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FOX Sports' college football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the biggest topics in the world of college football. Joel relies on his experience on the field, detailed film analysis and unmatched preparation to give you the most consistent, fair and best analysis in the sport. Each week, Joel dives into the matchups, reacts to rankings, answers questions and discusses the biggest storylines in college football.

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FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Big Ten’s schedule release and gives out his winners and losers of the conference’s “schedule lottery.” He explains which under-the-radar teams’ schedule could propel them to a big season and which schedules will force teams to fight to stay above water. He then ranks his top 5 games for the upcoming season as teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State and USC all set for key matchups in the conference. Klatt gives his analysis of Ohio State’s hiring of Arthur Smith as the new OC and what it means for Ryan Day and the Buckeye offense as well as USC’s hiring of former TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson to lead the Trojan defense this upcoming season. He wraps up the show by looking at the tampering problem in college football after Miami got Duke QB Darian Mensah at the 11th hour of the Portal window and Dabo Swinney went off on Ole Miss for convincing one of his players to enter the Portal. 0:00-2:58 Intro2:59-7:38 Biggest takeaways from the Big Ten schedule release7:39-14:32 Klatt’s easiest schedules in the Big Ten14:33-25:15 Klatt’s hardest schedules in the Big Ten25:16-32:40 5 games that will decide the Big Ten32:41-38:41 Ohio State hires new offensive coordinator38:42-41:04 USC hires new defensive coordinator41:05-54:17 Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss for tampering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt provides his Way-Too-Early Top 10 for the upcoming 2026 season, ranking the teams he believes should go into next year as the favorites in the sport. Klatt considers where to rank the defending champion Indiana Hoosiers as they begin their question for a repeat title under Curt Cignetti. Will a Big Ten team be #1 as the conference seeks its 4th straight National Championship with teams like Ohio State, Oregon and even Michigan looking to reload for 2026? Will it be Texas or Georgia as the highest ranked SEC team as Arch Manning returning to Austin surrounded by new weapons from the Transfer Portal? Is Miami's resurgence here to stay - did they make the cut in Klatt's Top 10? 0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-3:59 Joel Klatt’s way-too-early top 104:00-5:59 Texas Tech6:00-8:52 Michigan8:53-10:51 LSU10:52-14:29 Miami14:30-16:59 Texas17:00-18:55 Notre Dame18:56-21:11 Ohio State21:12-23:33 Indiana23:34-24:56 Georgia24:57-27:43 Oregon27:44-30:51 Almost top 10 teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana capping off one of the greatest turnarounds in sports history as the Hoosiers won their first National Championship with a 27-21 win over Miami. Klatt explains why Indiana’s title is a huge moment for the sport and puts Curt Cignetti’s coaching job in perspective. He breaks down the moments that decided the game as Miami nearly pulled off a 4th quarter comeback to win their first title since 2001. Klatt also weighs in on the importance of a 3rd straight Big Ten team winning the National Championship and what it means going forward. 0:00-2:18 Intro2:19-8:45 Indiana caps off perfect season with first national championship8:46-14:17 Cignetti wins national championship in 2nd year as Indiana HC14:18-20:59 Where does this Indiana team rank among best teams in CFB history?21:00-26:16 What went wrong for Miami?26:17-29:58 Indiana caps off incredible 2 year turnaround with national championship Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt previews the National Championship Game between #1 Indiana and #10 Miami and makes his pick in the matchup. He breaks down the keys on each side of the ball as Indiana’s Heisman-winning QB, Fernando Mendoza takes on Miami’s fearsome pass rush. Klatt also explains Carson Beck and Miami’s path to victory as the underdog and a potential mismatch that the ‘Canes can take advantage of. After making his pick for the final game of the 2025 Season, he examines the NFL decisions made by Oregon’s Dante Moore and Alabama’s Ty Simpson and the ripple effect into next season. 0:00-1:52 Intro1:53-14:43 Indiana offense breakdown14:44-23:33 Miami offense breakdown23:34-27:15 Klatt’s pick to win the national championship27:18-28:53 Dante Moore returning to Oregon for 202628:54-30:51 Ty Simpson turns down NIL offers to go to NFL Draft30:52-31:59 Coaches voted to adjust redshirt rule to allow 9 games without losing year’s eligibility Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the latest moves in the Transfer Portal as Oregon and Texas make big additions to reload for 2026. He also discusses what to make of Michigan’s lead RB Justice Haynes going into the Portal and Ohio State losing over 25 players into the Transfer Portal, including big recruits that have been with the team for only one season. Klatt examines whether teams need to change their recruiting philosophy in today’s era. He also disproves the narrative that Indiana is only winning because they have older players than their competition. Klatt wraps the show by laying out the fixes that would put an end to the recruiting/NIL/Transfer Portal madness that the sport is currently stuck in and why it’s critical to fix now before the best coaches in the country decide that the NFL is a more appealing option for them. 0:00-2:10 Intro2:11-7:19 Transfer portal news7:20-15:27 Ty Simpson continues to get NIL offers15:28-17:08 Ohio State and Michigan transfer portal news17:09-20:03 Demond Williams signs with Washington, then enters portal then decided to stay20:04-22:30 How to avoid another Demond Williams situation22:31-31:44 What’s the blueprint for a championship in today’s college football?31:45-45:20 What steps are necessary for fixing college football’s issues? Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana and Miami advancing to face off in the National Championship Game.  He revels in #1 Indiana’s demolition of Oregon as Curt Cignetti’s group continues to roll through the Playoff, sparking a comparison to one of the best teams in recent memory. Klatt also breaks down the wild Semifinal between Miami and Ole Miss as Carson Beck & the Hurricanes stepped up in the biggest moment to return to knock off a valient Ole Miss team led by their QB Trinidad Chambliss. Following the Rebels' loss - which ensured a 3rd straight National Championship Game without an SEC team - Klatt examines the conversation around whether the SEC is still the best conference in College Football and how the sport would benefit from a shift in perspective.  0:00-1:46 Intro1:47-21:35 Indiana blows out Oregon to advance to National Championship21:36-38:58 Miami beats Ole Miss to advance to National Championship38:59-47:23 Has the SEC been dethroned as the best conference in college football? Use my code for $100 off your SeatGeek order to the College Football Playoff National Championship. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT100 *Restrictions Apply Sponsored by SeatGeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the College Football Playoff Semifinals between Indiana & Oregon and Miami vs Ole Miss. He explains why we should be talking about this Indiana team as one of the most dominant teams in recent memory as they take on the Ducks. Klatt points out Oregon’s best path to an upset against the only unbeaten team in the country. He then makes his pick as Miami takes on an Ole Miss team that is coming off a huge win over Georgia but also dealing with continued coaching uncertainty as several staff members are juggling two jobs – for Lane Kiffin’s LSU team and for the Rebels - as they prepare for the biggest game in Ole Miss history. Klatt also reacts to the latest Portal news as Indiana has found their QB and WR combo for next year’s team. He also discusses the latest moves by Penn State, bringing in DC D’Anton Lynn from USC and Matt Campbell’s QB from Iowa State, Rocco Becht. Klatt reacts to Kyle Whittingham’s hires at OC and DC for Michigan and the news that several key players for Michigan have entered the Transfer Portal. 0:00-1:56 Intro1:57-14:39 Peach Bowl preview14:40-22:52 Fiesta Bowl preview22:53-27:22 Transfer portal news around CFB Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups as #1 Indiana dismantled Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Ohio State was upset by Miami, ending the Buckeyes shot at back-to-back National Championships. He explains why Indiana is the best team in the country and why issues that Ohio State masked during the regular season came back to bite them vs the Hurricanes. He also reacts to the incredible Ole Miss-Georgia game and gives Pete Golding and the coaching staff their flowers for navigating the turmoil of Lane Kiffin’s exit to knock the Bulldogs out of the Playoff. Klatt also explains why Oregon looks like a team that is on a mission after their demolition of Texas Tech. Klatt wraps up the show by agreeing with Dan Lanning and explaining the fixes that could improve the Playoff and why College Football thinks like renters rather than owners – to the detriment of the sport. 0:00-2:38 Intro2:39-10:41 Indiana blows out Alabama 38-3 in Rose Bowl10:42-24:28 Miami upsets Ohio State 24-14 to advance to CFP semifinals24:29-30:10 Ole Miss stuns Georgia 39-34 to move onto CFP semifinals30:11-35:03 Oregon shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to advance to CFP semifinals35:04-44:03 What college football gets wrong with the playoff Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10  Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan’s hiring of Kyle Whittingham to be their new Head Coach. He breaks down why Whittingham makes so much sense for the Wolverines program caught in difficult circumstances and also details the challenges the former Utah coach now has ahead of him. Klatt then makes his picks against the spread for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals as Ohio State looks to avoid the upset against Miami and Oregon faces off with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. He then makes his pick in the Rose Bowl as #1 Indiana looks to continue their magical run under Curt Cignetti against Alabama. Klatt wraps the show with his pick in the Georgia-Ole Miss matchup before revealing the terms of a special giveaway prize. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the First Round of the College Football Playoff. He points out the critical reasons why Alabama was able to storm back from a 17-0 deficit to stun Oklahoma in Norman. He also breaks down Miami’s 10-3 win in College Station upsetting Texas A&M as the Hurricanes advance to face Ohio State in the Quarterfinals. Klatt then discusses Ole Miss and Oregon after their comfortable wins and their chances in the next round as they get ready to face Georgia and Texas Tech. After two blowout losses by Tulane and James Madison on Saturday, Klatt discusses whether it makes sense for the Group of 5 teams to continue to receive an automatic bid into the CFP in the future. 0:00-2:20 Intro2:21-16:54 Alabama beats Oklahoma to move onto the Rose Bowl16:55-26:00 Miami upsets Texas A&M at Kyle Field26:01-28:46 Ole Miss beats Tulane in Pete Golding’s first win as head coach28:47-31:17 Oregon beats JMU31:18- 39:24 Should group of 5 teams get automatic berths into the playoff after two blowout losses? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for the First Round of the College Football Playoff before making his full bracket prediction for the CFP including his National Champion Pick. He begins by making his pick in the Friday Night game as Kalen DeBoer’s #9 Alabama team travels to Norman to take on #8 Oklahoma. He then considers if #10 Miami can keep their hot streak going on the road against #7 Texas A&M. Klatt also makes picks against the spread in the matchups between #6 Ole Miss and #11 Tulane as well as #5 Oregon against #12 James Madison as the home teams come in as heavy favorites. Klatt then makes his full College Football Playoff predictions, going game-by-game until making his National Champion Pick - will Ohio State bounce back like they did last year and win it all again or will Kirby Smart’s Georgia team get in the way or is it simply Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s year? Klatt wraps up the show by addressing his hot take about the NCAA Tournament from earlier in the week that drew some criticism from the sports world. 0:00-2:30 Intro2:31-8:40 Alabama vs. Oklahoma8:41-12:53 Miami vs. Texas A&M12:54-15:32 Tulane vs. Ole Miss15:33-19:48 JMU vs. Oregon19:49-22:43 Joel’s CFP bracket prediction22:44-30:03 Klatt on one of the “worst takes of the year” Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman before revealing who he voted for on his official ballot. He then looks ahead and lists his Top 5 favorites to win the Heisman next season and explains why there should be a crowded list of candidates in 2026. Klatt celebrates the Army-Navy game that turned into a classic. He then gives his thoughts on Utah’s Kyle Whittingham stepping down as Head Coach and tells some behind-the-scenes stories from his time covering him. Klatt provides the latest that he’s hearing in the Michigan coaching search including who their top targets are and why this such a tough time for them, in particular, to be conducting a search. Klatt wraps up the show with a rant about player and team announcements with regards to their players deciding to come back for another season. Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the stunning news that Michigan has fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore after finding evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. He explains what the Michigan program will have to do immediately as they look to replace their Head Coach and retain one of the most promising young rosters in the country. Klatt lists the names of coaches that Michigan should call as they seek a replacement just days after signing their recruiting class. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Penn State’s hiring of Matt Campbell to be their new Head Coach. He then relays the latest scuttle from inside the sport after returning from the National Football Foundation Awards including the latest Playoff formats being talked about and whether it is time for Notre Dame to join a conference. Klatt wraps up the show by making his pick for Army-Navy and detailing why that game has so much meaning to him. Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:11) Sherrone Moore Fired (09:38) Michigan Next Head Coach (23:32) Matt Campbell Hired Penn State (28:16) National Football Foundations Award (37:47) Mail Bag & Army Vs. Navy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings as Miami jumps Notre Dame for the last at-large spot, sending the Hurricanes to the CFP. Klatt answers whether the Committee got it right. He also explains the real problem areas in the selection process that have led us to another controversial decision. Klatt then reacts to the news that Notre Dame is deciding not to play in a bowl game and he gives his opinion on that decision. He looks ahead to matchups in the newly-released CFP bracket that he’s looking forward to. Klatt also gives his thoughts on Indiana’s upset of Ohio State as Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers continue to shock the world while pointing out what areas the Buckeyes must fix if they are going to go on another Championship run in the Playoff. 0:00-2:14 Intro2:15-6:13 Klatt’s reaction to the final bracket6:14-17:57 Did the committee get it right putting Alabama ahead of Notre dame?17:58-27:52 Notre dame opts out of playing a bowl game following college football playoff snub27:53-32:51 CFP Matchup analysis32:52-42:43 Indiana upsets Ohio State to win first big ten championship since 1967 Head to www.eckrich.com/TakeItToTheHouse and enter the time on the clock for your shot at winning tickets & a trip to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Championship weekend beginning with the #1 vs #2 matchup in the Big Ten that he will be calling on FOX between Ohio State and Indiana. He then makes his pick as #3 Georgia and #9 Alabama meet for the second time this season. Klatt also makes his pick in the Big 12 as #11 BYU looks to avenge their loss to #4 Texas Tech and the Red Raiders try to lock up a bye in the College Football Playoff. He then makes his picks in the ACC as Duke looks to play spoiler against #17 Virginia and #20 Tulane faces #24 North Texas in the American in what is likely to be a play-in game for the College Football Playoff. 