences. Klatt also lays out how the CFP format could look different very soon.

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Joel Klatt’s Final CFP Bracket Prediction and Conference Title Game Picks Dec 05, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for Conference Championship Game Weekend before predicting how the final CFP Bracket will look on Sunday. Will Penn State finally get the big win they’ve been searching for when they face Oregon? Will Texas avenge their earlier loss to Georgia? Klatt then makes his picks in the Big 12, ACC and Mountain West Championship Games as those 3 Title Games are essentially play-in games to get into the Playoff. Among those 3 picks is an upset that will shake up the Bracket.

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CFP Rankings Reaction: Is Alabama a lock to make the Playoff? Dec 04, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings as Alabama currently holds the last at-large spot in the field. Did the Committee get it right? Klatt compares the case for the Crimson Tide against teams like Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina. He also breaks down who would win a potential argument for the last spot between SMU and Alabama on Selection Sunday if the Mustangs were upset by Clemson in the ACC Championship Game.

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Michigan upsets Ohio State: how did it happen? Who’s in the Playoff now and Who’s on the Bubble? Dec 02, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the huge upset in Columbus as Michigan beat Ohio State for the 4th-straight year. He gives his reasons why the Wolverines continue to have the Buckeyes’ number and why Ohio State’s Offense was so conservative, resulting in just 10 points. Klatt discusses the lasting impact that this game will have on the programs going forward. He also gives his thoughts on the postgame fight on the field and how the emotions of college football rivalries are one of the best parts of the sport but can also, at times, go over the line. Klatt hits on the results around the country like Texas going to Kyle Field and winning at A&M before listing which teams are already in the College Football Playoff and who is on the bubble trying to sneak into the field.

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Week 14 Picks & Previews: Ohio State-Michigan, Texas-A&M, Notre Dame-USC and more Nov 28, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt previews The Game as Michigan heads to Columbus to take on #2 Ohio State on Big Noon Saturday on FOX. He discusses the keys to the game he will be calling and where each team has advantages in the matchup. He then makes his pick in the game that has been building for 13 years as #3 Texas travels to Kyle Field to take on #20 Texas A&M. Klatt makes his pick in the rivalry game between #15 South Carolina and #12 Clemson as both teams look to find a way to build their case to sneak into the Playoff. #5 Notre Dame has been red hot since their early season loss but will USC pull off the upset in the Coliseum? Klatt also makes picks in two potential upsets of Top-10 teams as #8 Tennessee heads to Vanderbilt and #6 Miami faces a tricky road test at Syracuse. He wraps the show up by providing some clarity for the crazy race for the Big 12 Championship Game, laying out what the top teams need to have happen to book their trip to Arlington next week.

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CFP Rankings: Is Indiana safe? Do the 3-loss SEC teams have a path? Nov 27, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Rankings as the Committee drops Indiana down to 10th following their loss to Ohio State. He discusses whether Hoosier fans should feel like they are safely inside the Playoff or in danger of being jumped by a team behind them. He breaks down whether the 3-loss SEC teams such as Alabama, Ole Miss or even South Carolina have a pathway to sneaking through the backdoor into the Field. Klatt breaks down if the Big 12 Champ could be vulnerable to missing out on the Playoff altogether and whether the CFP would actually leave a potential Big 12 Champion Colorado team out. He wraps up the episode by discussing whether the 12-team field is actually the best format for the Playoff and points out why the current system has some flaws that could very well show themselves this year.

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Ohio State beats Indiana & Alabama, Ole Miss, A&M all go down: who’s in the Playoff and who’s out? Nov 25, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a crazy Saturday in College Football which saw 7 Top 20 teams lose. He breaks down what makes Ohio State so dangerous after their win over #5 Indiana before discussing the Hoosiers’ Playoff hopes after the loss. Klatt then considers the Playoff ramifications for Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M after all 3 were beaten on Saturday. He also looks at the wild Big 12 race as Kansas pulled off another upset, this time against Colorado, and Arizona State survived a wild finish to keep their Cinderella run going. Finally, Klatt recaps the impact of the big news on the recruiting trail as Michigan picked up a huge commitment from #1 overall player, QB Bryce Underwood, Colorado got their 5-star successor to Shedeur Sanders and USC also got their future QB.

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College Football Week 13 Picks and Previews Nov 21, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest games of the weekend including his game on Big Noon Saturday as #5 Indiana faces their biggest test of the year against #2 Ohio State. He points out where each team has advantages and how the big injury news out of Columbus will affect the game. Klatt makes his picks in the Big 12 as Coach Prime and Colorado take on a resurgent Kansas team and Arizona State looks to keep rolling by taking down BYU. Army puts their unbeaten record on the line against a Notre Dame team that needs to win out to guarantee themselves a spot in the College Football Playoff. In the SEC, will Ole Miss avoid a letdown following their win over Georgia when they take on Florida in the Swamp? Will A&M be caught looking ahead to next week’s Texas game when they take on Auburn? Klatt also explains why Penn State is facing a dangerous road test at Minnesota in a must-win game for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions.

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College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction Nov 20, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the latest set of College Football Rankings and gives his biggest takeaways. He wonders if Kirby Smart and Georgia are being trolled by the Committee after landing in the 10th spot despite their win over Tennessee on Saturday. Klatt breaks down why the Dawgs are being set up for a very tough path in the Playoff and why a 10-2 SEC team is going to be left out this year. He considers what Indiana needs to do vs Ohio State to prove they belong in the Playoff field and also points out there are several other programs in the Top 10 with questionable resumes.

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Deion Sanders & Colorado are for real, Georgia bounces back, Oregon survives & Klatt’s Top 10 Nov 18, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Colorado’s emphatic win over Utah and breaks down why Coach Prime’s team is for real in the surprising Big 12 and why Travis Hunter deserves to be the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy. He then discusses Georgia’s big win over Tennessee and how it affected his ranking of the top teams in the SEC. Klatt considers whether Oregon’s comeback win vs Wisconsin is cause for concern for the Ducks. He answers mailbag questions about what changes he’d most like to see in the sport and whether teams are better off in the eyes of the Committee not making Conference Championship Games altogether rather than making it and adding a loss to their CFP resume.

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Week 12 College Football Picks & Previews Nov 14, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of the weekend. He begins by previewing his game on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as Utah faces Deion Sanders’ 17th ranked Colorado team. He then makes his pick for the huge SEC matchup as #7 Tennessee heads to Athens to take on a Georgia team with their backs against the wall. He also discusses how #1 Oregon will look to keep things rolling in a road game at Wisconsin. Klatt breaks down why #6 BYU’s unbeaten record will be in serious jeopardy when a sneaky-good Kansas team comes to Provo. He wraps up with the game in LA between two historic programs trying to get things back on track as Nebraska visits USC. He discusses the importance of this one for Lincoln Riley and Matt Rhule as they look to re-gain positive momentum in their tenures.

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CFP Rankings Reaction: How much danger is Georgia in? Are Indiana, Penn State and BYU? Nov 13, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the 2nd edition of College Football Playoff Rankings with 4 Big Ten teams making up the Top 5 spots. He discusses how the Playoff Committee appeared to course-correct after last week and put Indiana and BYU up 3 spots despite coming off unconvincing wins. He looks at Georgia’s path to the Playoff as they are currently outside the 12-team bracket. Klatt also considers whether a 3-loss team in the SEC could still make the CFP and if Miami now has to run the table to get to secure a spot in the field.

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Alabama makes statement, Colorado controls destiny to make Big 12 champ game & Georgia in trouble? Nov 11, 2024

FOX Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt recaps Ole Miss' huge win over the Georgia Bulldogs and breaks down whether Dawg fans should be concerned about their team missing the playoff. He praises Alabama for their dominant win over the LSU Tigers and discusses who he thinks has the best chance to make the SEC Championship game. Klatt believes Travis Hunter is the clear favorite for the Heisman trophy as Colorado sits in 2nd place in the conference and controls their own destiny to make the Big 12 Championship game. He discusses BYU's comeback win over Utah and whether he agrees with the 4th and 10 holding call. Indiana is 10-0 for the first time ever, and Klatt answers if their close win over a mediocre Michigan team changes the perception of their unbeaten season.

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Week 11 Picks and Previews Nov 07, 2024

After another 5-0 week with his picks against the spread, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is now 35-18 on the season and is back to preview this weekend’s biggest games. He begins by discussing his game on Saturday as #2 Ohio State looks to avoid a letdown vs Purdue in Columbus before making his picks in the huge matchup in Baton Rouge between #11 Alabama and #15 LSU in what Joel considers a Playoff elimination game. He considers whether #16 Ole Miss can pull off the upset over #3 Georgia and give Lane Kiffin the signature win of his tenure. #8 Indiana is looking to start 10-0 with a win over the defending champs, Michigan, while #20 Colorado looks to keep its Big 12 Title Game hopes alive with a tricky road test at Texas Tech. Klatt finishes with his pick in the rivalry game in Utah as #9 BYU takes on the Utes in Salt Lake.

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CFP Rankings Reaction: How much is Brand Bias affecting the Rankings? Nov 06, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the 12-team era! He gives his biggest takeaways from the rankings including whether brand bias is influencing Indiana and BYU’s places in the rankings. He discusses their cases over a team like #4 Miami and compares Indiana to some blue-blood resumes from the past to show how they are being treated differently. Klatt also points out why Notre Dame looks comfortable at #10 right now but explains how they could win out and actually be left out of the Playoff field.

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Ohio State is back, Penn State still can’t win the big one & Oregon adds to Michigan’s misery Nov 04, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt discusses Ohio State’s win over Penn State in Happy Valley and what the result means for each program. He explains why Oregon’s win over Michigan was just more proof that they are the best team in the country before explaining what the Wolverines need to do to get the program back on track. Indiana is 9-0 for the first time in program history and Klatt details why he feels the Hoosiers are the most underrated team in America. Joel considers what to make of Georgia’s inconsistent play this season and reacts to Texas A&M’s blowout loss at South Carolina. He also compares this year’s Miami team to a Florida State team from the past before giving SMU credit for the big win over previously unbeaten Pitt. Klatt lays out how the team that may have benefitted the most this weekend was one that didn't even play: as Colorado jumped up in the Big 12 Standings following losses by Iowa St and Kansas St.

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Joel Klatt’s CFP Bracket Prediction + Ohio St-Penn St, Oregon-Michigan & more Week 10 Picks Oct 31, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of the weekend before making his latest College Football Playoff bracket prediction as we head into November football. Klatt begins by breaking down the FOX Big Noon Saturday Top-5 matchup between Ohio State and Penn State. Klatt then makes his picks for two other Big Ten matchups as #1 Oregon travels to the Big House to face a Michigan team looking to turn their season around and 8-0 Indiana’s trip to Michigan State. He also makes picks in the SEC games of the week between #2 Georgia and Florida and #10 Texas A&M at South Carolina – and lays out why one of those favorites needs to be on upset alert. He also hits on the Top-20 ACC clash between unbeaten Pitt and #20 SMU. Then, Klatt predicts what the College Football Playoff Bracket will look like at the end of the season, breaking down how he sees the rest of the regular season unfolding.

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Who’s still alive to make the College Football Playoff? Oct 30, 2024

As we head into November, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt looks at the college football landscape and determines which teams have a legitimate shot at making the College Football Playoff in the first year of the 12-team era. He goes conference by conference discussing which teams are alive and what they need to do to get into the Playoff. He lists which teams can afford a loss the rest of the way and which can’t. In the Big Ten, he has a surprise team that many have written off but has a pathway to backdoor their way into the Playoff. He also discusses the state of targeting in CFB and why it needs an overhaul before diving into the Mailbag to answer listener-submitted questions.

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Is Ohio State in trouble? Texas A&M takes control of the SEC race & Deion Sanders deserves credit Oct 28, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the week’s biggest games including Ohio State’s close win over Nebraska. He dives into the issues that the Buckeyes have right now and determines which are fixable going forward. Klatt also praises Nebraska’s effort and the direction that the program is going under Matt Rhule. He also discusses Penn State’s comeback win with their backup QB and breaks down whether Beau Pribula could be a better fit than Drew Allar for next week's matchup vs Ohio State. Texas A&M and Mike Elko made a huge statement beating LSU and now are in the driver’s seat in the SEC. Oregon is Klatt’s #1 team in the country – he breaks down why he thinks this team is just going to continue getting better and better. Finally, Joel looks at the Big 12 and gives Deion Sanders credit for the turnaround he’s pulled off at Colorado, taking over a 1-11 program and getting them to a Bowl Game in Year 2 while putting themselves in the thick of the Big 12 race.

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Week 9 College Football Picks & Previews Oct 24, 2024

After another winning week with picks, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is 18-4 against the spread over the last month. This week, he previews the game he will be calling as Nebraska takes on #4 Ohio State as both teams look to bounce back from losses. He then makes his picks for the huge SEC showdowns between #8 LSU vs #14 Texas A&M as well #21 Missouri taking on a reeling Alabama team. Klatt also makes his pick in the Top-20 matchup in the Big Ten between #1 Oregon and #20 Illinois. He also decides whether Notre Dame and Penn State are on upset alert as they face Navy and Wisconsin respectively.

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Is it time to panic at Michigan, USC and Oklahoma? Oct 23, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates 3 blue-blood programs that are in the middle of disappointing seasons: Michigan, USC and Oklahoma. Klatt walks through the current states of each team and discusses what’s gone wrong this season, how fixable the problems are and what the long-term outlook is for each program. He also gives another “Wild…but Possible” scenario that could see the #1 team in the country potentially miss out on their Conference Championship Game and a First Round bye.

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Georgia shows Texas how to win big games, Alabama’s shrinking path to the CFP & Indiana is for real Oct 21, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Georgia’s win in Austin over the top-ranked Longhorns. He explains how a few plays completely shifted the course of the game but Kirby Smart’s teams leave no margin for error in big games. He gives his thoughts on Steve Sarkisian’s decision to play Arch Manning before returning to Quinn Ewers in the game and whether there is a QB controversy at Texas. He also weighs in on the controversial call that was overturned after Texas fans threw items onto the field – and his solution to prevent egregious missed calls in the future. Klatt then turns to the game in Knoxville where Tennessee handed Alabama their 2nd loss of the season. He lays out Alabama’s increasingly difficult path to the College Football Playoff. Finally, Klatt celebrates Indiana’s rise from preseason afterthought in the Big Ten to potential Playoff team.

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Texas-Georgia, Alabama-Tennessee, Michigan-Illinois & more Week 8 Picks and Previews Oct 17, 2024

After going 14-2 against the spread with his picks over the last 3 weeks, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is back to make his predictions for the biggest games of the weekend. He begins by discussing the game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as 5-1 Nebraska takes on undefeated and 16th ranked Indiana. He then makes his picks for two huge SEC matchups as #5 Georgia goes on the road for another Top-5 clash, this time against #1 Texas. He then breaks down the interesting matchups on both sides of the ball when #7 Alabama takes on #11 Tennessee. He discusses how #24 Michigan will look following their off week as they break in their new QB on the road against #22 Illinois. Klatt also makes his picks as #8 LSU heads to Arkansas in what could be a trap game for the Tigers and #6 Miami faces a tough road challenge at Louisville. He wraps up the picks by discussing the FOX College Football Friday matchup between #2 Oregon and Purdue and points out why that matchup could be closer than people think.

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Joel Klatt ranks the Top 5 Teams in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC and Non-Power 4 Oct 16, 2024

At the midway point of the season, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 teams in each of the Power 4 Conferences as well as his Top 5 teams outside the Power Conferences. In the Big Ten, he considers the ramifications from Oregon and Penn State’s big wins last weekend and where to place Ohio State following their first loss of the season. In the SEC, teams like LSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Georgia all have at least one loss and Klatt debates what order to place them. In the Big 12, several teams are in the running for a Top 5 spot and he discusses how he evaluates Kansas State and Colorado following their matchup last weekend. In the ACC, he breaks down how he separates Miami and Clemson at the top of the Conference. For his Top 5 teams outside the Power Conferences, he discusses Army and Navy’s undefeated starts and how there is an incredible late-season scenario that’s starting to feel more and more likely to happen.

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Oregon beats Ohio State, Penn State stuns USC, Texas dominates Red River & more from Week 7 in CFB Oct 14, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the epic game between Oregon and Ohio State and dives deep into the reasons that the Ducks were able to come out on top. He gives his thoughts on the controversial late call against the Buckeyes and whether Dan Lanning intentionally exploited a loophole in the final seconds to help seal the win. Klatt discusses the comeback win by Penn State over USC and how monumental that result is for both programs. He considers whether Texas is clearly the best team in the country after their blowout win over Oklahoma and if LSU is poised for an SEC Title Game appearance after beating Ole Miss in Death Valley. After narrow wins, how concerned should their fans be about Alabama & Tennessee right now? Klatt also reacts to Colorado’s near-comeback against Kansas State including giving his thoughts on the controversial no-call at the end of that game.

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Week 7 College Football Picks and Previews Oct 10, 2024

After going 5-0 in his picks against the spread last week and 10-1 over the last 2 weeks, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is back to preview a loaded Saturday. #2 Ohio State at #3 Oregon headlines the slate of games as Klatt considers whether the Ducks’ homefield advantage will swing the game vs the Buckeyes. #1 Texas takes on #18 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry and #9 Ole Miss heads to Death Valley to take on #13 LSU in games that will have major implications in the SEC race. He discusses whether USC can save their season against a stout 4th-ranked Penn State team. He also makes his pick in the pivotal Big 12 clash between #18 Kansas State and Colorado as Coach Prime looks to take his Buffaloes to 5-1 on the season.

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Six Wild (but Possible) Outcomes for the Rest of the College Football Season Oct 09, 2024

After a wild weekend of action, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt takes a look at six wild outcomes for the rest of the season that are actually much more possible than you’d initially think. He maps out the path for Boise State to get a First Round bye in the Playoff along with the path for Alabama to go from beating Georgia to missing out on the Playoff. He also looks at the possibility of A&M and Texas meeting not once but twice this season and a #1 vs #2 matchup in Happy Valley next month.

Klatt also discusses the likelihood of Ashton Jeanty winning the Heisman and how he ranks the contenders like Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Miami’s Cam Ward. He also gives a quick summary of the latest legal ruling as college football moves towards a new revenue sharing agreement.

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Upset Saturday in College Football as Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, USC and Missouri go down Oct 07, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down a crazy week in College Football where 5 of the Top 11 teams in the AP Poll went down. He discusses #1 Alabama’s shocking loss to Vanderbilt and why this Crimson Tide team reminds him of the Lincoln Riley Oklahoma teams. He explains why Tennessee and Missouri’s losses should be viewed very differently. Klatt explains what he saw from Michigan in their loss at Washington and why the change at QB is just one of several areas that need to improve for the Wolverines. USC blew a 4th Quarter lead for the second time this season and Klatt explains the issues plaguing the Trojans. He also points out teams that stood out for the right reasons on Saturday as Ohio State rolled through Iowa in the 2nd half. He discusses what makes this Buckeyes team so good and the one question he still has about the team. Klatt finishes with the incredible Miami comeback then considers whether that win changes how he views the top of the ACC with the ‘Canes and Clemson.

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Joel Klatt’s new College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction and Week 6 Picks Oct 03, 2024

After going 5-1 against the spread last week, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks in the biggest games of the College Football weekend. He begins by discussing the game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday between UCLA and #7 Penn State. He breaks down the ranked matchup in the SEC this weekend as Top-10 Missouri heads to #25 Texas A&M. Klatt then makes picks for some intriguing matchups in the Big Ten – first the National Championship rematch between #10 Michigan and Washington then #3 Ohio State’s contest with Iowa and also the Rutgers-Nebraska meeting. He also discusses the game between #15 Clemson and Florida State and considers whether the Tigers are going to sink the ‘Noles to a new low. Klatt then makes his prediction for what the 12-team Playoff Bracket will look like now that he’s seen the first month of the season.

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Top 10 Surprises in the First Month of CFB Season & Explaining how NIL Deals are made & paid out Oct 02, 2024

With the first month of the college football season in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his 10 biggest surprises – 5 Good & 5 Bad – of the early part of the season. From Oklahoma’s struggles with the ball to Clemson’s suddenly high-flying Offense as well as teams like Indiana being 5-0 to Florida’s State plummet out of the Top 10, Klatt details what makes each pick interesting in his mind.

He also takes a look at the race for the Group of 5 Playoff spot and explains why he thinks Boise State or UNLV will claim that place for a chance to play one of the heavyweights in the sport. Following UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s decision to leave the program due to a dispute over NIL obligations, Klatt explains how NIL agreements are really being made in the sport and how they are actually paid out to the players.

