The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

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  Is it time to panic about Oregon, Ohio State or Oklahoma? Plus teams to get excited about 16.09.2026 41min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt goes around the country and decides whether it’s time to panic about teams like Oregon, Ohio State and Oklahoma after analyzing their losses over the weekend. He looks at teams like USC, Colorado, Michigan, Texas and Alabama and decides whether those fanbases should be staying calm and keeping expectations in check or getting excited for what’s in store the rest of the season. Klatt also evaluates what to make of the early-season returns for teams like Miami & UCLA that are off to winning starts before pointing out a 2-0 Big Ten team that should have some alarms going off despite the wins. He also points out an SEC team that could be a major spoiler this season behind their QB who looks like a star.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-2:13 College football fan base check in after week 22:14-9:25 Oregon9:26-11:07 Miami11:08-15:11 Ohio State15:12-16:40 Alabama16:41-18:54 UCLA18:55-23:30 Oklahoma23:31-25:15 Michigan25:16-27:27 Texas27:28-29:16 Colorado29:17-30:44 Washington30:45-33:41 USC33:42-36:05 Florida State36:06-37:05 BYU37:06-38:34 Mississippi State38:35-39:33 Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Texas stuns #1 Ohio State, Michigan bounces back & Oregon falls apart + Klatt’s new Top 10 14.09.2026 1t 1min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Texas’ incredible 4th Quarter comeback against #1 Ohio State. He explains why the comeback happened and whether Ryan Day and Ohio State made a mistake with their late game strategy which led to Texas' win. He discusses how big of a win that is for Steve Sarkisian and Texas as they finally beat the Buckeyes in thier 3rd try in 3 seasons and how he should rank Ohio State in his Top 10 after the loss. He also breaks down Michigan’s win over #11 Oklahoma as the Wolverines bounced back from their near upset a week ago to pick up a big win over an SEC opponent. Klatt explains why that game was so important for Kyle Whittingham’s early tenure and what the result means for both programs going forward. He also reacts to Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State and raises questions about what is going on with a team that was his Preseason #1.Klatt explains why Week 2 showed we shouldn’t read too much into season openers and why the Big Ten missed an opportunity to make a statement. Klatt reveals his full Top 10 which includes a surprise team cracking the list for the first time this season. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:31 It was an EPIC day in college football1:32-26:56 Texas stuns Ohio State29:57-40:17 Michigan bounces back to knock off Oklahoma40:18-45:52 Oklahoma State upsets Oregon 39-3145:53-51:50 Did the narrative between the Big Ten and SEC shift after Saturday?51:51-59:44 Klatt’s new top 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Week 2 College Football Picks: Ohio St-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan & more! 10.09.2026 26min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for Week 2 of the college football season! He starts the show by previewing the huge matchup that he will be calling on FOX Big Noon Saturday between #11 Oklahoma and a Michigan team looking to bounce back after controversially escaping an upset last week. He then makes his pick in the Top-5 matchup between #1 Ohio State and #4 Texas as Arch Manning looks to avenge last year’s defeat to the Buckeyes. Klatt also makes his picks against the spread in a pivotal Big 12 matchup between Arizona and #15 BYU and #12 Alabama’s SEC opener on the road against Kentucky.  He wraps up the show by making picks for Arizona State’s trip to #10 Texas A&M and a battle between two potential Group of 6 CFP teams as Memphis faces Boise State. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:12 Joel Klatt’s week 2 picks and previews1:13-9:08 Oklahoma vs. Michigan9:09-14:25 Ohio State vs. Texas14:26-16:33 BYU vs. Arizona16:34-19:06 Alabama vs. Kentucky19:07-21:16 Arizona State vs. Texas A&M21:17-23:44 Memphis vs. Boise State23:45-25:12 Recap of picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Urban Meyer on Ohio State-Texas & Michigan’s Miracle Finish + Klatt’s Reaction to AP Top 25 09.09.2026 46min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt welcomes in Urban Meyer to discuss Michigan’s miraculous finish over the weekend and break down whether Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines can bounce back quickly when Oklahoma comes to town this weekend. The two also preview the huge Top-5 matchup between #1 Ohio State and #4 Texas and discuss what to expect from Julian Sayin and Arch Manning in their 2nd meeting as opposing QBs. Klatt then reacts to the latest AP Top 25 poll and expresses his frustration with some particular choices made by the voters. He also discusses performances that caught his eye over the weekend including Alabama QB Keelon Russell’s debut - what he liked about the Tide’s performance and what issues may be lurking under the surface. He also discusses the complete 180 that Coach Prime and Colorado pulled off in their opener against Georgia Tech and how it has changed the potential for the Buffaloes this season. He also hits on why UCLA is showing some real similarities to 2024 Indiana and hits on who he thinks is the most clutch player in college football, Penn State, Iowa and more! Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-2:00 Welcome into the Joel Klatt Show2:01-19:25 Urban Meyer interview19:26-23:05 Alabama’s solid performance vs. ECU23:06-28:30 Ole Miss’s thrilling win over Louisville28:31-30:27 Joel Klatt’s reaction to the AP poll30:28-33:52 UCLA pulls away from Cal in 4th quarter to win 45-2433:53-36:28 Penn State rolls to shutout win over Marshall36:29-38:43 Colorado picks up road win over Georgia Tech38:44-42:52 Auburn beats Baylor 17-1642:53-44:15 Iowa shuts out Northern Illinois 40-0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Michigan’s Miracle Finish: should it have happened? Kiffin & LSU roll + a new #1 in Klatt’s Top 10 07.09.2026 1t 7min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the controversial ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game and whether the Wolverines should have gotten an extra second to complete the Hail Mary to win the game. He brings on FOX Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira to explain why the confusion happened before Klatt offers his solutions to fix the problem. Klatt also breaks down why the game should be sounding alarm bells for Bryce Underwood and the Michigan program. He also weighs in on LSU’s emphatic win over Dabo Swinney and Clemson and explains how Lane Kiffin is channeling Nick Saban and Pete Carroll in Baton Rouge. Klatt gives his takeaways from Oregon’s comeback win and whether he’s concerned about the Ducks and why Indiana may look different this season. Klatt reveals his first Top 10 since his Preseason Rankings and makes some big changes including who is at the top spot after Texas, LSU, Ohio State and Miami all cruised to easy wins. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:33 Intro 1:33 - 4:47 Michigan escapes vs Western Michigan with Hail Mary TD 4:48 - 13:36 Mike Pereira on decision to add one second back at end of Michigan game 13:37 - 21:51 Did the refs make the right call at end of Michigan game? 21:52 - 29:20 How concerning was Bryce Underwood’s performance? 29:21 - 37:25 LSU routs Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut 37:26 - 40:31 Oregon comes back to beat Boise State 40:32 - 44:50 Importance of QB play in Week 1  44:51 - 50:46 Indiana beats North Texas in Josh Hoover’s debut 50:47 - 1:05:15 Joel reveals rest of his top 10 teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Week 1 College Football Picks and Previews 03.09.2026 28min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is back with his weekly picks episode where he previews all of the biggest matchups of the week and makes his picks against the spread. He kicks things off with his Big Noon Saturday game on FOX as defending champion Indiana starts their quest for a repeat against North Texas. He then makes his pick in the much-anticipated debut for Lane Kiffin at LSU as he takes on Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Klatt breaks down the ranked matchup between Trinidad Chambliss-led Ole Miss and #24 Louisville as well as #2 Oregon’s early-season test vs Boise State. He wraps up the show with his picks for #19 SMU’s trip to Florida State and an intriguing matchup between new head coaches as UCLA takes on Cal.The Joel Klatt Show live show from Ann Arbor next Thursday, September 10th ahead of Oklahoma-Michigan has sold out – thank you to all of the fans that reserved a ticket! Don’t worry if you weren’t able to get a ticket: we will be doing a special livestream of that show on The Joel Klatt Show’s YouTube page starting at 7:00pm Eastern! Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:36 Intro1:37 - 7:41 North Texas at Indiana7:42 - 12:08 Clemson at LSU12:09 - 15:08 Louisville vs. Ole Miss15:09 - 18:02 Boise State at Oregon18:03 - 20:38 SMU at Florida State20:39 - 23:38 UCLA at Cal23:39 - 27:06 Week 1 Picks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  10 Burning Questions going into the 2026 Season 02.09.2026 51min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists his 10 burning questions in the sport as we head into Week 1 of the season. He breaks down questions like how many teams can actually win the National Championship this year and who could be this year’s Indiana that shocks the sport. Will Arch Manning and Texas take the next step and bring the Longhorns to the promised land? Klatt also looks at which new Coaches will make the biggest impact in Year 1 at their new school and points out the coordinator changes at top programs that could very well determine who wins it all. He evaluates the recent weeks at LSU and whether Lane Kiffin can manage the self-inflicted distractions and lead the Tigers to a successful season as the sport’s new villain. Klatt also makes his Heisman pick as he debates between players like Ohio State’s Julian Sayin & Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr.