The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

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Tom Brady on Player Development, Belichick at UNC & his First Year in TV | Big Noon Conversations Aug 11, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with FOX’s lead NFL analyst and the GOAT, Tom Brady. They dive into the world of college football and Brady lays out what he thinks today’s college experience is lacking and how the focus of today’s athletes is too often on the money in the sport rather than long-term development and growth. He then discusses how that is affecting QB’s when they enter the NFL. Brady also explains what Bill Belichick’s players at North Carolina are in for when they go play for the 6x Super Bowl-winning Coach. Brady reveals which QB in today’s NFL reminds him most of himself. Klatt and Brady then discuss Brady’s first year in the booth as FOX’s lead analyst on Sundays including some of the learning experiences he went through and why he is so excited and looking forward to Year 2 in the TV booth.

Chapters
0:00-1:04 Intro
1:05-4:27 Tom Brady on today’s college football landscape
4:28-7:02 Would Tom Brady have finished his career at Michigan if he played in today’s landscape?
7:03-9:15 Tom Brady on quarterback development in college football
9:16-11:13 Tom Brady on Bill Belichick at UNC
11:14-12:11 Which current NFL QB will be the next to win a Super Bowl ring?
12:12-14:45 Which NFL QB is most like Tom Brady?
14:46-16:38 How Tom Brady feels after one year in the broadcast booth
16:39-18:10 Tom Brady on being the most prepared for calling the Super Bowl
18:11-25:30 How Tom Brady’s work ethic translated to broadcasting
25:31-27:36 What motivates Tom Brady

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Defining what a Successful Season looks like for Ohio State, Michigan, Alabama & More Aug 06, 2025

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Does Penn St need to win it all? How far does Alabama need to go this season in Year 2 post-Saban? FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt considers those questions and more as he defines what a successful season looks like for the most interesting teams in the sport. He discusses what Texas needs to do after two deep Playoff runs and Arch Manning now taking the snaps under center. He considers what Ohio State needs to do off their title-winning season and what Georgia must do to prove they are still one of the elite programs in the sport. Klatt also explains what Michigan’s expectations should be as they continue to build off last year’s strong finish, how far Texas Tech needs to go in the Big 12 to justify their offseason spending spree in the Transfer Portal and more!

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Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25 for the 2025 Season Aug 04, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt unveils his Preseason Top 25 for the upcoming season. He reveals who he has at #1 heading into the year as Texas, Ohio State and Penn State all contend for the top spot. Klatt explains why he is high on Michigan this season and who else from the Big Ten could make a push for a Playoff spot. He debates how to rank SEC teams like Georgia, LSU and Alabama against each other inside his Top 10. Klatt also makes the case for a Big 12 team to go from a losing record in 2024 to a spot in his Preseason Top 25 this season.

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0:00–1:59 Intro
2:00–3:29 Utah
3:30–5:19 Oklahoma
5:20–6:39 Baylor
6:40–9:45 Iowa
9:46–11:29 Ole Miss
11:30–13:37 Iowa State
13:38–15:33 Texas Tech
15:34–17:34 Arizona State
17:35–19:49 Indiana
19:50–21:49 Texas A&M
21:50–23:59 Kansas State
24:00–25:59 Florida
26:00–27:29 Illinois
27:30–29:14 Miami
29:15–32:24 South Carolina
32:25–35:07 Michigan
35:08–37:26 Alabama
37:27–38:46 LSU
38:47–41:07 Georgia
41:08–43:54 Notre Dame
43:55–45:29 Oregon
45:30–47:41 Clemson
47:42–49:52 Ohio State
49:53–51:48 Texas
51:49–54:12 Penn State
54:13-56:27 Announcement

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Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Players in College Football for the 2025 Season Jul 28, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 players in College Football going into the 2025 Season. Klatt reveals where Ohio State stars Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs land on the list and considers whether Texas’ Arch Manning deserves a spot in the Top 10 despite limited time on the field during his first 2 seasons in Austin. He reveals which Alabama teammates cracked the list as well as which team landed 3 players inside his Top 10.

0:00-1:18 Intro
1:19-2:00 Klatt’s top 10 players for 2025 season
2:01-3:57 Peter Woods
3:58-4:55 Kadyn Proctor
4:56-6:40 TJ Parker
6:41-8:29 Anthony Hill
8:30-11:06 Jeremiyah Love
11:07-14:13 Ryan Williams
14:14-18:13 Arch Manning
18:14-19:56 Cade Klubnik
19:57-21:49 Caleb Downs
21:50-27:13 Jeremiah Smith

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College Football Stock Watch: Which teams are going up or down this season? Jul 21, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists 5 teams he is buying for this upcoming season and 5 teams that he is selling for 2025. Klatt evaluates programs like Michigan, Clemson and Tennessee and gives his analysis on whether things are about to go up for the programs or now is the time to sell their stock before things go downward. He considers what to do with Utah, Washington and Wisconsin following down seasons a year ago as well as one of the biggest question marks heading into the season: North Carolina in Bill Belichick’s first season in charge.