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Alabama beats Georgia in a Classic, the Big 12 is wide open & Michigan has no margin for error Sep 30, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the unbelievable game in Tuscaloosa as Alabama edged Georgia in the game of the season so far. He talks about why games like that are so special for the sport and breaks down the madness that went down in Bryant-Denny before stating which team he has more confidence in moving forward for the rest of the year. Klatt discusses Coach Prime and Colorado’s blowout win at UCF and why the Big 12 is now fully up for grabs. He dives into the Big Ten action by being thoroughly impressed by Penn State in their win over Illinois. He also breaks down what he is seeing from the Michigan team that he saw first-hand on Saturday and discusses their issues and what their outlook is for the rest of the season. He then takes a minute to marvel at the brilliance of Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and reveals why he would be his first pick of any Wide Receiver in College Football already. He concludes the episode by weighing in on the controversial call on the Hail Mary at the end of Miami-Virginia Tech before putting out a warning: Clemson is back and should be considered a favorite in the ACC.

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Georgia-Alabama headlines Week 5 College Football Picks and Previews Sep 26, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the top games of Week 5 of the College Football season. He begins by breaking down the game he will be on the call for: Minnesota at #12 Michigan as the Wolverines look to build off their dramatic win over USC last weekend. He then reveals the key factors in the heavyweight clash between #2 Georgia and #4 Alabama before making his pick for the game. Klatt also considers whether #19 Illinois can pull off another upset in Happy Valley against #9 Penn State and if #21 Oklahoma can bounce back with their road test at Auburn. He also makes his pick in the Top-20 matchup between #16 Louisville and #15 Notre Dame as the Irish look to rebuild their Playoff hopes. Klatt also makes his picks for two Big 12 games as Oklahoma State and Kansas State face-off after losses last week and Coach Prime takes Colorado down to Florida to face undefeated UCF.

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More pressure on Georgia or Alabama to win on Saturday? Plus Mailbag Questions! Sep 25, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt examines the huge Top-5 matchup between #2 Georgia and #4 Alabama and discusses which program needs the win more and debates whether Kirby Smart or Kalen DeBoer has more pressure to get it done. Klatt then cracks open the mailbag to answer several questions beginning with whether UCF could be the beneficiary of Florida and Florida State’s poor season in the Sunshine State. He also discusses imbalanced scheduling in the new super-conference era and how he’d fix it. Klatt also answers questions ranging from how to learn more about the X’s and O’s of football to how to go about starting a career in sports.

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Michigan responds, Tennessee’s a Title contender, evaluating Ohio St & a Colorado Hail Mary Sep 23, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan’s last-minute win over USC and considers how their run-heavy attack affects their ceiling and floor this season. He breaks down what he saw on the film after watching Tennessee dismantle Oklahoma on Saturday Night and reveals why he feels the Vols are a legit National Championship contender this season. After calling Ohio State’s game on Saturday, Klatt compares the Buckeyes to teams he’s seen the last two weeks: Alabama and Texas. Of course, he has to talk about Shedeur Sanders’ Hail Mary in Colorado’s win over Baylor and why he believes Travis Hunter should be at the front of the Heisman list right now. Klatt also shouts out several big-time performances over the weekend from Clemson’s revitalized offense to Illinois and Utah’s big road wins and BYU’s stunning home win over K-State. He also puts a spotlight on Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson and talks about why the Hawkeyes could be a sleeper in the Big Ten before discussing the Heisman chances for Boise State’s star RB Ashton Jeanty.

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Week 4 College Football Previews and Picks! Sep 19, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt previews this weekend’s action in College Football and makes his picks for the biggest games. He begins by discussing what he’s looking to see from Ohio State in his game on Big Noon Saturday before jumping into the Top-25 matchup on Friday Night with #22 Nebraska hosting #24 Illinois on FOX. Klatt then does a deep dive into the Big Ten meeting between #11 USC’ and #18 Michigan and makes his pick for that matchup. He considers whether #15 Oklahoma can slow down Josh Heupel's Tennessee offense in his return to Norman. He also makes his pick in the crucial Big 12 matchup between #12 Utah and #14 Oklahoma State and reveals why he is particularly intrigued by #8 Miami’s game at South Florida.

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Matt Leinart on USC’s resurgence and Klatt’s Tiers in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 Sep 18, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes Big Noon Kickoff Analyst and USC Heisman Trophy Winner Matt Leinart to the show to discuss the Trojans’ hot start to the season before getting into his thoughts and prediction for the upcoming matchup with Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Klatt then goes around the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 and ranks his Top 8 teams in each conference. He then places those teams in Tiers within their conference. He considers which Tier to place teams like Nebraska, Alabama, Michigan and Ole Miss within their respective leagues. Klatt also ranks his Top 5 Group of 5 teams that will be vying for the automatic berth in the College Football Playoff.

He finishes the episode by discussing the falls of Florida and Florida State - how they got to this moment and why it’s time for Miami to strike while their two in-state rivals are down.

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Arch Manning arrives, Alabama explodes, Michigan’s QB issues & should we be worried about Georgia? Sep 16, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Arch Manning’s impressive performance for Texas and discusses whether the Longhorns have a QB controversy. He breaks down Oregon’s road win over Oregon State and whether that performance alleviates the concerns from the first two games of the season. He also evaluates what he saw from Alabama in their blowout win at Wisconsin and what makes Jalen Milroe and the Tide offense so scary but also points out a few warning signs that could flare up later in the season. Klatt considers what to make of Georgia’s 1-point win at Kentucky and whether or not to make a big deal about it. He then gives his thoughts on the Michigan QB situation as the Wolverines continue to look for answers from that position. Finally, he marvels at another incredible performance by Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter as he put on another show at Colorado State on Saturday Night.

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Joel Klatt LIVE from Madison with Jenny Taft, Mark Ingram II, Melvin Gordon III & Derek Watt Sep 13, 2024

FOX Sports lead CFB analyst Joel Klatt is LIVE from Madison, WI ahead of the Big Noon Saturday matchup between Alabama and Wisconsin. Joel welcomes to the show the All-American girl, Jenny Taft, to talk about the challenges of being a sideline reporter, her special ties to Madison, and the viral 2021 post-Covid Jump Around moment. Then, two former Wisconsin Badgers, Derek Watt and Melvin Gordon III, join Joel on stage and relive some of their favorite Wisconsin memories. Derek and Melvin also weigh in on the current state of NIL and estimate how much they could have earned if NIL was allowed during their college days. Next Mark Ingram II joins the guys and previews the matchup between the #4 Alabama Crimson Tide and Wisconsin Badgers. Joel, Mark, Derek and Melvin play an intense game of football trivia before Joel and Jenny close out the night by answering some questions submitted from the audience.

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Week 3 College Football Picks and Previews Sep 12, 2024

Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the best games of the weekend. Klatt breaks down his game on Big Noon Saturday featuring #4 Alabama making a trip north to Camp Randall to face Wisconsin. He makes his pick for the Top-20 matchup between #20 Arizona and #14 K-State which kicks off FOX’s College Football Friday games. He breaks down the SEC matchup between #16 LSU and South Carolina and discusses if newly ranked Boston College can pull off another road upset at #6 Missouri. Then, he dives into 3 rivalry games slated for this weekend as #9 Oregon heads to Corvallis to face 2-0 Oregon State, the Apple Cup with Washington State going to Seattle and the Rocky Mountain Showdown as Coach Prime and Colorado look to get back on track against a Colorado State team that took them to Double Overtime last season.

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Is it safe to buy in on Tennessee, Miami and USC? Who are Clemson and Oregon? Ohio State is rolling Sep 11, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt takes a look at teams that have really impressed early in the season: Tennessee, Miami and USC and discusses if the first two weeks have answered the questions he had for them and what they still need to accomplish for fans to know they are for real. He then looks at another 3 teams that have had very different seasons so far and gives his thoughts on how he evaluates them right now: which Clemson is the real one – the one that got blown out by Georgia or the one that hung 66 on Appalachian State? Is Ohio State’s running game under Chip Kelly already changing life in Columbus? How concerned should we be about Oregon’s two narrow wins this season – are they the National Title contender many envisioned entering the season? Finally, Klatt gives an early look at the Heisman race by ranking his Top 5 through two weeks.

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Week 2 Reaction: Texas’ statement at Michigan, Nebraska gets revenge on Colorado & Notre Dame upset Sep 09, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild 2nd week of the college football season that saw a major upset and several top teams narrowly escape the same fate. He gives his takeaways after calling Texas’ blowout win over Michigan in the Big House and why he believes the Longhorns are a Tier 1 team in the sport now along with Georgia and Ohio State. He also details why he is very concerned about what he saw from the Wolverines on Saturday. Klatt discusses Nebraska’s win over Coach Prime and Colorado and what the result means for both programs. He praises the Lincoln faithful and Matt Rhule’s team before expressing his concern for Colorado this season. He then looks at the impact of Notre Dame’s upset loss on their Playoff chances and why this loss unraveled everything they gained with the Week 1 win over Texas A&M.

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College Football Week 2 Picks and Previews Sep 05, 2024

After going 5-1 against the spread with his Week 1 picks, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games in Week 2 of the CFB season. Klatt begins with a breakdown of the game he will be calling on Saturday: the huge Top-10 matchup between #3 Texas and #10 Michigan in Ann Arbor on FOX Big Noon Saturday. He then makes his pick for Coach Prime and Colorado’s trip to Lincoln to take on Matt Rhule and Nebraska in a game that could determine the direction of the season for each of these two rivals. Klatt also discusses whether #7 Oregon will bounce back after a lackluster Week 1 performance when they take on Boise State and star RB Ashton Jeanty. He also makes his picks for #14 Tennessee’s Top-25 matchup with #24 NC State and the Cy-Hawk game between #21 Iowa and Iowa State.

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Brady Quinn on Notre Dame’s big win & Michigan’s QB situation + Freshmen raising ceilings in CFB Sep 04, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt looks at the biggest performances by some high-profile Freshmen in Week 1 and how their performances can change the trajectory of their programs. He discusses Dylan Raiola’s debut for Nebraska, WR Jeremiah Smith emerging in Ohio State’s offense already, how Nico Iamaleava can turn Tennessee into a contender in the SEC and why WR Ryan Williams could be the piece that’s been missing from Alabama the past two seasons.

He then considers whether Oregon’s narrow win over an FCS team is just a Week 1 hiccup or cause for concern before revealing why Florida State’s fall-off shouldn’t come as a complete surprise.

Klatt then welcomes FOX Big Noon Kickoff Analyst Brady Quinn to discuss Notre Dame’s big win and how Marcus Freeman has been building the Irish for this moment in his 3rd year in the program. The two also break down the Michigan QB situation and preview the Wolverines’ huge matchup with #3 Texas on Saturday.

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Week 1 Reaction: Teams that stood out and teams that should be concerned Sep 02, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild first week of the season. He discusses the teams that impressed him the most including Notre Dame after their huge road win at Texas A&M. He also breaks down the impact of USC’s come-from-behind win over LSU on the Big Ten and Playoff Picture. Miami and Georgia made early-season statements while Clemson continues to fall further from the top teams in the sport, but Klatt reveals why the lack of transfers isn’t the biggest reason for their downturn. Klatt considers whether Penn State is ready to take the next step following an impressive win at West Virginia. Michigan’s win over Fresno State was more difficult than their fans had hoped but Klatt thinks expectations for this team need to be reset while drawing comparisons to previous teams in the Harbaugh era. Colorado and Coach Prime also won their opener with star performances from Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter but were there warning signs of issues that could hurt them down the road?

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College Football Week 1 Previews and Picks Aug 29, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the biggest games of Week 1 of the College Football season. Klatt discusses the dangerous opening game on Thursday night for Deion Sanders and Colorado as they face a potential trap against FCS powerhouse North Dakota State. Big Noon Saturday will be in Morgantown as the Mountaineers look to knock off #8 Penn State and Joel provides the keys to the game that he will calling. He considers Clemson’s chances of pulling off a huge upset against #1 Georgia and breaks down #7 Notre Dame’s tough opener in College Station vs #20 Texas A&M. Klatt discusses why #23 USC vs #13 LSU has the chance to be the most consequential game of Week 1 before making his pick in that game on Sunday night. In another matchup with an FCS power, Oklahoma State will be looking to avoid the upset vs FCS #1 South Dakota State.

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Joel Klatt’s Top 5 QBs in CFB, best Value Bets for 2024 & reaction to Connor Stalions doc Aug 28, 2024

Heading into Week 1 of the new season, FOX Sports’ lead college Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in college football. He also reveals his favorite value gambling bets going into the season, including backing Alabama, Travis Hunter and more. Klatt also discusses the Connor Stalions documentary release and walks through what we know about the Michigan sign-stealing saga, what is still unclear and its impact on how we should view the Wolverines National Championship run in 2023. Finally, he dives into the debate of whether CFB fans should feel obligated to attend Fall weddings.

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Josh Pate on the state of College Football and teams to keep an eye on this season Aug 26, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Josh Pate of Josh Pate’s College Football Show to discuss the current state of the sport and what they are most excited for this year. The two discuss the ways this season will feel different than those of the past due to the 12-team Playoff format. They hit big questions around the sport including whether anyone can run the table in the SEC. In the Big Ten, they talk about why they both are picking Ohio State to win it all as well as which teams could surprise folks and find a spot in the Conference Championship Game. They dive into the anticipated chaos of the Big 12 and why that could be the most fun league this season. Joel and Josh also give their thoughts on Coach Prime and Colorado this season. Finally, the two wrap up by considering the NCAA’s proposed change of eliminating the Spring Transfer window.Check out Josh Pate’s College Football Show on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Joel Klatt predicts the 12-Team Playoff Bracket and makes his National Champion Pick Aug 22, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt makes his predictions for the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket and plays out the matchups in each round before naming his National Champion for this season. Klatt begins by giving his Conference Title game predictions in the Power Conferences before revealing his seeds in the first 12-team format. He discusses which Big Ten and SEC teams he thinks will occupy top spots as well as a surprise team potentially going undefeated this season. He explains why he believes Georgia and Texas will be seeing a lot of each other this season as will new Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Oregon. Klatt also considers whether to put power programs like Alabama and Michigan into his field or if they will take a step back this season and miss the cut. After naming his First Round, Quarterfinal, Semifinal and Title game matchups, Klatt gives his pick for the National Champion in 2024.

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Defining a Successful Season for 10 of the most interesting teams in CFB Aug 19, 2024

With the new 12-team Playoff format, fans are wondering how to measure success for their teams this season. FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his opinion on what should be considered a successful season for 10 of the most interesting teams in the country. What should Alabama fans realistically hope for in Year 1 without Nick Saban? Is it truly championship-or-bust at Ohio State? What should be expected out of Michigan as they defend their title but also replace Jim Harbaugh and the majority of their starters? Would a Bowl Game be a strong enough season for Deion Sanders and Colorado or should they be targeting higher? Klatt also discusses teams like Georgia, Penn State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and USC.

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Answering the Biggest Questions in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC entering the season Aug 12, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the biggest questions in each of the 4 Power Conferences heading into the season. In the Big Ten, he considers who is the biggest threat to Ohio State and Oregon between Michigan, Penn State and USC. While Georgia and Texas look like the favorites in the SEC, Klatt considers whether a team like Ole Miss is ready to take a step up or if we are discounting Alabama’s chances. The Big 12 is the most wide open conference this season and Klatt lists the teams he thinks could win the crown and discusses Coach Prime and Colorado’s case to be a surprise team in the Conference. Over in the ACC he discusses whether Florida State and Miami have passed Clemson and whether we should have expected an eventual lull from Dabo Swinney’s program following one of the best runs of success that the sport has ever seen.

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Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25 Rankings for the 2024 Season Aug 05, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt kicks off the new college football season with his Preseason Top 25 Rankings for 2024. Klatt reveals who he selected as his #1 team heading into the season between Georgia and Ohio State. He also breaks down how he evaluated Michigan and Alabama following their offseason head coaching changes. Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame make his Top 10 along with a team out of the Big 12 that could surprise. Klatt also discusses how he ranked Florida State and Miami and why USC could be a team to keep an eye on in the new Big Ten this season.

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Dan Lanning on preparing Oregon for Big Ten & learning from Nick Saban | Big Noon Conversations Jul 29, 2024

FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning to discuss the Ducks move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten this season. Lanning explains how the team's preparation may be different with playing new opponents. Lanning also shares what he learned from Nick Saban while on his staff and reveals he received his "doctorate of football" at Alabama. Lanning and Klatt discuss the CFB calendar and the difficulties coaches face in constructing a roster. Despite the challenges and many changes happening in college football, Klatt and Lanning agree that the quality of the sport is as good as its ever been.

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James Franklin on the Perception of Penn State & a crazy NFL Draft Night | Big Noon Conversations Jul 22, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Penn State Head Coach James Franklin to discuss the Nittany Lions’ program entering the 2024 season. Coach Franklin breaks down the changes on the coaching staff including what new OC Andy Kotelnicki will bring to the offense. Klatt and Coach discuss the impact of having an exclusive 4-team Playoff over the last 10 years and how it has affected the perception of both Franklin and his program. They also share optimism towards the new 12-team format and consider what a potential Playoff game in December at Beaver Stadium would look like. Coach Franklin tells his 2024 NFL Draft night story where he raced across the state of Maryland to try to be with two of his players before they heard their names called in the First Round.

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Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer on Following Nick Saban and the Future of the Tide | Big Noon Conversations Jul 15, 2024

First-year Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer sits down with FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt to discuss his whirlwind 5 days that began with coaching in the National Championship Game to Nick Saban’s surprise retirement to his accepting the Head Coaching job at Alabama. Coach DeBoer discusses why he was willing to take on the responsibility of following the GOAT. The two also discuss Coach's unconventional path to Tuscaloosa and the challenges he now faces coming into the SEC with a program that has National Championship expectations. DeBoer lays out what he envisions for the future of the program and how he’ll maximize the potential of QB Jalen Milroe this upcoming season.

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Ryan Day on the Pressure, Expectations and Changes at Ohio State | Big Noon Conversations Jul 08, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt talks with Ohio State’s Ryan Day about the expectations and pressure that comes with being the head coach in Columbus. Coach Day discusses why he made the decision to give up play calling and whether Buckeye fans will notice a difference on Offense with Chip Kelly as the OC this upcoming season. Day breaks down why several NFL Draft-eligible players on his team came together to return for one more season and also reveals whether Michigan’s National Championship has provided extra motivation for the Buckeyes to win it all in 2024. The two also discuss Nick Saban’s retirement and adapting to the challenges in the new world of college football with NIL and the Transfer Portal. Joel and Coach wrap up the episode by picking their favorite play calls during Day’s tenure at Ohio State.

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Matt Rhule on returning Nebraska to prominence & expectations for Year 2 | Big Noon Conversations Jul 01, 2024

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule talks with FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt about his expectations for the Cornhuskers going into Year 2 of his tenure and the importance of bringing Husker nation back to the top of the sport. Coach Rhule speaks about why his team is ahead of schedule in the rebuild and ready for a big jump in 2024. He also discusses the impact of landing 5-star QB Dylan Raiola and what that signals to the rest of the teams in the sport. The two look at the importance of their rivalry game against Deion Sanders and Colorado in Week 2 and the challenges that matchup presents. Coach also reflects back on his time in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and what that experience taught him as he decided to return to the college game.

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Deion Sanders on the attention on his program and his future at Colorado | Big Noon Conversations Jun 24, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Colorado’s Coach Prime to discuss what he learned from his first season in Boulder and if the incredible amount of attention on his program surprised him. The two discuss expectations for the Buffaloes in Year 2 as they enter the Big 12. Coach Prime also expresses his vision for his own coaching future once his sons Shedeur & Shilo, along with Travis Hunter, leave CU and move on to the NFL. Sanders details why he wants to be remembered as Coach Prime rather than a Hall of Fame-level, two-sport superstar athlete and what he has to accomplish for that to happen.

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Big Noon Conversations: Texas’ Steve Sarkisian on the SEC move & learning from Saban & Pete Carroll Jun 17, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian in this episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations. They discuss the pressure that comes with being the Head Coach at Texas and how the move to the SEC will affect his program. The Longhorns coach reflects on what he learned from his two coaching mentors that both stepped away from the sport this offseason – Nick Saban and Pete Carroll – and reveals what he believes was the key to their incredible success. The two also discuss the commonality they share as they discuss sobriety and how being vulnerable in his own life has impacted Sarkisian’s culture-building within his program. Lastly, Coach Sark reveals his best and worst playcalls of his career – with his worst playcall ultimately leading to an iconic moment in Texas history.

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Big Noon Conversations: Michigan’s Sherrone Moore on winning a Title & taking over for Jim Harbaugh Jun 10, 2024

In the season premiere of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with new Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore. Coach Moore tells the story of when Jim Harbaugh told him he would be the next coach of the Wolverines. He describes what made the 2023 National Championship team so unique and how much motivation the sign-stealing saga provided the group throughout the year. Recapping the Playoff run, Coach Moore reveals his favorite moments and what was said on the sideline in the moments just before Michigan’s 4th Quarter comeback vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl. He also describes why the win at Penn State as interim Head Coach was so special to him and, of course, the two discuss his post-game interview with Jenny Taft that followed that game.