*Ann Arbor Live Show Announcement*The Joel Klatt Show will be doing a live show from Ann Arbor, Michigan next week on Thursday, September 10th ahead of the Oklahoma-Michigan game. Thanks to our amazing fans, the show sold out quickly after Monday’s announcement BUT we are opening the tickets back up and adding 50 more spots at the show. Click the link below to reserve your spot at the show – tickets go quickly, so act fast! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-klatt-show-live-in-michigan-tickets-1998967394287?aff=oddtdtcreator Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:15 Joel Klatt’s burning questions for 2026 season 1:16-10:16 Will the Big Ten continue its run over the SEC? 10:17-15:24 Is Indiana going to be good again? 15:25-18:44 Who’s going to be the face of College Football? 18:45-21:58 Who will be the heisman trophy winner? 21:59-26:31 Will Arch, Sark & Texas finally raise their ceiling? 26:32-32:07 Which new Coaches are going to make a huge impact in Year 1? 32:08-37:49 Who can actually win the National Championship? 37:50-40:59 Are Lane Kiffin and LSU the new villain in the sport and how good will they be? 41:00-43:43 Which teams will level up in each conference? 43:44-47:00 Who could be this year’s Indiana? 47:01-49:38 Is the sport better than ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  USC, Belichick, Florida State start seasons with wins & are NFL players coming back to college? 31.08.2026 43min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to the first games of the college football season as Week Zero officially kicked off the year. He begins by reacting to #14 USC’s 16-point win over San Jose State and dives into whether Trojan fans should be excited or concerned with what they saw from the Trojans – and also gives his thoughts on the low fan attendance at the Coliseum for the opener. Klatt also discusses Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team pulling off the upset of TCU and whether we may have jumped to a conclusion on the Belichick era in Chapel Hill too early. Klatt shouts out Virginia for their blowout win and evaluates their potential to be this year’s Indiana in the ACC. Klatt also reacts to Memphis’ upset win over UNLV and it’s ramifications on the Group of 6 Playoff chase. He discusses Florida State’s lackluster win and explains why FSU is not the power they once were and how things could be about to go off the rails in Tallahassee.Klatt wraps the show up by breaking down the latest eligibility issue in the sport as NFL players try to come back for one more year of college football, explaining how we got into this mess and where he stands on it – while pointing out a particular group that nobody’s talking about that is being negatively impacted as a result. Chapters 🏈 0:00 - 1:08 Intro 1:09 - 10:24 USC opens season with win over San Jose State 10:25 - 14:16  Is USC’s fan attendance for season opener a big deal? 14:17 - 17:08 Bill Belichick & UNC get off to winning start with win over TCU 17:09 -21:42  Did Virginia show they are an ACC contender after impressive win over NC State? 21:43 - 25:07 Memphis upsets UNLV on the road in Group of 6 matchup 25:08 - 30:42 How concerning was Florida State’s win over New Mexico State? 30:43 - 41:57 Latest with NFL players trying to return to college *Special Announcement*The Joel Klatt Show will be live from The Circ Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, September 10th with special guests ahead of the Oklahoma-Michigan game! Click the link below to reserve your spot at the show. You must be one of the first 100 to reserve to guarantee your spot, additional guests will be admitted based on available seating with overflow guests also given the opportunity to enjoy the show inside Circ Bar.Come be a part of the show! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-klatt-show-live-in-michigan-tickets-1998967394287?