THE JOEL KLATT SHOW
Ohio State – Notre Dame National Championship Game Pick & Preview
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Commissioner Joel Klatt’s Fixes for College Football
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). Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State Beats Texas & Notre Dame Eliminates Penn State to Reach National Championship Game
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State-Texas & Notre Dame-Penn State College Football Playoff Semifinal Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Notre Dame Takes Down Georgia As SEC Continues to Struggle in Playoff & Bowl Games
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Can Anyone Stop Ohio State? Texas Survives & Penn St Moves on + Michigan Beats Alabama Again
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State-Oregon, Notre Dame-Georgia, Penn St-Boise St & Texas-Arizona St CFP Quarterfinal Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas All Move on in the CFP + Tweeting at Lane Kiffin
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt’s CFP Prediction + Ohio St-Tennessee, Notre Dame-IU, Penn St-SMU & Texas-Clemson Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Travis Hunter Wins the Heisman: Joel Klatt Reveals His Ballot & Penn St Loses A QB Before Playoff
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Bill Belichick to North Carolina?!? Shedeur’s Heisman Snub & Could Georgia Win Without Carson Beck?
Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt weighs in on North Carolina’s pursuit of 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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
SMU Is in the Playoff & Alabama Is Out: Did the Committee Get Their Rankings Right?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt’s Final CFP Bracket Prediction + Georgia-Texas, Oregon-Penn St & More Title Game Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
CFP Rankings: Alabama Over Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina: Did the Committee Get It Right?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Michigan Upsets Ohio State: How Did It Happen? Who’s in the Playoff Now and Who’s on the Bubble?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Can Michigan Upset Ohio St? Texas-A&M, USC-Notre Dame, South Carolina-Clemson, & More Week 14 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
CFP Rankings: Is Indiana Safe? Does Alabama, Ole Miss or South Carolina Have A Path?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State Beats Indiana & Alabama, Ole Miss, A&M All Go Down: Who’s in the Playoff and Who’s Out?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Indiana at Ohio State, Colorado-Kansas, Army-Notre Dame, Alabama-Oklahoma & More Week 13 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
CFP Rankings: Is the Committee Trolling Kirby Smart? What Does Indiana Need to Do vs Ohio State?
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. Sponsored bt Hampton by Hilton.
Deion Sanders & Colorado Are for Real, Georgia Bounces Back, Oregon Survives & Klatt’s Top 10
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Will Tennessee Win at Georgia? Can Coach Prime Keep Colorado Rolling vs Utah & More Week 12 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
CFP Rankings Reaction: How Much Danger Is Georgia In? Are Indiana, Penn State and BYU Safe?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Alabama Makes Statement, Colorado Controls Destiny to Make Big 12 Champ Game & Georgia in Trouble?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Alabama at LSU, Georgia at Ole Miss, Indiana Going for 10-0 vs Michigan & More Week 11 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
CFP Rankings Reaction: How Brand Bias Is Affecting Indiana, BYU and Miami
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State Is Back, Penn State Still Can’t Win the Big One & Oregon Adds to Michigan’s Misery
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt’s CFP Bracket Prediction + Ohio St-Penn St, Oregon-Michigan & More Week 10 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Who’s Still Alive to Make the College Football Playoff?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Is Ohio State in Trouble? Texas A&M Takes Control of the SEC Race & Deion Sanders Deserves Credit
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State-Nebraska, LSU-A&M, Alabama-Missouri, Notre Dame & Penn St Upset Alert Plus Week 9 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Is It Time to Panic at Michigan, USC and Oklahoma?
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Georgia Shows Texas How to Win Big Games, Alabama’s Shrinking Path to the CFP & Indiana Is for Real
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 UT. 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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt Ranks the Top 5 Teams in the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and Non-Power 4
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Oregon Beats Ohio State, Penn State Stuns USC, Texas Dominates Oklahoma & More from Week 7 in CFB
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State-Oregon, Texas-Oklahoma, Penn State-USC, Colorado-Kansas State & More Week 7 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Alabama Misses the Playoff, Texas A&M vs Texas in SEC Title Game & More Wild (but Possible) Outcomes
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, USC and Missouri All Lose on Upset Saturday & Ohio St Looks Dominant
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Ohio State-Iowa, Michigan-Washington & More Week 6 Picks Plus Klatt’s New CFP Bracket Prediction
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt Ranks His Top 10 Surprises in the First Month of CFB, How NIL Deals Are Made & Paid Out
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Alabama Beats Georgia in A Classic, Colorado Raises Its Ceiling & Michigan Has No Margin for Error
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Georgia-Alabama, Penn State-Illinois, Michigan-Minnesota, Notre Dame-Louisville & More Week 5 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Georgia vs Alabama: Who Has More Pressure on Them on Saturday? Plus Mailbag Questions!
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Michigan Prevails Over USC, Tennessee’s A Title Contender, Evaluating Ohio St & A Colorado Hail Mary
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
USC-Michigan, Tennessee-Oklahoma, Utah-Oklahoma St, Illinois-Nebraska & More Week 4 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt’s Tiers in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 Plus Matt Leinart on USC’s Strong Start
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Joel Klatt LIVE from Madison with Jenny Taft, Mark Ingram II, Melvin Gordon III & Derek Watt
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.
Alabama-Wisconsin, Arizona-Kansas St, Coach Prime & Colorado Look to Bounce Back & More Week 3 Picks
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
Tennessee, Miami & USC Look Great – Safe to Buy In? Chip Kelly Effect at Ohio St & Heisman Top 5
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. Sponsored by Hampton by Hilton.