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Big Noon Conversations Season 2 coming June 10th Jun 05, 2024

The biggest names in college football are coming to the Joel Klatt Show! FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Sherrone Moore, Ryan Day, Coach Prime, Steve Sarkisian and more for Season 2 of Big Noon Conversations beginning next week!

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10 Games that will shape the 2024 College Football Season Jun 03, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals 10 games that will shape the upcoming season. He begins with a couple early-season non-conference games that will give either the Big Ten or SEC an early edge in the battle for extra spots in the 12-team Playoff. Klatt also considers the potential ramifications when Coach Prime takes on Matt Rhule and Nebraska in September. Along with non-conference games, there are powerhouse matchups in the SEC like Kalen DeBoer’s first meeting with Kirby Smart and Georgia’s trip to Austin. He also lays out an under-the-radar SEC team that is set up to potentially sneak into the Conference Championship Game. Klatt also lists Big Ten games that will alter the trajectory of teams like Ohio State, Oregon and Penn State then discusses the potential fallout from the outcome of 2024 edition of “The Game” between Michigan and the Buckeyes.

Klatt wraps up the show with an announcement about the premiere of the 2nd season of the Big Noon Conversations series.

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BONUS Mailbag Episode: Did Michigan create a new blueprint to win National Championships? May 30, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses whether Michigan has established a new blueprint to win National Championships with their veteran-led team that wasn’t built on Top-5 recruiting classes. Klatt also provides his bucket list of sporting events that he’d love to attend.

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Schools will start paying their players directly: what does it mean for College Football? May 27, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the groundbreaking agreement between the NCAA and the Power 5 Conferences that will allow schools to pay athletes directly in the future. He breaks down why this happened and why it is such a positive thing for the future of college football. He also lays out why it is just the first domino in a series of next steps. Klatt also discusses whether this agreement will get rid of NIL and Collectives in collegiate sports. He wraps up by considering which programs will benefit most from this ruling and whether this will shift the balance of power in the sport.

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BONUS Mailbag Episode: Klatt’s 5 Bounce-back teams for the upcoming season May 23, 2024

In this bonus mailbag episode, Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for 5 teams that underwhelmed in 2023 but will bounce back in a big way this upcoming season. He explains why he sees rivals, Colorado and Nebraska, taking a step forward along with a Big 12 team that he feels will grab one of the byes in the new 12-team Playoff format. Klatt wraps up by answering a request for some advice for a new father.

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How College Football and NFL TV Schedules get made with Michael Mulvihill May 20, 2024

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Fox Sports President of Insights and Analytics, Michael Mulvihill to discuss how College Football and NFL games are scheduled between the different TV networks. Michael explains how the game selection process between TV networks works and why it’s closer to a fantasy football draft than people may realize. The two also discuss the decision making when choosing the Big Noon Saturday Games that were announced last week: Michigan-Ohio State, Texas-Michigan and Alabama-Wisconsin. Mulvihill also details the origins of the concept of Big Noon Saturday and why FOX is adding big-time games on the Friday night schedule this Fall.

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BEST BITE: Sara Klatt joins the show and shares how she felt watching Joel play football & more May 16, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt and his wife Sara answer questions from the mailbag. Sara shows off her football knowledge and explains how she felt watching Joel play QB in college and how she feels watching Joel in the booth.

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Toughest Places to Play in CFB & more Mailbag Questions with Special Guest Sara Klatt! May 13, 2024

In this special Mailbag edition of the podcast, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his top 5 toughest places to play in the Big Ten and all of College Football. He answers questions about the transition from high school and college sports towards the future before welcoming in a very special guest: his wife, Sara! Sara joins in to answer more listener-submitted questions about what it’s been like watching Joel as a player and now broadcaster. She also gives some proposal advice and clarifies a few things about Joel’s telling of their own proposal story.

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BEST BITE: Klatt's favorite 2024 teams to win the national championship May 09, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals the top 4 teams of his post-spring Top 25 and explains why he has the most faith that one of these teams will win the national championship in 2024.

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Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25 for the 2024 Season May 06, 2024

Now that Spring Football has finished, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 25 teams heading into next season. He reveals his #1 team and discusses how he decided between programs like Texas, Oregon, Ohio State and Georgia. Also included in his Top 25 is a Big Ten team that was below .500 last season but he sees making a big leap this upcoming year. He also places several of the top teams in the Big 12 in his rankings including one team inside his Top 10. Klatt also answers the questions of where to rank defending champion Michigan after losing so much talent to the Draft and how to evaluate Alabama in the post-Saban era.

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BEST BITE: Atlanta pulls off a top-10 surprise and selects Michael Penix Jr. with 8th pick May 02, 2024

Joel Klatt discusses the Atlanta Falcons using their top-10 pick to draft former Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. He analyzes this pick and shares about his surprise in the moment. Joel questions if the team will regret spending a top-10 pick on a QB after signing Kirk Cousins.

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Michael Penix to the Falcons!?! J.J. McCarthy get his wish & look out for Caleb Williams & the Bears Apr 29, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back after covering the NFL Draft from Detroit and starts the show by discussing the most surprising pick: the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr with the 8th pick. He breaks down why Atlanta’s decision-making this offseason has put both Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr in a bad spot. Klatt also discusses the Giants’ decision to pass on J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings ultimately landing the Michigan QB. The Bears landed two elite talents in the Top 10 in Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze and look poised for a potential playoff run next season. The Broncos have received criticism for where they drafted Bo Nix but Klatt explains why they made the right choice. Finally, Joel discusses why the Cowboys could regret not drafting a Running Back and why Washington had a great draft selecting Illinois DT Jer’Zhan Newton and Michigan DB Mike Sainristil along with the 2nd overall pick in the Draft, LSU QB Jayden Daniels.

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BEST BITE: Michigan's QB Battle and more Takeaways from the Spring Game Apr 25, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt points out players that stood out in Michigan's Spring Game. He also discusses the QB battle in Ann Arbor as the Wolverines replace J.J. McCarthy. Then he takes a look at the defending champs schedule including their game vs Texas on September 7th that will be televised on BIG NOON SATURDAY on FOX.

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BEST BITE: Joel Klatt predicts 4 QBs taken in top 5 picks of 2024 NFL Draft Apr 24, 2024

Joel Klatt reveals his final 2024 NFL mock draft. He explains why the Washington Commanders have a tough decision with the No. 2 pick deciding between UNC Tar Heels QB Drake Maye and LSU Tigers QB Jayden Daniels. Joel also predicts a trade in the Top 5, expecting teams to trade up for an elite QB.

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Michigan in the Post-Harbaugh era, their QB Battle and more Takeaways from the Spring Game Apr 23, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his thoughts on Michigan after broadcasting their Spring Game and being around the program over the last week. He discusses the approach new Head Coach Sherrone Moore is taking in the post-Harbaugh era at Michigan. Klatt also points out players that stood out in the Spring Game and discusses the QB battle in Ann Arbor as the Wolverines replace J.J. McCarthy. He also takes a look at the gauntlet that the defending champs will face as they will take on 3 teams that could very well start in the Preseason Top 5 in Oregon, Ohio State and a Texas game on September 7th that will be televised on BIG NOON SATURDAY on FOX.

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Klatt’s Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft Apr 22, 2024

NFL Draft week is finally here and Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his final Mock Draft ahead of Thursday’s First Round. In this Mock Draft, Klatt predicts two trades in the Top 10 as he believes teams will be moving up to find a franchise QB and an elite Wide Receiver. He discusses the decision that Washington will have to make at #2 as they decide between Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. Klatt also details which team is the best landing spot for one of the top QB’s to have success early in their career. He lays out how the Chicago Bears could end up with a perfect First Round with their two selections. His Mock predicts 6 Quarterbacks going off the board early as J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr and Bo Nix find landing spots inside the Top 20 selections.

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BEST BITE: Joel Klatt shares his story with Dan Orlovsky at Lions training camp Apr 18, 2024

Fox Sports lead CFB analyst Joel Klatt dives into the mailbag to answer some of your questions. He gives some advice to a father expecting a second child and how his life will change once the second child comes. Joel helps a D3 college football coach looking to maximize his career and player success. Lastly, he shares a story about Dan Orlovsky from Detroit Lions training camp.

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BEST BITE: Breaking down the spring transfer portal window & how to fix it Apr 18, 2024

Fox Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the spring transfer portal opening on April 16th. He explains how this upcoming transfer portal window is different from other years. Joel analyzes how NIL has affected the transfer window, how players are utilizing this to their advantage and how coaches are reacting. Then, he explains how he would fix the spring transfer portal window.

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Bracing for a wild Spring Transfer Portal and Takeaways from Ohio State’s Spring Game Apr 15, 2024

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt explains why the upcoming Spring Transfer Portal has college football coaches around the country in a panic. He details why the lack of guidelines around transfers has caused this Portal window to become a leverage point for players. Klatt lays out his solutions to solve this unsustainable model for the good of the sport, its programs and its players. Joel then recaps his time at Ohio State this past week, including the buzz surrounding #1 overall recruit WR Jeremiah Smith. He also gives his takeaways from the Spring Game on FOX and his early thoughts on the Buckeyes in 2024. Klatt wraps up the podcast by answering mailbag questions including the story of when he and Dan Orlovsky faced off on the baseball diamond while at Detroit Lions training camp.

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BEST BITE: Marvin Harrison Jr. & Drake Maye in Klatt’s Top 10 players in 2024 draft Apr 11, 2024

Joel Klatt reveals players 10-1 of his Top 50 players in the 2024 NFL Draft. He explains why North Carolina Tar Heels QB Drake Maye and Ohio State Buckeyes WR Marvin Harrison Jr. are in his top 10. Joel analyzes both of their abilities on the football field and why they will both be taken in the first round.

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BEST BITE: J.J. McCarthy & Michael Penix Jr in Klatt’s Top 25 players of 2024 draft Apr 09, 2024

Joel Klatt reveals players 25-11 of his Top 50 players in the 2024 NFL Draft. He analyzes why Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. is an elite talent and should be drafted in the first round. He reveals why Michigan Wolverines QB J.J. McCarthy is a Top 10 pick and explains McCarthy’s progression throughout his years at Michigan.

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Klatt Ranks his Top 50 Players in the 2024 NFL Draft Apr 08, 2024

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Top 50 players in the 2024 NFL Draft. In a draft class loaded with talent at QB and Wide Receiver, he makes the case for North Carolina’s Drake Maye as an elite prospect and tackles the question of where to rank Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr compared to the rest of the top prospects in the Draft. Klatt ranks the elite WR’s in the class like Ohio St’s Marvin Harrison Jr, LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze and explains what makes them so special. He also reveals a surprising pick for his top defensive player on his board.

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Klatt’s 10 “Plant the Flag” Players in the 2024 NFL Draft Apr 01, 2024

With the draft only weeks away, Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals 10 NFL Draft prospects that he is “planting his flag” on as players he is betting on having impactful careers in the NFL. Klatt’s list of players range from players expected to go in the First Round like Washington QB Michael Penix Jr to players that may not be picked until the Second or Third day of the NFL Draft like Michigan Defensive Back Mikey Sainristil.

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J.J. McCarthy’s rise, Nabers vs Harrison Jr, evaluating Michael Penix Jr & more with Daniel Jeremiah Mar 25, 2024

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes NFL Network Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah to discuss the top players in the upcoming NFL Draft. The pair discuss how Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy has risen up draft boards. They also give their evaluations of Washington’s Michael Penix Jr and discuss where he could land on Draft night. They discuss the battle for the top Wide Receiver spot as LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze look to overtake Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. Both analysts provide potential Day 2 prospects that have impressed them in the evaluation process. Later, Klatt makes a big announcement regarding the Ohio State and Michigan Spring Football games next month before concluding the podcast by giving the results of the show's bench press weightlifting challenge.

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Klatt’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 Mar 18, 2024

Following a frantic free agency period in the NFL,Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back with his 2nd Mock Draft of the 2024 Draft season. He reveals where top QBs like USC’s Caleb Williams, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, UNC’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy will land and also predicts a major trade that shakes up his Top 5. His Mock Draft also includes Aaron Rodgers landing a big-time playmaker in New York, Justin Herbert getting a top-end pass catcher in Jim Harbaugh’s rebuild in Los Angeles and Patrick Mahomes adding a new weapon as the Chiefs begin their quest for a historic 3-peat.

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Klatt’s Top 5 Running Backs & Defensive Players in the NFL Draft & Nick Saban’s concerns about CFB Mar 11, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt continues to reveal his position rankings heading into the NFL Draft. He begins the episode by ranking his top 5 Running Backs including Michigan’s Blake Corum, Texas’ Jonathon Brooks and Florida State’s Trey Benson. Klatt then ranks his Top Defensive players in the Draft including players like FSU’s Jared Verse and Alabama’s Dallas Turner. He wraps the show by giving his thoughts on Nick Saban’s candid comments about his frustrations following Alabama’s loss to Michigan and how the changes in modern college football influenced his decision to retire.

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Who improved their Draft stock at the NFL Combine & why there’s a 14-team Playoff in the works Mar 04, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the NFL Combine and explains why the event has grown on him as an important evaluation tool for NFL teams. He discusses the value of Texas WR Xavier Worthy’s record-breaking 40 and reveals which other players significantly improved their draft stock. Klatt then gives his thoughts on the potential 14-team College Football Playoff format and explains the under-the-radar reasons why the Big Ten and SEC are in favor of this proposal and what the Big 12 and ACC should push for as they continue to negotiate. He then discusses a few potential rule changes in college football including the idea of 3 signing days to help fix the calendar. Joel wraps up the episode with an update from the listener who wrote in asking for advice about getting a prenuptial agreement with his fiancé.

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Klatt ranks his Top 5 Pass Catchers in the 2024 NFL Draft Feb 26, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 Pass Catchers (Wide Receivers & Tight Ends) in the 2024 NFL Draft. Klatt reveals how he ranks the top Wide Receivers in the draft including Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison, LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze. He also makes the case for Georgia Tight End Brock Bowers to be ranked above many of the top Wide Receivers in the Draft and points out why a dominant player at his position is more valuable than a top wideout. Klatt also considers how the depth at the Wide Receiver position in this Draft class will affect teams’ decision making on Draft Day.

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Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft Feb 19, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 5 Quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Klatt breaks down this QB Draft Class that he believes has as much top-end talent and depth as any group since the famous 1983 Draft of Elway and Marino. He breaks down what exactly makes Caleb Williams a generational talent before discussing the battle for the #2 QB in the Draft between LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye. Klatt then reveals how he evaluates the future prospects of 21-year old Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy vs two veteran collegiate QB’s – Michael Penix Jr from Washington and Bo Nix from Oregon.

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Klatt’s 2024 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 Feb 14, 2024

Now that the Chiefs have won the Super Bowl again, it’s officially NFL Draft season! FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is ready to kick things off with his first Mock Draft as we head towards the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Klatt reveals his landing spots for top college players like USC QB Caleb Williams, Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr and Georgia TE Brock Bowers in a First Round where he sees 6 Quarterbacks coming off the board. Klatt is particularly intrigued by new Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh’s decision at #5 and believes he’ll stick to his blueprint that worked at Michigan and with the 49ers. He also explains why he believes Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr will all land in the 1st Round and how they each fit perfectly with their new teams in his Mock Draft.

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Chip Kelly to Ohio State, Michigan gets their new DC & Alabama loses another coach Feb 13, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the latest coaching carousel moves including Ryan Day and Ohio State hiring Chip Kelly as their new Offensive Coordinator following the departure of Bill O’Brien for Boston College. He weighs in on what Kelly’s impact on the Buckeyes’ offense will be and then looks North as Michigan hired another member of the Harbaugh family coaching tree to lead the Wolverines defense in Wink Martindale. Klatt concludes the podcast by giving his thoughts on Alabama Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb taking the OC job with the Seattle Seahawks and considers how big of a loss it will be for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1 in Tuscaloosa. Klatt also raises some questions about the timing of the exit occurring right as the 30-day transfer window for Alabama players was closing.

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Will College Coaches keep jumping to the NFL? What NIL really means and more mailbag questions Feb 05, 2024

In this mailbag episode, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into all sorts of listener-submitted questions including whether the sport is in real danger of losing its best coaches to the NFL due to the challenges within the collegiate game. He discusses Tennessee’s fight with the NCAA and breaks down what NIL payments really look like. Klatt then shifts away from the gridiron to answer the age-old question of “is it a good idea to bring up the idea of a prenup agreement to your fiancé?” He follows that up with his answer for which teams that were left out of the 4-team Playoff could have won the whole thing had there been more spots available. He then wraps up the episode with some advice for young college graduates out there on the job market for the first time.

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What will life after Harbaugh be like for Michigan? Alabama gets a win & “Horns Down” strikes again Jan 29, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the challenges that new Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore will face as he begins the post-Harbaugh era in Ann Arbor. Klatt explains why retaining Strength Coach Ben Herbert is so critical to maintaining the culture at Michigan and tells a story of one of Herbert’s famous winter workouts. He assesses the latest player movements in the sport including Alabama getting their 5-star Wide Receiver recruit to re-commit to the program and Washington holding onto their QB for next season. He wraps up the show by discussing the latest controversy surrounding “Horns Down.”

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Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to return to the NFL - who will go with him & who should replace him? Jan 25, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that Jim Harbaugh will be leaving Michigan and returning to the NFL to take the Head Coaching job with the LA Chargers. He reflects on Harbaugh’s time in Ann Arbor before discussing who should replace him as Head Coach and why the Wolverines need to act fast. Klatt also provides insight into which of Harbaugh’s assistant coaches will be going with Harbaugh to the Chargers and which will stay at Michigan.

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Why Ohio State is going all-in and should we be worried about Alabama? Jan 22, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the current state of Alabama’s program as the Tide continue to lose players in the transfer portal following Nick Saban’s retirement. He reveals how far ‘Bama has fallen down the hierarchy in the SEC and what their expectations should be for Kalen DeBoer’s first season in charge. Klatt then discusses the busy week at Ohio State as the Buckeyes added All-American Safety Caleb Downs and 5-star QB recruit Julian Sayin from Alabama. He points out how college football history has shown that rivals’ success is the ultimate motivator and that is playing out in Columbus following Michigan’s National Championship. Klatt also explains why Ryan Day is giving up play-calling to Bill O’Brien and details which areas Day will now shift his focus towards.

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Klatt’s Way-Too-Early Top 10 Rankings for the 2024 Season Jan 17, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Way-Too-Early Top 10 Rankings for the upcoming 2024 Season. Following Nick Saban’s surprise retirement, he answers the question of where to rank Alabama heading into next year. He breaks down where he ranks teams such as Texas and Georgia and reminds folks that the sky is not falling at Ohio State as the Buckeyes will be loaded next season. Klatt also discusses how Ohio State and Michigan can expect a serious challenge from Big Ten newcomer Oregon next season and to watch out for a dark-horse contender in the new Big 12.

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Kalen DeBoer replaces Saban at Alabama, Michigan’s JJ McCarthy declares for Draft & Ohio St reloads Jan 15, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that Washington Head Coach Kalen DeBoer will be the one tasked with replacing Nick Saban at Alabama. Klatt explains why this was a great hire for the Tide and the keys for success in the post-Saban era. He also details why the hiring of Jedd Fisch makes a lot of sense for Washington as they enter the Big Ten. Klatt then considers Michigan’s future at QB after J.J. McCarthy declared for the NFL Draft and how Ohio State may have taken a page out of the Wolverines’ playbook with several big-time players deciding to spurn the NFL Draft for one more run at a Championship. He concludes the podcast by discussing the ramifications of Miami’s massive win in the Transfer Portal with the addition of QB Cameron Ward.

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Emergency Pod: Nick Saban Retires! Who will replace him at Alabama? Jan 11, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the shocking news that Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban is retiring from the sport. Klatt tells stories of his favorite conversations with Saban and lays out the reasons why he hopes Coach will stay involved and lead the sport going forward. He then lists the 3 Coaches that he sees as potential replacements for Saban at Alabama.

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Michigan beats Washington to win the CFP National Championship Jan 09, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan winning its first National Championship since 1997 with the win over Washington on Monday night. He breaks down why Michigan was able to slow down Michael Penix Jr on their way to the title. Klatt also shares insights and behind-the-scenes stories of what it’s been like covering Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan players as they turned a struggling program into a National Championship team. He also discusses why the Wolverines’ win should give hope to lots of programs around the country - even Ohio State - as we enter the 12-team Playoff format going forward.

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Michigan vs Washington National Championship Game Pick and Preview Jan 04, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the College Football Playoff Championship Game between Michigan and Washington and makes his pick for the matchup. He discusses each teams’ paths to victory on Monday night and what areas of the field will determine the outcome. Klatt specifically breaks down why Michigan’s Defensive Line will pose a different problem for the Washington Offense than what they faced vs Texas as they look to give Penix time to throw it downfield. He also discusses how this Michigan program was re-built to beat Ohio State back in 2021 and how that blueprint could serve them well in this matchup with the Huskies’ high-flying passing attack.