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Colin Cowherd on Expectations for Ohio State, Texas & USC plus the Big Ten vs SEC Power Shift 26.08.2026 43min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Colin Cowherd to discuss this upcoming season. The two dive into why they are so excited for this year and react to the AP Preseason Top 25 Rankings. Colin gives his predictions for the big Ohio State-Texas and Michigan-Oklahoma early-season matchups and what he expects from those teams this season. Klatt and Cowherd break down their expectations for USC and whether the Trojans will take the next step and reach the College Football Playoff. They also look at the ongoing rivalry between the Big Ten and the SEC and Cowherd reveals why it’s not the Alabama and Georgia’s of the SEC that have the best shot at competing with the Big Ten’s resources in this new NIL era. Chapters 🏈0:00-2:02 Colin Cowherd joins the show!2:03-5:54 Where are we with college football?5:55-12:18 How is NIL impacting quality of play in CFB?12:19-16:30 Reacting to the first AP Top 25 Poll16:31-18:50 Expectations for Texas this season18:51-24::18 Expectations for Ohio State this season24:19-29:35 Is this USC’s year to make the CFP?29:36-38:15 Current rivalry between Big Ten and SEC38:16-41:25 Expectations for Michigan this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Joel Klatt’s 2026 College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction & National Champion Pick 24.08.2026 35min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his predictions for which teams will make the College Football Playoff and who will lift the trophy as National Champions at the end of the season. He begins the show with his Conference Championship Game Picks before revealing his full predicted bracket – making his picks for each round in the Playoff. Will the Big Ten make it 4 straight National Championships? Will Ohio State and Texas both make the Playoff after playing each other early in the season then going through two of the toughest schedules in the nation? Is Notre Dame poised to break through or could Curt Cignetti and Indiana really go back-to-back? Who will be the surprise teams to make the Playoff after beginning the season outside the Top 10? Klatt also breaks down a difficult debate for the last at-large spot and considers whether this is the year that a 9-3 team finally gets into the field. Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:10 Joel Klatt’s 2026 preseason cfp bracket1:11-10:12 Conference champion predictions10:13-24:31 CFP bracket prediction24:32-26:35 First round predictions26:36-30:22 Quarterfinals predictions30:23-32:38 Semifinals predictions32:39-33:41 National Champion pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Big Noon Conversations: QB Roundtable with Robert Griffin III & Brady Quinn 19.08.2026 1t

  In this special Big Noon Conversations Roundtable episode, Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt is joined by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn as the trio discuss all things about the Quarterback position – stories from their playing days to breaking down the best in the sport today. They dive into which coaches that they would love to play for if they were in college football right now and whether the current rules around NIL and the Transfer Portal would have changed the trajectories of their careers – and even led to them changing schools. The guys also make their picks for which current QBs like Michigan’s Bryce Underwood, Texas’ Arch Manning and Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr remind them most of their earlier playing days and RG3 tells the wild story of his postgame conversation with then-Texas Head Coach Mack Brown that could have altered college football history. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:34 Brady Quinn and Robert Griffin III join Joel Klatt1:35-5:38 What you loved the most about being a QB5:39-10:45 How to handle the pressure of being a QB10:46-21:20 Has QB development suffered with changes in the CFB landscape?21:21-23:22 Would Brady Quinn have still finished his CFB career at Notre Dame in today’s landscape?23:23-27:40 Robert Griffin III’s recruiting story27:41-29:40 Joel Klatt’s Texas story29:41-36:32 Reflecting on NFL coaching staff & success as current head coaches36:33-41:30 Brady Quinn & Robert Griffin III reflect on NFL career41:31-47:41 Who would the guys love to play for in the current CFB landscape47:42-51:59 Struggles young QBs face between transferring or waiting for their turn to play52:00-58:46 What current players remind the guys of themselves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Joel Klatt’s Preseason All-Americans for the 2026 Season 17.08.2026 24min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt names his Preseason All-Americans for the upcoming season as he debates between the best players in the sport to make his selections. He discusses who gets the nod as his 1st-Team Quarterback between players like Oregon’s Dante Moore, Texas’ Arch Manning, Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and more. Klatt goes position by position as he makes his picks of the best of the best in the sport with players like Jeremiah Smith and Texas’ Colin Simmons vying for spots. Alabama, Georgia and LSU all land players on the team as the SEC looks to combat the Big Ten for supremacy in the sport this season.