0:00-1:50 Intro1:51-12:19 Indiana vs. Ohio State12:20-15:50 Georgia vs. Alabama15:51-18:10 BYU vs. Texas Tech18:11-20:08 Duke vs. Virginia20:09-24:54 North Texas vs. Tulane Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest CFP Rankings going into Championship weekend. He breaks down why Notre Dame falling behind Alabama into the last at-large spot at #10 should make Irish fans very nervous. Klatt also explains why Texas looks boxed out of a potential spot despite the big win over A&M and why he believes Miami and Texas’ head-to-head wins should be carrying more weight with the Committee. He then reveals why A&M’s drop all the way to #7 is a huge deal for their hopes of making a run in the Playoff. Klatt then explains why this Playoff selection process is so subjective without defined criteria and gives his fixes for making the process better – including losing weekly reveals. He wraps the show by discussing the latest coaching moves including Kalani Sitake staying at BYU amid interest from Penn State before giving 3 names he believes the Nittany Lions will target now. 0:00-1:42 Intro1:43-4:28 Klatt’s CFP ranking reaction4:29-10:11 Should Notre Dame be worried about getting left out on selection Sunday?10:12-14:22 Texas looks cooked in the CFP race14:23-15:52 Texas A&M drops to 7 behind Ole Miss15:53-20:28 Could the ACC be left out of the playoff entirely?20:29-34:00 What criteria should be valued the most by the playoff committee?34:01-37:27 Coaching news Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down ‘The Game’ as #1 Ohio State ended their 4-game losing streak vs Michigan with a convincing win. He considers whether it’s Ohio State vs the Field to win it all after how dominant the Buckeyes have looked this season. Klatt also discusses where Michigan goes from here following the loss to their biggest rival. He reveals his latest Top 15 and examines the College Football Playoff bubble. Klatt considers whether teams like Texas and Miami have a case to be in the 12-team field before offering an alternative Playoff model that would guarantee those teams an opportunity to settle it on the field. He then gives his thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU right before the College Football Playoff and whether he should have been allowed to coach the Rebels in the CFP. 0:00-3:40 Intro3:41-16:19 Ohio State snaps Michigan’s winning streak16:21-31:58 Joel Klatt’s new top 1531:59-43:19 Who will make the Playoff bubble?43:20-53:57 Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU job Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt kicks off his rivalry week picks and previews by breaking down the game he will be calling on Saturday when #1 Ohio State looks to end their 4-game losing streak against #15 Michigan on Big Noon Saturday on FOX. Klatt dives deep into the keys for both sides and what he is most interested in seeing in ‘The Game.’ He then makes his picks as #3 Texas A&M looks to book their ticket to the SEC Championship Game with a win over Arch Manning and #16 Texas. Klatt makes his pick as #6 Oregon heads to Husky Stadium to face Washington and #4 Georgia takes on #23 Georgia Tech. He discusses whether #12 Miami is on upset alert as they travel north to face #22 Pitt in the cold and if Auburn will be able to conjure up old battles with Alabama at Jordan-Hare to pull off the upset over the Crimson Tide. He also makes his pick in the Egg Bowl as #7 Ole Miss looks to drown out the noise surrounding Lane Kiffin as they head to Starkville to face Mississippi State. 0:00-1:56 Intro1:57-10:23 Ohio State vs. Michigan10:24-14:22 Texas A&M vs. Texas14:23-16:59 Oregon vs. Washington17:00-19:11 Georgia vs. Georgia Tech19:12-21:42 Miami vs. Pitt21:43-24:57 Alabama vs. Auburn24:58-31:30 Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings where he breaks down the Committee’s decisions and why they may be inadvertently walking into a trap that could damage the future of the sport. He then lays out a potential chaos situation this weekend that would create an even greater logjam on the bubble of the 12-team Playoff. He discusses Notre Dame’s continued ranking over Alabama inside the Top 10 as Miami inches closer to them this week. He also explains why Michigan’s ranking at #15 at the back of the pack of 2-losses bubble teams is sending a problematic signal for future non-conference scheduling. Klatt also discusses how he thinks the Lane Kiffin situation will play out in the coming week and how the Committee will handle his potential departure when evaluating Ole Miss. 0:00- 1:50 Intro1:51-4:41 Initial reactions to Nov. 25 CFP rankings4:42-9:32 What results this weekend would cause the most chaos for the committee?9:33-12:36 Should Michigan be higher than #15?12:37-19:52 Should Notre Dame be ranked above Alabama?19:53-22:59 The dangers of a committee-based selection process for the CFP23:00-26:45 What should the committee do if Lane Kiffin decides to leave for another job? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Ohio State and Michigan’s wins over the weekend as they head into ‘The Game’ with injury questions for both sides. He then lays out the impact of Oregon’s win over USC as the Ducks pick up a significant resume builder as they close in on a Playoff spot. He also reacts to Dan Lanning’s comments about the SEC scheduling non-conference games in late November while the Big Ten is in the thick of their 9-game schedule. Klatt reveals his latest Top 15 as he ranks the top teams in the country and explains how he ranks the teams right on the bubble for the College Football Playoff. He wraps up the show by sharing the latest he’s hearing with regards to Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss or go to LSU or Florida. He also lays out where the college football calendar is making the situation worse while also explaining the repercussions if Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss for LSU or Florida. 0:00-2:52 Intro2:53-10:32 Ohio State beats Rutgers without Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate10:33-15:46 Michigan beats Maryland15:47-24:54 Oregon beats USC 42-27 to move closer to securing a playoff berth24:55-36:51 Joel Klatt’s new top 1536:52-39:02 Why is the Lane Kiffin situation getting so messy?39:03-44:54 How much is the CFB calendar at fault for awkward coaching exits this time of year?44:55-51:11 Does Lane Kiffin need to leave Ole Miss to win a national championship? Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Josh Gehringer