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Michigan stuns Alabama in overtime & Washington survives vs Texas in the College Football Playoff Jan 02, 2024

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild day in College Football as both Semifinal matchups came down to the final play. Klatt begins by breaking down the game that he attended at the Rose Bowl as Michigan found a way to come back and take down Alabama in overtime. He explains why this win has been 3 years in the making for the Wolverines and how Michigan possesses the single attribute that has defined National Championship teams in recent years. He then discusses Washington’s thrilling win over Texas that nearly resulted in a stunning win for the Longhorns. Klatt discusses the crazy ending and what he believes made the difference in the game. He also explains why Michael Penix Jr deserved more serious Heisman consideration than he got this season and again proved he is the best QB in college football.

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College Football Playoff Previews and Picks: Michigan-Alabama & Washington-Texas Dec 28, 2023

The College Football Playoff is finally here and FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down both Semifinal matchups and makes his picks for the games. Starting with the Rose Bowl meeting between #1 Michigan and #4 Alabama, Klatt discusses the keys for the game including how concerned Wolverine fans should be about their offensive line play late in the season and which version of Alabama we can expect to see. He then analyzes the Sugar Bowl matchup between #2 Washington and #3 Texas and points out where the Huskies have a distinct advantage over the Longhorns before discussing how Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling could be the difference in the game.

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Will Ohio St bounce back? Does Florida St have to prove themselves vs Georgia? & more Bowl Previews Dec 26, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his breakdowns of 5 Bowl Games this week including 4 New Year’s Six Bowl Games and the game he will be calling on FOX – the Holiday Bowl. He begins by discussing the state of the USC program as they take on #15 Louisville in San Diego. Klatt then discusses the Cotton Bowl between #7 Ohio State and #9 Missouri and how important of a game it will be for finding the future QB in Columbus. He then makes his pick in the Peach Bowl in the game between #10 Penn State and #11 Ole Miss that he feels could be a potential Playoff matchup next season. Klatt considers what is at stake for #5 Florida State in the Orange Bowl vs #6 Georgia and whether they need to perform well to prove they deserved to be in the College Football Playoff. He concludes this preview episode by looking at the Fiesta Bowl and what problems undefeated Liberty could pose for #8 Oregon.

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Signing Day Reaction: Are NIL & the transfer portal leading to top-end talent spreading out in CFB? Dec 21, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a wild Signing Day. He touches on Georgia's impressive No. 1 class ranking, Jeremiah Smith signing with Ohio State and how Dylan Raiola could immediately improve Nebraska's offense. Then, he dives into Jordan Seaton's potential flip from Colorado and proposed ways to stop players from signing prematurely and flipping commitments. Lastly, he dives into how NIL has changed the recruiting landscape and shows why top-end talent is getting more spread out in college football.

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Ohio State’s QB situation, Chip Kelly wants Major Change & Nick Saban pulls a Power Move on Michigan Dec 18, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the latest transfer portal moves including QB Kyle McCord’s move to Syracuse and what it means for Ohio State’s QB situation for next season. He discusses why the sport failed Texas QB Maalik Murphy by putting him into a terrible position of having to enter the Transfer Portal before the Longhorns play in the College Football Playoff. Following a court ruling over NCAA transfer rules, Klatt discusses the potential issues that could be coming in the future if players are allowed to freely transfer as many times as they like without repercussions. Klatt also reacts to Chip Kelly’s proposal for a radical overhaul of the sport. He concludes the show by giving his thoughts on Nick Saban’s decision to hire a former Michigan assistant coach just weeks before Alabama is set to face the Wolverines in the Rose Bowl.

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Klatt ranks his Top 10 College Football Teams since 2000 Dec 13, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 teams since the year 2000. He breaks down which teams from powerhouses like Alabama, Georgia, USC and Texas made the cut. Klatt then places his Top 4 teams into a Playoff Bracket and makes his picks in those heavyweight matchups. He ultimately crowns his champion as the best team of this century.

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Klatt explains his Heisman Vote and gives his Way-Too-Early Favorites for the 2024 Heisman Trophy Dec 11, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Jayden Daniels winning the Heisman Trophy and explains why he voted for Michael Penix Jr with his ballot. He then breaks down the Heisman field for 2024 and ranks his Top 5 leading contenders going into next season. Klatt also breaks down the big moves in the Transfer Portal. He analyzes what the Dillon Gabriel move to Oregon does for the Ducks’ future in the Big Ten next season. Klatt then discusses the impact of Coach Prime and Colorado’s moves in the Transfer Portal so far as they bolster their Offensive Line ahead of their move to the Big 12. He wraps the show by answering listener-submitted mailbag questions.

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Heisman Finalists Announced & Explaining the Transfer Portal Madness Dec 07, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the Heisman Finalists being announced as LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Washington’s Michael Penix Jr, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr will all be making the trip to New York. He then dives into the news that over 1,000 players have already entered the Transfer Portal. Klatt considers the pros and cons of this era of immediate transfer eligibility. While he loves what it has provided many players, he also has some fixes to the system that he believes will help players and programs around the country achieve additional growth and stability.

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Why Texas and Alabama are in the Playoff and Florida State is Out + Early Thoughts on CFP Matchups Dec 04, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the College Football Playoff Committee’s Decision to include one-loss Texas and Alabama over undefeated Florida State in the Top 4. He details how this decision came down to the path of least resistance for the committee members when choosing between 3 hard choices. Klatt then goes through how the sport got to this point with the era of the 4-team Playoff format and how it has hurt the sport as a whole. He then gives his early thoughts on the two CFP Semifinals including why Alabama presents a unique problem for Michigan and why the Longhorns ran into their worst matchup among the Top 4 teams when they drew Washington.

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LIVE from Indianapolis: Big Ten Championship Game Preview & Chris “The Bear” Fallica joins the show! Dec 01, 2023

In a live show from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the Big Ten Championship Game between Michigan and Iowa. Then, Chris “The Bear” Fallica joins the show to make his predictions for the Heisman race and Championship Weekend then they breakdown the tough decisions the CFP Committee is going to have to make on Sunday. Klatt wraps up the show by taking fan-submitted questions including the potential Texas vs Alabama debate for a spot in the Playoff.

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Will Alabama end Georgia’s run? Can Oregon knock off Washington in their rematch? Nov 30, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst makes his picks as we head into a huge weekend of Conference Championship Games. He begins by breaking down the SEC Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia. Klatt discusses whether this Nick Saban's team is built to pull off the upset against the two-time defending Champs. He also previews the rematch between Oregon and Washington which looks to be a play-in game into the Playoff. Klatt considers whether Texas can make a strong enough statement vs Oklahoma State to boost themselves into the Playoff. Finally, he states what Florida State needs to do vs Louisville to ensure they are not left out the Top 4 at the end of the weekend.

Tune in Friday for a special LIVE edition of The Joel Klatt Show from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis where Klatt will preview the Big Ten Championship Game and be joined by special guest Chris “the Bear” Fallica. The episode will stream live on The Joel Klatt Show accounts on Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok and will also be available wherever you get your podcasts.

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CFP Rankings Reaction: How to Fix the Committee and 4 Potential Playoff Scenarios Nov 29, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings as Ohio State falls to #6 following their loss to Michigan. Klatt discusses why he believes the current makeup of the Playoff Committee doesn’t yield the best results and how he would change it in the future. He then goes through potential scenarios the Committee could be looking at after this weekend’s Conference Championships. For each scenario, Klatt gives his picks for the Top 4 and predicts what the Committee would do in each case as well. Included in the scenarios are pathways for Ohio State to get back into the Playoff and a situation that would lead to Georgia and Alabama both making the Top 4.

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Michigan beats Ohio State again, Alabama’s escape and Washington & Florida State survive Nov 27, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down all the biggest moments from “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan as the Wolverines won their 3rd straight in the rivalry. He discusses how Head Coaches Sherrone Moore and Ryan Day performed in the game and why the Buckeyes would be crazy to consider moving on from Day. Klatt also shares details of the emotional scene in Michigan Stadium when Offensive Lineman Zak Zinter suffered his serious injury. He describes how the home crowd provided a lift to their team that was unlike any he’s ever been a part of as a broadcaster. Klatt also lays out Ohio State’s path to the College Football Playoff following the loss to their rival. Then, Klatt evaluates the close wins by a trio of contenders as Alabama, Florida State and Washington all escaped upsets. He finishes the show by giving his thoughts on the two major coaching hires made over the weekend: Jonathan Smith to Michigan State and Mike Elko to Texas A&M.

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Ohio State - Michigan Preview & more Rivalry Week Picks Nov 23, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt provides an extensive preview of “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan detailing all of the angles he’s watching as he prepares to call the matchup on Big Noon Saturday on FOX. He reveals where he feels each team has an advantage on the field and gives his thoughts on each QB heading into the meeting in Ann Arbor. Klatt also gives his predictions for several other matchups in Rivalry Week including the crucial Pac-12 contests between #6 Oregon and #16 Oregon State as well as the Apple Cup between #4 Washington and Washington State. He details what he needs to see from Florida State with their new QB against Florida to prove they are a legit national contender. He also discusses #7 Texas looking to punch their ticket in the Big 12 Title Game with a win over Texas Tech. Klatt wraps up by looking at Iron Bowl featuring a red-hot Alabama team looking for their 10th straight win before heading into their SEC Title Game vs #1 Georgia.

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CFP Rankings Reaction: Washington into the Top 4, Tennessee is still ranked (!?!) & why that matters Nov 22, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings as Washington makes the jump into the Top 4 in place of Florida State. He breaks down a very difficult scenario that the Committee could be looking at when they have to make their final selections in two weeks. He questions the continued higher ranking of a couple of SEC teams and points out why those rankings will have a massive impact on the resumes of the teams fighting for Playoff spots. Klatt then shows what the Playoff chase would look like right now if we had the 12-team format this season and how many more teams would have a legitimate shot at the Playoff entering the final week of the regular season. He wraps up the show by taking mailbag questions including telling the story of the time his younger self said the wrong thing to the wrong Cowboy in a bar in Montana.

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Michigan and Ohio State confidence levels going into 'The Game' & who can actually beat Georgia? Nov 20, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt takes stock of where Michigan and Ohio State are at as they shift their full attention towards ‘The Game’ this week. He breaks down why Georgia is starting to remind him of Tom Brady’s Patriots more and more each week and lists the 3 teams he thinks match up best with the Bulldogs the rest of the way. Klatt discusses his heartbreak at watching the Jordan Travis injury. He also considers whether Florida State can be considered a lock to make the Playoff even if they win out the next two weeks. He gives Washington and Texas major credit for picking up tough road wins in November. The episode wraps with Klatt’s thoughts on Caleb Williams’ brilliant college career and how difficult the re-build at USC is going to be for Lincoln Riley next season.

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Will Washington and Georgia stay unbeaten? Can Michigan avoid a trap game? And more Week 12 Picks Nov 16, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest games in Week 12 of the College Football season. He begins by considering the possibility of a letdown game for Michigan against Maryland as they come off the big win vs Penn State and look ahead to the matchup with Ohio State next week. He discusses the huge matchup in the Pac-12 when #5 Washington travels to #11 Oregon State and considers the upset possibility for #1 Georgia when they head to Neyland to face #18 Tennessee. Klatt then breaks down a few games that look like potential upsets as #7 Texas heads to Iowa State, red-hot Arizona hosts #22 Utah and UCLA takes on their cross-town rivals USC. He finishes the show by discussing the Chip Kelly rumors and wonders if the Bruins are looking at their program with clear eyes.

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Is the Playoff Committee showing an SEC bias? Plus Klatt’s Heisman Rankings Nov 15, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings as Georgia jumps ahead of Ohio State into the top spot. He questions the rankings of SEC teams like Missouri and Tennessee and considers the impact that those inflated rankings could have at the end of the season. Klatt also discusses Texas’ precarious position at #7 as they look poised to be boxed out of the Top 4 even if they run the table, even potentially by an Alabama team that they beat earlier in the season. Next, Klatt examines the Heisman race and ranks his top contenders, including Marvin Harrison Jr and Jayden Daniels. He also lays out the paths for each candidate to end up holding the Trophy in New York.

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Michigan takes down Penn St without Harbaugh, Jimbo is out at Texas A&M and Klatt’s Top 10 Rankings Nov 13, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan’s ground-based win in Happy Valley over a Top-10 Penn State team. He discusses what impressed him most with the Wolverines’ win in their first big test of the season. Klatt also discusses the Jim Harbaugh suspension – what he thinks of the penalty and also the timing of that decision being announced on the Friday afternoon before the game. He also gives his thoughts on what went wrong for Penn State against Michigan and also in this season as a whole. Following the firing of OC Mike Yurcich, he offers his analysis of what Penn State needs to change on offense to take the next step. Klatt then discusses his latest Top 10 rankings and how he ordered Michigan, Georgia and Ohio State plus why he has one of the unbeatens way down at #8. Finally, he discusses Texas A&M’s decision to fire Jimbo Fisher and sink over $75 million into his buyout. Klatt gives his thoughts on how good of a job the A&M head coaching position is in today’s college football landscape.

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Will Penn State take down Michigan? Anyone stopping Georgia? Are Oregon & Washington on upset alert? Nov 09, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest games of Week 11 starting with the Top 10 game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX: #3 Michigan at #10 Penn State. He discusses what kind of atmosphere he expects in Beaver Stadium. He also breaks down how Michigan’s offense has evolved beyond what they were a year ago and why that makes them so dangerous going forward. Klatt also gives his pick in the other Top 10 matchup on Saturday between Georgia and Ole Miss. He makes picks in the two huge Pac-12 games: USC at #6 Oregon and #18 Utah at #5 Washington. He wraps up with 2 other SEC games as Nick Saban and Alabama look to keep rolling on the road against Kentucky and Tennessee and Missouri square off in a Top 15 matchup.

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CFP Rankings Reaction, more Michigan news & Klatt’s Tiers of National Championship Contenders Nov 08, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest news in the Michigan sign-stealing investigation before giving his thoughts on the second College Football Playoff Rankings release. He discusses whether there should have been movement among the undefeated teams in the Top 5 and why Alabama needs some help if they are going to make it to the Playoff. Klatt then updates his “Above the Line” National Championship contenders list, placing the top teams in the country into tiers based off his evaluation of each team. He wraps up the show with some Playoff-themed mailbag questions.

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Look out for Alabama, USC makes a big change & what will the Big Ten do with Michigan? Nov 06, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the best Saturday of the College Football season so far. He lists the teams that really impressed him this past weekend, starting with Nick Saban and Alabama after their win over LSU. He then discusses the teams that simply found a way to get through a November Saturday without a loss and keep their Playoff hopes on track – including the defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs along with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He also lists teams that deserve to get more recognition for what they are doing, like Louisville and Arizona. Klatt gives his thoughts on Lincoln Riley and USC’s decision to part ways with Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch. Klatt finishes the podcast by discussing the latest in the Michigan sign-stealing investigation and gives his thoughts on what the Big Ten should do next.

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Week 10 Previews: LSU-Bama, Washington-USC, Mizzou-Georgia, K-State-Texas, Bedlam & More Nov 02, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest games of a jam-packed weekend as CFB enters the stretch run in November. He begins with the Big Noon game on Fox as a surging #23 Kansas State team takes on #7 Texas. He makes his picks in the pivotal matchups in the SEC between #14 LSU and #8 Alabama as well as #12 Missouri at #2 Georgia. Klatt also makes his pick between the two high scoring Offenses of #5 Washington and #20 USC and their QBs Michael Penix Jr and Caleb Williams. He discusses the atmosphere #9 Oklahoma is heading into in Stillwater this weekend as well as Dabo Swinney’s rant going into Clemson’s game vs #15 Notre Dame. He wraps up the pod with his pick in the ACC clash between Virginia Tech and #13 Louisville which will go a long way in determining who plays in the ACC Championship Game before making his pick in the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy game between Army and #25 Air Force

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CFP Rankings Reaction: Ohio State at #1, Michigan behind Georgia and Oklahoma behind Texas Nov 01, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first College Football Playoff Rankings. He discusses the decision to put Ohio State at #1 and why the Committee chose to put Georgia over Michigan despite very similarly rated schedules. Klatt also discusses inconsistencies in the rankings, particularly when considering Texas, Alabama and Oklahoma. He concludes the show by naming two teams that are currently outside the Top 10 but have the runway to make it to the Playoff.

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Oregon is a Playoff Team, Georgia is still Georgia, Ohio State keeps grinding & Oklahoma deja vu Oct 30, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt kicks off the show by discussing Oregon after their emphatic road win over Utah and why he believes the Ducks are going to be in the College Football Playoff. He then reacts to Georgia’s blowout win over Florida and why he had to shift his perspective when evaluating this year’s version of the Dawgs. Klatt then points out why this defense-led Ohio State team is potentially better suited for a Playoff run than even the offensive juggernaut Buckeye teams of recent years. Later, he discusses Oklahoma’s upset loss to Kansas and why he’s worried about the Sooners’ chances of making the Big 12 Championship Game after seeing this team look like an OU team of the past. Lastly, he points out 3 Conference title game races that are about to descend into pure chaos.

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Oregon-Utah, Georgia-Florida, Ohio St-Wisconsin, Coach Prime looks to bounce back & more Previews Oct 26, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews this weekend’s biggest games including the Top-15 clash between Oregon and Utah that he will be calling on Saturday. He makes his picks in the FOX Big Noon Saturday matchup between #6 Oklahoma and Kansas as well #1 Georgia’s first game without Brock Bowers when they take on Florida. He discusses the possibility of a letdown from #3 Ohio State following their big win over Penn State when they head to Madison to take on Big Ten West-leading Wisconsin. Klatt then breaks down the keys for Coach Prime and Colorado as they look to pull off an upset in the Rose Bowl against #23 UCLA. He concludes the show by checking in with the Group of 5’s highest ranked team, #19 Air Force as they continue their push for a New Year’s Six Bowl against in-state rival, Colorado State.

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J.J. McCarthy & Marvin Harrison Jr set for Heisman showdown & Michigan’s Sign-Stealing Investigation Oct 25, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt takes a look at the Heisman race and selects the 4 players that he can see winning the Trophy in December. He breaks down what needs to happen for each player and discusses the possibility of a Heisman showdown between Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr in Ann Arbor at the end of the season. Next, he discusses the latest reports on the Michigan sign-stealing investigation and what questions still need to be answered. He then lists the reasons why sign-stealing has not been solved and the factors that are stopping College Football from copying what the NFL has done. He closes the episode by answering a listener-submitted mailbag question.

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Ohio St takes down Penn St, Michigan continues to roll, Alabama storms back & Utah beats USC…again Oct 23, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Top-10 defensive battle in Columbus as Ohio State beat Penn State thanks, in large part, to Marvin Harrison Jr. Klatt points out what Ryan Day did to ensure he gave his team the best chance to win and where Penn State’s coaching staff will have regrets. In a week where Michigan found itself in a sign-stealing investigation and several other Top 10 teams had to fight off upsets, the Wolverines continued to roll. Joel breaks down how Jim Harbaugh has built his group into the most consistently dominant team in the nation. He then discusses Alabama’s big comeback and what it means for the SEC race. Klatt wraps up by discussing the thriller in the Coliseum as Utah continued its success against USC and why he is so impressed with what the Utes are doing.

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Penn State-Ohio State deep dive, Alabama looking for revenge and more Week 8 Picks & Previews Oct 19, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt takes a deep dive into the Top-10 matchup between Penn State and Ohio State that he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX. He breaks down the questions he has coming into the meeting and what he’s seen on tape as he prepares to call the game. He then previews and gives his pick in the Tennessee-Alabama matchup as Nick Saban looks to avoid a 2nd straight defeat to the Vols. He also considers the large point spread in the Duke-Florida State matchup as the ‘Noles look to keep things rolling. Klatt then breaks down what we should make of the meeting between a USC team coming off their first loss facing a Utah team that beat them twice last season. Finally, he previews the first matchup of the season in the battle for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy between Air Force and Navy.

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Penn St - Ohio St: What’s at stake for each Program & why there are Game Management Issues in CFB Oct 18, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt considers what is at stake for Penn State and Ohio State ahead of their Top-10 clash in Columbus. He discusses what a win would mean for each program and the College Football Playoff landscape. Next, he discusses why there seems to be issues in the sport when it comes to late-game and situational management. He lays out why several factors in CFB are leading to trouble in the biggest moments. Finally, Klatt goes into the mailbag and ranks the best skill position players in the country and how to navigate youth sports as a parent.

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Washington wins a thriller over Oregon, USC’s in trouble and Colorado collapses Oct 16, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt revels in Washington’s thrilling win over Oregon and details why it was such an important game for the sport as a whole. He dives into Dan Lanning’s key 4th down decisions and reveals whether he agreed or disagreed with the Oregon coach’s aggressive mentality. Klatt discusses Notre Dame’s emphatic win over USC and why he was so impressed with the Irish before breaking down how the Trojans have a major issue – and it’s not the one everyone anticipated heading into that game. He then discusses Colorado’s crushing loss vs Stanford on Friday night and what Coach Prime will need to fix to get the Buffaloes to bowl eligibility. Klatt also gives some love to North Carolina and Air Force for their big wins over the weekend before wrapping up with an acknowledgement of a mistake in Saturday’s broadcast.