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:29 Joel Klatt’s preseason All-American Team1:30-3:19 Quarterback3:20-4:45 Running Backs4:46-7:33 Wide Receivers7:34-8:44 Tight End8:45-10:02 Offensive Tackles10:03-11:06 Guards11:07-11:32 Center11:33-12:19 All-Purpose12:20-12:52 All-American first team offense recap12:53-14:14 Edges14:15-15:37 Defensive Tackles15:38-16:46 Linebackers16:47-18:05 Safeties18:06-20:55 Cornerbacks20:55-21:46 All-American first team defense recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Defining what a Successful 2026 Season looks like for USC, Ohio State, Michigan, Texas & more 12.08.2026 41min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt defines what a successful season looks like for 15 of the most intriguing programs in the country. Is it truly National Championship or bust for teams like Texas, Ohio State or Notre Dame? What should LSU, Penn State and Michigan fans be happy with in Year 1 after coaching changes? Does USC’s daunting schedule tone down expectations or does Lincoln Riley need to lead the Trojans back among the elite in the sport? Does Alabama need to adjust expectations in the post-Saban world or should Tide fans expect more from Kalen DeBoer’s team this season? Klatt also breaks down teams like Wisconsin and Nebraska as they try to build their programs back to what they once were. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:20 Defining Successful Season1:21-4:11 USC4:12-7:30 Michigan7:31-10:45 Ohio State10:46-12:39 Oregon12:40-15:47 Wisconsin15:48-17:45 Nebraska17:46-19:31 Penn State19:32-24:11 Alabama24:12-26:38 Texas26:39-28:47 Oklahoma28:48-31:27 LSU31:28-33:20 Clemson33:21-34:26 Miami34:27-35:54 Texas Tech35:55-37:41 Notre Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25 for the 2026 Season 10.08.2026 1t 4min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his Preseason Top 25 for the upcoming season. He makes his pick for his #1 team going into the season as teams like Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon and Arch Manning’s Texas squad all look to grab the top spot. Klatt also breaks down how many teams he believes can actually win the National Championship this season as the Big Ten and SEC battle for supremacy in the sport. He explains if Michigan or Oklahoma will be in his Top 10 ahead of their early-season non-conference matchup in Ann Arbor while Alabama’s ranking may be his most controversial in the entire episode.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:30 Joel Klatt’s preseason top 251:31-3:32 Number 253:33-5:02 Number 245:03-7:16 Number 237:17-9:03 Number 229:04-10:39 Number 2110:40-12:51 Number 2012:52-13:53 Number 1913:54-15:11 Number 1815:12-17:30 Number 1717:31-20:09 Number 1620:10-22:48 Number 1522:49-23:48 Number 1423:49-26:03 Number 1326:04-29:34 Number 1229:35-31:31 Number 1131:32-35:03 Number 1035:04-37:20 Number 937:21-40:17 Number 840:18-43:31 Number 743:32-47:06 Number 647:07-51:22 Number 551:23-53:55 Number 453:56-56:07 Number 356:08-58:58 Number 258:59-1:02:54 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Players for the 2026 Season 03.08.2026 40min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 players for the upcoming season. Klatt reveals where top players like Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin land and debates where Texas’ Arch Manning should be in his ranking following his strong finish last season. He also reveals which of Manning’s Longhorn teammates made the list and why Notre Dame is well-represented in his ranking following their College Football Playoff snub a year ago. Klatt finds a place for one big-name transfer in his Top 10 that will have a big impact for a National Championship contender.Use my code for 10% off your next set of CFB tickets at SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈0:00-1:10 Joel Klatt’s Top 10 Players for 20261:11-4:50 Number 104:51-6:22 Number 96:23-8:22 Number 88:23-10:28 Number 710:29-14:51 Number 614:52-17:22 Number 517:23-20:59 Number 421:00-23:42 Number 323:43-25:57 Number 225:58-31:09 Number 131:10-38:25 Notre Dame and Ohio State ink sponsorship deals for jersey patches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  10 Head Coaches under Pressure for the 2026 Season 27.07.2026 27min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt evaluates 10 Head Coaches and establishes how much pressure they are under going into the season. From Coaches coming off disappointing seasons like Clemson’s Dabo Swinney to Coaches with fanbases expecting a major breakthrough this year like USC’s Lincoln Riley and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Klatt breaks down each situation and points out which game on the schedule could really ratchet up the pressure if things go sideways. What kind of pressure is Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer under this year as he goes into Year 3 with the Crimson Tide after 2 years which have had some successes but also some disappointments. How are Nebraska fans feeling about Matt Rhule as their HC enters Year 4 of his rebuild? How much pressure is on Lane Kiffin in Year 1 at LSU? Chapters 🏈0:00-2:00 2026 CFB coaching pressure index2:01-5:17 Kalen DeBoer5:18-7:18 Steve Sarkisian7:19-10:22 Matt Rhule10:23-12:20 Dabo Swinney10:21-14:38 Lane Kiffin14:39-17:21 Lincoln Riley17:22-18:53 Kyle Whittingham18:54-20:18 Shane Beamer20:19-21:47 Bill Belichick21:48-25:15 Dan Lanning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The 10 teams most likely to make their first 12-Team College Football Playoff this season 20.07.2026 39min