0:00-1:40 Intro
1:41-2:42 Who Klatt is buying and selling for 2025
2:43-4:42 Clemson Tigers
4:43-7:08 Tennessee Volunteers
7:09-11:02 Michigan Wolverines
11:03-14:18 Wisconsin Badgers
14:19-19:11 Utah Utes
19:12-21:44 Syracuse Orange
21:45-25:40 Washington Huskies
25:41-27:45 BYU Cougars
27:46-31:12 UNC Tar Heels
31:13-33:25 Cal Bears

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Joel Klatt's Top 5 Performances he's ever called & more mailbag Jul 14, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt dives into the mailbag to answer your questions! Klatt reminisces on some of the favorite performances he's ever called from the booth including fan favorites like Aidan Hutchinson, Travis Hunter, Baker Mayfield and more. Klatt also answers why playing at home is such an advantage and explains the purpose of college GMs in the athletic department. Lastly, Klatt addresses a fan's disappointment in Lincoln Riley's last few seasons at USC and shares why he's optimistic in Riley's ability to turn things around.

0:00-1:46 Intro
1:47-15:30 Best performances in a game Klatt has called
15:31-24:21 Why is homefield advantage so important?
24:22-30:06 Where do GM’s fit in college athletic departments?
30:07-33:47 Could Lincoln Riley find himself on the hot seat if this season doesn’t go well?
33:48-38:00 What have you learned about yourself since becoming a father?

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10 Teams Most Likely to Make their First College Football Playoff in 2025 Jul 07, 2025

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After last season’s expanded Playoff saw 6 teams make their first College Football Playoff appearance, FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks the 10 teams most likely to make their first CFP appearance in this upcoming season – including a surprise team at #1. He evaluates which teams have the pieces to get through difficult schedules in the SEC like Florida and South Carolina. He also makes the case why this could be the year for Lincoln Riley and USC to make a breakthrough after a couple up-and-down seasons. Klatt also includes a Nebraska team returning their QB and looking to make a jump in Year 3 under Matt Rhule.

0:00-1:40 Intro
1:41-2:52 Which teams are most likely to make their first CFP appearance in 2025?
2:53-6:33 Nebraska Cornhuskers
6:34-9:16 Florida Gators
9:17-11:49 Kansas State Wildcats
11:50-15:20 USC Trojans
15:21-18:27 Missouri Tigers
18:28-21:26 Iowa Hawkeyes
21:27-23:55 Miami Hurricanes
23:56-26:39 South Carolina Gamecocks
26:40-29:59 Ole Miss Rebels
30:00-34:11 Illinois Fighting Ilini

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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti on the Future of the Playoff | Big Noon Conversations Jun 30, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with the Commissioner of the Big Ten, Tony Petitti, to discuss what he would like the College Football Playoff to look like in the future and where things stand as the Power Conferences try to reach an agreement on a new format. Petitti states what he believes the new format should try to accomplish for the sport and lays out why the Big Ten is in favor of a 16-team format with 4 Automatic Qualifiers for both the Big Ten and the SEC. He also gives his opinion of the “5+11” model put forward by the SEC and whether it is a format that the Big Ten would consider.

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10 Games that will shape the 2025 College Football Season Jun 23, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals 10 games that he believes will shape the 2025 season. From a potential #1 vs #2 matchup between Ohio State and Texas in Columbus to kick off the season to games that could propel unexpected teams to the Playoff, Klatt looks at where the most impactful results will come from in the upcoming season. He explains why LSU’s trip to Clemson and Michigan’s game at Oklahoma could set the trajectories for those programs and impact the Playoff discussions later in the year. Klatt explains where Penn State can show the country they are ready to take the next step towards a National Championship. The second season in the Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama will be defined by winning or losing certain games on their schedule, Klatt explains which particular results will have a significant ripple effect through the rest of the SEC. And of course, “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan will have huge ramifications as the Wolverines look to beat the Buckeyes for a 5th straight season.

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Marcus Freeman on Notre Dame's CFP run, staying Independent, USC Rivalry | Big Noon Conversations Jun 16, 2025

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman to discuss the Fighting Irish’s run to the National Championship Game and how the program builds on that success. They talk about Notre Dame’s independence in the sport and whether that is something that will always make sense in the future with the changing landscape in college football. The two also get into the nature of scheduling in the sport and why Freeman wants the USC rivalry to continue on a yearly basis. Coach opens up about what he’s learned in his first 3 full seasons as the leader of one of the most prestigious programs in the country and much more in the first episode of Big Noon Conversations in 2025.

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