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Oregon-Washington, USC-Notre Dame and more Week 7 Picks and Previews Oct 12, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest games of the weekend and starts with the Big Noon Saturday game on FOX between #2 Michigan and Indiana. He makes his picks for the Top 10 matchup in the Pac-12 between Oregon and Washington and the rivalry game in South Bend as USC travels to Notre Dame. He also discusses two critical Top 25 matchups between UCLA and Oregon State as well as North Carolina taking on a Miami team looking to bounce back from their clock management fiasco a week ago. Klatt breaks down a huge matchup in the Big Ten West race between Iowa and Wisconsin. Finally, he wraps up the show with a personal story about going to Air Force games as a kid before discussing what he believes is the game of the year in the Group of 5 between Wyoming and Air Force.

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College Football Playoff Sleeper Teams and Klatt’s Heisman Rankings Oct 11, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his list of teams currently outside the Top 10 that could crash the College Football Playoff. Among his list is a team with very similar characteristics to TCU from a year ago, a college football blue blood that was dismissed too soon and a Pac-12 squad that is lurking behind the favorites in that conference. Then, he ranks his midseason Heisman contenders including Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr with one surprising inclusion in his list that he is buying stock in now. Finally, he finishes up with a question from the listener-submitted mailbag.

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Oklahoma is Back, Michigan is a Boa Constrictor, Georgia is Usain Bolt & Ohio State has Questions Oct 09, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Oklahoma’s stunning win over Texas at Red River and breaks down what surprised him in the game and what the result means for the two programs going forward. He discusses why he believes Georgia and Michigan separated themselves from the rest of the contending teams on Saturday. He also goes deep into what he thinks of Ohio State right now after calling their win over Maryland. And finally, he wraps up by unpacking the clock management fiasco from Mario Cristobal in Miami but considers the much bigger potential ramifications for the program other than just the loss to Georgia Tech.

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Week 6 Previews: Texas-Oklahoma, Alabama-Texas A&M and is Georgia on upset alert? Oct 05, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest games in this weekend’s slate including the game he will be calling on FOX between Ohio State and unbeaten Maryland. He then dives into the matchups between Texas and Oklahoma at Red River and a suddenly dangerous home game for Georgia against #20 Kentucky. He discusses why he feels Alabama is in for a real battle at Kyle Field against Texas A&M. Klatt gives his thoughts on two ranked matchups between Notre Dame and Louisville and also LSU and Missouri. He also hits on the big Pac-12 matchup between #13 Washington St and UCLA before revealing why he feels that Coach Prime and Colorado’s game at Arizona State is the most pivotal game of the season for the Buffs.

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Could the SEC miss the Playoff? Can anyone make it through the Pac-12 gauntlet? Oct 04, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses whether the SEC could actually miss out on the College Football Playoff altogether this season. He breaks down why a 1-loss SEC Champion wouldn’t have nearly the resume that a 1-loss Pac-12 champion would have. He also takes a deeper look into what teams like Washington, USC and Oregon are facing in the 2nd half of the season and considers whether any team in the country could make it through those remaining schedules. Klatt then checks in on some fanbases around the country and lets fans of Texas and Oklahoma know how they should be feeling ahead of Red River before gauging the temperature of Georgia and Oregon fans. And finally, Joel reveals the winners of the Rose Bowl Hat giveaway!

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USC holds off Colorado’s rally and Michigan & Texas jump Georgia in Klatt’s Top 10 Oct 02, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the thriller in Boulder as USC held off Colorado’s 2nd half rally to win 48-41. He evaluates where each program is at right now in relation to their expectations heading into that game. Klatt discusses whether USC’s defense will keep Caleb Williams from contending for a title and why a loss feels like a win for Coach Prime. He then discusses another unimpressive Georgia win and gives his reasons why he put both Michigan and Texas ahead of the Bulldogs in his Top 10. Klatt wraps up the show by giving Notre Dame huge credit for finding a way to win in the final minute at Duke just one week after losing in the final seconds vs Ohio State.

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Can Coach Prime & Colorado upset USC? Will Notre Dame bounce back? + more Week 5 Previews Sep 28, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest games in Week 5, beginning with the Big Noon Saturday game on FOX in Boulder between Colorado and #8 USC. He breaks down the matchup and what Colorado must do to pull off their 2nd major upset of the season. He also considers the upset possibilities in Austin as #24 Kansas takes on Texas before assessing Michigan’s trip to Lincoln to face Nebraska. He also discusses Notre Dame’s difficult task on the road at #17 Duke one week after their heartbreaking loss vs Ohio State. Klatt wraps up the episode by breaking down two more Top 20 showdowns: #10 Utah at #19 Oregon State and #13 LSU at #20 Ole Miss.

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Klatt’s List of Legitimate National Championship Contenders Sep 27, 2023

With the first month of the season in the books, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt decides which teams have separated themselves as legitimate national championship contenders in his eyes. He outlines which teams have made it “above the line” and others that fall just below the contender threshold. He considers where to place Pac-12 teams like Washington, USC and Utah as well as the 3 Big Ten East powers, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State. Klatt also discusses whether Alabama and Notre Dame still make the cut despite their early season losses and debates what to do with Florida State’s up-and-down season. He then goes into the mailbag to answer listener-submitted questions before providing an important update about the giveaway of Joel’s Rose Bowl hats.

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Ohio State wins a classic, Oregon ends Coach Prime’s perfect start & where is Alabama’s ceiling? Sep 25, 2023

What a Saturday it was! FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the classic from South Bend as Ohio State took down Notre Dame in the final seconds. He gives his thoughts on the outlook for both teams going forward as well as Ryan Day’s animated postgame interview. Klatt also reacts to Oregon putting an empathic halt to Coach Prime’s perfect start and weighs in on Dan Lanning’s use of the hype around Colorado as a motivational tactic. Then, Joel evaluates what he saw from Alabama in their win over Ole Miss and Florida State in their overtime win at Clemson.

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Can Coach Prime pull off another upset? Ohio State-Notre Dame keys & will Alabama bounce back? Sep 21, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his in-depth previews of this weekend’s stacked list of games which includes 6 ranked matchups. He breaks down the keys to each matchup, beginning with the Big Noon Saturday game between #16 Oklahoma and Cincinnati. He then reveals which area of the game will decide the Top 10 clash between Ohio State and Notre Dame before discussing whether Coach Prime and Colorado can pull off another huge upset on the road at #10 Oregon. Klatt explains why Alabama will need to use their inner-Muhammad Ali to avoid defeat at the hands of Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. He also discusses Florida State’s trip to Clemson and Iowa’s attempt at the upset at Penn State. Joel finishes with two more ranked Pac-12 matchups as UCLA travels to Utah and Washington State hosts Oregon State.

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Ohio St vs Notre Dame: what's at stake & should Michigan and Alabama fans be worried? Sep 20, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the massive implications of this weekend’s game in South Bend between Ohio State and Notre Dame. He considers what a win or loss would do to the perception of each program going forward. Then, he checks in on the current state of several major programs that struggled their way through games in Week 3, including Georgia, Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee and more. He wraps up by considering the fact that we don’t know who the 2nd best team in the SEC is this year and whether the conference will continue to receive the benefit of the doubt in the rankings over schools from the Pac-12.

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Who is the Best Team in CFB? Shedeur Sanders saves Colorado & Bama’s QB Dilemma Sep 18, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his latest Top 10 Rankings after a surprising Saturday and expresses why he is so thrilled with the current state of this college football season. Klatt also points out why Washington is the team that fans need to get familiar with quickly as they are a real College Football Playoff contender this season. He gives his takeaways from the late-night thriller in Boulder as Coach Prime got the last word with a comeback win over Colorado State. He points out how Shedeur Sanders continues to come up huge in the clutch moments. He then breaks down how Alabama should change their approach to get their season back on track and which QB they should have leading them going forward.

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Week 3 Picks: Colorado & Coach Prime take on another rival, Tennessee-Florida & more Sep 14, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into this weekend’s biggest games and makes his picks. Klatt gets things started with the Big Noon Saturday game on FOX as #7 Penn State looks to continue rolling against Illinois. He then considers the gambling lines in a series of games that look like they could be lopsided on paper like the Rocky Mountain Showdown between Coach Prime and the Buffaloes against their in-state rival Colorado State. He previews Tennessee’s trip to the Swamp and considers whether Ohio State will cover the huge spread and blow out Western Kentucky. He wraps up the previews by looking at the Washington-Michigan State matchup before giving his favorite pick of the week in the Kansas State-Missouri clash.

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Ohio St has their starting QB, why the SEC is struggling & Klatt’s Top 5 Atmospheres he’s called Sep 13, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news that Ohio State has named their starting QB for the rest of the season. He breaks down what he’s seen from Kyle McCord and the Buckeyes this season and where they need to improve before they face Notre Dame in two weeks. He then discusses what Miami’s win over Texas A&M means for the race in the ACC and why he believes Mario Cristobal’s team is in for a big season. He then gets into why the SEC is struggling so much in the big early-season matchups that they’ve dominated for years and why the Pac-12 is winning those games now. Finally, he dives into the mailbag to answer listener-submitted questions including Oklahoma’s chances vs Texas before ranking his Top 5 atmospheres in games he’s called in his career.

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Colorado & Coach Prime take down Nebraska, Texas rolls the Tide and rises in Klatt’s Top 10 Rankings Sep 11, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt marvels at the atmosphere in Boulder as Coach Prime won his home debut over Nebraska. Klatt breaks down what impressed him about their win while also considering how incredible it is that a team that was 1-11 last season is captivating the country right now. Next, he shifts to Texas’ huge win over Alabama and why it shows that the Longhorns are legitimate national championship contenders this year. He also reveals how far the win in Tuscaloosa launched Texas up his Top 10 rankings. Klatt states whether that game was a sign that Alabama under Saban is set for a fall from the sport’s elite programs. He then discusses how scary USC is this year and why he believes this team is different than last year’s group. He also goes in on how Texas A&M continues to fall short in the Jimbo Fisher era after their loss in Miami. Finally, Klatt reacts to the news of Michigan State HC Mel Tucker being suspended without pay due to an investigation into sexual harassment allegations

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Can Coach Prime & Colorado keep it going vs Nebraska? Alabama-Texas & more Sep 07, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the major matchups in Week 2, starting with the Big Noon Saturday game in Boulder featuring Coach Prime and #22 Colorado against Matt Rhule and Nebraska. He then provides analysis and picks for the other marquee matchups on Saturday, beginning with the heavyweight clash in Tuscaloosa between #3 Alabama and #11 Texas. From there, he weighs in on whether #10 Notre Dame will continue their hot start and if the Pac-12 will continue their early season success as #12 Utah travels to Baylor and #13 Oregon heads to Texas Tech. He wraps up with a look at the matchup between #23 Texas A&M and Miami.

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Clemson’s fall from the elite, the Pac-12’s rise & which fanbases should be concerned after Week 1 Sep 06, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down why Clemson’s upset loss to Duke wasn’t just a bad night but actually another example of how elite programs fall back to the pack in the sport. He then goes out West to detail why the Pac-12’s incredible talent at QB - from Caleb Williams to Shedeur Sanders - makes it the deepest conference in the country this year. Finally, he goes around the country from LSU to Oklahoma to Penn State to Colorado and more to let fanbases know how they should be feeling about their program after Week 1.

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Coach Prime & Colorado live up to the hype, Ohio State struggles & Florida State makes a statement Sep 04, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Coach Prime and Colorado’s stunning upset of #17 TCU. He breaks down how their performance managed to somehow exceed the hype. Klatt dissects the performances of QB Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter before cautioning against looking past Nebraska this week. Klatt gives his evaluations of the QB debuts at Alabama, Georgia and Penn State before breaking down what he saw from an Ohio State offense that struggled vs Indiana. Finally, he gives Florida State their due after an emphatic Week 1 win over #5 LSU.

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Week 1 Lookahead: What to expect in Coach Prime’s debut, Nebraska starts over & LSU-Florida St Aug 30, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews Week 1 in college football by going around the country looking at the biggest games and storylines. Klatt starts with the two big Thursday Night matchups as the Matt Rhule era begins for Nebraska when they take on Minnesota on FOX and Utah hosts Florida in Salt Lake City. He then shifts to the FOX Big Noon Saturday matchup when Coach Prime takes his Colorado Buffaloes to Fort Worth to take on TCU. He breaks down what you can expect to see from Prime’s new-look roster and where their strengths and weaknesses will be. Klatt gets into what he wants to see from Penn State’s new QB Drew Allar in their season opener before finishing with his pick in the Top-10 clash between LSU and Florida State.

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USC finds their next Star, Notre Dame’s Ceiling is Rising & the NCAA continues to get it wrong Aug 28, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his takeaways from the first games of the year as USC and Notre Dame opened their seasons with wins. Klatt gives his reasons why Trojan fans should still be optimistic about their defense despite an uneven performance. Next, he goes into how Freshman WR Zachariah Branch overshadowed Heisman winner Caleb Williams and why he’s going to be a major game-changer for Lincoln Riley’s team. He then gets into Notre Dame’s blowout win over Navy and discusses what the addition of Sam Hartman does for the Irish’s ceiling this season. He also discusses how it’ll affect the matchups with their big-time opponents coming down the road: Ohio State, USC and Clemson. Finally, Klatt discusses the recent rulings by the NCAA to suspend LSU star DT Maason Smith for the Florida State game and to deny Colorado Offensive Lineman Tyler Brown’s waiver for immediate eligibility.

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Harbaugh vs NCAA, Marvin Harrison Jr’s path to the Heisman & Klatt’s ACTUAL Top 5 QB’s Aug 23, 2023

It’s finally game week in CFB and FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into what he wants to see from the marquee programs playing this weekend, Notre Dame and USC. He then gives his thoughts on the self-imposed suspension by Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and why he feels that the NCAA is an outdated organization that is no longer helping the sport. Next, he sets the record straight with his ACTUAL Top 5 QBs heading into the season. Then he goes into the mailbag to answer listener-submitted questions and gets into topics like Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr’s potential path to a Heisman and if a Georgia 3-peat would put Kirby Smart above Nick Saban.

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Coach Prime, Matt Rhule, Luke Fickell & the most important Fixers in CFB this season Aug 21, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt goes into the rebuilds that Colorado’s Deion Sanders, Nebraska’s Matt Rhule and Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell have in their first year at their respective schools. He evaluates where each program is at and what expectations should be for this coming season. Then, he goes around the country looking at the most impactful players and coaches in their first year at their programs. Ranging from Cade McNamara at Iowa to USC’s defensive transfer class to the reinforcements on Michigan’s Offensive Line, he groups players and coaches by what should be expected of them this season – from “shoe fillers” to “fixers.” He also ranks which new QB-OC combination at Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia he is most concerned about.

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Is Penn State a real threat to Ohio State & Michigan? Can anyone stop Georgia? Aug 14, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into his big questions in each Power 5 Conference heading into the season. In the Big Ten, Klatt examines the 3-team race in the Big Ten East between Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State and breaks down how each team can come out of that loaded division. He then turns to the SEC and discusses who among Alabama, LSU and Tennessee could take down Georgia this year. Next, he heads to this year’s conference of QBs - the Pac-12 - before detailing the conference’s top teams’ chances of making the Playoff. In the Big 12, it’s about Texas. Will this be the year they finally realize their potential? Finally, Klatt reveals whether we should be buying the Florida State hype and if this is the season they overtake Clemson in the ACC.

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Klatt’s Preseason Top 25 for the 2023 Season Aug 07, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt unveils his Preseason Top 25 rankings for the upcoming College Football season. Klatt begins with the 2-time defending champion Georgia Bulldogs before revealing how much separation is between Michigan and Ohio State as well as their division rival Penn State. He gets into why he’s higher on Alabama than most before getting into how he stacks a potentially deep group of Playoff contenders including LSU, Florida State, Clemson, USC and another Pac-12 school which he thinks could be better than all of them. Klatt also walks through his process as he went through the annual struggle of deciding where to rank Texas before a season.

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Klatt on next wave of conference expansion: Big changes coming for Pac-12, Big Ten, and Big 12? Aug 03, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on the next wave of conference expansion, which will likely impact the Pac-12, Big Ten, and Big 12 significantly. Oregon and Washington could leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten on the heels of Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah potentially leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big 12. Florida State is also considering a move, but Joel explains the reasons why they’ll have a hard time leaving the ACC. Finally, Joel explains why these moves are on the table and how they could affect the rest of college football.

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Big Noon Conversations: Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti on his TV background & first 100 days Jul 31, 2023

In the final episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with the new Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, Tony Petitti. They begin by discussing what the Commissioner hopes to accomplish early in his tenure. Petitti goes into how his background as a TV executive and at Major League Baseball has prepared him to oversee the Big Ten’s $7 Billion media rights deal. He also reflects back on his time at ABC during the creation of the BCS. The two finish by discussing the importance of incentivizing top-level regular season success in the expanded Playoff era.

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Emergency Pod: Colorado and Coach Prime are heading to the Big 12 Jul 28, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt provides his reaction to the big news out of Boulder that Colorado will be leaving the Pac-12 and rejoining the Big 12 in 2024. Joel begins by breaking down how we got to this point, specifically how the changes in the TV Media landscape over the last decade have led to this moment. He then gets into the importance of the Big 12 reading that TV landscape well while the Pac-12 is paying the price for failing to do so. Joel dives into the current state of the two conferences and where things go from here for each. He finishes by giving Colorado credit for the best offseason in College Football after hiring Deion Sanders and making this move to the Big 12.

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Big Noon Conversations: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark on Expansion and his Biggest Win Jul 24, 2023

This week on The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark in Dallas. The two dive right into the big question surrounding the conference as the Commissioner outlines his criteria for potential expansion. He also details what he feels was his biggest win in his first year in charge of the Big 12. They discuss the current state of NIL and the transfer portal and the Commissioner details why he feels it’s been a “disaster” so far. Finally, Yormark details why he believes he is absolutely the right person to lead the conference going forward – and why he wouldn’t necessarily be a good fit at other conferences.

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Big Noon Conversations: Chip Kelly on Creating Offensive Schemes & why There’s No Crying on the Yacht Jul 17, 2023

This week’s episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations features FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sitting down in Westwood with UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly. Coach Kelly begins by detailing why he thinks college football is as good as it has ever been and why “there’s no crying on the yacht.” The pair discuss Kelly’s influence at the forefront of offensive schemes in the sport and how that was actually born out of necessity. Coach gets into his concerns about college football becoming too transactional rather than transformational for the players before closing with what he loves most about his job.

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Big Noon Conversations: Ryan Day on using the NFL as a model for CFB and yes, Targeting Jul 10, 2023

In this week’s episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is in Columbus to sit down with the Head Coach at Ohio State, Ryan Day. The pair discuss how different Day’s job is now from the time he began as Head Coach. They also get into the larger issues facing the sport and how much the NFL should be used as a model for the college game. Coach Day discusses how the expanded playoff will affect top programs like Ohio State. He then gets into how frustrating the targeting rule has become and why common sense needs to be applied more in those situations. They wrap up with a list of coaches that he admires in the game.

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Big Noon Conversations: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on the Future of the Playoff & Scheduling in CFB Jun 26, 2023

In this episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt heads to Birmingham, Alabama to sit down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. In this wide-ranging conversation, the two discuss Sankey’s influence in the landscape of the sport and whether there needs to be an overarching body overseeing CFB. Sankey also gives his thoughts on the future of the College Football Playoff and what areas he feels need to be addressed before the two discuss scheduling in the sport and the challenges that are unique to the SEC.

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Big Noon Conversations: Nick Saban on the Challenges of Coaching in the Modern Era of CFB Jun 19, 2023

The second episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, features FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt speaking with Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa. The two discuss what still drives the 7x National Champion coach. They also dive into the challenges of coaching in the modern era of the sport with the transfer portal, opt-outs and NIL. Coach Saban goes into whether the relationship between student-athlete and their university is properly balanced at this moment. They also discuss whether parity is possible in college football before concluding the conversation with a job offer.

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Big Noon Conversations: Deion Sanders talks picking Colorado, Louis luggage comments, NIL & more Jun 12, 2023

In the first episode of The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back in Boulder to sit down with Coach Prime. The two discuss why Colorado was the right choice for Sanders and how he feels about the criticism he’s received. They get into how Prime’s now-infamous “I’m bringing my luggage and it’s Louis” line originated before Coach shares the story of what happened right after that meeting. Coach Prime also reveals what he likes and doesn’t like about the transfer portal and NIL.

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The Future of Conference Realignment and how NIL has created a Golden Age for CFB May 22, 2023

With realignment back in the news, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt explains how the business model in the sport has changed over time and led to CFB becoming Game of Thrones. He also provides his solutions for keeping realignment from being a constant going forward. Next, Joel reacts to the news that players will have their names and likeness in the next release of the EA Sports College Football video game. He states why he believes the NIL era has created a golden age for college football before also acknowledging that the pendulum of power has swung too far in favor of the players. Finally, Joel shares a special announcement about the show’s conversation series with the biggest and most influential names in the sport that will be released beginning June 12th.