  The expanded playoff has allowed 20 different teams to make it to a 12-team College Football Playoff over the last 2 years but which programs are most likely to make it to their first appearance this season? Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt tackles that question as he ranks his favorite candidates including teams that made the 4-team Playoff but have yet to make it into the 12-team format like Michigan and LSU as well as programs like USC still looking to make it back to the top of the sport. He also brings in teams from the Big 12 that will have a path to the Playoff like BYU and Arizona and an ACC team that could sneak their way into a win-and-in ACC Championship Game appearance. Chapters 🏈 0:00-3:25 1st time cfp teams in the 12 team format  3:26-7:18 Number 10  7:19-10:32 Number 9  10:33-13:44 Number 8  13:45-16:02 Number 7 1:03-18:34 Number 6 18:35-22:39 Number 5 22:40-27:10 Number 4  27:11-30:09 Number 3 30:10-32:24 Number 2 32:25-38:12 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Joel Klatt’s All-21st Century Team for College Football 13.07.2026 32min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt picks the best players since 2000 to make his All-21st Century team in College Football. How do you choose between QB’s like Joe Burrow,  Cam Newton, Vince Young, Tim Tebow and others? That’s the challenge Klatt takes on to build out his team. He debates between all-time great Running Backs like Christian McCaffery, Derrick Henry, Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush but only one can be selected.  On the defensive side of the ball, it doesn’t get any easier deciding between players like Myles Garrett,  Will Anderson Jr and an Edge rusher from the early 2000’s that put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen. Secondary players like Ed Reed and Tyrann Mathieu battle it out with more recent players like Caleb Downs and Patrick Surtain. Let the debates begin! Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:24 Klatt’s all century CFB team  1:25-3:57 Quarterback 3:58-7:10 Running back 7:11-10:39 Wide receiver  10:40-11:58 Tight end  11:59-13:07 Offensive tackle 13:08-14:28 Offensive guard  14:29-15:24 Center 15:25-17:21 Athlete 17:22-20:17 Edge 20:18-22:57 Defensive tackle 22:58-25:03 Linebacker 25:04-26:42 Cornerback  26:43-27:53 Nickelback 27:54-30:57 Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The 5 Best games since 2000 + Tebow to Alabama, Saban to Texas & more “what if” moments in CFB 06.07.2026 35min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists the 5 best games in the sport since 2000 including the National Championship Game between Texas and USC at the end of the 2005 season, a thriller in Lubbock and a historic offensive outburst by 2 future Pro Bowl QBs. He then considers some of the biggest “what if” moments in College Football like if Nick Saban had gone to Texas or if Tim Tebow had not chosen Alabama over Florida out of high school or if Ohio State’s Curtis Samuel had been marked short on 4th Down in OT vs Michigan in 2016 and more. Klatt also lists his favorite CFB uniforms and more viewer-submitted questions in the mailbag. 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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  10 Games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season 29.06.2026 32min

  Fox Sports’ lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals the 10 games that will shape the 2026 College Football Season. From huge early season Big Ten-SEC matchups between Michigan and Oklahoma and Ohio State at Texas to the return of Lane Kiffin to Oxford, he breaks down which games will have the biggest impact on the sport in 2026. Klatt explains why a cross-country trip could determine if USC is ready to make a Playoff push and why a rematch of the Big Ten Championship Game gives Indiana a huge opportunity to assert themselves over the Buckeyes. Miami’s trip to South Bend offers the Fighting Irish a chance to avenge the loss that kept them out of last year’s Playoff and “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan will have a new coach looking to put his stamp on the rivalry. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:24 10 games that will shape the 2026 season   1:25-5:04 Oklahoma vs. Michigan  5:05-8:35 Ohio State vs. Texas 8:36-11:21 LSU vs. Ole Miss 11:22-15:01 USC vs. Penn State 15:02-16:34 Texas vs. Oklahoma  16:35-20:03 Georgia vs. Alabama  20:04-22:18 Ohio State vs. Indiana  22:19-25:00 Miami vs. Notre Dame  25:01-26:36 Texas vs. Texas A&M 26:37-29:07 Michigan vs. Ohio State  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices