The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast College Football Week 11 Picks & Previews
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Nov 6, 2025 The podcast dives into the intense matchups of Week 11, with Indiana's balanced offense taking on Penn State. Joel discusses how Iowa’s home defense could challenge Oregon and predicts a low-scoring affair. The show also highlights BYU's true freshman QB facing off against Texas Tech's strong defense in a key Big 12 clash. Lastly, it tackles LSU's challenges after the firing of Brian Kelly, as they face Alabama, with expectations set for a decisive Crimson Tide victory.
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Indiana's Complete Team
- Indiana is a complete, fundamentally sound team with few questions heading into the stretch run.
- Joel Klatt views them as top-tier with Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza and a dominant run game.
Lean Heavily On The Run
- Lean heavily into the run to protect an inexperienced quarterback and avoid turnovers.
- Joel Klatt instructs Penn State to run the ball to keep the game manageable for Ethan Grunkemeyer.
Iowa's Opportunistic Edge
- Iowa's defensive style and special-teams aggressiveness create scoring chances despite limited passing.
- Weather and turnovers make Iowa dangerous at Kinnick even versus a favored Oregon team.