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Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings for the 2023 Season May 15, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his post-spring Top 25 rankings for the upcoming college football season. With several top teams still sorting out their QB situations, Joel breaks down why he still has faith in teams like Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama to stay at the top while Michigan finds itself with the luxury of a very experienced returning roster. He also dives into why he is encouraged by what is happening at USC and Clemson but offers caution for a program like Florida State who is coming off a surprising 10-win season. Texas and Oklahoma also find places in his Top 25 as they look to reclaim their spots at the top of the Big 12.

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Coach Prime’s not wasting time, fixing the expanded CFP schedule & should we be worried about Alabama? May 08, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his thoughts on Deion Sanders’ unprecedented roster flip at Colorado and whether Coach Prime has anything to apologize for. He then discusses the transfer of Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner to Alabama and whether this is a sign that we should be worried about the Crimson Tide next season. Joel also reacts to the expanded College Football Playoff schedule and makes his proposal for how to improve it in the future. Finally, Joel gives Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark credit for continuing to think outside the box with his reported interest in playing games in Mexico.

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NFL Draft Winners and Favorite Picks plus Klatt’s Top 10 Prospects in the 2024 Draft May 01, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back from covering the Draft in Kansas City. He's ready to declare which teams won the Draft and reveal his favorite picks, which includes an emotional selection by the Dallas Cowboys. Then Joel dives into who should be blamed for Will Levis’ slide out of the First Round. Finally, it is time to look ahead to next year as Klatt ranks his Top 10 Prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Peter Schrager’s latest intel heading into the NFL Draft Apr 26, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by FOX Sports and NFL Network’s Peter Schrager to discuss his latest inside info heading into the NFL Draft. The two discuss how much the S2 Cognitive Test results are playing into teams’ evaluations and the chances that Ohio St QB C.J. Stroud could slide in the draft after his reported low score. They then get into how high and also how low some of the top prospects could go on Thursday night including Georgia DT Jalen Carter and Texas RB Bijan Robinson.

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Klatt’s Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft and the Coach Prime Effect Apr 24, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his final Mock Draft ahead of this week’s NFL Draft. Joel weighs in on the controversy surrounding the #2 pick and whether Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud should be selected by the Houston Texans. He also answers the questions of where Florida QB Anthony Richardson will land in the Top 10 and how high Texas RB Bijan Robinson will go. Later in his Mock, Klatt has the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys both picking up offensive weapons and the Kansas City Chiefs finding a way to surround Patrick Mahomes with another dynamic playmaker.Then Joel breaks down the impact of Colorado selling out their nationally televised Spring Game and how the hiring of Deion Sanders has already had a huge effect not only on the team on the field but the university as a whole.

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Klatt’s Top 50 Players in 2023 NFL Draft: Version 2.0 and the Big Ten has a new Commissioner Apr 17, 2023

In this episode, FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt unveils the 2nd edition of his Top 50 Players in the 2023 NFL Draft. Joel goes deep into his evaluations of the best prospects and breaks down which players are moving on his board including several new players who emerged to crack the Top 50 like Michigan Cornerback D.J. Turner. Klatt also reveals a big shake-up in his Top 10 as he weighs the risks involved with selecting Georgia DT Jalen Carter. Bijan Robinson continues to climb as Joel compares him to 49ers Pro Bowl Running Back Christian McCaffrey. Finally, Joel gives his reaction to the news that the Big Ten has their new commissioner in Tony Petitti and why his hiring will play a monumental role in the future of College Football.

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2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Joel Klatt’s predictions for Round 1 Apr 10, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his predictions for the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Joel projects selections for the first 31 picks based on team needs and his own big board, including a variety of trades involving the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Joel believes three quarterbacks will come off the board immediately, followed by multiple cornerbacks, pass rushers, and offensive tackles the rest of the round.

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Klatt’s 2023 NFL Draft Steals plus USC and Michigan make Recruiting Statements Apr 03, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals the players in the 2023 NFL Draft who he believes will outperform their draft position and become “Draft Steals” for their new teams. Joel then dives into the big college football recruiting news of the week and breaks down the impact of USC landing the final 5-Star player in the 2023 Class, Tight End Duce Robinson and Michigan finding their QB of the future in 2024 5-Star Jadyn Davis. To finish, Klatt goes into the mailbag and answers listeners’ burning questions including his thoughts on airplane apparel choices and his favorite airport chain restaurants.

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Klatt's Favorite Landing Spots for the top NFL Draft prospects Mar 27, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his favorite landing spots for some of the top NFL Draft prospects. Joel explains which prospect should land in the Big Apple to team up with (potential) Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. Then Joel also gives his perfect match for Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Joel believes Will Anderson Jr. is the best available player in the NFL Draft and would be a perfect fit for an NFC West team in need of a great pass rusher. Next, Joel shares the perfect fit for the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Detroit Lions.

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Joel Klatt reveals his top 50 players in the 2023 NFL Draft Mar 20, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his top 50 players ahead of this year’s NFL Draft. Joel explains why he’s particularly high on Iowa TE Sam LaPorta and Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on Kentucky QB Will Levis and what concerns him about his game. In his top 30, Joel is particularly high on Alabama CB Brian Branch, Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer, and Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. Joel explains why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in his Top 10 on his big board and reveals why he feels his #1 player is going under the radar. Finally, Joel explains why he believes the Big 12’s plan to launch a combined pro day is a great idea and will have a great impact on college football.

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Daniel Jeremiah on his latest Top 50 Draft Prospects list and Anthony Richardson’s rise Mar 13, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in NFL Network Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah to the show to discuss his latest Top 50 Prospects list and give out some players that that are flying under the radar. The two also debate how Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects in the NFL compared to his former Ohio St teammates Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Daniel then shares what he heard at the NFL Combine about the potential of Anthony Richardson to be selected above Bryce Young or CJ Stroud and why Bijan Robinson shouldn’t be viewed as just a Running Back.

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2023 NFL Combine reaction: Evaluating Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, CJ Stroud & other Ohio State stars Mar 07, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his reactions to the NFL Combine including how much we should take from Anthony Richardson’s record-breaking workout and why Alabama QB Bryce Young’s measurements shouldn’t change our opinion of him. Then, Joel shares his insight from calling C.J. Stroud’s games over the last 2 seasons and what his Ohio State teammate, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, projects to be in the NFL. Finally, Joel shares what makes Texas RB Bijan Robinson so special and how high he should go in the draft.

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Klatt’s Top 5 QBs in the Draft and the real benefits of shortening games in CFB Feb 28, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Top 5 QBs in the upcoming NFL draft and gives his thoughts on the most polarizing QB prospect in the class, Florida’s Anthony Richardson. Then, Joel dives into the proposed rule changes to shorten games in college football and shares his thoughts on how the actual effects of these changes could help level the playing field in the sport.

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Mailbag Episode: Is this the start of another “Ten Year War” between Ohio St & Michigan? Feb 20, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the mailbag and answers listener-submitted questions including whether Ohio State and Michigan are headed into another “10 Year War” in the rivalry. Joel also breaks down his weekly prep for broadcasts during the college football season and hands out some advice on how to navigate the college football season with your significant other.

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Gus Johnson on his broadcasting journey and going back to school at Harvard Feb 16, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in his on-air partner on FOX BIG NOON broadcasts, Gus Johnson. Joel and Gus discuss a wide range of topics from their beginnings as broadcasters, their favorite moments from their years together and what it’s like in the booth when Gus gives one of his signature calls. Then, the guys discuss Gus’ decision to return to school and attend Harvard University ahead of the release of FOX Sports Films latest documentary: BACK TO SCHOOL WITH GUS JOHNSON which premieres Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 PM ET on FOX.

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Officiating takes center stage at Super Bowl plus Oklahoma and Texas head to SEC early Feb 14, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt gives his reaction to the dramatic ending of Super Bowl LVII and his thoughts on the controversial call in the final 2 minutes. He dives into the rules he believes officials should follow when making a big call that could decide the outcome including whether the time of game should matter. Then Joel breaks down Oklahoma and Texas agreeing to join the SEC a year early and what the move means for those two programs’ Playoff hopes in the future. Finally, Joel wraps up the show with some mailbag questions which leads to his cautionary tale of what not to do in a marriage proposal.

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Klatt's plan to fix the CFB calendar, Alabama coordinator hires & Brian Ferentz contract Feb 09, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his plan for how to fix the recruiting cycle and CFB calendar with two major changes. Then, Joel touches on Alabama bringing in Tommy Rees to be the Tide's new OC and Kevin Steele to be the new DC. Joel also discusses Brian Ferentz's new contract with Iowa and why he feels like it is particularly unfair to the players. Lastly, Joel dives into the mailbag answering questions about life, the Super Bowl and football movies.

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National Signing Day surprises, misconceptions about Ohio State’s class, and Mailbag Feb 02, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his main takeaways from National Signing Day. Joel explains how some schools utilize NIL differently on the recruiting trail, and how that impacts their ability to recruit elite prospects. Then, Joel discusses misconceptions regarding Ohio State’s recruiting class and describes why it’s better than people might think. Next, Joel discusses which teams’s recruiting classes surprised him both positively and negatively. Finally, Joel answers your questions in the inaugural Mailbag

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Mahomes and Hurts' college days, Alabama coordinator changes, & the great pen debate of 2023 Jan 30, 2023

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares stories of the two Super Bowl-bound QBs, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, from their days back in college. Then, Joel discusses the impact of Bill O'Brien leaving Alabama for the Patriots and brings up some names Saban should consider for his open coordinator jobs. Then, Joel touches on Ohio State hiring former All-American LB James Laurinaitis and why he thinks it could be a home run hire before he discusses the great pen debate of 2023 and why he shows loyalty to the same pen and notebooks. Lastly, Joel introduces our new mailbag segment. Send an email to thejoelklattshowmailbag@gmail.com for a chance to have your submission read on the show

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Coach Prime does it again, the NCAA comes after Michigan while Florida’s NIL Collective deal falls apart and Klatt’s Top 5 Most Interesting Transfers for 2023 Jan 23, 2023

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the latest 5-star signing by Deion Sanders at Colorado and why he believes the Buffaloes will be a playoff contender in just two years. Next, Joel breaks down the week at Michigan that saw Jim Harbaugh announce his return but also the firing of their co-offensive coordinator and what it means for the team next season. Then, Joel details his problem with the NCAA’s decision to investigate the Wolverine program for minor infractions while the NIL collective at Florida has a $13 Million deal with 5-star QB Jadan Rashada fall through without penalty. And finally, Klatt gives his Top 5 Most Interesting Transfers for this upcoming season.

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Big Ten Commissioner heads to NFL, Ohio State has new OC, & Harbaugh's Michigan future uncertain Jan 16, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is back to discuss the biggest news and storylines from the early days of the offseason in college football. First, Joel shares his thoughts on former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren’s move to become the President/CEO of the Chicago Bears. He also explains why the next Big Ten commissioner will have major influence on the future of college football. Then, Joel discusses Ohio State’s decision to promote Brian Hartline to be the new offensive coordinator and Jim Harbaugh’s uncertain future at Michigan. Finally, Joel analyzes Clemson’s hire of Garrett Riley, the reigning Broyles Award winner for the top assistant coach in college football, to be their new offensive coordinator.

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Joel Klatt’s Way-Too-Early Top 10 rankings Jan 12, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his way-too-early top 10 rankings ahead of the 2023 season. Georgia is at the top coming off back-to-back national championships, followed by Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama in his tier one of the top ten. Joel also shares the seven teams he left off the top ten but were close. Then, Joel breaks down the four teams he believes will climb the most next season and improve their record by at least four wins.

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Georgia destroys TCU in the National Championship Jan 10, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Georgia’s blowout win over TCU in the National Championship game. Joel discusses his experience at SoFi Stadium for the game and describes what he saw in the lead-up, during the actual game, and the aftermath. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on what this means for Kirby Smart, Stetson Bennett, and the Georgia football program now that the Bulldogs have won back-to-back titles. Georgia is now definitively the top program in the country and they showed why in their win over the Horned Frogs. Finally, Joel explains why a blowout result like this is far less likely to occur in an expanded CFP, and why it is better for the sport.

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National Championship Preview: TCU and Georgia's keys to success Jan 05, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the National Championship game between TCU and Georgia. Georgia is looking to become first repeat National Champion since Alabama in 2011-12. TCU, on the other hand, is looking to become the first team to start a season unranked in the Preseason AP Poll and win a national title since Georgia Tech in 1990. Joel breaks down why Max Duggan and Quentin Johnston need to have a big game for TCU to have success, and explains why Brock Bowers is the key to Georgia's balance. Joel reveals why he thinks a lot of points will be scored in the game and believes it will be a battle until the very end.

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USC's defense crumbles, Penn State's future & other New Year's Six bowl reactions Jan 04, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his reaction to the non CFP New Year's Six Bowl games. Joel talks about Tennessee's impressive win over Clemson in the Orange Bowl, and if Clemson is falling out of the elite teams in college football. Then, he praises Alabama for their dominant win over Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl. Next, he talks about USC's defense crumbling against Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, and stresses the importance for Lincoln Riley to improve the Trojans' defense. Lastly, Joel shows some love to Penn State for their Rose Bowl win, and wonders if the Nittany Lions can breakthrough Michigan and Ohio State in the Big Ten East next season.

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Georgia rallies to beat Ohio State, TCU stuns Michigan Jan 02, 2023

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on the epic CFP semifinal matchups between Ohio State-Georgia and TCU-Michigan. First, Joel talks through the Peach Bowl and breaks down how Georgia was able to come back to defeat Ohio State 42-41 and why Kirby Smart’s timeout to prevent Ohio State from converting on a fake punt and Marvin Harrison Jr.’s injury were so crucial to the Bulldogs' victory. Then, Joel discusses the Fiesta Bowl and explains what went wrong for Michigan in their stunning loss to TCU. Finally, Joel explains why even Georgia needs an offense capable of winning a game in which your defense give up 40+ points to win a Championship in today's college football, and gives his solution for fixing the problems with targeting and instant replay in the sport.

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College Football Playoff Preview: Ohio State vs. Georgia and TCU vs. Michigan Dec 30, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the College Football Playoff semifinal games featuring Ohio State-Georgia in the Peach Bowl and TCU-Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl. First, Joel shares his thoughts on the matchup between the Buckeyes and the Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl, and explains the keys to the game for both teams. Georgia needs to be themselves and lean into their identity, while Ohio State should try and exploit Georgia’s pass defense. Then, Joel shifts to the Fiesta Bowl matchup. Joel explains why Michigan is such a big favorite, and describes the path to victory for both teams.

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New Year's Six Bowl Game Previews Dec 29, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the non CFP New Year’s Six games. Joel breaks down the key match-ups and storylines in the Orange Bowl between Tennessee and Clemson, the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Kansas State, the Rose Bowl between Utah and Penn State, and the Cotton Bowl between USC and Tulane.

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Joel Klatt’s Bowl Preview Extravaganza! Dec 26, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews some of the biggest bowl games leading up to the New Year’s Six games. Joel breaks down the key match-ups and storylines in the Guaranteed Rate bowl between Wisconsin and Oklahoma State, the Holiday bowl between Oregon and North Carolina, the Cheez-it Bowl between Oklahoma and Florida State, the Alamo Bowl between Washington and Texas, and the Gator Bowl between Notre Dame and South Carolina.

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Fixing Bowl Season in the CFP era Dec 15, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on Bowl Season in the modern era of college football. Joel explains why opt-outs are not as big of a problem as people think, and provides solutions as to how Bowl Season can improve in the future. Joel presents some of his ideas on how to fix bowl season, including playing the national championship game at the Rose Bowl each year and giving the players a share of the bowl game revenue.

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Mike Leach's impact on college football Dec 13, 2022

FOX Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt remembers Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach. Leach died Monday night at the age of 61. His impact on the college football world was immense and included revolutionizing the passing game with his air raid offense, as well as producing a coaching tree of Lincoln Riley, Sonny Dykes, Josh Heupel, Kliff Kingsbury and more. Joel ends the podcast by sharing some of his favorite moments and stories of Mike Leach.

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Caleb Williams wins the Heisman, CFB Awards, Deion Sanders making moves Dec 12, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses USC’s Caleb Williams becoming the third Heisman Trophy winner under head coach Lincoln Riley. Joel explains why this stretch for Riley is so unprecedented and what makes Williams so special. Then, Joel discusses other award winners, including TCU’s Max Duggan, Alabama’s Will Anderson, Texas’ Bijan Robinson, and more. Finally, Joel shares his thoughts on Deion Sanders’ moves since becoming the head coach of Colorado and the early success Coach Prime has had on the recruiting trail.

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Heisman Ceremony Snubs & Transfer portal solutions Dec 08, 2022

On this episode of The Joel Klatt Show, Joel talks about the four Heisman finalists who were invited to New York: USC QB Caleb Williams, Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud, TCU QB Max Duggan and Georgia QB Stetson Bennett. Joel brings up some other names including Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker and Michigan RB Blake Corum who he believes were snubbed by the Heisman voters. Joel compares their stats with the four finalists, and offers solutions to the Heisman voting process. Lastly, Joel discuses the importance of the transfer portal, how coaches and their staffs can adapt to the transfer portal process, and offers a few changes and regulations he would add to the portal.

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Coaching Carousel Conversation with Bruce Feldman Dec 07, 2022

On this episode of the Joel Klatt Show, Joel is joined by FOX College Football Reporter Bruce Feldman to talk four of the biggest coaching hires of the year. Bruce and Joel discuss Colorado hiring Deion Sanders, what it means for the Buffaloes' program and how Sanders can clean up in the transfer portal. Then, Bruce and Joel discuss two big hirings in the Big Ten: Matt Rhule at Nebraska and Luke Fickell at Wisconsin. They discuss if either of these coaches can have success in their first year similar to the likes of Lincoln Riley and Sonny Dykes. Lastly, Bruce and Joel discuss Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze and the baggage that Freeze has heading into his new gig.

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Deion Sanders introduced as new Colorado head coach & Final CFP Rankings Reaction Dec 05, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the final college football playoff rankings of the year. Joel believes the CFP Committee got the top four right and agrees with the decision to keep Alabama out at #5. Then he previews the semifinal matchups and wonders if #1 Georgia received a bad draw in having to play #4 Ohio State, and touches on how #3 TCU will be a tough matchup for Michigan. Lastly, Joel shares his excitement about his alma mater, Colorado, hiring Deion Sanders to be their next head coach.

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Conference Championship Previews: Who will win & how it will affect the CFP Dec 01, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the Power 5 conference championship games, starting with the Big Ten Championship between Purdue and Michigan. Joel explains why Jim Harbaugh has done such a great job in the past couple years as the Head Coach of Michigan, and explains why the Wolverines are 17-point favorites. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on the Pac-12 Championship and the challenge for Utah to stop Caleb Williams, followed by his prediction that TCU will win the Big 12 Championship and make the CFP. Next, Joel breaks down the SEC Championship and the ACC Championship.

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CFP Rankings Reax: Are TCU & USC in if they lose their conference championship games? Nov 30, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the CFP Rankings after Week 13 of the College Football season. Joel believes the committee correctly picked the top six teams in this version of the rankings, starting with Georgia at one, followed by Michigan, TCU, USC, Ohio State, and Alabama. Further, Joel explains why even if Georgia, Michigan, or TCU were to lose in their conference championship games, they should still make the CFP. Next, Joel shares his thoughts on USC being ranked ahead of Ohio State and what could happen if USC were to lose to Utah in the Pac-12 Championship game. Finally, Joel discusses the 15 teams who made the top 25 that were not ranked in the preseason and gives props to Oregon State for their impressive season which was capped off by a win over in-state rival Oregon.

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Could Michigan win it all? Caleb Williams’ Heisman odds, Wisconsin & Nebraska HC Hires Nov 28, 2022

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the biggest games and storylines from Week 13 of the College Football season. Joel opens with his main takeaways from calling the Big Noon matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. Joel believes Jim Harbaugh has been building up to this point since 2018, and Saturday’s game was an example that proves the gap between the two programs has closed. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on the fallout from Ohio State’s loss. Next, Joel discusses USC’s win over Notre Dame and another really impressive performance by USC QB Caleb Williams. Finally, Joel shares his thoughts on Nebraska’s hire of Matt Rhule to become their next Head Coach as well as Wisconsin’s hire of Luke Fickell.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan Preview: Joel Klatt’s keys to "The Game" Nov 24, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest game of the college football season between #3 Michigan and #2 Ohio State. Joel will be calling the Big Noon Matchup on FOX and breaks down the keys for the Buckeyes and the Wolverines on both sides of the ball. Further, Joel explains what each team must do in order to win and who are the most important players to watch for. Then, Joel discusses the matchup between the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and potential clinching scenarios for conference championship games.

