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The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast
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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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Indiana vs Miami: National Championship Game Pick & Preview
Jan 1500:33:44Tap to summarizeFOX 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
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The Demond Williams saga & Transfer Portal Madness: how to solve CFB’s biggest problems
Jan 1300:46:35Tap to summarizeFOX 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
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Week 1 Takeaways plus Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s debut & Belichick’s blowout loss
Sep 300:40:52Tap to summarizeFOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates Michigan Freshman QB Bryce Underwood’s debut over the weekend and points out what he did well and what challenges he will face this upcoming week against Brent Venables’ Oklahoma defense. He also weighs in on the controversial targeting call that will leave the Wolverines without a key player for the first half vs OU. Klatt then sifts through the wreckage of Bill Belichick’s debut as a college head coach after his UNC squad was blown out by TCU and considers whether he can turn things around. He then gives his biggest takeaway from each Power Conference after Week 1, including the ripple effect of Miami and Florida State potentially returning to power in the sport. Klatt also explains why this past weekend could not have gone better for Tennessee fans and which Big 12 school looks like a real threat to go from a losing record a year ago to a Playoff run this season. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 0:00-2:13 Intro2:14-10:39 Bryce Underwood leads Michigan to a win in his first start10:41-16:23 Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham will miss first half vs. Oklahoma after being ejected for targeting16:24-21:10 How concerning was North Carolina’s blowout loss in their opener?21:11-26:01 Big takeaways from the ACC26:02-29:19 Big takeaways from the Big Ten29:20-35:10 Big takeaways from the SEC35:11-39:07 Big takeaways from the Big 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ohio State beats Arch Manning & Texas, LSU & Miami rise while Alabama falls plus Klatt’s Top 10
Sep 100:48:19Tap to summarizeFOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to a great Week 1 of the college football season. He explains what impressed him so much about Ohio State in their win over #1 Texas and how concerned he is about Arch Manning following the loss. Klatt details why LSU’s win at Clemson proved they should be the favorites in the SEC. He discusses Miami’s best win of the Cristobal era as Carson Beck showed he’s still an elite QB in the sport in the win over Notre Dame. Klatt then breaks down what he saw in the most stunning game of the weekend as Florida State beat Alabama by 2 touchdowns and why Tide fans should be very concerned about what they saw. Klatt also reveals his new Top 10 following Week 1. 0:00-1:19 Intro1:20-5:20 Joel’s takeaways from Week 15:21-20:24 Ohio State beats Texas20:25-25:23 LSU Beats Clemson25:24-31:00 Miami wins in a close one31:01-40:59 FSU stuns Alabama41:00-46:34 Klatt’s top 10 after Week 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Joel Klatt LIVE from Columbus: Texas vs. Ohio State Preview with Buckeye Legends & Jenny Taft
Aug 2901:24:24Tap to summarizeFOX Sports lead CFB analyst Joel Klatt is LIVE from Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the Big Noon Saturday matchup between Texas and Ohio State. Joel welcomes All-American girl Jenny Taft to the show to talk about life as a sideline reporter and share her thoughts on Arch Manning’s 2025 season debut. Klatt is also joined by former Buckeye legends TreVeyon Henderson, Lathan Ransom, and Cardale Jones as they reflect on their favorite memories at Ohio State. Chapters 0:00-4:01 Intro4:02-24:50 Jenny Taft joins the show!24:51-33:45 Questions from the audience33:46-56:10 Cardale Jones joins the show!56:11-1:22:39 Lathan Ransom and TreVeyon Henderson join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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College Football Week 1 Picks & Previews
Aug 2800:37:36Tap to summarizeFox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks in the biggest games of a Week 1 slate that includes 3 Top-10 Matchups. Klatt kicks things off by previewing the game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX – the huge matchup from Columbus when #1 Texas takes on the Defending National Champions, Ohio State. He then breaks down the other Top-10 matchups as #9 LSU travels to #4 Clemson and #10 Miami hosts #6 Notre Dame and makes his picks against the spread. Klatt also previews #9 Alabama’s trip to Florida State as Year 2 of the Kalen DeBoer begins. He wraps up the show by making his picks in the Friday night game between Auburn and Baylor as well as the college football debut for Bill Belichick as UNC takes on TCU on Monday night.Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Chapters 0:00-1:30 Intro1:31-11:18 Texas vs. Ohio State11:19-14:33 LSU vs. Clemson14:34-19:50 Notre Dame vs. Miami19:51-26:30 Alabama vs. Florida State26:31-31:15 Auburn vs. Baylor31:16-35:51 TCU vs. North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Urban Meyer on Ohio State-Texas, Big Ten vs SEC & Klatt’s Best Value Bets for the Season
Aug 2700:47:11Tap to summarizeFox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Urban Meyer to break down the huge Week 1 matchup between #3 Ohio State and #1 Texas. Coach discusses the challenges of trying to repeat as National Champion and explains what he would be asking of Arch Manning and Julian Sayin in this opening game. The two also discuss how the gap between the Big Ten and SEC has shifted since Coach Meyer’s days winning titles at Florida and Ohio State. Klatt then reacts to the news that Michigan True Freshman Bryce Underwood will be their starting QB this season and what will be expected of him. He then gives out his best value bets for the upcoming season including his favorite Heisman bets. Chapters 0:00-1:50 Intro1:51-2:55 Urban Meyer joins the show!2:56-5:25 What are the biggest keys in the matchup between Texas and Ohio State?5:26-7:51 Julian Sayin will be making his first career start vs. Arch Manning & Longhorns7:52-14:05 Urban Meyer’s advice to QBs14:06-15:31 Will Arch Manning live up to the immense hype?15:32-17:29 Expectations for Steve Sarkisian and the longhorns this season?17:30-22:52 Which conference has the edge in college football?22:53-30:18 the challenges of trying to repeat as a national champion30:19-35:38 Michigan names Bryce Underwood as starting QB35:39- Klatt’s best value bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Colin Cowherd on Arch Manning Expectations, the Magnitude of Ohio State-Texas, USC & more!