Indicative

Oct 10th
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Matthew Moser

Joel Klatt gets me excited for college football beyond my favorite teams. His insights and experienced opinions make for a great listen for any sports fan.

Oct 5th
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Kaleb Cole-Wood

that ND OSU game was an absolute thriller! great analysis :)

Oct 2nd
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Kaleb Cole-Wood

This podcast is really exciting to listen to, and it really helps me stay up to date with the college football landscape. Looking forward to hearing more for the rest of the season. I'll be watching every episode! also I would really love to win a Rose Bowl hat! subscribed on YouTube as well.

Oct 2nd
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Kaleb Cole-Wood

Great Analysis! Love the show :)

Oct 2nd
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Kaleb Cole-Wood

Hey Joel, long time ucla fan here. I usually watch on YouTube but I'm here so I can enter into the Rose Bowl hat raffle. love the show, keep it up!!

Oct 2nd
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Jacob K

The Joel Klatt's Show provides great and unbiased insight to college football. It is must listen to during the season!

Oct 2nd
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Cris Williams

First podcast I check daily to see if a new episode is downloaded. I appreciate Joel's love of College football. He delivers the info I like. Breakdowns, analysis and the Hard truth. Great show, keep it up Joel.

Sep 29th
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Erich Rosenbalm

Joel Klatt is the BEST college football analyst. He is completely unbiased. He doesn't follow the SEC narrative like ESPN does, but he doesn't bash them either. He gives credit to whom credit is due. This is an excellent podcast. I highly recommend it.

Oct 19th
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Brandon DeLisle

How did Joel Klatt become one of my favorite podcasts? 🏈

Oct 17th
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