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CFP Rankings Reax: Why the College Football Playoff system isn't working Nov 23, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to The CFP Rankings after Week 12 of the College Football season. The top four remains the same with Georgia coming in at number one, followed by Ohio State, Michigan, and TCU. But the CFP Committee surprised Joel by putting two-loss LSU ahead of one-loss USC at 5 and 6 respectively. Joel explains why moves like this lead to distrust in the system, and why it is yet another example that the 4-team College Football Playoff isn't good for the sport. Joel goes on to explain why Alabama is overvalued by the Committee this season, and how that affects other teams in the rankings. Finally, Joel closes by pointing out that if the CFP had a 12-team playoff, 25 teams would still be fighting for a spot and the sport would be in a better place because of it.

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USC-UCLA takeaways, Ohio State & Michigan escape, Scheduling concerns Nov 21, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt recaps the biggest games and storylines from Week 12 of the College Football season. Joel opens with his main takeaways from calling the USC-UCLA game on Saturday night. Joel was thoroughly impressed by Caleb Williams’ performance against the Bruins and believes he is one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Next, Joel shares his thoughts on the close wins by Michigan and Ohio State in the week before they square off in ‘The Game’ and explains why Michigan’s injury concerns might give Ohio State the advantage. Then, Joel explains his criticisms of teams scheduling low level non-conference opponents in November.

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USC-UCLA, Oregon-Utah, Ohio State-Maryland, & other Week 12 previews Nov 17, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest matchups in Week 12 of the college football season. Joel shares his thoughts on the matchup between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins. Spoiler Alert: Joel is expecting a lot of points to be scored. Then, Joel breaks down other key matchups, including Ohio State-Maryland, Illinois Michigan, TCU-Baylor, and Utah-Oregon. Next, Joel takes a look at the Big Ten West Race, and reveals who he thinks will face the winner of Michigan-Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. Finally, Joel explains why he and the SEC love ‘cupcakes.’

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CFP Rankings Reax: Does USC have a path to the CFP & 12-team CFP hypotheticals Nov 16, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the CFP Rankings after Week 11 of the College Football Season. The top five remains the same, with Georgia coming in at number one, followed by Ohio State, Michigan, TCU, and Tennessee. Joel discusses the path for #7 USC to be the lone Pac-12 representative in the CFP. Then, Joel explains why he is concerned that Clemson will make the playoff during a down year. Finally, Joel explains why having a 12-team playoff would make these final two weeks of the regular season much more exciting, and illustrates how 33 teams would still be in the race if that were the case.

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Ohio State & Michigan on collision course, Pac-12 CFP hopes take a hit Nov 14, 2022

Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the biggest games and storylines from Week 11 of the College Football season. Joel opens with his main takeaways and questions on both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines as they grow closer to facing each other in 'The Game'. Joel admits being impressed with the Buckeyes' run game against Indiana, but has a few other questions he's pondering about the team. Then Joel takes a look at Michigan including praising their defense and run game, but has other questions about the Wolverine offense. Next, Joel discusses TCU’s big win over Texas and Washington’s win over Oregon, and explains what they mean for the CFP race.

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Ohio State-Indiana, Texas-TCU, Washington-Oregon & other Week 11 previews Nov 10, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest matchups in Week 11 of the college football season. Joel shares his thoughts on the Big Noon matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes. Then, Joel breaks down other key matchups, including TCU-Texas, LSU-Arkansas, and Washington-Oregon. Finally, Joel explains which teams control their own destiny in pursuit of a conference championship.

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CFP Rankings Reax: TCU moves to 4, Clemson too high at 10? Nov 09, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on the CFP Committee’s most recent rankings. Joel explains why he is happy the committee decided to put TCU in the fourth spot, but does not understand the committee’s decision to rank USC four spots higher than UCLA. Then, Joel discusses why he believes Clemson is overrated and should not be ranked in the top 10 and closes with an olive branch to the CFP Committee.

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Alabama & Clemson go down, what next? Michigan jumps Ohio State in Klatt’s Top 10 Nov 07, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the biggest games and storylines from Week 10. Joel shares his thoughts on Georgia’s statement win over Tennessee before getting into who benefits most from Clemson and Alabama’s losses in the chase for a College Football Playoff spot. Joel also explains what those results mean for these two programs going forward. Then, Joel explains why he moved Michigan over Ohio State in his top 10 rankings this week. Finally, Joel discusses Oregon’s 8-game winning streak since their blowout loss to Georgia in the season opener, and he questions why Oregon scheduled to play Georgia in the first place.

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Tennessee-Georgia, Alabama-LSU, Texas Tech-TCU & other Week 10 previews Nov 03, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest matchups in Week 10 of the college football season. Joel shares his thoughts on what many consider is the game of the season between #1 Tennessee and #3 Georgia. Joel believes the home field advantage the Bulldogs have will play a big part in the game. Then, Joel breaks down other key matchups including Alabama-LSU, Big Noon matchup between Texas Tech and TCU, Texas-Kansas State and Clemson-Notre Dame

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CFP Rankings Reax: Tennessee at 1, TCU & Michigan disrespected, path for the Pac-12 Nov 02, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first CFP Rankings of the 2022 season. TCU comes in at #7 in the first week of the poll and Joel believes this is unfair to the Horned Frogs based on their resume and the fact that they aren't a blue blood program.. Then, Joel discusses the fact the SEC has five teams in the top 11. He describes how he thinks the committee got to this point, and why it could give a team like Tennessee extra paths to the playoff. Next, Joel breaks down the path for a Pac-12 team to make the Playoff and explains why Michigan should have been ranked higher than Clemson.

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Ohio State-Penn State takeaways, Michigan-MSU melee, & Is TCU better than Clemson? Oct 31, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt recaps the biggest games and storylines from Week 9 of the college football season. First, Joel shares his main takeaways from calling the Big Noon matchup between Ohio State and Penn State on Saturday. Then, Joel discusses Michigan’s win over Michigan State and the scrum that happened in the tunnel after the game. Next, Joel talks Tennessee and takes a look if they are an actual national championship contender this season. Then, he discusses TCU’s win over West Virginia and compares the Horned Frogs’ resume to Clemson’s, and closes with his thoughts on Ole Miss’ win over Texas A&M and Lane Kiffin’s postgame comments about Jimbo Fisher.

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Ohio State-Penn St, Kentucky-Tennessee & other Week 9 previews Oct 27, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest matchups in Week 9 of the college football season. Joel shares his thoughts on the upcoming Big Noon matchup between Ohio State and Penn State. Then, Joel breaks down other key matchups including Michigan State-Michigan, Kentucky-Tennessee, Oklahoma State-Kansas State and more.

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Program Check-In: Texas, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Texas A&M Oct 26, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt takes a look at four different programs who have underachieved this season, and debates whether or not they can bounce back and make bowl games. Joel shares why he still believes in the Texas Longhorns to finish out the season strong, but feels Texas A&M's rest of the schedule and problems on offense may be hard for them to overcome.

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Ohio State is ‘scary’ good, Oregon impresses, TCU rallies again, and Clemson survives Oct 24, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt recaps the biggest games and storylines from Week 8 of the College Football season. Joel shares his main takeaways from calling the Ohio State-Iowa game in Columbus on Saturday. Ohio State was able to score at will in the second half on a stout Iowa defense, despite the fact the Buckeyes didn’t play well compared to their standard. Then, Joel breaks down why Oregon has become such a good team after their blow out loss in the season opener to Georgia. Next, Joel discusses TCU’s come back win over Kansas State - the Horned Frogs fourth straight win over a ranked opponent. Finally, Joel shares his thoughts on Clemson’s close win over Syracuse at home. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney pulled DJ Uiagalelei for Cade Klubnik during the game, and Joel wonders if they are as good as their ranking suggests.

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Iowa-Ohio State, UCLA-Oregon, Texas-Oklahoma State & other Week 8 previews Oct 20, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest matchups in Week 8 of the college football season. Joel shares his thoughts on the upcoming Big Noon matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Ohio State Buckeyes. Then, Joel breaks down the top 10 Pac-12 matchup of UCLA-Oregon, key Big 12 matchups and other games ahead of Saturday.

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Why Ohio State is Klatt's #1 team & Why Divisions are bad for College Football Oct 19, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down why he continues to have Ohio State as his number one ranked team. He takes a look at the Buckeyes' receiving core and compares them to last year's duo of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Then Joel explains why divisions are bad for the sport especially for teams like Tennessee who have a difficult road to the CFP. Lastly, Joel gives a shoutout to Chase Brown from Illinois for his dominant performance against Minnesota.

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What Tennessee’s upset over Alabama means, Michigan’s statement victory & Utah’s emotional win Oct 17, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the biggest games and storylines from Week 7 in college football. Joel opens the show by sharing his thoughts on Tennessee’s thrilling win over the Alabama Crimson Tide and what it means for both teams’ chances to make the College Football Playoff. Then, Joel shares his takeaways from calling Michigan’s dominant win over Penn State, and what he saw in Utah’s big win over USC at home. Finally, Joel gives love to Max Duggan and the TCU Horned Frogs for their come back win over Oklahoma State and their fantastic start to the season.

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Penn State-Michigan preview, Alabama on upset alert, and Utah over USC Oct 13, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest matchups in Week 7 of the college football season. Joel shares his thoughts on the upcoming Big Noon matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Then, Joel breaks down the matchups between Oklahoma State-TCU, Alabama-Tennessee, and USC-Utah.

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Ranking Conferences & What if Penn State beats Michigan? Oct 12, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks the best Power 5 conferences based on their top-end teams, national brands, and depth of the middle teams. Joel has SEC in the number one spot followed by the Big Ten. Next, Joel explains why he believes UCLA has a great chance to make the College Football Playoff. Then, Joel discusses some “What if?” scenarios, including what if Penn State beats Michigan? What if Tennessee beats Alabama? And finally, what if Texas runs the table?

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Alabama survives Texas A&M, Quinn Ewers shines for Texas, Ohio State continues dominance Oct 10, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on Alabama’s close win over Texas A&M. Despite an uninspiring effort by the Crimson Tide, Joel was impressed by their ability to get it together late and win the game. Then, Joel discusses Texas’ impressive win over their rival Oklahoma and Quinn Ewers’ strong performance. Next, Joel breaks down why USC and UCLA have impressed this season before moving on to Ohio State’s dominant win over Michigan State. Finally, Joel discusses his takeaways from calling Michigan’s win over Indiana on Saturday.

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Michigan-Indiana, Texas-Oklahoma, Alabama-Texas A&M & other Week 6 previews Oct 06, 2022

Fox Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest games of the week. First, he takes a look at the Big Noon matchup of #4 Michigan at Indiana. Then he previews other big matchups of Week 6 including Texas-Oklahoma, Texas A&M at #1 Alabama, #3 Ohio State at Michigan State and more.

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Oklahoma's Struggles, CJ Stroud leads Heisman Race & Lurking Teams Oct 05, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt dissects why the Oklahoma Sooners have been struggling this season. The Sooners are coming off back-to-back losses from Kansas State and TCU. Then, Joel reveals his Heisman Tiers at this point of the season. He lists out some obvious names in Tier 1 like CJ Stroud and Bryce Young, but gives some love to less obvious players in Tier 2 and Tier 3. Finally, Joel shares his five lurking teams. Teams that no one else is talking about much, but they have Joel's attention.

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Georgia falls in Joel’s Top 5, Paul Chryst out at Wisconsin, and Michigan-Iowa takeaways Oct 03, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his top five teams after Week 5 of the college football season. Joel has a new number one team following an impressive win by Ohio State over Rutgers and an uninspiring performance by Georgia in their comeback win over Missouri. Then, Joel discusses Wisconsin’s decision to fire Paul Chryst following their loss to Illinois. There has been a growing trend in college football to fire head coaches during the season, including Joel’s alma mater Colorado, who fired head coach Karl Dorrell. Joel explains how these decisions impact teams and players. Next, Joel shares his takeaways about Michigan after calling their game against Iowa and he gives his congrats to Kansas for being ranked in the AP Poll for the first time since '09.

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Michigan vs. Iowa, Alabama vs. Arkansas & other Week 5 previews Sep 29, 2022

Fox Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt previews the biggest games of the week. First, he takes a look at the Big Noon matchup of #4 Michigan at Iowa where the #1 scoring offense in the Big Ten (Michigan) squares off against the #1 scoring defense (Iowa). Joel believes the game might be closer than people think. Then he previews other big matchups of Week 5 including #2 Alabama at #20 Arkansas, #9 Oklahoma State at #16 Baylor and more.

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Why winning CFB games is hard, Why isn't Kansas Ranked & Fanbase Check In Sep 28, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt does a deep dive into why winning in college football each week is so hard unless you are Georgia, Alabama or Ohio State. Then Joel sounds off on why the Kansas Jayhawks aren't ranked in the AP Poll, and asks if the Big 12 and Pac-12 are set for a year of chaos. Lastly, Joel does a fanbase check in on Miami, Michigan State, and Texas and tells fans whether it's time to panic or not.

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Michigan takeaways, Ohio State’s statement win, Oklahoma disappoints, USC wins ugly Sep 26, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts about the Michigan Wolverines and Maryland Terrapins after calling their matchup on Saturday. Joel has concerns about what Michigan showed offensively, especially considering what their rival Ohio State has accomplished so far this season. Then, Joel breaks down where Oklahoma goes from here after suffering a disappointing loss to Kanas State. Finally, Joel explains why USC’s ugly win over Oregon State will benefit them going forward and why there is a team in the Big Ten West who might go undefeated.

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Are USC, Oklahoma, Michigan and other Top 10 teams on upset alert this week? Sep 22, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt takes a look at some of the matchups from this weekend and breaks down why he thinks this week is a "prove it" week for some of the top ranked teams in college football. He looks at Maryland vs. Michigan, Wisconsin vs. Ohio State, USC vs Oregon State and others, and reveals the areas where he thinks the favorites in the game could get tripped up.

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Michigan questions, Georgia or the field & Fixing non-conference scheduling Sep 21, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt starts the show by diving into Michigan's matchup against Maryland on Saturday. He knows what to expect from Michigan's offense but has questions about depth on the defensive side of the ball. Then, Joel poses the question of taking No. 1 ranked Georgia or the field? He also lists a few teams that he has his eye on (hint: they're mostly basketball schools). Joel closes out the show by giving his thoughts on how he would fix non-conference scheduling.

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Oklahoma-Nebraska takeaways, Plus Texas A&M, Penn State, and Washington secure critical wins Sep 19, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts about the Oklahoma Sooners and the Nebraska Cornhuskers after calling their matchup on Saturday. Joel was very impressed with the mindset of the Sooners’ under new head coach Brent Venables, and the creativity on offense under OC Jeff Lebby. Then, Joel breaks down what he saw from the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes. Joel considered this a “must-win” for Texas A&M and they delivered. Finally, Joel closes with teams who had “quiet statement wins” in Week 3, including Penn State, Washington, and Kansas.

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Oklahoma-Nebraska preview, "What if?" scenarios for Texas A&M, Oregon & Penn State Sep 15, 2022

Fox Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Big Noon matchup and historic rivalry between the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Interestingly, Joel points out that the most compelling storylines from this game happen to be off the field. Then, Joel answers some "what if" scenarios about Texas A&M vs. Miami, Penn State RB Nick Singleton, and BYU-Oregon. Joel closes out the podcast by answering some questions from fans.

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McCarthy wins Michigan starting QB job, Importance of nailing a coaching hire & "Hey Fans" Sep 14, 2022

In this episode of the Joel Klatt Show, Fox Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt talks about J.J. McCarthy winning the starting QB job at Michigan. He breaks down how McCarthy's stats look compared to other Michigan QB, Cade McNamara. Then Joel raves about USC's electric offense and shares whether or not he thinks the Trojans are a true CFP contender. Joel also explains the importance of nailing a head coaching hire, and ends the show with "Hey Fans" where he tells fanbases whether they should relax, sit tight, or panic.

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Alabama-Texas takeaways, Nebraska fires Scott Frost, and triumphant day for the Sun Belt Sep 12, 2022

FOX Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt shares his thoughts about the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns after calling their matchup on Saturday. Joel was thoroughly impressed with Texas' effort, and even though Alabama won the game, Joel believes they were very undisciplined and is concerned about their deficiencies at receiver. Then, Joel discusses the unfortunate situation going on at Nebraska after they fired their HC Scott Frost on Sunday. Finally, Joel praises the Sun Belt for their exciting upsets, and explains why Notre Dame and Texas A&M have to reevaluate their expectations in the aftermath of their disappointing losses over the weekend.

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Alabama-Texas Preview, plus ‘What if?’ scenarios for USC, Michigan, and Texas Sep 08, 2022

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Big Noon matchup between the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns. All eyes will be on Austin, Texas this weekend for this high-powered matchup, and Joel breaks down the keys to the game on both sides of the ball. Then, Joel introduces a new segment called “What if?” in which he answers what could happen if Stanford were to knock off USC, if Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy turns it over multiple times against Hawaii, and if Texas were to actually upset Alabama.

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Michigan's 2 QBs, Venables' Debut at OU, Texas expectations vs Bama & Introducing "Hey Fans" Sep 07, 2022

FOX Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Jim Harbaugh's decision to switch between QBs Cade McNamara and JJ McCarthy for Michigan's first four games. Then, he touches on Brent Venables' Oklahoma debut and what Texas fans should consider a success when they play Alabama. Lastly, Klatt introduces a segment called "Hey Fans" where he tells fanbases whether they should relax, sit tight, or be concerned.

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Ohio State rallies, Georgia dominates, Pac-12 struggles, & CFP to expand Sep 05, 2022

FOX Sports' lead college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest games and storylines from Week 1 of the college football season in the premiere of his new podcast, the Joel Klatt Show. Joel opens by breaking down No. 2 Ohio State's impressive win over No. 5 Notre Dame in their season opener. Then, Joel shares his thoughts on Georgia's beatdown over Oregon in Atlanta. Joel was particularly impressed by Georgia QB Stetson Bennett and was very disappointed by the Pac-12. Finally, Joel closes the show discussing the recent news that the College Football Playoff will expand to 12 teams.

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Welcome to the Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast! Sep 03, 2022

Welcome to the Joel Klatt Show: A College Football podcast. Fox Sports CFB 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 his Top 10 teams, answers your questions and discusses the biggest storylines in college football.

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Will Anderson Jr. Interview, Opt-out Debate & Transfer Portal Thoughts Jan 07, 2022

Joel Klatt shares his thoughts on bowl season, the transfer portal, and top NFL draft prospects opting out of bowl games. Then, Joel talks with Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr. about his incredible season and how he and his team are getting ready for the National Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Bruce Feldman on Coaching Carousel & Bowl Game Pick Em Dec 16, 2021

Bruce Feldman joins Joel Klatt to break down the moves in the coaching carousel like Oregon hiring Dan Lanning and Jim Knowles joining Ohio State as a DC. Then Klatt picks his bowl game winners, and shares three reasons why he loves college football.

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Lincoln Riley Interview and Potential CFP Scenarios Dec 02, 2021

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New USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley joins Joel Klatt for an exclusive interview to discuss his departure from Oklahoma and his goals to rebuild the USC football program. Joel also shares his thoughts on the different paths to the CFP for teams ranked in the top 6 in the latest rankings.

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Breaking Down ‘The Game’ and Baylor HC Dave Aranda Nov 25, 2021

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In this episode of Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt provides a comprehensive breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses of Ohio State and Michigan, and explains how they will determine the outcome in ‘The Game.’ Then Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda joins the show to discuss his team’s resurgent season and how his team has been able to avoid distractions down the stretch.

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Potential paths to the CFP & Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy Nov 18, 2021

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On this episode of Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt talks to Coach Mike Gundy about how his program has evolved over the past few seasons. Klatt also explains how teams outside of the top four have a potential path to the College Football Playoff.

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CFP Rankings Reaction & Updates on the Coaching Carousel Nov 05, 2021

Joel Klatt breaks down what the committee did in the first week of the CFB Playoff Rankings. He reveals why he thought the committee got it wrong and gives his reasons for playoff expansion. Then, Bruce Feldman joins to give an update on the head coaching vacancies around the country.

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Michigan RB Blake Corum & Breaking Down Michigan-Michigan State's Run Games Oct 28, 2021

On this week's Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt talks to Michigan's Blake Corum about the matchup against the Spartans, and his relationship with RB Hassan Haskins. Joel also goes through his Top 10 Rankings, and breaks down what's working on Michigan and Michigan State's offense.

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Michigan State's Kenneth Walker & Breaking Down Klatt's Heisman favorites Oct 21, 2021

On this week's Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt talks to Michigan State's Kenneth Walker about the Spartans' 7-0 start and being in the center of the Heisman trophy conversation. Joel also goes through his Top 10 Rankings, and breaks down plays from his Heisman favorites.

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Texas' Bijan Robinson & Breaking down the Alabama Upset Oct 14, 2021

On this week's Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt talks to Texas RB Bijan Robinson about Heisman buzz, and the upcoming game against Oklahoma State. Joel also goes through his Top 10 Rankings, and breaks down tape from Alabama's loss to Texas A&M.