Aug 2500:46:31Tap to summarizeFOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Colin Cowherd to discuss what he’s most excited for this college football season. Cowherd explains why he’s not worried about Arch Manning meeting the moment this season and why he thinks the Texas-Ohio State Top-3 matchup is the biggest regular season college football game in a decade. The two discuss why the Big Ten has closed the gap with the SEC before Cowherd gives his thoughts on USC and why this team is different than any Lincoln Riley team he’s ever seen. The guys wrap up the show with some NFL thoughts including what he expects from Shedeur Sanders this season and Colin’s never-been-told story about Baker Mayfield. 0:00-1:41 Intro1:42-3:52 Colin Cowherd joins the show!3:53-10:56 What should we expect from Arch Manning this season?10:57-14:51 Is the Big Ten or SEC the most dominant conference in CFB?14:52-16:35 The state of college football right now16:36-21:18 Most interesting storylines In CFB this season21:19-25:46 What do Lincoln Riley and USC need to do this season?25:47-30:41 Will the Bill Belichick CFB experiment work?30:42-34:41 Will Nico Iamaleava succeed at UCLA?34:42-40:50 Surprised by Baker Mayfield’s success in the NFL?40:51-44:46 Will Shedeur Sanders start for the Cleveland Browns this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ohio State has their QB vs Texas, Michigan’s NCAA Penalties, Week Zero Pick & a new CFP Format idea
Aug 2000:46:54Tap to summarizeCollege Football is just days away! FOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the news of quarterback battles being won around the country including Ohio State naming Julian Sayin their starting QB. He lays out what will be expected of Sayin when the Buckeyes take on Arch Manning and #1 Texas next week. He then makes his first game pick of the year by breaking down the Week Zero Top-25 matchup between #17 Kansas State and #22 Iowa State. Klatt discusses Michigan’s punishment from the NCAA following the sign-stealing saga from the National Championship season from 2023. He also explains the latest CFP format idea coming from the Big Ten that could feature 24 or 28 teams and walks through why that is being considered and what needs to happen next for there to be any change to the current CFP structure. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 0:00-2:32 Intro2:33-10:59 QB battles across CFB11:00-19:20 Iowa State vs. Kansas State preview19:21-30:59 Michigan ruling sanction31:00-43:59 28-team CFP pitched by the Big Ten44:00-45:09 Joel Klatt live from Columbus next Thursday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Joel Klatt’s College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction + National Champion Pick
Aug 1800:27:53Tap to summarizeFOX Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt predicts who will make the College Football Playoff in 2025. He begins by making his Conference Championship Game predictions before unveiling his CFP Bracket. Klatt then predicts how each matchup will play out including his pick for this season’s National Champion. Will Ohio State go back-to-back? Is it finally Penn State’s time to rise to the top of the sport? Will Arch Manning lead Texas to their first National Championship in two decades or will another team be his surprise pick? Klatt also reveals the First Round matchup that he wants to see more than any other this upcoming season. He considers whether programs under immense pressure like Alabama and LSU will make the 12-team field and reveals a Preseason Top-10 team he thinks will miss out and be the first team on the outside looking in. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 0:00-1:57 Intro1:58-5:51 Conference champ predictions5:52-7:13 Top 4 seeding7:14-16:41 5-12 seeding16:42-20:27 Quarterfinals20:28-23:48 Semifinals23:49-24:42 National championship game24:33-26:08 National championship winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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