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Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder & Appreciating Great Defense Oct 07, 2021

On this week's Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt talks to Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder about the win over Notre Dame and attracting Heisman buzz. Joel also goes through his Top 10 Rankings, and breaks down tape of why Georgia, Iowa, and Penn State are dominating on defense.

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Why is Oklahoma's offense struggling, and new blood in the CFB Playoff? Sep 30, 2021

In this week's Breaking the Huddle, Joel Klatt takes a deeper look on why Oklahoma's offense is struggling and explains how it's not necessarily Spencer Rattler's fault. He also shares his Top 10 Rankings after Week 4, and talks about how the path to the CFB Playoff is more wide open than previous years.

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Who should be the new USC coach? & Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Joins Sep 17, 2021

Joel Klatt explains why USC fired Clay Helton, and gives his top candidates the Trojans should reach out to to replace him. Then he is joined by Iowa Football head coach Kirk Ferentz to talk about his team's big win over in-state rival, Iowa State.

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UCLA's Chip Kelly & Top 10 Rankings after Week 1 Sep 09, 2021

Joel Klatt is back for another edition of Breaking the Huddle, and this week he is joined by UCLA head coach Chip Kelly! They talk the Bruins' win over LSU, and how impressive RB Zach Charbonnet has looked so far. Joel Klatt also goes through his Top 10 rankings, and breaks down tape of key defensive plays from Week 1.

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OU's Spencer Rattler joins, Preseason Top 10 & Heisman Contenders Sep 01, 2021

Joel Klatt is back and ready to kick off the 2021 college football season. He breaks down his Top 10 preseason teams, shares who is at the top of his Heisman favorite rankings, and chats with special guest Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler.

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Is this Michigan team legit? Oct 28, 2020

Urban Meyer joins Joel Klatt to discuss their first impressions of the Big Ten's return in Week 8, including how Penn State can move forward after a huge loss to Indiana. Plus, Joel breaks down what made Michigan stand out in their debut performance against Minnesota, and ranks his Top 10 teams in college football.

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Big Ten Football is Back! Oct 23, 2020

Ohio State head coach, Ryan Day, joins Joel Klatt to discuss the return of Big Ten football and the development of QB Justin Fields. Plus, Joel breaks down how experience gave Alabama a distinct advantage in their win over Georgia and ranks his Top 10 teams in college football.

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The Red River Showdown Has Arrived! Oct 08, 2020

The Red River Showdown is finally here! Joel Klatt walks you through everything you need to know heading into Saturday's matchup, including the four things Spencer Rattler needs to do to improve as a young quarterback and why this game is a MUST win for Texas. Plus, he ranks his Top 10 college football teams heading into Week 6.

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Justin Fields is a legit Heisman contender, Big Ten back in Klatt's Top 10 Sep 23, 2020

In Joel Klatt's latest top 10 reveal, he gives you three reasons why he's excited for the SEC to return this weekend and tells you WHY he ranks Ohio State over Alabama. Matt Leinart also joins the show to break down his top Heisman contenders.

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The 2020 season is here! Klatt ranks his Top 10 teams & talks Texas football with Tom Herman Sep 09, 2020

Joel Klatt ranks his top 10 teams in the country in this very... unique... college football season. He also catches up with Tom Herman about the state of Texas football, Sam Ehlinger, and if they'll ever resume that great rivalry game with Texas A&M.

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WEEK 13 HAS ARRIVED! Nov 21, 2019

With only 2 weeks until bowl games, Joel tells you where he stands with the best (and WORST) teams of the season. Are you with him or against him??

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Another week, another win? Week 10 is already here! Nov 01, 2019

Joel Klatt returns with more talk of the Pac-12, SEC and all the rest. Will Oregon continue to rise in the rankings? Georgia and Florida face off and what will happen to Notre Dame? Catch it all right here before the weekend!

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Wisconsin faces Ohio State, 'Bama is without Tua...what will happen this weekend?! Oct 24, 2019

Joel lays out some of the most exciting change-ups in college football this weekend, what to expect in the biggest games and what teams will bring the biggest upsets.

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Will the Gamecocks pull off another upset this weekend? Can the Ducks hold off the Huskies? Oct 17, 2019

Catch Joel on another week of college games with some picks that might catch you by surprise!

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WEEK 7 - IT'S TIME FOR THE RED RIVER SHOWDOWN Oct 10, 2019

Joel Klatt unravels the excitement that is the Red River Showdown this Saturday on FOX, plus more of the biggest games of the season this weekend. USC takes on Notre Dame, Texas A&M battles 'Bama... who is Joel siding with? Who will YOU be rooting for?

He's got Oklahoma at #4, 'Bama at #3, LSU at #2; listen in to see who he has standing at #1!

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Will Syracuse upset Clemson? Sep 12, 2019

Joel Klatt runs through his Top 10 of the week, reveals his "Performer of the Week", engages with YOU on social and dives deep into his favorite teams and why they have a chance to grab a W in week 3.

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Hitting a stride with Week 2 plus a look back to Week 1! Sep 09, 2019

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Klatt is back! Aug 30, 2019

Joel Klatt returns with another season of college football laying out his Top 25 teams in the country and diving in on his Top 10. Find out who he calls out on social, why he agrees with fans or claps back - tune in every week for what to expect for the exciting season ahead!

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How to fix the College Football Playoff Nov 30, 2018

Is Clemson not getting enough credit? Why should you be rooting for Alabama this weekend? Is expansion bad for the College Football Playoff? Klatt breaks it all down in this week's Breaking the Huddle.

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Is Alabama the best team ever? Nov 09, 2018

Alabama's historic season, Oklahoma's dominant offense, Notre Dame's huge game vs. Syracuse at Yankee Stadium and Clemson standing out in a subpar ACC headline this week's Breaking the Huddle. Finally, Joel tells you why Preseason Rankings must go away next season.

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CFP Football Rankings Reaction Oct 31, 2018

Joel Klatt reveals his first CFP rankings and tell you why the committee is the absolute worst way to decide the College Football Playoff.

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Klatt's Top 10 + Midseason Awards Oct 24, 2018

Joel releases his new Top 10 and tells you why UCF will never be a part of it, while making the case for Ohio State. Plus, Joel breaks down his midseason CFB awards and gives an early breakdown of the College Football Playoff.

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Who can challenge Alabama? Oct 01, 2018

Joel Klatt gives you the team he thinks is the biggest threat to Bama, tells you why Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins will win the Heisman trophy, and picks the biggest games of the weekend with Matt Leinart.

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Joel Klatt's Top 10 Teams in the Country Sep 22, 2018

-Joel breaks down his Top 10 teams -Why Alabama is the best team in the country, and it's not that close -Why 1st year head coaches are on the hot seat

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Clemson, USC, Texas and Matt Leinart Sep 14, 2018

Joel tells you why Clemson is not the second best team in the country, Matt Leinart reflects on the epic Texas vs. USC Rose Bowl, and explains why the AP Poll is ruining College Football.

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8/30/18 - Klatt's Top 10 + Saban overrated? + Heisman favorites with Matt Leinart Aug 30, 2018

Joel Klatt kicks off another season of college football with his Top 10 teams in the country, along with a monologue about the anonymous coach saying Nick Saban overrated. Later, 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart joins the show to talk Heisman favorites. Then, Joel and Matt play everybody's favorite game: Did Lane Kiffin Say It?

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11/29/17 - The Case against Alabama Nov 29, 2017

Joel Klatt & Matt Leinart dive into why Alabama does not deserve to be in the College Football Playoff. Plus, Klatt tells you why he is buying Georgia, why Clemson is not the number 1 team, Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma's stellar offense and the case against expansion in CFB.

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11/22/17 - Rivalry week + Baker Mayfield + Heisman favorites Nov 22, 2017

Joel Klatt and Matt Leinart break down their top 6 teams across college football and how this weekend's rivalry matchups factor in. Plus, Klatt explains why he has Clemson on the outside looking in for the College Football Playoff. Also, fallout from Baker Mayfield's gesture against Kansas and a look at Heisman favorites headline today's show.

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11/15/17 - College Football Playoff picks + Auburn looming large Nov 16, 2017

Joel Klatt lists his four College Football Playoff picks and the two teams he has on the outside looking in. Klatt also makes his case for a surprise No. 1 team in the country and reveals why Alabama could be in trouble against Auburn. Plus, Matt Leinart drops by to break down his Heisman Trophy hopefuls.

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11/9/17 - Alabama vs. Georgia + Joel Klatt's Heisman Pick Nov 10, 2017

Joel Klatt dive's into his rankings and explains why he has Alabama ahead of Georgia. In addition, Joel discusses Baker Mayfield's amazing season, the problems with Clemson and where Notre Dame ranks in his College Football Playoff.

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11/2/17 - Notre Dame, Alabama & College Football Playoff reaction Nov 02, 2017

Joel Klatt reacts to the College Football Playoff rankings and gives his own top 6 breakdown. Klatt discusses Georgia vs. Alabama, why he loves the Buckeyes and Baker Mayfield. Plus, Matt Leinart is here to give his Top 5 in the Heisman Trophy race.

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10/25/17 - Why Penn State is like the Golden State Warriors Oct 30, 2017

Joel Klatt dives into his updated Top 10 and Matt Leinart stops by to break down the Heisman Trophy race. Plus, Joel previews the upcoming clash between Ohio State and Penn State, and tells you why the Nittany Lions have a lot in common with Steph Curry and the Warriors.

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10/19/17 - Reggie Bush & Matt Leinart + Notre Dame's case Oct 19, 2017

Joel Klatt dives into his updated Top 10, while making a strong case for the Irish. Plus, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart are here to relive some of their greatest moments at USC, and give a reflection of their famous victory over Notre Dame.

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10/11/17 - Clemson vs. Alabama & CFB Playoff locks Oct 12, 2017

Auburn's ascension into Klatt's Top 10, why Washington State's may surprise some people, Ohio State's potential, Wisconsin up to their old tricks, why Washington should not have a beef with television contracts, Penn State's resume vs. TCU, why Georgia is surprising everyone, Clemson's easy route to end season and what could haunt Alabama. Plus, Joel takes on Twitter and Leinart reveals his Heisman Top 5.

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10/06/17 - Ohio State vs. Michigan + Alabama's historic run Oct 06, 2017

Joel Klatt reveals his updated Top 10, and tells you why Ohio State has the best chance to knock off the Wolverines. Plus, Joel dives into the problems with Penn State, why Oklahoma should worry about their pass defense and why Clemson is behind Alabama. Finally, Joel takes your comments and questions, while going to bat for the Crimson Tide's schedule and denying an East Coast bias. Finally, Matt Leinart is here to give his Heisman rankings.

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9/28/17 - Alabama's dominance + Michigan improves + Leinart's Heisman race Sep 28, 2017

Joel Klatt reveals his updated Top 10, while taking on his biggest haters on Twitter. Joel dives into why he is buying Georgia, some red flags with the Washington Huskies, Michigan's improvement vs. Purdue, TCU potentially going undefeated, USC and their big win on the road, the problem with Oklahoma's defense and Clemson vs. Alabama. Finally, Matt Leinart is back to reveal his Top 5 in the Heisman Trophy race.

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9/21/17 - Problem with Michigan + Alabama vs. Clemson + Texas Longhorns breakdown Sep 21, 2017

Joel Klatt breaks down his Top 10 teams in the country, including the problem with the Michigan Wolverines, why Penn State is the most dangerous team in the B1G Conference, Sam Darnold's performance Saturday night and the case for Alabama & Clemson. Plus, Joel discusses why the Heisman Trophy could be coming from the Big 12 and why College Football is better than the NFL.

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9/16/17 - USC vs. Texas with Vince Young Sep 17, 2017

Rose Bowl hero Vince Young joins Joel Klatt and former USC star Lawrence Jackson to discuss the Texas vs. USC showdown. Vince Young looks back at his memorable performance in the Rose Bowl, the journey to get to Pasadena and his overall time at Texas. Finally, the trio has Texas vs. USC covered from all angles.

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9/13/17 - Baker Mayfield's Heisman chances + USC & Ohio State breakdown Sep 14, 2017

Joel Klatt reveals his Top 10, with a controversial team slotted at #4. Plus, Klatt defends Baker Mayfield's behavior after Oklahoma's big win over Ohio State and explains why USC has their best team since the Pete Carroll era. Finally, Matt Leinart reveals his Top 5 in the Heisman Trophy race.

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9/7/17 - Josh Rosen breakdown + Klatt's Top 10 + Leinart's Top 5 Heisman Sep 07, 2017

Joel Klatt breaks down his updated Top 10 teams in the country. Klatt discusses what makes Clemson so dangerous this year, why he has Ohio State over Alabama right now and does a deep dive on Josh Rosen's outstanding play. Finally, Matt Leinart is here to discuss his Top 5 in the Heisman Trophy race.

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8/31/17 - Joel Klatt's 2017 CFB Preview + Matt Leinart joins the show Sep 07, 2017

Joel Klatt breaks down his Top 10 teams in 2017, and his number one team will not make SEC fans happy. Plus, who are the best players in the country that no one is talking about, and how far can Jim Harbaugh lead Michigan this season? Finally, Klatt makes his 2017 Heisman Trophy pick and tells you what makes USC one of the most underrated teams in the country. Plus, former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart joins the show to break down the best players in the country.

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12/2/16 - Conference Championship / Final Playoff Preview Dec 02, 2016

Joel Klatt is live from Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship between Wisconsin and Ohio State, Saturday on FOX TV. Klatt is joined by FOX College Football Insider Stewart Mandel to preview the Pac-12 Championship between Washington and Colorado (Friday on FOX TV), the Big Ten Championship, and what impact those games will have on the final College Football Playoff. Who's in? Who's out? Joel and Stew have you covered!

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BONUS EPISODE: CFB Playoff Preview Special Nov 29, 2016

Host Rob Stone is joined by a mock CFB Playoff Selection Committee made up of FOX's College Football Experts and Insiders. Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, Tim Brando, Joel Klatt, Spencer Tillman, Matt Leinart, Robert Smith, and Shannon Spake discuss all of the topics surrounding the playoff scenarios. Who should be in? Who will get left out? Depending on what happens this weekend, who could sneak their way in? What are the potential chaos scenarios? What will the real committee value when making their decisions? Plus, the experts predict what the Final Four will look like and who will eventually be crowned National Champions. Everything you need to know about the CFB Playoff is right here!

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11/22/16 - Latest rankings | Michigan v. Ohio State preview | Charlie Strong fired Nov 23, 2016

Joel Klatt, Matt Leinart, and Bruce Feldman break down the latest CFB Playoff rankings, including USC at 12, Oklahoma at 8, Florida at 15, Washington at 5, and Colorado at 9. Plus, a preview of THE GAME - Michigan vs. Ohio State this weekend, which will have major implications on the playoff. Also, Michigan State v. Penn State, Auburn v. Alabama, Notre Dame v. USC, and the Pac-12 Championship. Plus, what is next at Texas after firing Charlie Strong, and the latest on LSU's and Baylor's coaching search.

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11/15/16 - Losses cause a rankings shakeup! Nov 16, 2016

After Michigan, Clemson, and Washington all lose this weekend, Joel Klatt and Matt Leinart discuss this week's CFB Playoff Rankings. The guys break down all three games that saw top teams lose, plus discuss the rise of USC and Colorado. Is Michigan still a contender without their top QB? A preview of Oklahoma v. WVU and much more!

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11/8/16 - 2nd College Football Playoff Reaction Nov 08, 2016

Joel Klatt, Matt Leinart, and Stewart Mandel discuss the second release of the College Football Playoff Rankings. Did the Committee get it right by putting in an undefeated Washington over a one-loss Ohio State? Should Clemson be ahead of Alabama? Plus, the guys preview a key matchup this weekend between USC and Washington, discuss which college football coach would make the best President, and answer your questions!

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11/1/16 - First College Football Playoff Rankings Nov 02, 2016

Joel Klatt is joined by Bruce Feldman and Matt Leinart to react to the first release of the College Football Playoff rankings. A wild shakeup at #4 as the Selection Committee decides to put Texas A&M over an undefeated Washington. The guys all have strong feelings as to why the committee made that move. Plus, Bruce gives his top 5 Heisman contenders thus far, a discussion on why Jalen Hurd decided to transfer from Tennessee, UCLA QB Josh Rosen is done for the season, and a preview of key matchups between Alabama/LSU, Nebraska/Ohio State, and more!

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10/25/16 - OSU goes down | Bama's biggest challenge | Week 9 preview Oct 26, 2016

Joel Klatt is back this week with Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart and FOX CFB Insider Bruce Feldman to discuss Ohio State's shocking loss to Penn State. What are the chances Ohio State makes the CFB Playoff now with the loss? The guys preview their upcoming key matchups with Nebraska and Michigan, and also Michigan's matchup this weekend with Michigan State. Plus, Alabama is rolling and look to be favorites to repeat as National Champions after a convincing win over Texas A&M. Who could stand in their way and trip them up? Could LSU or Auburn steal a victory? The guys also look ahead to Washington v. Utah, West Virginia v. Oklahoma State, Baylor v. Texas, Clemson v. Florida State, and try to answer the question: who is the best conference right now?

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10/18/16 - No Big 12 expansion | Mid-season awards | Week 8 preview Oct 19, 2016

Joel Klatt is back this week with Bruce Feldman and Rob Stone. The guys are agitated with the Big 12 for dragging the country around for half of the year toying with expansion. Did we all get played? Plus we give out our mid-season awards: Most Overrated Team, Most Underrated Team, Best Offensive Player, Best Defensive Player, Best Coach, and last but not least, Best Postgame Locker Room Speech. You don't want to miss that one. And the guys preview some key matchups this week: Texas A&M v. Alabama, Ohio State v. Penn State, Utah v. UCLA - and is Michigan better than Ohio State right now?

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10/11/16 - Heisman leaders | Key Week 7 previews Oct 12, 2016

Joel Klatt is joined by Matt Leinart and Bruce Feldman to discuss the latest in the Heisman Trophy race. Is it still Lamar Jackson's to lose? Why isn't Washington QB Jake Browning getting enough love, and what could be working against him? Could Michigan's Jabrill Peppers jump to the top of the conversation? Plus, the guys preview Top-10 matchups between Ohio State/Wisconsin, and Alabama/Tennessee. The Big 12 is wide open, which team is going to step up and claim leaders of the conference? All that and more in the latest Breaking the Huddle!

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10/5/16 - Colorado HC Mike MacIntyre | Charlie Strong's future | Washington a contender? Oct 05, 2016

Joel Klatt is joined by Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre joins Joel Klatt to discuss the team being ranked for the first time since 2005. Are they a serious contender in the Pac-12? Plus, Klatt and Bruce Feldman discuss the future of Charlie Strong at Texas, Mark Helfrich at Oregon, Clay Helton at USC, and Gus Malzahn at Auburn. Plus, the guys preview key matchups: Texas vs. Oklahoma, VT vs. UNC, Tennessee vs. Texas A&M, and Alabama vs. Arkansas.

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9/20/16 - Ohio State & Lamar Jackson dominate | Big program panic time? | Week 4 preview Sep 21, 2016

Joel Klatt is back discussing a serious epidemic that's sweeping the college football nation: dropping the ball before the end zone. Plus, Ohio State dominates OU - what are we learning about how good Ohio State is, and what is going wrong with Bob Stoops and the Sooners? Lamar Jackson is a freak, and Michael Vick says he's five times better than he was in college. Is the Heisman his to lose? Plus USC, Notre Dame, Auburn, and Oregon are all struggling, time to hit the panic button? All that and a preview of key Week 4 matchups with Rob Stone and Bruce Feldman.

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9/13/16 - CFB officiating issues | Previewing a major Week 3 Sep 15, 2016

Joel discusses the controversial finish between Oklahoma State and Central Michigan that awarded CMU then win when OK State rightfully deserved it. Plus, the ejection for targeting rule is unfairly disqualifying players from games they should be able to remain in. How can we change officiating in the game so these issues don't continually occur? Plus, Matt Leinart and Bruce Feldman join the program to preview a major FOX showdown between #3 Ohio State and #15 Oklahoma that has major Playoff implications, and other key Top 25 matchups. Plus, who should we be paying attention to for the Heisman?

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9/6/16 - Recapping a wild Week 1 - Previewing Week 2 Sep 10, 2016

Joel Klatt gives his explanation for why four ranked teams lost to freshman quarterbacks in the first week of the season. Plus a recap of one of the craziest weeks we've seen in college football in a long time. FOX CFB analyst Brady Quinn joins the program via Skype, and Bruce Feldman joins in studio to preview key matchups in Week 2.

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8/30/16 - Previewing Week 1 & season storylines Aug 31, 2016

Joel Klatt is joined this week by Matt Leinart and Bruce Feldman as the guys preview the upcoming college football season. Analysis of the biggest storylines all of the guys are looking forward to. How will your favorite team do? Which coaches are on the hot seat? Can Who has the best chance to make the College Football Playoff? Handicapping the Heisman odds: is it McCaffrey's to lose? Plus, a preview of all of Week 1's biggest games.

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